I attended a meeting of our local chapter of Romance Writers of New Zealand and it was sobering to realize that I am now a senior member of our local group and RWNZ too - not quite the oldest, but not far off - but you won’t hear me say that out loud.  Our Coast […]

Give Me Some Answers … the third book in the Prodigal Sons Series … is due to be launched on October 15th. The final book in the stunning Darkhaven trilogy about secrets, lies, and love conquering all. When his father’s gambling debts forced the sale of Whitby Downs station, Matt Daintry vowed he would do […]

The second book in the trilogy I’ve sold to Escape Publishing is now available on all sales platforms from June 15th … Amazon iBooks Escape Publishing Kobo Shirley Wine takes us back to Darkhaven, where secrets and scandals can’t stay hidden for long… Ten years ago Logan Sinclair vanished, abandoning his home, his family […]

Writing is coming along slowly, but I guess this is what happens when life intervenes. We are currently homeless, well not exactly homeless like living on the streets and sleeping under a bridge, but living with my sister until our new house is built … that is happening far slower than writing an entire book. Not living […]

Tell Me No Lies A brand new rural romance trilogy from a brand new voice: Shirley Wine introduces you to the secrets and scandals of Darkhaven For single mum, Victoria Scanlan, a visit to the luxurious country house of Darkhaven, is a rare chance to combine work with pleasure. Securing the commission for The Wedding […]

Spring is finally making it’s presence felt in the Southern Hemisphere … as the song says it’s busting out all over. I have had a busy winter writing and I’m excited to announce the great news that I’ve sold two books in the series Prodigal Sons to Escape Publishing … with an option on the third […]