Nicola Cornick

I consider myself hugely privileged to work at such a wonderful place as Ashdown, where I can step back into history and be inspired by both the setting and the people associated with it.

One of the things I enjoy most about writing historical romance is researching inspiring backgrounds and settings.

When I started writing, I didn't have the common sense to use a pseudonym, so I write under my own name. If I did have a pen name, though, it would be something very historical - something that sounds very sort of Regency... Sophia something.

I find writing really hard, but then, every author I know finds writing really hard work.