{"id":216,"date":"2011-09-19T14:05:34","date_gmt":"2011-09-19T14:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.de-annblack.com\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2026-10-11T22:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T21:06:44","slug":"de-ann-black","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.de-annblack.com\/","title":{"rendered":"De-ann Black"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"De-ann Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has over 120 books published. Romance, thrillers, various fiction and non\u2013fiction books. She became an Amazon All\u2013Star author in 2014, 2015, 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

De-ann worked as a full\u2013time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent test\u2013driving cars for the press.<\/p>\n

Before being asked to work for the press, she worked in magazine editorial.<\/p>\n

De-ann is also a professional artist<\/a>, illustrator and designer. Embroidery patterns, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting, fashion, and crafts are part of her work.<\/p>\n

Many of her popular romance books include themes of fashion, dance and crafts.<\/p>\n

Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness and dance, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio. De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong and Jiu Jitsu.<\/p>\n

Her fiction books, embroidery pattern books and colouring books are available on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Latest book releases:<\/h2>\n

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Craft Shop by the Loch: Ballroom Dancing, Crafts & Romance in Scotland <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The book became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category on the 11th of October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On the 9th of October 2026 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"New book. First published October 2026.<\/p>\n

Craft Shop by the Loch is the eleventh book in the Scottish Loch Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Sewing & Mending Cottage
\n2. Scottish Loch Summer Romance
\n3. Sweet Music
\n4. Knitting Bee
\n5. Autumn Romance
\n6. Christmas Ballroom Dancing
\n7. Scottish Highlands New Year Ball
\n8. Crafting Bee
\n9. Tea Shop by the Loch
\n10. Fashion Shows at the Castle
\n11. Craft Shop by the Loch<\/p>\n

Story:
\nMairead opens a craft shop near a loch in a quaint little village in the Scottish Highlands. Leaving behind her corporate career in Edinburgh, Mairead plans to make a fresh start. Experienced in various crafts including embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, and flower pressing, Mairead makes friends with the local crafting bee ladies, and is invited by Gaven the laird of the magnificent castle to take part in the castle\u2019s craft workshops.<\/p>\n

Having split up with her businessman boyfriend, Mairead doesn\u2019t want to date a businessman again. So when she meets Ruari, a local rich and handsome businessman, she\u2019s reluctant to get involved. But they soon find themselves in a friends with potential to become lovers situation. And there\u2019s plenty of romance for other couples in the village.<\/p>\n

A special ballroom dance weekend is being held in the castle, and Ian, a popular professional dancer agrees to instruct the dance lessons, accompanied by his girlfriend Rose. Local couples are invited to attend the Saturday night dance party at the castle, and everyone in the village is looking forward to this, including Mairead and Ruari.<\/p>\n

Between crafting and dancing, will Mairead find the fresh start she hoped for? And will Ruari?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of romance, crafting, dancing, friendship and fun in this cosy, feel\u2013good romance set in Scotland.<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bakery & Spring Ball: Baking, Crafts & Ballroom Dancing on the island in Scotland<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The book became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category on 22nd August 2026.<\/p>\n

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On the 18th\/19th of August 2026 the book became the #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category on Amazon UK and US.<\/p>\n

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New book. First published August 2026.Bakery & Spring Ball is the eighth book in the Scottish Highlands & Island Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Scottish Island Knitting Bee
\n2. Scottish Island Fairytale Castle
\n3. Vintage Dress Shop on the Island
\n4. Fairytale Christmas on the Island
\n5. Summer Ball Weddings & Waltzing
\n6. Autumn Ball Marriage & Music
\n7. Vintage Ball
\n8. Bakery & Spring Ball<\/p>\n

Story:
\nTwo handsome brothers, Ellair and Cuan, expert bakers from Glasgow, reopen their grandfather\u2019s bakery shop in the village on the beautiful Scottish island.<\/p>\n

Emily, a book illustrator, moves from the city to a cottage in the village for a fresh start, and make a success of her artwork, leaving behind a broken heart. Emily enjoys crafting, embroidery and knitting, and is soon invited to join the village\u2019s crafting bee, and the knitting bee in the small town on the opposite side of the island. Making new friends with the crafting ladies is part of her fresh start, though she didn\u2019t expect to also become friends with the aloof baker, Ellair, whose past involved being an amateur boxing champion.<\/p>\n

Ellair wants to leave his boxing past behind him and concentrate on the bakery shop. But when he meets Emily, both their plans are cast aside, and they are soon navigating a friends with potential to be lovers situation.<\/p>\n

A Spring Ball is being held in the island\u2019s magnificent fairytale castle, and Cuan, whose skills include being a former ballroom dance competitor, becomes involved in the dance preparations.<\/p>\n

Skye and Holly, owners of the town\u2019s vintage dress shop, are busy redesigning dresses for the ball.<\/p>\n

Amid the friendly community, will Emily find the relaxing fresh start she hoped for? And will Ellair? There\u2019s plenty of romance for them, and other loving couples on the island, along with dancing, crafting, baking and fun in this feel\u2013good romance.<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fashion Shows at the Castle: Fashion Magazine Extravaganza, Crafts & Dancing in Scotland<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On the 26th of May 2026 the book became the Amazon #1 bestseller in the Dance and Fashion categories.<\/p>\n

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On the 24th of May 2026 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category. And #1 Fashion Hot New Release on the 25th of May 2026.<\/p>\n

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New book. First published May 2026.Fashion Shows at the Castle is the tenth book in the Scottish Loch Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Sewing & Mending Cottage
\n2. Scottish Loch Summer Romance
\n3. Sweet Music
\n4. Knitting Bee
\n5. Autumn Romance
\n6. Christmas Ballroom Dancing
\n7. Scottish Highlands New Year Ball
\n8. Crafting Bee
\n9. Tea Shop by the Loch
\n10. Fashion Shows at the Castle<\/p>\n

Story:
\nA popular fashion magazine from Edinburgh goes to the magnificent castle in the Scottish Highlands for their fashion extravaganza. The extravaganza is a spectacular event held by the magazine showing the new fashions, attended by designers, fashion journalists and movie stars.<\/p>\n

Esme, editor\u2013in\u2013chief, along with her top editors, Logen senior editor, and Flora assistant editor, organise the event, and are also working on the latest issue of the magazine.<\/p>\n

There are fashion shows galore, celebrity performances, ceilidhs and ballroom dancing throughout the extravaganza week at the castle owned by Gaven the laird.<\/p>\n

The ladies of the local village\u2019s crafting bee become involved with the magazine. Their crafting skills, from dressmaking to knitting, are highlighted.<\/p>\n

The press cover the event, and this sparks huge interest in the magazine and the castle. The newspapers also put a spotlight on the village\u2019s reputation for romance. Flora and Logen\u2019s friendship hits the headlines, but can they truly deny their budding romance?<\/p>\n

Flora tries to focus on writing the magazine features, and not fall in love with the handsome senior editor. She doesn\u2019t want to go back to Edinburgh with a broken heart. But Logen is secretly in love with Flora.<\/p>\n

Amid the fashions, friendships and fun, crafts and haute couture, will Flora find romance at the castle?<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tea Shop by the Loch: Cakes, Crafts, Ceilidh & Ballroom Dancing at the Castle in Scotland<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The book also became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category on 4th of April 2026. And the Amazon #1 New Release in Dance in the US and Australia. <\/p>\n

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On the 2nd of April the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category.<\/p>\n

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\"\"New book. First published March 2026.Tea Shop by the Loch is the ninth book in the Scottish Loch Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Sewing & Mending Cottage
\n2. Scottish Loch Summer Romance
\n3. Sweet Music
\n4. Knitting Bee
\n5. Autumn Romance
\n6. Christmas Ballroom Dancing
\n7. Scottish Highlands New Year Ball
\n8. Crafting Bee
\n9. Tea Shop by the Loch<\/p>\n

Story:
\nDaisy, an interior designer and hobby baker from Edinburgh, takes a break from her hectic life in the city. She goes to live in a cottage near a loch in a quaint little village in the Scottish Highlands hoping for a relaxing time to rethink her career plans and unwind.<\/p>\n

But nothing goes according to plan when the laird of the local castle hires Daisy to design the interiors for the new luxury holiday cabins he\u2019s adding to the castle\u2019s hotel facilities. And Bradoch, owner of the bakery in the village\u2019s main street wants her to help him with the interior designs for the new tea shop he\u2019s opening soon.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the lively ceilidhs, ballroom dancing and parties at the castle. A wedding reception and an engagement party. Becoming a member of the local crafting bee, learning quilting, sewing and mending, and needle felting. Learning to bake cakes, bread and scones from Bradoch. Daisy\u2019s diary is busier than ever.<\/p>\n

Determined to say yes to things rather than no, Daisy throws herself into the heart of the welcoming small town cosy community. But will she yes to a happier life for herself in the village, or go back to the city? And will Daisy say yes to romance with one of the local handsome men?<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Wedding Waltz: Dancing, Stage & Theatre Show Romance in Scotland<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On the 30th January 2026 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Friends to Lovers Romance category.<\/p>\n

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The book also became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category on 30th January 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On the 26th January 2026 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New book. First published January 2026.Wedding Waltz is the third book in the Dance, Music & Scottish Romance series set in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Romance Dancer
\n2. Design, Dance & Romance
\n3. Wedding Waltz<\/p>\n

Story:
\nMarri has always been the bridal bouquet maker, never the bride \u2014 until now. She\u2019s due to get married.<\/p>\n

Marri owns a flower shop in Edinburgh specialising in bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. She\u2019s planning everything for her spring wedding, and books wedding waltz lessons at a dance studio with professional dancer, Eain. She hopes her fianc\u00e9 Grant will learn to waltz for their first dance after the wedding.<\/p>\n

But when Marri\u2019s wedding plans are dashed, she finds herself given a chance to step back into her dancing shoes and join Eain, a handsome and popular dancer, and rehearse the choreography he\u2019s creating for an exciting new dance show for a theatre in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

Will Marri find happiness with her flower shop and her dancing? And a spectacular fairytale ending that Eain believes she deserves, with the man who truly loves her.<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vintage Ball: Dance, Crafts & Romance on the Scottish Island<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On the 31st of December 2025 the book became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category.\"\"\"\"On the 25th of December 2025 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category.<\/p>\n

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\"\"New book. First published December 2025.Vintage Ball is the seventh book in the Scottish Highlands & Island Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.1. Scottish Island Knitting Bee
\n2. Scottish Island Fairytale Castle
\n3. Vintage Dress Shop on the Island
\n4. Fairytale Christmas on the Island
\n5. Summer Ball Weddings & Waltzing
\n6. Autumn Ball Marriage & Music
\n7. Vintage Ball<\/p>\n

Story:
\nSuccessful goldsmith, Hamish, has come home from the Scottish mainland cities to live on the beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland. It\u2019s December, and he\u2019s settled in a cottage in the picturesque village on the opposite side of the island from the small town and the magnificent fairytale castle. The little village, nestled between the seashore and the forest, is thriving again. Hamish works from his home studio, creating his latest collection of exquisite rings for a city fashion house.<\/p>\n

Lilidh (Lily) arrives home from Glasgow to temporarily live above her aunt\u2019s fabric shop in the village, but plans to leave once she\u2019s sold the shop, hopefully before the Winter Ball on Christmas Eve at the castle. Certainly before the Hogmanay celebrations at New Year. Definitely before the spectacular Vintage Ball in mid\u2013January. That\u2019s the plan.But nothing goes according to plan for Lilidh, Hamish, or Kyle his long\u2013time rival. Kyle, a handsome businessman, is also back home on the island to upgrade and sell his grandfather\u2019s hotel in the village. Their lives were all entwined during the past. Now they\u2019re entangled in the present.<\/p>\n

Lilidh is a marketing consultant, but a dancer and dressmaker at heart. Will Lilidh find the happiness she truly needs on the island? And romance and a sparkling fairytale ending with Kyle or Hamish?<\/p>\n

Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Autumn Nature Colouring Book<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"New book. First published November 2025. Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a>.Autumn Nature is a colouring book by author and artist De-ann Black. The book contains 30 of her original illustrations hand-drawn in pen and ink. The pictures are printed on one side of each page (single\u2013sided pages).It includes a cottage harvest scene, Scottish castle by a loch and heather hills, a flower shop, tea shop, autumn forest and waterfall, autumn moon garden, autumn ball, and a cottage golden hour loch scene.There are 40 different types of flowers including chocolate daisies, chocolate cosmos, kingfisher daisies, pumpkin flowers, marigolds, asters, chrysanthemums, dahlias, heliotrope, hellebore, autumn hawkbit, coral bells, Scottish bellflowers, freesia, zinnia, autumn crocus, moonflowers, night\u2013scented stock, jasmine, viola, orchids, heather, thistles, peonies, pansies, roses, autumn snowflakes, and sunflowers.Birds featured are a firecrest, goldcrest, kingfisher, owl, brambling, robin, and Scottish crossbills.The book includes an emperor dragonfly, small copper butterfly, autumnal moth, red admiral butterfly, holly blue butterfly, and brimstone butterfly. And bees, ladybirds, cats, bats, and a red squirrel.The flowers, birds, bees, butterflies and other creatures are an artistic interpretation of real flowers and creatures. A glossary of the main flowers and creatures is at the back of the book.The blank pages at the end of the book are handy to use as a colour test palette.De-ann Black hand-drawing the small copper butterfly scene, in pencil and then ink, for Autumn Nature Colouring Book.\"\"
\nEverything starts with a pencil drawing. Once De-ann is happy with the illustration, she then hand-draws the finished artwork using pen and ink.De-ann designs and draws all her own artwork.
\n\"\"The flowers, birds, bees, butterflies and other creatures are an artistic interpretation of real flowers and creatures.De-ann colouring in Scottish Castle Loch.
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Autumn Ball Marriage & Music: Romance on the Scottish Island<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On the 6th of September 2025 the book became the Amazon #1 best seller in the Dance category.\"\"On the 3rd of September 2025 the book became the Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Dance category.<\/span><\/span>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"New book. First published September 2025.Autumn Ball Marriage & Music is the sixth book in the Scottish Highlands & Island Romance series. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of the series.1. Scottish Island Knitting Bee
\n2. Scottish Island Fairytale Castle
\n3. Vintage Dress Shop on the Island
\n4. Fairytale Christmas on the Island
\n5. Summer Ball Weddings & Waltzing
\n6. Autumn Ball Marriage & MusicStory:
\nTyree, a dance choreographer from Glasgow, goes to the beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland for a working holiday. She\u2019s staying in one of the magnificent castle\u2019s holiday cottages to relax and work on new dance choreography. She receives an invitation to the castle\u2019s Autumn Ball and is looking forward to attending.Romance isn\u2019t on Tyree\u2019s dance card, but when she meets Caird, a handsome and successful singer\u2013songwriter on a working holiday in the cottage nearby, her plans are cast aside. Her tendency to be a meddler makes her become involved in Caird\u2019s plans. He\u2019s there, with his new red piano, to write the remaining songs for his new album.Caird and Tyree aren\u2019t looking for romance, especially a holiday romance. Their lives are back home in Glasgow. But nothing goes according to plan.This feel\u2013good novel is filled with romance, friendship, knitting bee nights, vintage fashion, songs, music, an engagement, a wedding, ceilidh dancing and the Autumn Ball at the fairytale castle on the island.Available from Amazon UK<\/a> and Amazon US<\/a> on Kindle.