I’ve been thinking a lot lately about readers—and not in the abstract, “thank you for your support” way authors are supposed to say—but in the real, human way. The way certain readers don’t just read your books… they step into your life and stay. At my recent New Jersey book event, I looked up and […]
Category: Writing Life
Words and the New March Release
I don’t know if it was Year of the Fire Horse energy, or just intense energy in my world, but the last few weeks have had me working hard. Hard, hard. Deadlines, paperwork, phone calls, appointments, zooms, and then of course writing. (Which should be the number 1 thing, but often gets pushed to the […]
What Do Romance Writers Think About?
I was so happy to have attended my first RWA National Conference since July 2019. It was a much smaller conference than in the past, but the setting–at the Gaylord National Harbor–was perfect, giving me a chance to meet my niece Krystyna for dinner in Alexandria’s Old Town, and then have lunches with author friends, […]
I’ve Missed My Voice
Why begin blogging again? Why talk now? It’s selfish really. I’ve felt increasingly disconnected from women, and myself. I’ve become silent in the wrong ways, contained when I’d benefit from sharing, shut down when what I crave most is community. It’s hurt me emotionally, and it’s hurt me spiritually, and this isolation has spilled into […]
My New Harlequin Presents!
My new Harlequin Presents, Kidnapped For His Royal Duty, holds a special place in my heart because it’s the first book in a duet written with my close friend, Megan Crane, (writing as Caitlin Crews). Megan and I decided wanted to attend Sharon Kendrick’s 100th Book Party in London late November 2016, and so we […]
RITA Nominations!
I was so thrilled last month to get the call that the second book in my Love On Chance Avenue series, Miracle On Chance Avenue has been nominated for a RITA Award. I’m honored to be in the incredible company of eight talented authors. I’m aiming to read them all before I attend conference this […]
Author Spotlight: Audrey Wick
I’m on a research trip in Texas at the moment but so excited about some of the new books Tule Publishing has been releasing, I thought it would be fun to shine a spotlight on the authors. Please join me in welcoming my first guest, Audrey Wick! Audrey’s book, Finding True North, book one in […]
Release Day! Take A Chance On Me
It’s finally here! Release day for the third book in my Love On Chance Avenue series, Take A Chance on Me is Today and I couldn’t be more excited! This is a very sweet story set right in downtown Marietta, Montana featuring one of my favorite secondary characters ever, eighty year old, Bette Justice, better […]
Take A Chance On Me – Excerpt!
Book three in my Love on Chance Avenue series, Take A Chance On Me is scheduled for release on March 15th and I’m so excited! If you’re a long-time reader of my books, you know visual boards are key for any story I write and I’ve had so much fun putting together a board on […]
Release Day! Miracle on Chance Avenue is here!
YES. I am excited. Miracle on Chance Avenue is out today. It’s a big deal to me, and I’m really looking forward to hearing what my readers think so get your copy (available in print and as an ebook from Amazon, and as an ebook from iBooks, B&N Nook, Kobo, and Google Play). This story […]
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