Category Archives: Writing Life

What Do Romance Writers Think About?

August 10, 2022 · 4 comments

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, as well as lots of time with the amazing editor Julie Sturgeon. Kay Freeman, another author attending the conference, did a wonderful write up of the conference and gave me permission to share! Thanks Kay! I’ve got a writer’s giveaway for one of you. Leave a comment below and let me know if you’re a writer and if you’ve ever attended the RWA National Conference! Winner … Continue reading What Do Romance Writers Think About? →

I’ve Missed My Voice

August 18, 2019 · 34 comments

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 work making writing harder and harder because I can’t find words anymore. I’ve spent so much of the past 7 years buttoning myself down, gritting my teeth, holding tightly to faith and sheer will power that I feel as if I’m slowly turning to stone. My silence has created more silence, and the silence and grinding of teeth, and clamping of jaw, and holding … Continue reading I’ve Missed My Voice →

My New Harlequin Presents!

May 22, 2018 · 41 comments

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 headed to England just after Thanksgiving for a week of travel and adventure. Look for Kidnapped For His Royal Duty at these online retailers: AMAZON | iBOOKS | KOBO | GOOGLE PLAY | BARNES & NOBLE While in England we met up with Harlequin Presents author friends like Sharon Kendrick, Kate Hewitt, Maya Blake, and Heidi Rice, as well as explore Bath and Winchester, and … Continue reading My New Harlequin Presents! →

RITA Nominations!

April 23, 2018 · 46 comments

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 summer! To celebrate my nomination, I’ve got a fun giveaway for you. Five winners will each receive two books from one of these RITA finalists! For a chance to win, leave a comment below and let me know if you’ve read any of these titles/authors! Contest ends Thursday.

Author Spotlight: Audrey Wick

April 12, 2018 · 18 comments

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 the Texas Sisters series, is available this week at your favorite online retailer. So happy to have you with us, Audrey! Hi, Jane! It’s a pleasure to chat with you this week, especially while you’re on the road researching sites in Texas for Tule Publishing. Your destination is not far from where my characters are in book one of Tule’s new Texas Sisters series. Finding … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Audrey Wick →

Release Day! Take A Chance On Me

March 15, 2018 · 41 comments

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 known as “Gram”.  I adored her and hope you will love her, and Amanda Wright and Tyler Justice, too! The book is available now at all major online retailers in digital and soon, in print too so be sure to order your copy today! Look for Take A Chance On Me here: AMAZON | iBOOKS | KOBO | GOOGLE PLAY | B&N NOOK In one … Continue reading Release Day! Take A Chance On Me →

Take A Chance On Me – Excerpt!

January 29, 2018 · 31 comments

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 Pinterest for this book.   If you like what you see, I hope you’ll drop by my pinterest page and check out the board for more fun photo inspirations I had! The excerpt for Take A Chance On Me is now live on my site so do take a peek at it and feel free to use the share buttons on the excerpt page to help … Continue reading Take A Chance On Me – Excerpt! →

Release Day! Miracle on Chance Avenue is here!

December 8, 2017 · 72 comments

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 wasn’t an easy one to write as Rory Douglas has had a very hard past and he wasn’t looking for a happy-ever-after but life had different plans for him! Today is also fun because it’s Tule Publishing‘s Ugly Sweater Breakfast at iHOP here in San Clemente and I love pancakes, especially iHOP’s buttermilk pancakes, and now I have a new ugly sweater for the occasion. … Continue reading Release Day! Miracle on Chance Avenue is here! →

My Playlist for Miracle on Chance Avenue!

December 6, 2017 · 12 comments

A playlist is crucial for me to have when I dive into a story and the one I put together for Miracle on Chance Avenue turned out to be a particular favorite. I listened to these songs on repeat the entire time I was writing their story and wanted to share them with you. Hope you enjoy! Hurt – Johnny Cash UNEARTHED What About Us – Pink BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA Speed of Sound – Noah Mac (from The Voice) Barbies – Pink BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA Just Breathe – Willie Nelson HEROES City of Silver Dreams – Sugarland GOLD AND GREEN Christmas Eve – Gwen Stefani YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS Angels – Susan Boyle A WONDERFUL WORLD What a Wonderful World … Continue reading My Playlist for Miracle on Chance Avenue! →

Coming Soon! Miracle on Chance Avenue

December 4, 2017 · 14 comments

I’m counting down the days until Miracle on Chance Avenue releases and sharing a little bit of the visual inspiration behind this story to get you ready! Check out more my Miracle on Chance Avenue board on Pinterest for more of my photo inspirations for this story and do stop by my website for a peek at the excerpt. I can’t wait to hear what you think of Rory and Sadie’s story!