Category Archives: Writing Life

A Chat with Kiersten Hallie Krum

Today, I’m happy to introduce you to debut author, Kiersten Hallie Krum.  Kiersten and I go back all the way to Grand Central when I was writing Odd Mom Out and Mrs. Perfect and Kiersten was hired to the write the back cover blurbs! I have been rooting for Kiersten as she pursued her writing and was so excited about her first release,  Wild On The Rocks which is available now on Kindle Worlds on Amazon.  I had to have her on my blog to share about her publishing journey! Welcome Kiersten! Please tell us a little bit about yourself that is not commonly known. Ever play that ice breaker game at party where you had to write down one thing nobody knew about you and … Continue reading A Chat with Kiersten Hallie Krum

A Chat with Brenda Janowitz

So very happy to have the lovely, talented  Brenda Janowitz with me today!!  I’m so excited about her new release, The Dinner Party and can’t wait for you to know Brenda and learn more about her new book! Welcome, Brenda!   Jane! Thank you so much for having me here. I’m so delighted to be visiting your blog. I remember meeting you a month after my first novel came out in 2007. We were at the Harlequin Book Expo party, and it was my first big publishing party. I was so star-struck meeting you, you were already one of my favorite authors (Flirting with Forty, OMG!), and you were so lovely and down to earth and just generally awesome. What a thrill … Continue reading A Chat with Brenda Janowitz

Meet Robin Bielman and her Bachelor!

I’m so delighted to have the extremely talented Robin Bielman on my blog today!  I was thrilled when she agreed to write a story for Montana Born’s Bachelor Auction and I can’t wait to introduce her to all my readers….although I know a number of you are already a fan. For those who may not be as familiar with her, Robin is a USA Today author and a RITA finalist who loves to read, take hikes with her hubby and loves to frequent coffee shops.  A California girl, the beach is Robin’s favorite place for fun, relaxation and inspiration.  Here’s Robin now to tell us more about her new book, Falling For Her Bachelor! ~ Thanks so much for inviting … Continue reading Meet Robin Bielman and her Bachelor!

A Chat with Christina Phillips

Today I’d love to introduce you to the very talented Australian based author Christina Phillips, who  is a multiple finalist in the 2012-2014 ARRA Awards for Erotic, Contemporary and Paranormal Romance.  Christina loves to write really strong alpha bad boys and heroines who are equally strong and able to stand up to these men. I was introduced to Christina through good friend Joan Kilby last year and knew she was my kind of book girl because like me, she loves strong coffee, expensive chocolate and bad boy heroes!  What more could a book girl need? Christina is one of the three authors in a new Erotic stories boxset that was released just around Valentines Day and I invited her to have … Continue reading A Chat with Christina Phillips

Tule’s 4 RITA Nominees!

I’m in Hawaii for Easter and I woke up at 4:25 am Hawaii time to make sure my son Ty, who was heading to LAX this morning to fly to Oahu, was fine and all checked in.  But instead of a text from Ty, there was a text from Megan Crane, saying:  CJ Carmichael! Go Tule! I answered:  Hey, it’s only 4:25 am here, and I’m slowly waking up.  What’s going on? Megan answered:  The RITAS! Well, I woke up pretty fast, and then Megan texted me again:   Plus Madeline Ash and Heidi Rice. And then:  Kat Latham.  Twice! So wow.  Yes, son Ty made it to the airport, but that’s so boring when you get amazing RITA news … Continue reading Tule’s 4 RITA Nominees!

The Tycoon’s Kiss…a made for TV movie?

Two years ago I wrote The Tycoon’s Kiss, the second book in my Taming of the Sheenan series.  The Tycoon’s Kiss, is classic Jane Porter romance:  Troy Sheenan, a gorgeous driven tycoon falls for Taylor Harris, the smart, bespectacled small town librarian. A year ago The Tycoon’s Kiss was one of four Tule stories being considered for a TV film by a reputable Los Angeles producer.  Discussions and film options take a lot of time and very often nothing happens, so I was really delighted when just a couple weeks ago the producer’s team sent Tule an offer to option Tycoon’s Kiss.  The story is  now in pre-production and I promise to share more once I have firm details.   But until then, … Continue reading The Tycoon’s Kiss…a made for TV movie?

Mel Teshco’s Lady In Red

Hi everyone, today I’m excited to introduce you to talented Australian author, Mel Teshco who is writing for the new Tule’s latest imprint, Eros.  The Eros imprint is all about hot…hot, hot and erotica and Mel’s new Eros release, Lady in Red certainly notches up the heat. Like many authors, Mel is first and foremost, a dreamer.  She’s also a mother of three gorgeous girls and lives with a semi-patient husband, two fat horses, one crazy Belgian shepherd and three cats who run the house.  Mel claims writing keeps her sane and I am so glad she continues to find the time to do it because her new story has just the right kick of dreaminess and sexy heat to keep readers entertained! … Continue reading Mel Teshco’s Lady In Red

New Release! The Tycoon’s Forced Bride

It’s here! My new release, The Tycoon’s Forced Bride is now live and available for sale! I’ve been so excited and looking forward to sharing this with you. Malcolm McKenzie will never forget that night in New York when he put Ava Galvan in a taxi following a heated argument, and the Argentine beauty was involved in an horrific accident—one that ended her career as an acclaimed soloist with the Manhattan Ballet, and impaired her memory and ability to live an independent life. The Scottish tycoon and philanthropist lives with his guilt, and another consequence:  Ava was pregnant with his child the night of the accident.  Ever since, Malcolm has raised Jack as a single father. But Ava is stronger … Continue reading New Release! The Tycoon’s Forced Bride

Q&A with A Special Guest!

Today I’m introducing you to a rather special guest who has been one of my long-term readers, and through our shared loved of books and stories, we’ve also become friends.  It thrills me to share that Denise Stout is now also a debut author!  Denise’s story, Christmas Miracle on Oyster Bay is one of the stories featured in the Then Comes Winter anthology and I couldn’t be happier for her. Please join in giving a warm welcome to Denise Stout! You came to publishing in a non-traditional path by entering a writing contest, what made you decide to enter? I’ve been writing for several years. A friend suggested entering judged writing contests would give me good feedback on my writing … Continue reading Q&A with A Special Guest!

New Book and a Festive Giveaway!

I am so happy the holidays are here and that I have a new book,  A Christmas Miracle for Daisy releasing today! I love Thanksgiving—the turkey and feast, the gathering of family, the big football game followed by an evening movie.  But I also love it because it kicks off my favorite four weeks of the year.   I’ve always loved the way sturdy brown, beige and orange gives way to the sparkle and shimmer of Christmas. Most of you know I have a weakness for Christmas.  I start Christmas shopping after Labor Day and love thinking about what would make the perfect gift for each member of my family.   My kids and husband say I am terrible at receiving gifts—it’s … Continue reading New Book and a Festive Giveaway!