Before we get into messes: last month I asked about whether or not you preorder books, so I wanted to share the results of that survey with you: After reviewing these results, I’ve been convinced to give preorders a try. Right now! You can find the link to preorder the first book in my upcoming […]
Five Little Authors # Giveaway
It always amazes me how authors write so differently. At times over the years, I’ve heard about a book that sounded very similar to one of my unpublished works, only to buy the other author’s book and read a story completely different than mine, even though the subject matter was the same. Case in point–with […]
Mixed Emotions of Reading (& Writing) a Series + Pre-Order!
Last week, I revealed the cover of the fourth and final novel in my Laurel Cove Romance (LCR) Series. I’ll tell you more about that in a bit, but I’m as my series draws to a close, I’m dealing with a mixed bag of emotions. Since 2014, when I began to write Someplace Familiar, my […]
One Big Apple Christmas
I love Christmas, I do. But am I crazy that I like it in its normal timing? There are some great celebrations that come BEFORE Christmas! Like, I dunno … Halloween? Or how about Thanksgiving? For a summer lover like myself, it’s difficult enough to entice myself to change the outdoor decorations from my summer […]
This is the Way the Book Ends.
This month marked the release of the last book in my So You Want to be a Billionaire series. It’s always bittersweet to end a series. I love spending time with my characters and watching them fall in love. But also? Usually by the end of the sixth book, I’m ready to move on to […]
Trusting God to Make the Lemonade (+ #Giveaway)
I had no idea I’d be assigned this date to blog in October until our fearless admin Elizabeth Maddrey made the schedule, but I’m happy (and amused) that it was for today. Why? Because this day has been a loooong time coming. It was this time last year that Jan Thompson asked if I would […]
The Art and Soul of Writing
Beginnings are often an identifiable moment. I remember my first day of high school and my first day at my first job. I remember when I changed my college major to English and set the course of my academic career. I remember the day my husband and I bought our home. I remember my wedding […]
A Beachy Christmas & Giveaway
Are you confused? Wondering why I’m talking about Christmas when it’s only October? Well, here’s why! Last Tuesday, Candy Cane Wishes & Saltwater Dreams, a novella collection, released, including one of my stories. And every one of the five stories is about Christmas … on the beach. What? The beach isn’t usually what you think […]
Lots of Firsts #Giveaway
I’m having a lot of firsts this month. My first novella releases on Sept 28th. It includes my first story set on a beach. First book in ten years without a cowboy on the cover. But my guy is still a cowboy and he even owns Romantic Beach Rides so couples can rent a horse […]
My (Lazy) Hero
Most heroes don’t stay seated when someone rings their doorbell. Most heroes don’t have a butt dent in their sofa. Most heroes don’t work at night so they can sleep the day away. Kai Kamaka from Husband Auditions is not most heroes. It’s been interesting to hear reader reactions to writing a lazy hero. Some […]