Recently, I surprised someone by saying I don’t choose my next read based on the main tropes in the story. Immediately, they asked how I do choose. “Um … author?” My answer came out like a question because even at the time, it didn’t seem quite right. I often put books on my TBR (to-be-read […]
Will you? Or I do…
In my opinion, one of the most wonderful reasons to read (and write!) inspirational romances is the promise that no matter how deep the conflicts, how black the plot may become, there will be happiness and joy at the end. Because who doesn’t love a happy ending? (Well, other than my grandson and maybe Shakespeare, […]
Poll: What book should I write next?
I finished writing all the books currently under contract, and now I get to decide what to do next. I have a few possibilities, and I’d love to hear which ideas most interest you. This is the fun part! Here we go… 1.) Football is My Boyfriend — After a breakup, Payton Wakeland finds herself […]
Review Time
So, I was having a conversation with another author and we were talking about reviews. As in book reviews. Reviews we write and reviews that are written about our books. She brought up a review that was written on her current release. She told me how the reviewer really liked the book, and left a […]
Love in Season
Things sure are heating up here in Texas. And we’re only at the beginning of summer! Maybe you feel the same where you live. Or maybe you live in the Southern Hemisphere and things are starting to really cool down. Good thing love is the perfect thing to read about in any season. Still, I […]
Do You Accept the Challenge?
One thing that fascinates me every new year is the number of reading goals and challenges that pop up everywhere. I’d love to know whether you participate! Let’s do a survey to find out! I admit I don’t set a reading goal, mostly because I think it would stress me out if I fell behind. […]
Survey Time for Romance Readers!
So today is the first year birthday celebration of my first indie release – yay! The Breakup Project released a year ago, and it’s been a fun ride on the Indie Author Express. This past year I’ve tried all kinds of new things, including (and not limited to): rapid releasing books, co-writing a book, writing […]
Would You Rather…?
My children and I love “Would You Rather” quizzes. We try our best to throw dilemmas at each other where you’re only allowed one choice. Each option is either wonderful but with a big downside, or else both options have major drawbacks. So, I thought it would be fun to share a bookish “would you […]
Signs you may have T-TBR…and what to do about it
I have to confess something to you: I have a problem. You’ve heard of a TBR (to be read), right? Well, my problem is related. It happens when a TBR grows and grows until it becomes T-TBR (Toppling-TBR). Symptoms include: 1) Your bookshelves are so full that you have to arrange the books two rows […]
To Finish or Not to Finish?
Does anyone else remember the Ramona Quimby books by Beverly Cleary? I devoured those books in probably third grade or so…and there’s one part I still remember today. Ramona had to write a book report, only she didn’t really like the book she’d read, so she got up in front of the class and ended […]