Happy day-before-Valentine’s! I’ll confess that we don’t do a lot to celebrate Valentine’s around here (shocking for a romance writer, I know!). But we do try to have a Valentine’s tea party with the kids every year. No matter how you do or don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, there’s one thing you absolutely need: a good […]
It’s Complicated… (interesting characters usually are) + cover reveal
If you’ve been on social media at any point in the last decade, you’ve probably noticed at least one of your “friends” with the relationship status It’s Complicated. The phrase has filtered its way into our culture in all sorts of ways—movie titles, song lyrics, book themes, mindsets. It’s complicated isn’t always a response we’d […]
My Favorite Point of View
Do you ever sit down, open a book, and start reading the story and immediately, you’re captivated? For me, a lot of that has to do with the point of view (pov) it’s written in. Now I’ll admit, I haven’t always been a fan of this particular pov (my favorite). However, some great authors have […]
Novellas, How do I Love Thee…
Am I the only one who loves novellas? I know C.S. Lewis says, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me,” but I have a confession. Sometimes, just sometimes, I don’t want a large book. I want a novella. But before you gasp in horror, […]
Gearing Up For Your Holiday Reading Pleasures….
Now that autumn has arrived, the holidays will start speeding by. Not only do Hallmark movies and all the Christmas movies help to get your spirit in tune with the season, but books can also offer a short means of escape from all the hectic activity that comes along with this time of year. […]