Have you ever been out on a date with someone and felt like the two of you were really clicking, only to never hear from the guy (or gal) again? Yep, me, too. That’s part of what makes dating exciting, I think—the uncertainty. It’s also what makes reading a romance novel so much fun. You’re pretty sure the […]
It Makes Sense #giveaway
Hi all! Happy May. We’re in the southeastern part of the States, and things are heating up! Shorts, cute dresses, and sandals are being pulled from the back of the closets as we speak. Pools are being opened, picnics are being planned, and people are doing all the outdoor things. I love it! But am […]
The Five-Year-Old
The other day, Narelle, Elizabeth, and I (along with some guests), recorded the StoryChats podcasts for June. Yes, we record four shows in one day. Yes, we record well in advance. (Blame my husband’s work schedule for that. The rest of us do.) I’m not sure which episode, exactly, we were recording at the moment. […]
Time to Love
How long does it take before a couple can use the “L” word? Have you ever been reading along and the hero declares he loves the heroine, and you stop and think, “Already?” When I first got the idea to write a “Roadtrip Romance,” AKA a romance set on a vacation, one of the biggest […]
Author + Reader = Story Magic & #giveaway
One of my favorite parts of writing a book is the moment it goes from being mine to being ours. And by ours, I mean, mine as the author, but also yours as the reader. Because yes, as the author I dreamed up these characters and put them in these situations and decided how they […]
The 3 CCR Authors Who Have Impacted Me the Most (+ #giveaway)
Who are the people who have left a lasting impression on you? As I reflect upon my life, there are several who have touched me in profound ways. One is my aunt Patricia who spent a week with me when I was ten, teaching me how to ride a bike. Two others are my maternal […]
Storytelling Secrets
Hi all! It’s April, spring is here….I’m just saying it is because here in Georgia we went from hiking in snow flurries one morning to sitting outside in 70 degrees the next afternoon. So maybe if we just call spring out, it will come. For good! No more cold. :) I had the honor of […]
Fiction that Makes You Wonder: How Much is True?
Are you like me? Do you find yourself Googling Did that really happen? while reading a book or watching a movie or TV show that has roots in real life? (I’m looking at you,The Crown). That’s one reason why my novel, Chasing Valentino, was such a kick to write. The book’s setting is Hollywood by the […]
Is Any Story Really New?
Several months ago, as I scribbled down a rough concept for an upcoming book, an unpleasant thought hit me. My main characters and plot reminded me of a famous work of 19th century fiction. Horrified, I considered scrapping the idea and starting afresh. What if people judged my book as an inferior copy of a […]
Lights, Camera, Attraction: New Book Deal
If you liked my last novel, Husband Auditions, then you’re going to love my big news. I signed a contract for two more romantic comedies!!! Hero Rehearsals: Gemma attends citizen’s police academy as research for the screenplay she’s writing…and to get better acquainted with the cop who “rescued” her when he mistakenly assumed she’d been […]