Hello InspyRomancers! I have a big question for you today. Sneak peeks—yes or no? More specifically speaking, as a reader, do you like to read excerpts or sample chapters from a book that hasn’t been released yet? I’ve asked this question to my reader group before and was surprised to discover that some readers prefer […]
Have You Heard the Rumor about Me?
Perhaps you were fortunate enough to have seen the cautionary tale from VeggieTales about the Rumor Weed. If so, you know how quickly a small comment can grow into a monster, destroying people’s lives while singing a pretty catchy song (You’re singing it now, aren’t you?) If you haven’t seen it, well, my guess is […]
The Cliche Scene That Will Never Get Old
Dance. Even the word sounds romantic. So it only makes sense that my favorite scenes to read and write are the ones involving this age-old act. Some may call them cliché. I’ve even chided myself for included a dance in every story I write. Robbie and Keira swing-danced around a hotel room. Shane and Ryann […]
Sample My Newest Novel + Giveaway
Tomorrow is my nineteenth wedding anniversary! The day has me feeling extra lovey-dovey about having found my someone special. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than giving YOU something: a sneak peek at the opening scene of my newest novel Someone Found plus a chance to win a copy of the book! […]
All About that Cake & #Giveaway
Is there anything better than a cupcake? Are you addicted to those baking competition shows on television like I am? If the answers are yes and all of the above, I have a big treat for you! Because my dear friend Heather Greer’s new book, Cake That released today. I’m in love with this story, […]
Clothes Make the Character
What would you say about this couple based on their clothing? Do you pay attention to the description of a character’s clothing when you are reading a book? I have to admit as a reader that I often don’t. I may read what the author wrote about the character’s clothing, but as the scene unfolds, […]
Black Moments: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em?
One thing I’ve learned from reading romance over the years is that every satisfying story must have a black moment. You know, the scene that inserts itself into a storyline right when things seem to be going well for the main characters, then leaves them wondering if they’ve lost their only shot at love. It’s […]
Always a Wedding Planner + #Giveaway
June is the official (maybe unofficial) wedding season. You’ve got great weather in the western hemisphere that makes for the perfect time to tie the know and say I do. It’s also the perfect time to release an anthology collection about weddings. I wrote a novella called Finally a Sweetheart that follows a woman who is always […]
What’s Your Name? What’s Your Story?
Characters are the most important element in the story for me as a writer and a reader. So getting to know my characters tops the list. Often the actually writing helps me know my characters. I know some writers interview the characters to learn about them, but that doesn’t work for me because I am […]
Arrrr you ready?
Doesn’t Quinn look thrilled to be part of the book launch? Don’t worry, she isn’t as mad as she looks, and she only wore the costume for about 5 seconds. Are you ready for quirks, bad jokes, and odd jobs? I love writing characters with quirky habits. My family thrives on bad jokes. And giving […]