For next year’s Christmas novella, I wrote a pregnant heroine. I didn’t know if this would be allowed at first, so I asked my editor. Me: Can I have a pregnant heroine? Her: How did she get pregnant? Me: Yada, yada, yada… She clarified that she knew HOW my character got pregnant, but she needed […]
Ten Things to Love About Novellas
I’m looking forward to an upcoming Zoom call where I get to plot a novella collection with two other authors. This is one of the funnest parts of my job. It’s as if I’m as a flight attendant on a trip from Seattle to Portland. The plane goes up, then the plane comes right back […]
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 […]
What About Setting? #Giveaway
I write in layers. That means, my first draft is mainly dialogue, character thought, and emotion. Once I complete the book, I go back in and add setting, description, movement, body language, and timeline. I used to weave my setting and timeline in as I wrote the first draft. Until my editor asked if I […]
True Matchmaking Stories Plus Excerpt
When I have a release to promote, the number one request I receive from bloggers is to share what true event, if any, inspired the book. Last month I shared that after a bout of bronchitis/sinus infection (which didn’t leave and got worse!) the praise was I revised the first novella I wrote after becoming […]
Plot Twist & #giveaway
Greetings from Ohio! The first 60+ days of 2019 have been hard to predict around here. Weather wise, we’ve had a foot of snow, then a polar vortex. There were days we left with a light coat. All I know is there have been a lot of days off from school for our daughter, and […]
The Inspiration Behind Restoring Christmas
When I thought about taking the step from writing as a hobby to a commitment toward publication, I didn’t dream of glamour, money, or having a cardboard replica of me and my bestseller at Barnes and Noble. No, I had one fantasy. I would be part of a Christmas collection. Earlier in my journey, I […]
Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley: Releasing Soon! (and a giveaway)
It’s great to be back at InspyRomance! I took some time away as I was in a “hectic season” of life (can anyone relate?) but now I have time again to devote to this group. The past several months have been good for me, as I’ve been easing back into the writing world again. I’ll bet […]
Jennifer Rodewald #Giveaway Ordinary Snowflakes
I’m excited to have my friend, author Jennifer Rodewald, here to share a bit of holiday joy, and she’s giving away an e-copy of her new novella, Ordinary Snowflakes! She’s included an excerpt! I’m so excited for you to read it! Someone has noticed me. A secret admirer? A man with a good heart, who […]
Falling for Maddie Grace
Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome my Aussie author friend Meredith Resce to our blog today. Meredith’s latest release, Falling for Maddie Grace, is a Christmas novella in An Aussie Summer Christmas boxed set. Meredith is sharing her inspiration for Maddie and Zac’s story with us. Book Description: Maddie Grace has followed her passion, and […]