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 […]
Book Recommendation ~ Once Upon a Cowboy by Lacy Williams
Book Description: Book 1 in the Cowboy Fairytales series from a USA TODAY bestselling author A princess on-the-run finds sanctuary where she least expects it… After nearly dying in an assassination attempt, Princess Alessandra of Glorvaird escapes to a place no one would ever think to look for her: small town Oklahoma and a ranch […]
Character Spotlight: Jake Womack from More than Words
I believe it was Anais Nin who is credited for saying, “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” I’ve also heard many authors say they don’t know exactly what a story is going to be about until they are slogging through that lonely desert experience (also known as writing the […]
10 Fun Facts About Astoria Oregon + A Cover Reveal
Hello, friends. Heidi here offering a peek behind the proverbial curtain at my creative process. Today I’m sharing the inspiration behind my current project, a novella called More than Words. If you’ve ever watched the films The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop, then you’ve caught a glimpse of Astoria, Oregon. Although it has a rather damp and gloomy […]
#Christmas Book Recommendation ~ Poles Apart by Marion Ueckermann
Book Description: Writer’s block and a looming Christmas novel deadline have romance novelist, Sarah Jones, heading for the other side of the world on a whim. Niklas Toivonen offers cosy Lapland accommodation, but when his aging father falls ill, Niklas is called upon to step into his father’s work clothes to make children happy. Red […]
Meet Pete and Mia from His Perfect Catch
Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome Pete and Mia to Inspy Romance today and share our conversation from a café in the beautiful seaside town of Merimbula, on the South Coast of NSW in Australia. Narelle sipped her latte. “Thanks for making the trek south from Sapphire Bay to meet for coffee.” Pete smiled. “No […]
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Is Falling in Love like Learning to Ride a Bike?
Ever ride a bike? Did you notice that the slower you turned those pedals, the wobblier the exercise became, and the more likely you were to fall off? In Pinky Promise, Ian Tomlinson is watching his girlfriend teach his six-year-old to ride a two-wheeler. It strikes him that relationships might be that way. That maybe […]