Hola! Jolene Navarro checking in from the beautiful Texas Hill Country. My writing view today. I was in San Antonio, so I stopped off at Panera to get some writing time. I love it when a writer submerges the reader into a new world and you get to experience it from the character’s viewpoint. […]
Choosing My Setting
Since I live in Arkansas and have family in Texas, those are the states where I set my books. I’m not as brave as Krista about writing a setting I’ve never been to. Maybe someday, but in the meantime, I thought I’d share how I choose my settings. Back in 2008, I was till trying […]
Celebrating the Release of Small-Town Girl #Excerpt #Giveaway
Today I’m so excited to share my latest release with you all. It’s an extra special one, because this is my first new release since joining the team here at Inspy Romance! To celebrate I’m giving away four paperback copies to people who comment on the post today (open to US residents). Small-Town Girl is […]
Different Customs and Cultures by Merrillee Whren
I’ve been blessed to have traveled to all fifty states in the USA and over twenty foreign countries. All of these place have their own cultures, which often includes different kinds of food. Here is a photo of some delicious Spaetzle, a dish popular in Germany and Austria. You’ll also notice an empty bottle of […]