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 […]
Writer Mojo #Giveaway
A few months ago, we bought a new desk for my husband. Only once we got it home, he didn’t like it. But it had so much storage with bookcases and a file drawer. Though I loved my white desk, the keyboard tray was too small to hold my my keyboard and my mouse. So […]
#TBT: A look back at my author journey
I’m not sure who started #TBTs (Throwback Thursdays), but I do find them to be a lot of fun. Especially when we get to revisit old photos from the past and see all the different hairstyles and clothing that used to be in fashion. It’s both a cringe-worthy and nostalgic experience! LOL Since today is […]
How They Met #Giveaway
Part of the fun of writing contemporary romance is creating unique, fun, or interesting ways for the hero and heroine to meet. Over the years I’ve used real-life things to inspire cute meets in my books. Like the time back when my husband was a youth director. We took a busload of teens to a […]
The Writer and the Rider
When my husband first asked if I was okay with him buying a Harley, I said, “Honey, I’m a romance writer.” Meaning, “Yes.” First of all, he’d supported my dreams of writing, so I wanted to support his dream of riding. Secondly, I thought riding a motorcycle would be like I’d written it in my […]
Never Saw That Coming
I love listening to/reading about author history. Many of them knew from a young age they wanted to write stories for a living. I’ve heard a few say they have notebooks filled with old writings they’ve kept through the years. I wrote stories in school because they were part of an assignment. I enjoyed the […]
How authors use Pinterest & why readers love it too!
I always say I’m a reader first, author second. It’s true! And as a reader, I love anything that connects me to books, especially social media. I know not everyone loves social media (there are times I certainly don’t!), but the one feed you have most control over what you see is Pinterest! If you’ve […]
Vacation Inspiration #Giveaway
Since I started writing, whenever we go on vacation, a book begins to percolate. I often plan our trips around a jaunt I need to make for a book I’m writing. Back when I began my rodeo series, we visited the Fort Worth Stockyards and Aubrey, Texas. Both featured prominently in the series. Since we […]
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 […]