I’ve Picked out a Ring!
No–not that kind of ring! All right, I confess, I’m reprising a blog from July 1, 2014 regarding rings. I’m in the thick of the third book in my Ring series. This manuscript I had to put down to address … Continue reading →
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History+Fiction/Analysis=Understanding
My high school European History teacher, Mr. Frein, divided our Senior class into groups and had us write papers arguing which country bore the blame for starting World War I—the Germans, the Brits, the Russians, or the Austro-Hungarians. It was … Continue reading →
On Learning from the Masters
Last week I quoted from a modern day master’s characters discussing a master from a past–the incredible Loretta Chase on the indomitable Lord Byron. And I mentioned that instead of studying the Romantic era masters in college, I wasted spent a semester studying … Continue reading →
NaNoWriMo Recap
I’m a * * * * * * *WINNER!!!* * * * * * * Yes I crossed the NaNoWriMo 50,000 word finish line on November 27th. And what have I accomplished? My manuscript, working title Breaking the Rules, tells … Continue reading →
An Author Gives Thanks
In two days I’ll put a turkey in the oven, mash potatoes and watch my husband make stuffing. Our children will gather and we’ll say thanks for our blessings. Like other Americans, I’ll give thanks for life, liberty, and the ability to pursue happiness. I’ll give thanks for the love … Continue reading →
A Fabulous Book Signing–Great New Release
This past weekend I celebrated with my friend, author Anne Cleeland, whose new book, Daughter of the God-King was released last week by Sourcebooks. Here we are at the book signing hosted by the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Daughter … Continue reading →
It’s NaNo Time
November 1st has come and gone, and I am more than 8000 words into a new novel! It’s November, time for the 2013 edition of National Novel Writing Month. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people will sit down to keyboards and … Continue reading →
The Next Story
I am so excited! Tonight starting at 9 p.m. EST I’ll be chatting with other Soul Mate Publishing authors and readers at Coffee Time Romance. Here’s a link: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html#.UlssYBvn9jo I’ll be discussing my Regency Christmas novella, Rosalyn’s Ring, and giving away … Continue reading →
National Book Month
October kicks off an observance dear to the heart of any writer–National Book Month. Our house is crowded with spaces that look like this: Our shelves are filled with classics, self-help manuals, and keeper fiction, and we love to browse … Continue reading →
And the Duke Ran Away with the Maid!
In my post a few weeks ago about the release of my novella, Rosalyn’s Ring, the topic of Wife Sales drew a lot of interest. Legend has it that the highest ranking purchaser of a wife was Henry Brydges, Master of … Continue reading →