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February 17, 2015
Behind the Story: Andrea K. Stein
Behind the Story is a new regular feature on my blog where you get the chance to know an author as well as her book. Find out what inspired the story, get to know the characters. For my first post, I’m so excited to introduce you to Andrea K. Stein,…
The Debut Journey
My debut Regency Romance comes out in late October from Lyrical/Kensington and it's getting real.
But with a little help from my friends, I am a Goodreads author and my book is up for preorder on Amazon.
I'm on Amazon!! No cover yet, but I should have it shortly.
Any advice for this newbie to the publishing world?
But with a little help from my friends, I am a Goodreads author and my book is up for preorder on Amazon.
I'm on Amazon!! No cover yet, but I should have it shortly.
Any advice for this newbie to the publishing world?
February 4, 2015
Writing Fast: Preparing for Maximum Word Count – Schedules
Everyone’s writing process is different, but the theme that seems to be running through all writing chats right now is how to write faster. The days of writing a book a year are pretty much over for most of us. So how do you maximize your word count without sacrificing…
January 31, 2015
Writing Healthy – Which Diet?
Anyone who writes knows you get it done with butt in a chair and hands on the keyboard. Unfortunately, this means you don’t move much, unless you have one of those treadmill desk things. My other job is in information technology, in front of a computer for 8-9 hours a…
January 17, 2015
This is getting real: Cover Suggestions
Last week I sent my editor cover ideas for the Fairy Wish series. I spent hours looking at stock art to come up with ideas before sending it to him. I solicited input from my friends. Thank God for my friends. They are amazing! I should have a cover for…
January 9, 2015
Friday Fun: Baby, it’s cold outside
Don’t know about your neck of the woods, but it’s been frigid here in the Deep South. Sing along, if you agree. TGIF!
January 8, 2015
Goals, resolutions, and the quest to lose weight
It’s the beginning of the year. A big year. By the end of 2015, I’ll have two books out. Oh. My. God. Where do I start? The standard tasks at the day job in January include planning the year. We have day long meetings with lunch included planning the year.…
November 1, 2014
Fall Back in Time with a Historical Romance
Some of my favorite historical romance authors. Who are yours? #fallbackintime.
September 13, 2014
When Poetry is the only way to say it
When did we become so quick to hate? Race, religion, political disagreement, economic differences. It doesn’t seem to matter. We even threaten others when they don’t end a series the way we thought it should. It’s all made easy and impersonal by social media. I had an English teacher in…
July 27, 2014
Reaping the Benefits of RWA National Conference
Romance Writers of America National Conference ended last night in San Antonio, TX. I did not get to go this year, but I was able to grab nuggets from some of the workshops via Twitter live Feeds. Twitter? Thanks to many generous and social media savvy authors attending the conference,…
