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How did #NaNoWriMo 2013 go for you? (poll)

If you got a contract or self-published, congratulations! Please leave a comment about where/when your book is coming out! If you're still working away at it, or have given up, this should be a great motivator to keep writing! Considering signing up for the Newsletter to get tips and information on how to finish and revise your novel.

LRC Cafe Best of 2013: 2 nominations this year!

Normally I don’t ask for votes, because I never g […]

Revising the #NaNoWriMo Novel (Part 1) #writetip

It’s January.
The holidays are over and you've probably made a bunch of writing-related resolutions you've already given up on.

If one of those is whipping your NaNo novel into good enough shape to publish, you're in the right place.

7 January Tax Tips for Writers #taxtip

January means two things in the tax world: time to start thinking about the 2013 tax return, and a new year of records to begin keeping for 2014. If you self-publish, you have even more expenses and obligations, so start the year off on a good footing.

An Extra Helping of Gingerbread #mmromance

If you loved the story of firefighter Kevin Flint and bakery owner Alex Bancroft in Gingerbread Palace, the story continues in An Extra Helping of Gingerbread, another 60 pages of fire and spice between these two that may still leave you craving more.

As a special thank you to readers who buy my new Christmas novella Gingerbread Palace during release week I am offering you a special additional BONUS story featuring Alex and Kevin at New Year's.

#Tax Planning Courses for Writers start Jan 10!

Writers, are you stymied by Schedule C and self-employment tax? Not sure you're getting all the deductions you deserve, or uncertain precisely what the IRS allows? You just want to know how to fill in your forms and what you can and can't deduct. I will answer those questions, as well as provide additional useful and necessary information for tax planning and recordkeeping.

#Delectable December: Skylar Cates Gets Glamorous #mmromance

Skylar Cates stops by the Love Shack today to talk abou […]

#Tax Planning Courses for writers: 2 courses in January #taxtip

Every spring I run my tax tips class and I always have people saying “I wish I knew that during the year.” So this year I am offering a two-part class. I know you’re busy and don’t want to have a full-on tax course during the holidays. (My qualifications)

But there are plenty of important things to know for year-end tax planning that can save you some money.

The solution: The year-end session will be held first, and the rest of the course will be given in January when you have time to concentrate on how to file your tax return and bookkeeping tips that will help you save money on tax and make better tax-planning decisions in future years.

#Delectable December: Andrea Speed’s Cookie Concotions #mmromance #paranormal @aspeed

Today's guest for Delectable December is Andrea Speed. She doesn't use food much in her books, but she does enjoy whipping up something just as new and creative in the kitchen. Andy's here to share a recipe that's delicious any time of year.

#Delectable December: Going Vegan with Francis Gideon #gayromance #recipe

Delectable December continues with special guest Gideon Francis, who will strike a chord with anyone who has tried to change their diet to be healthier and found it's quite a challenge. He's even got a yummy vegan gingerbread recipe, so it's an automatic thumbs up from me. He's also giving away an awesome prize: Your choice of his Christmas e-book or a tarot reading