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October 23, 2012
Release Day
It’s been a long time since the last release day for me with a publisher. My self-publishing titles don’t make a splash and I’m not saying this one does either but a publisher published title sometimes does… It’s been over two years since I’ve had a Loose Id title too. The nerves y’all… Then, of [...]
October 22, 2012
Excerpt – Double Up
“You sure we should be doing this?” Even whispers sounded like yelling when all was quiet. Bryson slanted a look at Walt. “I’m sure,” he said with finality. “It’s time for him to come to grips with this.” Walt snorted. “I haven’t known him near as long as you have, but I have to say, [...]
October 21, 2012
Cover Reveal – Double Up
Jared and Bryson started their life together by leaving their childhood homes to make their way west. Ending up in a small community near Livingston, Montana, with a small horse ranch, life is just about perfect for the two men until Jared gives Walt, a Native American drifter and horse trainer, a ride. Sparks fly [...]
October 18, 2012
Author Friday – Toys and Research
So, let’s take a silent poll. How many of you have ever wanted to try out something you’ve read about in a book? You know, those things that bind and buzz and fill and tease? It’s okay. You can raise your hand. I won’t tell a soul. See, reading fires the imagination. It transplants us [...]
October 15, 2012
Guest Author & Giveaway: Phoebe Conn
Whenever I meet someone new and mention I’m a novelist, their first question is often, “Where do you get your ideas?” I’m absolutely shameless and will scavenge for inspiration everywhere. I could be out shopping and overhear an intriguing conversation. While doing research for one book, I’ll find ideas for several more. I love going [...]
October 14, 2012
Guest Author & Giveaway: Christine Price
Random Canadianisms (Be honest… do you know what a chesterfield is?) Up until Half Blind, all of my written works were set in the United States. I love New York as a locale for the fantastic. It’s one of those cities where – for all we know – crazy supernatural stuff is going on behind [...]
October 11, 2012
Guest Author: Katherine Kingston
Five Suggestions to Make Your Dialogue Sparkle By Katherine Kingston 1. Leave out the empty, meaningless phrases. Have you ever eavesdropped on people talking? (See number 5 below). One thing you’ll notice is how much people space out the actual content of what they say with meaningless words and phrases. “You know,” “Like I said,” [...]
October 9, 2012
Guest Author & Giveaway: TJ Michaels
Well, people, it’s been ages but…I HAVE A BOO!! For those not up on the most modern lingo (like yours truly until just a few minutes ago) that means I am dating. This is a major squeeee moment considering I have been single since my children were two and four years old and they’ve just [...]
October 7, 2012
Guest Author & Giveaway: Amber Skyze
Ideas When You Least Expect Them I’m often asked where do find ideas. I find them everywhere and sometimes they find me. My most recent book, Claimed by Dragons, co-authored with Katalina Leon, came from a visit to Salem MA. My husband and I wanted to visit Salem during October when we knew the town [...]
October 4, 2012
Writing: Kris Cook
Why Romance Writers Write Why romance writers write might seem like a trite questionwith an obvious answer but I’m not so sure. The first thing that comes to mymind as a response to ‘why writers write’ is: they want to makemoney. Dig alittle deeper and I believe you’ll find more. The first layer I come [...]
