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Skylar Cates explains how we’re all Sleeping Beauty…

Today Skylar Cates is joining us to tell us what she has learned about literature and the deep appeal of the myth of Sleeping Beauty. I have to admit, I never thought about it in quite this fashion before, but she really makes a strong case for why this particular story resonates with so many of us! Welcome, Skylar!

Waking Up

When I was in college, I took a class about Sleeping Beauty and literature. The professor insisted that every great work of literature could be broken down into the elemen...

Chris T. Kat talks about prejudice and her latest release!

By now, most of you are familiar with my set of questions! There’s not a lot of variation at the moment because I find it fascinating to see how different people answer the same questions. Today I’m pleased to introduce Chris T. Kat, who talks about the underlying theme of prejudice in her stories, and tells us a little about her upcoming release, Too Good to Be True?, the sequel to Seizing It.

Hello, Chris! Welcome to my blog and thank you for answering my nosy discerning, questions! First, p...

Image is everything–or is it?

You guys may or may not have seen this TED talk by Victoria’s Secret model Cameron Russell. I though it was worth sharing today, on this day in which we celebrate all things Romantic because Valentine’s Day is all about the image, isn’t it?

For me, the part that had the most impact here was the conversation she had with the beautiful woman in the elevator–who on being complimented, immediately began detailing her flaws.

I can tell you most women I know do not know how to handle a compliment, an...

Kayelle Allen talks about hot guys, trusting your partner, and Fifty Gays of Shade

Hello and welcome, Kayelle Allen! I’m so excited to have you here today, talking about your latest release and answering some of my nosy discerning, questions! First, please tell us a little about yourself and the kinds of stories you like to write. Would you say there is an underlying theme behind your stories?

I’ve been writing professionally since 2004. I’ve grown, developed, changed, and adapted quite a bit during that time. One thing that has never changed is my desire to tell a rollicki...

Anne Barwell: A Kiwi’s Perspective on Writing, Romance, and Shadowboxing…

Dreamspinner Press is the proud winner of the best e-Publisher award in the Love Romances Best of 2012! As such, they are celebrating with a 20% discount on all titles through January 27th! That includes all my titles, as well as the titles of my guest here today, Anne Barwell!

Hello, Anne! Welcome to my blog and thank you for answering my nosy, I mean discerning, questions! I’m very excited to be hosting you today, not in the least because I currently have internet at the moment. But also bec...

A writer’s most important job is to write…

The view from the barn

For the first time in I don’t know how long, I had three days off in a row. Three days off with no other obligations. Under normal conditions, I would have been working those days. A freak winter storm blew through here and gave me the adult equivalent of a Snow Day–as well as a long weekend. Power outages at work meant I had to cancel appointments. Conflicting schedules meant that I had no weekend plans for a change. The horse and dog both were recovering from injuries–...

Jumping Ship: Will switching genres sink your writing vessel?

I’ve been contemplating having an affair for a while now. No, not that kind of affair–in fact, my boyfriend is the one who put this idea in my head. For several years now, he’s been suggesting that I consider branching out into the M/F romance genre.

Interestingly enough, not because he is ashamed of my work. We met online, and because he is a geek extraordinaire, he actually discovered (and read) some of my slash fanfiction before we ever went out–and he still wanted to go out with me. But fr...

What’s hot and cool in 2013 for Sarah Madison!

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Looking ahead for the next few months, I’ve got some looming deadlines and some exciting plans, both of which mean I’m going to have to focus on one of my main goals for 2013: Tweet less and write more. Don’t get me wrong–I love blogging and Tweeting. I catch up with my friends online and I love chatting with fans. But these activities don’t take the same degree of mental energy as writing does. It’s been all too easy to fritter away hours online in...

The Traveler Returns: What Happens After the Adventure Ends?

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m really looking forward to seeing The Hobbit. I like Martin Freeman as an actor–I think he’ll lend just the right touch to the role. The Hobbit was my favorite of all the Lord of the Rings books, and I loved the movie adaptation of the trilogy.

But I feel a little like Bilbo now, once he finally returned to the Shire and Bag End. Mind you, my own abode is not the tidy, comfy little home depicted in the movie trailers. If I were Bilbo, I wouldn’t have wanted...

The Secret Santa Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Secret Santa blog hop! The blog hop features over 40 authors, all giving away an individual prize, but the grand prize is a 7″ Kindle Fire HD! To enter for my giveaway, be sure to leave a comment here, including your email address so you can be contacted if you’re a winner. Comments will also put you in the running for the Grand Prize. To increase the odds of your winning the Grand Prize, you will receive additional entries if you follow this blog, leave a comment here, or answ...