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July 5, 2016
Summer Book Extravaganza
Looking to win a library of great books? Don’tmiss this very special Facebook party.
On July 12thI’m hosting a worldwide event with seven other bestselling authors. Since this is a virtual event, wear PJs if you’d like and stop by at 2 – 4 PM Eastern Daylight Time or 7 – 9 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Or stop in both times for more chances to win oodles of great prizes! We’re hosting twice to allow readers in many time zones to participate.
This is your chance to mingle with some of the finest...
June 21, 2016
“Out of The Shadows” Anthology
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June 17, 2016
Join me at the “Lei Crime” Kindle Worlds Facebook Party
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May 25, 2016
Four Wishes on SALE
Download your SALE copy today for 99-cents! FOUR WISHES from the award-winning Liberty Series: As Meade kindles an attraction with a new man in town, she finds herself facing a life-changing decision — but Meade isn’t alone in her predicament… A touching tale that weaves together the lives of four women.
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May 18, 2016
“I PROMISE YOU THIS” ~ BOOK 3, LOVE IN PROVENCE SERIES ~ NOW AVAILABLE
“I PROMISE YOU THIS” ~ BOOK 3, LOVE IN PROVENCE SERIES
NOW AVAILABLE
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Suddenly single after twenty-two years of marriage, the calm of Katherine Price’s midlife has turned upside down. Seeking to find her true self, she took a chance on starting over. A year later, she is certain of this: she’s in love with Philippe and adores his idyllic French homeland, where he wants her to live with him.
But all that feels like a fantasy far removed from Toronto, wher...
April 20, 2016
Moving from Indie to Hybrid Publishing
With all the stories of authors trading in legacy contracts to publish independently, you might wonder why I’m heading in the opposite direction.
My story is sadly typical. I won awards that led to representation, which then led to interest by New York publishers. Second Chance Grill and Treasure Me received oodles of compliments from editors but nary an offer. Was I writing women’s fiction or romance? Editors couldn’t decide, and their indecision led to lots of frustration on my part. By the...
March 13, 2016
Sample Revision
I’m always curious to learn how other authors tackle the revision process. My approach resembles an embroidery project: I tear out stitches then add more. Rough drafts are created on the monster iMac in Word. Then I print out, and revise by hand.
A sample page before revisions:
A cluster of simmering women invaded the suite.
Several of the Sirens cornered Freddie atop the four-poster bed. Ridiculously, they poked at him with sticks decorated with silver glitter and gold paint. Tiny sleigh bel...
February 8, 2016
HBS Author Spotlight
Today I’m featured on the HBS Author Spotlight hosted by James Moushon. My thanks to James and his staff. You’ll find the interview here.
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January 25, 2016
Meet Lucy
As many of you know, I lost my beloved Nala in early December. My sweet pooch was my loyal writing companion for many years. During those first weeks after she trotted across the Rainbow Bridge, finding another dog was unimaginable.
But I’m an optimist at heart, and began wondering if it made sense to end thirty-five years of having one (and often more than one) dog at my side. Writing is a solitary career, a tough job for a woman who likes to stay active. AlthoughI visit the gym regularly, I...
January 7, 2016
Geraniums in Bloom
Growing up as I did in northeast Ohio, the mild winter months in Charleston continue to astonish. Temperatures can dip into the thirties for several hours or overnight only to rebound quickly by morning. Even now, the flowerbox outside my office window shouts in a riot of pink blossoms. The geraniums planted there will continue to throw vivid splashes of pink throughout the year.
This example of flowers blooming in a month associated with snow provides an example of renewal. And why shouldn’t...
