Robin P. Nolet's Blog, page 7

The Next Big Thing!

So, today I’m talking about the Next Big Thing blog campaign. This
campaign began in Australia and went international, showcasing new authors
and/or new books. Each author answers the same set of questions about a
recently published book and/or those that are slated to be released. Then that
author “tags” a few other authors who do the same thing. Because my
work-in-progress isn’t ready for prime time, I’ll be talking about my latest
mystery. I’m tagging two of my favorite fellow author...

Happy Birthday Maddie!

My writing buddy, Maddie, is six years old today! I know, it's April Fool's Day, but it's kind of a fitting day for her birthday-she takes the curse off the day with her complete sweetness and utter devotion to our family.



I work at home, so during my day, whether I am writing or working at my 'day job', she is by my side. She's ever aware of my movements from room-to-room, and loves nothing more than when I finally settle down in front of my laptop for some intensive 'alternative world c...

Goodreads Giveaway! Enter to Win a Copy of FRAMED!

Today is the start of a free Giveaway on Goodreads for a copy of my humorous mystery, Framed! Click HERE to go to my Goodreads page, then scroll down to Enter to Win a copy! Good luck and thanks for entering! 

Author Showcase and Book Signing a HUGE Success!

I was delighted to participate in an Author Showcase hosted by the Douglas County Library yesterday, and held at the Highlands Ranch Library. This event was organized by Lisa Casper, Program Branch Liaison. Lisa did a fabulous job and I think everyone truly enjoyed the event!



Twelve authors-including myself-spoke about our books and, afterward, signed and sold copies. We had great turnout-standing room only!



I was delighted to see many friends in the crowd, and to meet new ones. It's alwa...

Sparks of The Imagination

Someone asked me the other day how I went about dreaming up my stories. That's a hard one to answer...I felt like asking her how she breathed? Characters, situations and plot twists come from my imagination and for a writer, I believe, our imaginations are so much a part of everything that makes us tick.



Could I shut down my creativity? Perhaps...but what fun would that be? Do I daydream? You bet! And I dream-yes, occasionally I wake with an idea that can't be ignored. Other time...

Highlands Ranch Author Showcase!

Big new! I'll be participating in a Local Author Showcase  Sunday, March 10th at 2pm, hosted by the Douglas County Library . This is my local library district but I am fortunate that they are on the cutting edge-nationwide-when it comes to promoting Colorado authors and offering their e-books in the library.

Yes! You can check-out either The Shell Keeper or Framed at any Douglas County Library!

If you are in the area I'd love to have you drop by and say hi! I will be participating along...

The Cozy Mystery: Why I Love this Genre!

I’ve been chatting on Goodreads with lovers of humorous cozy
mystery books. Personally, I’m a big fan of just about all mysteries but I do
love cozies-and write them-for particular reasons.




First, I’m a sucker for humor. I love to read it and write
it and this is a genre that practically requires it! If you don’t have a good
dose of humor in your story odds are your novel runs more toward hard bitten
crime procedurals  Don’t get me wrong-I love my P.D. James! James is absolu...

Strong Women in Fiction: Who is YOUR Favorite?

I’ve always gravitated to the strong female characters in a
story. I’d come away from a book feeling empowered-I could take on the world!
Isn’t it wonderful when a character resonates so strongly within you that you
feel your own character has been shaped by theirs?




I remember, as a teenager, reading Catherine Marshall’s Christy .
She wasn’t much older than I was then, but Christy left home with little more
than faith and love to teach in the wilds of the Smokey Mountains. She entered...

Short and Sweet Review: Trust in Me by Lana Williams

I was curious, after reading the first book in this series,
A Vow To Keep , to see what would become of little Nicholas. Now, in Trust in Me , he's all grown up and his magical gift of premonition has become more of a
curse than a blessing.




Lord Nicholas is hiding out in his Keep, never expecting to
find love, have a family or the happiness other young men his age might expect.
When his severely injured brother, William, is literally dumped on his front
porch-so to speak-it starts in mot...

Interviewing Claire, from The Shell Keeper. This could get Steamy!

Today I’m interviewing Claire, one of a trio of unlikely
friends from my women’s fiction novel; The Shell Keeper.  It’s a humorous
and touching story of three women who become unlikely friends-in Claire’s case,
despite herself!






As I might have mentioned in the book’s blurb…Claire’s past
is her own friggin’ business, but she’s a tough real estate agent who will
gladly suck-up to assholes to get a deal done. Still, when Del literally crashes
into her life in front of Gwen’s bakery...