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March 13, 2013
The Dark Side Of Contracts
The blogs have been burning up this week with writer’s organizations taking a stand against Random House’s Hydra, Alibi, Flirt, and Loveswept imprints. It’s no news that large publishers have been exploring alternate business models in an attempt to remain … Continue reading →
March 11, 2013
A Year of Social Media
It’s been a year since I launched my author platform. I’d had a small group of friends and family on a personal Facebook page, and had a website with spotty attempts at blogging over the years, but nothing consistent. In … Continue reading →
March 8, 2013
Plentiful Package
Yep. You read that right – Plentiful Package by Melissa Craig. I’m a big fan of alliteration, and the name just made me giggle. I’d heard the author read some excerpts on The Melissa Craig and Charity Parkerson Show podcast, … Continue reading →
March 7, 2013
Elven Blood Cover Reveal
TaDa! The cover for my latest book in the Imp Series, Elven Blood, is out. Drum roll, please. Sam may be the Iblis, but she is also an imp with a price on her head. The powerful demon, Haagenti, won’t … Continue reading →
March 6, 2013
From Dusk Till Dawn
WARNING: Movie spoilers ahead. Last week I blogged on the need for foreshadowing in novels to help the reader (more specifically, me) follow along on the journey. Commenters had other points of view, and one specifically mentioned the films by … Continue reading →
March 1, 2013
Give Me a Hint
I read a book recently where a major plot twist came out of nowhere and smacked me in the face. Three quarters of the way through the novel a major character died – a love interest in what I thought … Continue reading →
February 27, 2013
Money Makes the World Go Round
Just yesterday I was pondering a blog post over at Musings of Mistress of the Dark Path on how certain marketing firms catapult authors to the top of bestseller lists. All it takes is money. The Wall Street Journal, NYT, … Continue reading →
February 20, 2013
Guest Blogging at Liv Rancourt’s
I’m over at Liv’s blog today, discussing my Naughty Mom stories. Come join us! HERE
February 18, 2013
For the Love of Comedy
Last week, hubby and I were watching a French film – Moliére. It was an amazing movie about the playwright, done in the style of Shakespeare in Love. In the film, Moliére and his troupe are famous, summoned to Paris … Continue reading →
February 13, 2013
Valentine’s Day Theme Writing Contest
Woohoo! I’m a finalist over at Musings of Mistress of the Dark Path .There are lots of great entries in this contest – some humorous, some heart-tugging. Head over, enjoy, and vote for your favorite.
