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Get to Know @Ursula_Renee author of A Bookie’s Odds

I was excited when Ursula Renee accepted my open offer to stop by the blog and chat. I read her storySweet Jazzwhile doing some research for a historical series I was in the midst of writing nearly a year ago. Sweet Jazzis about an interracial coupleworking in a jazz club with a “Coloreds Only” policy during the Harlem Renaissance. I became an instant fan of her delicious writing voice and juicy characters. Now, let’s talk to Ursula and find out more about latest release,A Bookie’s Odds.

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Weekly Wrap Up: The Sun Returns and a Cover Reveal

This has been a busy week. I’ve been working on my novella and it was my turn on both of my group blogs. Earlier this week on the Contemporary Romance Cafe I celebrated the return of the sun to my neck of the woods and shared a little diddy adapted from Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop’s “The Song That Never Ends.” It got stuck in the head of one of my fellow Cafe authors. (Sorry Samantha!)

Over on Hot M.A.M.A. Land today, I’m giving Hot M.A.M.A. readers an early peek at the cover for the free serial...

Get to Know Tia Kelly, author of Baby Love

This week we get to know Tia Kelly, author ofBaby Love.

Welcome, Tia! Thank you for chatting with us today. Please tell readers three things we should know about Tia Kelly.

Wow, that’s a tough one. I have three loves (in addition to writing and reading): faith, family and food! I think everything I do, write or read somehow ties into those three things.

The cover of your latest release, Baby Love, is gorgeous. Tell us about the premise of your story.

Thank you! Baby Love is about a guy that...

Taking on a 30-day Journaling Challenge

Over the past few months I’ve been adding small challenges to my daily routine. Getting the newsletter out to my VIP Readers at least once per month. Blogging here at least once per week. Daily yoga. Each challenge has gone well. Though, in the words of Missy Elliot, Nobody’s Perfect.

I don’t always execute my challenges perfectly. Still, taking them on has helped me up my game. I may not do yoga every day, but I’m doing it at least every other day. A marked improvement from the slug statu...

Get to Know Shelly Ellis, author of Best Kept Secrets

Today I’m excited to play host to the blog tour for Best Kept Secrets,the lastest release byauthor Shelly Ellis. Shelly is an author I admire and have gotten to know a little via Twitter over the past couple of years. So it was fun to get to know her better and talk more about her latest release.

Shelly, thanks for visiting with us today. Tell us three things we should know about you.

Revelation 1: I’m a socially awkward introvert. It has its downside, speaking in front of audiences makes me...

Novella Update: Full Steam Ahead

Keeping today’s post sweet and simple. The novella is coming along nicely, thanks in large part to the fact that I planned most of the scenes out in advance.

Note to self: ALWAYS PLOT THE STORY OUT IN ADVANCE.

The encouragement and camaraderie of my local Romance Writers of American chapter has also been a huge part of my constant productivity this month. Incorporating yoga into my routine several times a week has also been quite helpful. I especially enjoy the energizing morning sequences....

Friday Check-in: Character Naming Contest

Just peeking my head out of my writing cave to wish everyone a fantastic Friday and give you a glimpse of how my Playing with Bad Boys prequel novella is coming. After nearly two weeks of plotting the story, I began writing the story this past Saturday. I love these two characters and the heroine’s wild child cousin. I’m sure we’ll be seeing her again.

The heroine of the story has a small dog, but I haven’t quite settled on a breed and name. That’s where my awesome VIP Readers come in. I’m h...

Author News: New Serial Novella Coming to You Soon

Happy Friday!

For those of us in the U.S., we’ve spent the day rushing to get last minute tasks finished in anticipation of the long, Labor Day Weekend holiday ahead. For me it’s been a busy week, including finally getting the novella I told you about last week plotted. Tomorrow, before I indulge in the usual Labor Day Weekend festivities (i.e. eating) I will begin writing my novella.

I am so excited about this story, which will be delivered to the inboxes of my VIP Readers beginning Friday,...

Get to Know Vanessa Riley Author of Multicultural Christian Regency

Our guest today is Vanessa Riley.Welcome, Vanessa! For readers unfamiliar with you, tell us three things we should know about you.

Reese, first I want thank you for having me here. “Three things,” she says tapping her finger on the table.

I’m an old fashion nerd girl trapped in our modern society. In addition to knowing how to write robust software programs, I can knit, crotchet, and cook, but don’t tell my husband. He might want regular meals. I love Bible stories. Haven’t quite figured ou...

Author News: Plotting and Planning

Right brain planning elements. Photo courtesy of Teresa Robinson.

Yesterday was ultra productive, thanks in part to kicking the day off with an energizing yoga sequence. I wanted to keep the momentum going today. So I began the day with that same workout. I’m focusing that burst of energy on plotting additional books in my coming Playing with Bad Boys series.

I already had the general story line and characters in mind for each of the additional books, particularly since most of them are intro...