C.L. Roman's Blog, page 17
July 18, 2013
Local Author Descends on Bartram Trail Library
Fruit Cove, Florida – July 1, 2013 – C.L. Roman’s break out novel, Descent (Book One of the Rephaim Series), is set to launch on August 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Bartram Trail branch of the St. Johns County Library. The event will include a reading, a book signing and a question and … Continue reading »
July 16, 2013
Taught Block
I know a few things about writing – about how to set a scene, convey an emotion, heighten tension and deepen characterization, mostly because I’ve had wonderful, talented teachers. In fact, I make it a point to have a teachable mind, because I really don’t think its possible to be successful in any career without … Continue reading »
July 15, 2013
Regency Take
Review: When I was a teenager, romance novels were all I read. I’m pretty sure I owned stock in Harlequin. My second favorite reads were murder mysteries. The Unwanted Heiress by Amy Corwin reminded me of how much fun a good romance can be, especially when combined with a murder and a scandalous scheme or two. … Continue reading »
July 12, 2013
Right Rag
Who knew holding the actual, bonafide, print media tome in my hand was not the end? I somehow had this fantasy that when I finally achieved my dream of seeing my name on the cover of something I had written, that would be it. My dream would be fulfilled. I could move on to the … Continue reading »
July 10, 2013
Special Edition Block
This week’s Block comes to us from Jennie Jarvis at Five Writers. Jennie has worked in the film and television industry in Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and New York City before returning to her home state of Florida. Since moving back to Florida, Jennie has successfully built and coordinated screenwriting competitions as well as served … Continue reading »
July 8, 2013
Murderous Take
Review: Murder on the Cote d’Azur (The Maggie Newberry Mystery Series) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis is a charming cozy mystery, delivering a funny, attractive heroine and a healthy dose of romance. Set in France and America, the book is the first in the series and is an enjoyable summer read. There are occasional, minor issues with scene … Continue reading »
July 5, 2013
Conflicted Rag
Having reached an odd stage in my life where all the things I want to do seem both bound up in and mutually exclusive of the things I need to do, I sometimes find myself very conflicted. Worse yet, it’s getting really hard to tell the difference between the two. I think I’m starting to … Continue reading »
July 3, 2013
Uploaded Block
Monday was one the most exciting days I’ve had in a long time. I spent it, as usual, in front of my computer, but this was not story generation. It was story publication! My first book, Descent (Book One of the Rephaim Series) is now live on Amazon and will soon be available on all … Continue reading »
July 1, 2013
Multiple Take
I’m not the kind of person, usually, who can read several books at once. However, I am currently in the midst of an exception. How I Got Him to Marry Me by Cherise Kelley is a feel good collection of short stories. It is a perfect summer read, because it allows the reader to pick … Continue reading »
June 26, 2013
Listed Block
Having recently decided to move forward with the independent publication of my first novel, my first move, after a few fancy dance steps, was to make a list of “what to do next.” Unfortunately, after nearly an hour of brainstorming, the list was still a bit underpopulated. Ok, fine. It was blank. Right about that … Continue reading »
