on May 28, 2012
For those of you keeping track, I’ve sold three books recently. What a crazy ride! I am still dizzy with glee over this whole turn of events, and so excited to experience the next part of the process. I’ve just begun editing the first book and expect my revisions on book #2 soon (unfortunately the… Read More
on May 8, 2012
Remember how a few weeks ago I wrote about my two contemporary novels selling to Montlake Publishing? OMG, that was soooo last month. Now I have even bigger, better news! The wonderful, glorious Montlake Publishing has also bought my 2012 RWA® Golden Heart nominated historical romance, HIGHLAND PROMISE. It will be released in December and… Read More
on April 21, 2012
BIG NEWS… I’m so thrilled to announce I have signed a two-book deal with Montlake Publishing for my contemporary spins on romance! TOTALLY DODY is my 2011 RWA® Golden Heart nominated story of Sadie Turner, a perfection-seeking mom-of-two who leaves her philandering husband and spends the summer with her slightly wacky relatives while trying to… Read More
on March 29, 2012
Monday, March 26th did not begin like any other day. Oh sure, there was the usual mad dash to get the kids ready for school and loaded onto the bus. There were dogs to feed, teeth to be brushed, and copious amounts of coffee to be consumed. That was all the same. But behind… Read More
on February 29, 2012
Last September, I posted an interview with the lovely Kristina McMorris, author of the highly praised “Letters From Home.” Inspired by her grandparents’ WWII courtship, her debut novel, Letters from Home, was praised as a must-read by Woman’s Day magazine and “a sweeping debut” by Publishers Weekly. The book achieved additional acclaim as a Reader’s Digest Select Editions… Read More
on December 1, 2011
I found my way to the incomparable Delilah Marvelle in a roundabout fashion. One day, I was trolling RWA® chapter websites in an effort to be *working on writing* without actually *writing*. I landed on an author bio page with a photo like none of the others, just pouty lips and a tilted chin. Hmm, I thought. That’s… Read More
on October 27, 2011
According to Publisher’s Weekly, Nancy Gideon’s latest release, HUNTER OF SHADOWS has, (and I quote!) “Complex new characters, vivid writing, intriguing plot twists, and a satisfying ending will keep readers coming back to Gideon’s magical NOLA.” You heard it here first, folks! Now join me in for this installment of “Interview an Awesome Author,” and… Read More
on October 20, 2011
Today I’m thrilled to be chatting with the lovely and uber-talented Ashlyn Macnamara. She is one of my RWA® Golden Heart sisters, and her debut novel, THE TALE OF TWO SISTERS, comes out in early 2013. According to Ashlyn, it’s “a Regency romance, partially inspired by Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility – only with more… Read More
on October 13, 2011
Once upon a time, someone very wise asked me, “Have you read any books by Kristan Higgins?” I had not, but I decided to give one a try. Two pages in and I was hooked. Sweet, funny and believable heroines – the kind of women I would invite over for wine and movie night. And… Read More
on September 22, 2011
Today I’m excited to be chatting it up with fellow 2011 Golden Heart Finalist, Valerie Bowman. She’s soon to be a household name so remember, you met her here first! Valerie writes Regency-set historical romance novels with a focus on sharp dialogue, engaging story lines, and heroines who take matters into their own hands! Her… Read More