Playlist for Hurricanes

Playlist for Hurricanes

There’s a storm brewing outside and as I was thinking about this post, I had music going so figured I’d share what I’m listening to. It’s an oldies playlist because I’m feeling very nostalgic as I prepare for the storm. I know that sounds...
Consent and Trigger Warnings: Part 2

Consent and Trigger Warnings: Part 2

After my last post, I was excited to begin a discussion with multiple authors on SM about the topic. Should we warn our readers about things that are potentially sensitive? How much warning is needed? Which topics are included? I wrote my take in the last post, and I...
Content Warnings and Disclaimers

Content Warnings and Disclaimers

Note: this post discusses potentially sensitive subjects. Based on my author’s picture, someone told me I looked like a writer of sweet romance. That was obviously before they read my novels, or found the erotic novellas I’ve published. And they’d...
Old Friends

Old Friends

While traveling recently I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a colleague and friend. Several years ago, we’d worked together under unusual circumstances – while living in a foreign country – and I have to admit, I worried our friendship was...
Market 101 – Take a Risk

Market 101 – Take a Risk

Back when I started writing, I remember listening to the more established writers, both published and unpublished, speaking with such confidence about market trends and editor preferences, which agents were acquiring new writers, what was hot on the shelves and I...