Rejection

Rejection

In terms of writing, I’ve had an incredible year. I finished two books and published one plus two short stories. I put together a boxed set for my series. I’m 45K into my new book, which is in a completely new genre for me. When I think back to the years...
Ch-ch-change

Ch-ch-change

I’m not good with change. I’m the first to admit it. I like order and routine, familiarity. It’s strange though. I grew up with all of those things and couldn’t wait to shake them off. My life has been about constant change the last two...
Dear Future Author

Dear Future Author

Put the words on the page. They’ll never be perfect, especially not the first time you write them down but guess what? You can’t edit what’s not there. And each time you edit they’ll get better. Each class you take, each article you read, each author you talk to will...
A Frightening Trend

A Frightening Trend

I usually stay out of fights and drama on social media. I don’t have the time or interest for most of it and it’s mostly a case of beating a dead horse, as they say. We’ve all heard it. Most of us agree. So why is it still a fight? Romance-bashing...
Things I Wish I’d Known

Things I Wish I’d Known

When I started writing *grumbles* years ago, I didn’t know anything about writing or publishing. (Honestly, I’m not sure I know much more now.) It’s one of those things you sort of learn by the seat of your pants. I was lucky in that I found a...
Influences on a Writer

Influences on a Writer

I’m in the process of querying my current book, For the Love of Sam, and one of the things usually included is a bio. Well, if you’ve read my bio on the website you know I bill myself as a “mad scientist by day and a romance writer by night.” I...