We’re told to give our characters flaws. No one likes a perfect person even if there’s really no such thing as a perfect person. By showing the imperfections of these characters we hope our readers can more easily relate to them. If it’s your villain – evil rules. But...

I’m sure there are those that will argue there are better things than seeing your name in print, or something more exciting than having a release hit the bookshelves. And ok, there might be a few things that I would agree are better. The birth of a child. A wedding...

I’m delighted to share in the release day celebration for Abbie Roads and her book Race the Darkness. Just keep reading to see what all the buzz is about. Cursed with a terrible gift… Criminal investigator Xander Stone doesn’t have to question you-he can hear your...

I woke up the other night with an epiphany about my current WIP. It’s that element of the story I’ve been struggling to find the last year as the words eeked out in miserly fashion. Of course, it means rewrites. Lots and lots of rewrites. Doesn’t it always? I keep...

I wrote an article called Weapons of Mass Characterization recently for my chapter’s newsletter and it got me to thinking about the research books that I use regularly. As my daughter will attest, I’m something of a research book whore. I have boxes of research books,...

When I think of writing, I think of a recipe. I know some writers are loathe to think of a formula for a book, but for me – scientist, plotter, chart maker extraordinaire – I hope that by following even a basic recipe I will produce a good product. The recipe is...

Please join me in giving a huge welcome to Diana Reep, today’s Spotlight guest at A Writer’s House. Diana Reep has been making up stories since she told horror tales to classmates in elementary school. As an English professor, she published a Silhouette romance, but...

I had an intense dream the other night (No! Not that kind of dream). In my dream I was hit with something, but in real life my muscles responded like they’d been actually hit – my body recoiled, the muscles contracted, I sucked in an oomph kind of breath. The action...

I always love sharing the new release information for my friends and fellow writers. I’m honored today to bring you… My Lady, My Spy by Sheridan Jeane EXCERPT Josephine finally escaped the crowded ballroom and entered the foyer. She looked around, but found no sign of...