Ignoring all the short stories I wrote as a angsty teen – where my heroine ALWAYS died and the hero promised to never love anyone else, ever again – my first book was an historical romance titled Of Captured Heart. I remember so well submitting my first pages to a...

I mean that literally, by the way. I just spent 20 hours flying between the US and Korea and now I can’t see 2 feet outside my window because of the cloud cover. It’s been raining since I returned. Nature is telling me to stay inside and write. I’m not a newbie with...

That’s a bit cliche, I know but it also feels sort of true. I arrived yesterday for the RWA National Conference and feel jazzed. That’s the only word for it. I even woke up jonesing to work out, and luckily the fitness center is on my floor just a few doors down from...

Sorry I’m late with this week’s post. I’m currently flying between Korea and the US and boy are my arms tired. Rim shot please. Sorry (again). I blame the jet lag. My body clock tells me it’s 4:30pm. The clock on the bedside table and the darkness outside tell me it’s...

My very first contest win was with an historical entitled Southern Belle, a post-Civil War story set in the fictional town of Belle Terre, Louisiana. This was before they told me post-Civil War stories didn’t sell, but not before I imagined an epic love story spanning...

I’m a touch anal retentive. I like rules. In fact, it’s how I make my living. I like knowing what’s going to happen so I plan things out, even for contingencies that won’t likely happen. I’m very well prepared for the zombie apocalypse, btw. But by planning, I take...

We’re headed back in time this week at A Writer’s House, and visiting with historical romance author Sheridan Jeane. Sheridan Jeane writes exciting and emotion-packed historical romances set in the Victorian Era that confront issues of trust and conformity. With the...

I’m pleased to welcome Miranda Liasson to A Writer’s House this week. A quick introduction… Miranda Liasson loves to write stories about courageous but flawed characters who find love despite themselves, because there’s nothing like a great love story. And if there...

I’m excited to turn the spotlight on a friend and fellow author, LaNora Mangano. Welcome, LaNora, to A Writer’s House! After the interview, there’s a blurb from LaNora’s exciting new release.  Tell us more about your book?  Hi Kathleen! Thanks for so much for having...