Everyone has certain preferences in their lives. Some of us like rocky road ice cream while others like rum raisin (because they’re heathens.) Some of us like flannel shirts and jeans while others like lacy dresses. Some of us like entertainment (movies, shows, books) about characters who are soft, gentle souls who arouse their protective…
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Wire-Wrapped Pendant
Not too long ago, I took my daughter up to Salem. She’s wanted to go up there since she could speak, and just the way things go sometimes we just never got around to going up there. Well, life is short so I decided to make time. We headed up north and wandered around on…
World’s Simplest Snack
I almost feel like this is too simple to post. This is a simple little snack mix. I came up with it, and I’m not making this up, going through my offers on iBotta.[1] The offer required me to buy both pretzels and chocolate chips to get the rebate. Snacks that are both salty and…
Aging Harder
Okay, I’ll admit it. The main reason I haven’t done the “old profile/new profile” thing or the “10 years ago vs now” “aging harder” meme is because I don’t have ready access to any pictures from ten years ago. Sad but true. This article from Wired raises some great points about the meme, though, and…
Book Review: Out Of The Blue (Character is everything!)
Out Of The Blue ???? The main thing all romance novels have in common is the focus on character. If the audience cares about the characters, and can bond with the characters, they will love the book. I haven’t seen this illustrated anywhere better than in Out Of The Blue. Out Of The Blue, by…
Inspiration at the Winter Frolic
Last weekend I went to the New Hampshire Romance Writers’Association’s 2018 Winter Frolic. It was held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, whichis a lovely place to be. I had a fantastic time, seeing some good friends andmeeting some great new friends. I also got some inspiration and great new ideasfor the year ahead. I also found…
Looking Out For Number One
I’m trying something new now. I’m setting aside Wednesdays to work on my own projects. On Wednesday I will only write my books. I’ll market my books, and I’ll deal with my blog. It’s not a day for errands (except in emergencies – I realized today I need to get my car inspected a week…
Why Do I Write Romance, Anyway?
Today I was sitting with my daughter, desperately looking for coffee, when she asked me a question I thought was relevant. “Mom, why do you write kissy books?” By kissy books she means romance, obviously. She’s eight and a half, and as far as she’s concerned anything related to romance or kissing is purely anathema. …
It’s All Real… (Hunter Pre-Release)
I was out and about today, refilling doggy prescriptions, when I passed the street my main character lives on in Hunter. I did what any other right-thinking person would do and stopped to take a picture. The neighbors glared and a couple of people honked at me, but it’s Boston so that’s par for the course….
The Rising Tide
My friend Scott has a new book out. It comes out today and it looks amazing! I’m super excited to pick it up, and I’m pretty sure all my science fiction (and science!) loving friends will be too. It’s called The Rising Tide, and here are all the details you need: Scott is giving away two…