ROBsessed Fiction Friday Giveaway!

It's the official release day of my second novel, SEPTEMBER RAIN. You, reader, may recall. I might have mentioned it once or twice. But todays' giveaway is being hosted by the uber-wonderful--and if you're like me--frequently visited ROBsessed blog. Of course, May is Rob's birthday month (MINE TOO!)so they're giving away TONS of books this …

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Sneak Peek

In honor of my latest book release, September Rain out 5/15, I'm posting a snippet from the manuscript. I was going to write this big introduction but then realized this scene is self explanatory . . . Jake was anxious for me to meet his mom. He’d planned to introduce me several times, but I …

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Babbling Monday: A Writers Doubts

I'm indecisive. I should take some time to sit and think. Make a choice and stick with it.Β  It feels odd for me to call anything like it is. I don't care for labels, categories, and all that nonsense. I understand the need. I'll go along with the marketing and self-promotion of it all, but …

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It Begins… Again

What's that you say? What begins (again) tomorrow? I'm so glad you asked! Why, my current novels "New Cover" reveal tour begins tomorrow! I've got a few of my favorite bloggers hosting for me (Christa Wojo, Elsie Elmore, and Kendra Ayers). Their blogs are all great and vary in the type of writing and presence …

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Ranting and Crickets

So you're standing there among your group of friends. Everyone is laughing and having a great time. The evening is winding down, and one of your friends is really on a roll. He's the character in the group, the one you can always count on for a laugh. He's just relayed a hilarious story about …

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The Character Puzzle

Every reader wants them. As authors and writers, we strive for them. What are 'they,' you ask? Multidimensional characters. Well-developed characters do, think, and feel. But there should be more to them than that. In literature, the only way to convey who your characters are is through their choices--especially when they are conflicted, and let's …

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