Author’s Note for Waking Up with a Rake
There’s always a “story behind the story.” Sometimes, I tuck it into a set of author’s notes at the end of the book in case readers wonder what the true history that inspired my tales may be. Here are...
View ArticleThe Pleasure of your Company is Requested!
Pour up a cup of tea and join me at Discover a New Love tonight. Also joining us around the cyber-coffee table are Sara Humphreys, Tracey Devlyn and Jane Ashford! If you’ve ever wanted to pick an...
View ArticleSnow Day!
Those words used to bring joy to my heart when I was teaching. (What? You didn’t think teachers enjoyed snow days too?) After growing up in Iowa, we’ve lived in a number of very snowy...
View ArticleValentines Day
You know me. I’m always interested in the history behind things, but I hadn’t ever looked into the whole St. Valentine story before today. There are several different accounts, but most seem to agree...
View ArticleDownton Dilema
If you haven’t seen the final episode of Season Three, STOP READING NOW. This post is going to be filled with spoilers. Of course, I have to confess that I haven’t seen the whole thing. My sister...
View ArticleWhen Good Characters Do Bad Things…
A hero doesn’t do unheroic things. That’s a given in the romance world. However, my co-author Connie Mason and I decided to walk a razor-thin line in order to bring our Royal Rakes series to life. In...
View ArticleStroke of Genius
I’m so excited to offer my latest Rock*It Read–Stroke of Genius! I love this retelling of the Pygmalion myth, the story of an artist who falls in love with his own creation. In Stroke of Genius, my...
View ArticleKristan Higgins & Fisher House
Update: Congrats to Melody May. Because she helped us get the word out about Kristan’s new release & the way it will benefit Fisher House, Melody will receive a copy of my Stroke of Genius! Thanks,...
View ArticleAn Online Novel
When Charles Dickens and Louisa May Alcott were writing, it was quite common for their work to be published in serial form–one chapter at a time. I was chatting with my sister the other day and she...
View ArticleWriting the Kick Ass Heroine
One of my fav quotes is “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” During the Regency, being considered a ‘pattern’ sort of girl (one who played by the rules) was encouraged, but there were always the...
View ArticleRed Pencil Thursday
Click image for details on how YOU can be a Red Pencil Thursday Volunteer! It’s been a while since I had a victim…er, volunteer for RPT, but today our online critique group rides again! I can’t...
View ArticleVikings
Did you happen to see the pilot of Vikings on the History Channel last Sunday? If you missed it, you can view the first two episodes online. I haven’t been this excited about a TV series since I...
View ArticleMr. Darcy Picks the Winners!
We have some winners from Shana Galen’s visit to Read, Write, Love: Quilt Lady ~ Shana Galen’s If You Give a Duke A Diamond Robin Bromiley ~ My Stroke of Genius If you didn’t win this time, don’t...
View ArticleSmart Strong Heroines Rule Here…
My guest today is the fabulous Heather Snow. I know you’ll love her smart brand of historical romance, so without further ado, I’m turning over the blog to my girl Heather! ________________________...
View ArticleRed Pencil Thursday
I’m so happy to share that we have another volunteer for RPT! As you know, our hotseat has been filled by authors at every level of their careers, from total newbies to New York Times Bestsellers....
View ArticleThe Order of the M.U.S.E
Welcome to the 2nd installment of my online novel. I’m still not certain of the title for this particular story, but the series is called The Order of the M.U.S.E. His Grace, the Duke of Camden, has...
View ArticleBest Book of 2012
Well, this is a lovely surprise! Touch of a Rogue, Book 2 in the Touch of Seduction series, has been nominated for Best Book of 2012 in the erotic historical category at The Romance Reviews. I’ll have...
View ArticleRed Pencil Thursday
Today we’re doing something a little different. My volunteer is prepublished mystery writer, Lynn Holt. I have very little experience with crafting a straight mystery, but some of my books do have a...
View ArticleMr. Darcy Strikes Again
We have some winners to announce! My recent blog guest Heather Snow graciously offered 3 copies of her books to 3 random commenters and here are the lucky ones: Rhonda Cerian Halford Trudy Miner...
View ArticleRed Pencil Thursday
Once again, I’m outside my wheelhouse for Red Pencil Thursday. Our volunteer today is Lisa Medley, a paranormal/urban fantasy author on the cusp of publication. Her first novel, Reap ‘Em & Weep,...
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