Maybe you've heard, but my new book, Along Came a Duke, is part of new series, Rhymes with Love. I thought I'd share with you a bit of insider info and get you ready to jump into the world of Kempton, England. I started this new series for a variety of reasons—I...
Writing
Inspiration: Picturing Your Story
I am in love with Pinterest. Yeah, I know. So is everyone else. But if you are like me, and have always loved collages, and images and pictures to inspire you for whatever it is that you love to create—whether it is decorating, crafting, cooking, and yes,...
A Short Story about A Short Story
Several years ago I was asked to be part of a Regency anthology — could I write a story that was under 10,000 words? Sure, I said, without thinking much about it. 10,000 words, eh? That would be simple. Thus said the woman who always writes long. Writing a full...
I Don't Make This Up
Some one asked me how I pick the winners for my blog contest and actually, I don't. I use Random.org to pick the winner—that is, after I add up the number of blog comments and tweets. Then the Random Number Generator does the honors, and a number pops up. Then,...
Hero Worthy
My husband asked me last week what I liked best about having my Brazen books back out. And the answer was immediate and easy: Because it gives me the chance to tell the story how my first book came to be published. It actually gives me a chance to tell the world what...
The Inside Joke
I have a confession to make. I put inside jokes in all my books. I can't help myself. They amuse me. I am writing along and I put them in and then I spend a few minutes doing the "Do I? or Don't I?" back and forth. And they usually always end up in the final book. I...
