Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
I was writing and then I needed to know some details about food in the Regency and so, off to Google Books Advanced Search. . . . two hours later . . . I came across an interesting recipe for bread pudding, which I happen to love. Bread pudding Take the crumb of a […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
For people worried about losing their soon to be delivered Apple wireless earbuds, I HAVE SOLVED THIS PROBLEM in what I think is a truly elegant manner. Here’s the “In” position: Pretty much genius, am I right? Save
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
Some of you may know that two years I was elected as to sit as a Director at Large on the RWA National Board. I’m running for re-election. For interested members, here’s a little more about me and my feelings about publishing and RWA. I’ve been publishing Romance since 1987. I’ve traditionally published and now […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
People, I’m calling it. Surrender To Ruin is done enough to stick a fork in it. I’ve sent it to my critique partner for a read.
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
Romance Dog Needs Name In Surrender to Ruin, there is a dog that needs a name. At the moment, I am calling her Princess, but I’m not totally happy with that name. What should I name this dog? Or should I keep the name Princess? About The Dog She is obviously progeny of Roger, the […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
Historical Romance Sale! I put together a boxed set of three of my historical romances, and right now for a limited time, the boxed set is on sale for $0.99. That’s three full-length historical romances for one low price! Because you guys are my favorites. The price is good pretty much everywhere. Go forth and […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
Sally Jenkins over at the Wapo just blew my mind with this article about the 2016 Summer Olympics. The minute I read about NBC’s plan to time delay on the west coast (where I happen to live) I knew I wouldn’t bother watching. I was already pretty sure I wouldn’t because the last few Olympics […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
Gold Medal: Worst Blog Title Ever! Yes, I am still working on Surrender to Ruin. I’m in the weeds with the machete. This is a normal part of my process. The middle is solid, and per usual, I haven’t written the last chapter yet. Those closing chapters will go very very quickly when I get […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
I’ve posted before before, before, before, about being a seat of the pants writer and how often people who plot get pantsing wrong. Sigh. Understandably, of course, since it’s not something that works for them. But I’m pretty tired of hearing the same old “If you plot in advance, you’ll save so much time and […]
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Writer’s Diary – Romance Author With A Few Opinions
I’m here in San Diego, California at the RWA National Conference. What a beautiful place to have a conference. The hotel is gorgeous and the meeting space is wonderful and there are amazing views everywhere you look. There are loads of places to sit for a private conversation. And the weather is spectacular. The mood […]
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