I’ve finished my proposal for a new series and sent it off to my agent, and now I’m ready to dive into the rewrites of My Sweet Thief, second book in my Born in a Brothal series.

I’m excited about getting back into MST. As I wrote the first draft I made a gazillion notes on things I wanted/needed to change. A few are substantial–like Mr. Arrogant who insisted he have a bigger part.

My goal is to wrap up the second draft before National, which is the last week of July. It’ll be a push, but I work well … Read the rest »

No, I’m not digressing into disco mode. I came across this quote that is great advice for writers.

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. Thomas Edison

The worst thing an author can do is sit around waiting to hear from an editor or agent. Better they dive into another project, if only brainstorming ideas.

That’s what I’ve been doing ever since I got serious about writing. I hustled. When I sent one work out, I got busy on another. I studied the craft and successful authors.

But now that I’ve sold two books, can I sit back … Read the rest »

Remember me saying I wasn’t going to enter any contests for a good long while? Well, guess what?

Friend and cp Karin Tabke is running a great contest on her website blog and I jumped in with both feet. I made the first cut and posted my second line, so hop over and take a look. … Read the rest »

I love Viking and conquest stories, but this one predates that era and just may send my TBR pile toppling. Jolie is getting rave reviews, so check out her links and blog.

Kol Thorleksson, the powerful Viking warrior known as the Sea King, owes his life to the young Saxon woman who risked everything to free him from bondage. Two years later, he has returned to Norsex, this time to wreak vengeance on those who plotted to destroy him. He is shocked to discover that the lovely woman who helped him regain his freedom is the sister of the tyrant … Read the rest »

Yay! Yay! Yay!

My critique partner, Sharon Long, is on a super roll this year with eight books contracted. Her first book under her Maya Banks non de plume –SEDUCING SIMON– is on sale now. Check out her site or writeminded for the full details.

Congrats, Sharon! I’m thrilled for you. … Read the rest »