That was my question to me about a week ago when I realized I’d fallen behind my own schedule. Plug your ears while I scream.

For the record I’ve cranked my timetable down in the draft stage so I have wiggle room later on. Now, knowing this and sticking with my own schedule have been two different things. I’m not a fast starter on stories–I know what I want, what the story needs, but the getting there is sloooow.

I’ve beat myself up trying too hard this time. I was thinking too hard too. I was defeating myself.

Yeah, that … Read the rest »

My mom used to say people who could shovel in all kinds of rich, fatty, greasy, and/or spicy food and never get sick had cast iron guts. I’ve known people like that too, but I’ve never seen a dog who could eat things that they shouldn’t consume and not puke all over creation.

Until I adopted Samson.

This dog defied logic the first week when he ate a houseplant that is supposedly toxic to animals. Sam farted, belched and went on his way, not even slowed down from his exuberant energetic self. And yes, I waited nervously, sure he’d get … Read the rest »

Me. 🙂

In case you didn’t catch the news, I signed a contract to write two novels for Harlequin Presents. I am thrilled, and turned in the first novel over a week ago. The tentative release date for The Billionaire Pirate’s Pregnant Mistress is May 09.

This weekend, I started the second novel for Presents. Really excited about it so far, but then I’m a long way from the headbanging what happens next part.

It’s going to be a hectic summer with a full time job and a tight writing schedule. Good thing I’m not going to RWA National Conference … Read the rest »

I’m either overfeeding Sam, or he’s eating stuff he shouldn’t while I’m at work, or he’s caught some puppy virus stuff. Actually it’s probably a combination of all of them.

Sam got me up early with that urgent whine that dog owners just now means “I gotta dump a load now.” So we avert a disaster and Sam rushes outside to do his business.

Cool. I drink a cup of coffee and sorta watch the morning news so my brain will begin to function before 6:00 am, then I take a shower after the danger of drowning myself llike a … Read the rest »

It happened. Finally.

Kensington offered a three book contract for a trilogy of western historical romances. These stories will have a strong central tie that won’t be resolved until the last novel.

I’m thrilled, dancing on clouds with this contract.

As a bonus, I was totally surprised when Publishers Marketplace picked up the news and announced the deal. Dear Author also picked up the same link, so click here if you want to read the short blurb. Talk about validation!

More good news to come, so check back. … Read the rest »