At our last romance chapter meeting, one of our members asked the authors at large why we wrote. It’s a good question and one I’ve been asked many times.

I’ve tried to come up with something profound or at least tangible that you can touch and feel. But like the craft itself, writing is many times organic. We do it because there’s something inside us driving us to tell a story.

Many writers are like me. They simply can’t divorce themselves from writing. It is as essential as breathing.

For years and years I wrote fan fiction, often in my … Read the rest »

The RT Booklovers Convention in Chicago was awesome! I loved connecting with readers, editors, booksellers, and friends and peers for the week. The events were fabulous. Thanks to all the readers who looked me up to collect swag and books.

Much thanks to the RT staff who did a fabulous job. Chicago is such a fun town anyway. The food is magnificent!

Next year it will be in Kansas City, right in my back yard so to speak. Can’t wait to do it all over again.

But right now I am glad to be back home with Pound Puppy and … Read the rest »

Chicago, Chicago it’s my kind of town….

Ok, that’s lyrics from an old old song that I remember my mom singing and dancing to. Sinatra, I think. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.

I’ve leaving dog child and #1 man in my life at home for trip to the fun-filled romance readers’ convention held in Chicago this year. I’m thrilled to be part of it and have goodies and bling and books to giveaway. Look me up if you’re there. If you can’t go and want Romance Trading cards or notepads (while supply lasts) drop me an email … Read the rest »

We’re supposed to have one of those super awesome welcome to March roaring in like a lion days, which is fine by me. Except I have to work at the day job and won’t be able to enjoy it. 🙁

But even if I was working from home or had the morning off, I’d still be chained to the desk.

I just turned in my book to my editor in London (fingers crossed she doesn’t think it’s dreck) and now I’m doing my income taxes. Oh joy. Not!

Thankfully I’ve just about got it all together for the tax lady … Read the rest »

My most awesome editor at Kensington clued me in about a great sale for e-readers. IN A COWBOY’S ARMS will be available for $1.99 from Feb 12 – Feb 18 in a Valentine’s Day promo. Head over to Amazon, BN.com, Apple, Sony, and Kobo and download your copy.

Enjoy!… Read the rest »