I need to get something off my chest. I’m sick and tired of the way people talk about romance novels and the romance genre. Here are five things we need to stop doing immediately: Stop treating romance like “writing for dummies.” I can’t count the number of times someone in one of my writing groups has said the… Read more 5 Things to Stop Doing When Talking About Romance Novels
In just a few days’ time, I’ll be headed to New York City by train (like a swanky city minx) to take on the RWA Conference. I’ve been to two RTs, but this is my first RWA, and I’m quite excited to meet people at RWA15. Here’s where I’ll be signing and mingling each day: Wednesday… Read more Find me at RWA15
A Fiesta of Firsts with the RITA Best First Book Finalists Welcome to Week 3 of the Fiesta of Firsts! I’m honored to be among the authors nominated for the RITA award for Best First Book, and we’ve decided to come together and share seven weeks of “firsts” with you in an event we’re calling… Read more First Kisses of the RITA Best First Book Finalists
Today is the first day of my blog tour with Combustion! Combustion Tour Dates and Stops June 12: Romance Novel Giveaways June 19: Unabridged Andra’s June 26: Erotica For All July 10: Christine Young July 17: BooksChatter July 24: Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock July 24: The Reading Addict July 31: Deanna’s World August… Read more Combustion On Tour
It’s that time again: the annual Romantic Times Booklovers Convention! I’m gearing up for the crazy-making at RT15. If you’re going too, you should find me. Here are the events where I’ll be a panelist or featured author:
I’m thrilled that after months of waiting, COMBUSTION is now available! This cover is one of my favorites and I love these characters. I hope you enjoy them, too. For explosive chemistry, all you need is the right catalyst… A war orphan, Astrid Bailey is content living her adult life alone, working as a contract… Read more COMBUSTION is out today!
Yesterday I got a wonderful and unexpected call from a lovely representative of the Romance Writers of America to tell me I’m a finalist in the 2015 RITA awards! Purely Professional is a finalist in two categories: Best First Book and Best Erotic Romance. I’m honored to be among the finalists. I can’t wait to read all these… Read more The RITA Awards!
It’s book release day! I bought a cake. Because that’s what you do, right? I also have ice cream and a really big bottle of wine. Because again, that’s what you do. I’m also gearing up for an official Book Release Party on April 8th from 7:30 – 9:30pm, EST, at a local watering hole… Read more PLAYING KNOTTY is out today!
Well, I had hoped to keep this under wraps for a little longer, what with Playing Knotty coming out next week, but it looks like the cat’s going to be out of the bag one way or another. Check out this gorgeous cover for Combustion! Combustion will be available for pre-order starting April 5th.
It’s time to come clean. With the Festivus “Airing of Grievances” yesterday, I’m in the spirit of honesty, and I need to get something off my chest. I’m terrible at wrapping presents. I used to think this was because I was buying the shitty wrapping paper that tears every time you look at it wrong,… Read more I am the world’s worst wrapper of presents.