Every book I’ve written is special to me in some way. There’s the first book, the miracle book, my first attempt at fiction, ever, that got published almost as if by magic, by way of a Harlequin contest entry and…
Advice for New Romance Writers
For the past few years I’ve helped judge contests for new romance writers. And each year, I see so many similarities in the entries. So I thought I’d jot down a few tips for new romance writers, based on what…
A Perfect Start to Summer
Saturday was windy and today is grey, but yesterday we had gorgeous warm weather. Perfect for a party and thankfully, the parents of one of my son’s friends organized exactly that. A Harry-Potter-themed birthday on the banks of our local…
Saying Goodbye to Superromance
Dear Readers, I am sad to learn that the Harlequin Superromance line will cease publishing in June 2018. I deeply feel the loss of my publisher and this wonderful line of books. My heart also goes out to the amazing…
There’s Gonna Be a Party!
A Facebook party that is! Because we’re celebrating the May Superromance books! Please join Tara Taylor Quinn, Kristina Knight, Sharon Hartley and me for an hour of Facebook fun. There will be giveaways and cute posts and time to chat…
Two Books in the Golden Quill Contest!
I was thrilled to find out that both Return to Marker Ranch and Home Free are finalists in the Golden Quill contest, sponsored by the Desert Rose chapter of Romance Writers of America! There are many categories in the contest,…
His Last Rodeo Book Release!
It’s here! His Last Rodeo is out today! My 7th book. I am lucky and blessed! You can buy His Last Rodeo as an ebook at any major online retailer and in paperback at Harlequin. After May 9th, you will…
Writing Contests
Many different chapters of Romance Writers of America offer contests. There are contests for published and non-published authors. There are contests for the best book cover, the best first chapter, the best hook, and the best meet-cute. And of course…
A Snow Trip with Kids ~ On a Budget
My husband and I love the snow. The first year we were together, we bought season ski passes to Heavenly Valley, a huge resort in Lake Tahoe, and drove there from the San Francisco Bay Area almost every weekend to…
Writing Faster, Writing Better
In today’s competitive world of romance publishing, where many authors seem to put out a book every month, I am a slow writer. Not the slowest, I managed to put out three books of a four-book series last year. And…