In four days, I’ll be leaving for New York City. Not only is this my first trip to NYC, it’ll be my first RWA National conference. Needless to say, I’m nervous — and seeing all the chatter online isn’t easing my jitters. In an attempt to stay sane while I Read more…
I have a confession to make: I have story ADD. Raise your hand if, like me, you have trouble concentrating on one story at a time. … If characters start talking to you, demanding you tell their story now — even when you’re in the middle of another one. … Read more…
I normally don’t pay much attention to my horoscope. Oh sure, I know my sign — Libra — and the signs of family. I even check my horoscope every Thursday, when I’m putting together the Sunday puzzle page for the newspaper. I’ll also read it if I stumble across it Read more…
Okay, not really famous … but my name is listed in the latest issue of RWA’s Romance Writers Report. That’s right. I got the issue that lists all the Golden Heart® and Rita® finalists. There I am, right at the top of the Contemporary Series list. (Note to self: Continue Read more…
My computer was giving me fits Saturday night, so I spent the time I should have been writing today cleaning out my car. What can I say? Procrastination is a disease. 😉 I’m fighting a bigger disease, though. After decluttering my car, I took a bunch of the books I’d Read more…
It’s that time again: Time for our NARWA meeting. I’ll be up early Saturday to head to Prescott to catch up with my fellow writers and recharge my creativity. Our guest speaker is Jennifer Ashley. She spoke to our group a while back, and was very inspiring. Can’t wait to Read more…
While I was checking my blog stats Tuesday morning, I saw a tidbit that made me laugh out loud: Someone found my blog by using the search term “Mr. Happy story ideas.” Since that’s the pet name one of my heroes uses for a certain part of his anatomy, I Read more…
You read that correctly: I’m proud to be the guest blogger at the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood today. Once you’re done watching the romantic spectacle that is the Royal Wedding, visit me there to debate the qualities of a good hero.
I just read — and enjoyed — Christina Dodd’s blog post on her funniest mistakes. My personal favorite from her list: In INTO THE SHADOW, my heroine stumbles onto the hero sitting in the Japanese garden. He jumps to his feet and says, “Is this your private place? Should I Read more…
While celebrating my Golden Heart® finalist status in one of many phone calls over the weekend, my friend Pat said something that made me tear up a little. She said my mother would be proud. That’s true. My mom, an English teacher before I came along, always encouraged me to Read more…