The Impact of a Whisper

“If you want to capture someone’s attention—whisper.” This commercial from a few years ago reminds me of what’s happening with the NFL. In order to attract attention to the mistreatment of people of color by police, certain NFL players have taken a knee during the National anthem. Before you scream at me about patriotism let me tell you, I’m the one who cries when the … Continue reading The Impact of a Whisper

In the Midst of a Hurricane

The Duke by Katharine Ashe How a person reacts at the worst moments can give you an inkling of their true character. Lady Amarantha Vale meets Gabriel Hume in the middle of a hurricane in a foreign land. They fall in love during the hurricane’s aftermath, but already promised to someone else, Amarantha is not free to love the handsome naval officer. Fate’s twists and … Continue reading In the Midst of a Hurricane

Character Workshop and Interview with Reese Ryan

I have a guest blogger today, my friend Gloria Loftin who’s going to share her recent interview with Reese Ryan. Reese will be the presenter at an upcoming workshop on characters for the Pamlico Writers’ Group. Interview by Pamlico Writers Group member, Gloria Loftin The Pamlico Writers Group is proud to host multi-published fiction writer, Reese Ryan who will be giving a two-part workshop, “Building … Continue reading Character Workshop and Interview with Reese Ryan

The Golden Hour

I just finished The Golden Hour, the fourth in the Nora Tierney series by M.K. Graff. I have enjoyed the progression of the main characters: Nora Tierney and Detective Inspector Declan Barnes, from antagonists to partners. The Golden Hour is a little darker than the first books in this series. It deals with the very real threat of biological terrorism but the true theme of … Continue reading The Golden Hour

Spoiler Alert: She doesn’t give up her dream 

The Pirate and I by Katharine Ashe is filled with strong, independent and interesting characters. The London perfumer, Esme Astell is unique and irresistible. Her independent spirit and hopefulness can not be diminished even in the face of heartache and prejudice. When she is reunited with the boy she’ once thought herself in love with, she cannot allow him to suffer when she has the … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: She doesn’t give up her dream 

Review of Amanda Quick’s The Girl Who Knew Too Much 

The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz) is a new time period for one of my favorite writers. Hollywood 1930s, where everything that glitters isn’t glamour. As with all of her books, no matter where or when they are set: Regency London, the present, future or outer of space, the reader gets a true sense of the time period … Continue reading Review of Amanda Quick’s The Girl Who Knew Too Much