Hello, Readers! We are fast approaching the last days of Read an Ebook Week, a week that encourages readers to pick up the digital device of their choice and download a new book to read. I’m excited to announce that my books will be available as part of a promotion on Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week! This is a chance to get … Continue reading
Tag: strong characters
What is Romance?
We’ve just finished with Valentines and spring, also known as wedding season, is right around the corner. As a romance writer I wonder what other people consider romantic. I don’t believe romance is one size fits all. Some couples thrive by sharing their love of movies or antique shopping, others need the exhilaration of zip-lining and skydiving, but whether you share the love of cooking … Continue reading What is Romance?
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Perspective
My granddaughter took my phone Christmas Eve and went around taking pictures. She took pictures from different angles, some from above the person and others from below, and some photos only had a small portion of the person. As I was looking through the pictures, I began to think about how we see people and how as writers we develop and share our characters. Some … Continue reading Perspective
Chia Tea Latte with a Kick
I love chai tea and honey but I also enjoy a chai tea latte. If done right, a chai tea latte tastes like Christmas in a glass! Bring water to a boil, steep chai tea bag and add honey to taste. For added kick, add one ounce spiced rum, one ounce bourbon cream liquor, 1/2 ounce ginger liquor and teaspoon of extra chai spice. You … Continue reading Chia Tea Latte with a Kick
Celebrating 50 Books!
Donna Steele celebrates 50 books published Donna Steele’s fiftieth published book releases September 3rd. Donna and I met as members of the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers. Donna is a real dynamo as you can probably guess with 50 books and countless short stories to her name. When she was told girls can’t write science fiction, she made it her mission to prove the nay-sayers … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Books!
I Grew Up with Cowboys
As the old song said, “I grew up of dreaming, of being a cowboy and loving the cowboy ways…” I grew up watching cowboy movies and listening to country western music. I believed in the cowboy code, that true cowboys weren’t just guys who rode horses. From my neighbors who raised horses and cattle, to the long-distance drivers and musicians, cowboys were a different breed. … Continue reading I Grew Up with Cowboys
You are Cordially Invited to Tea
I love books. When I read or write a book, I become absorbed in the story from the characters to the setting. I love to learn about different time periods and different places. I want to experience as much as I can through the eyes of the characters. Have you ever wanted to experience a book in more ways than just reading it? Have you … Continue reading You are Cordially Invited to Tea
How to Murder a Duke is Live!
Dedication: This book is dedicated to the girls who grew up playing in the dirt and dreamed of adventures, who rode motorcycles and horses, and struggled to define the word lady. Winnie Applegate becomes the target of a killer when she investigates who is killing the dukes of Applegate. Facing many changes and heartaches, Winnie throws herself into learning who is trying to kill her … Continue reading How to Murder a Duke is Live!
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