In fiction, he is often depicted as a “lovable scoundrel” who enjoys a life of pleasure and indulgence, but may not be intentionally malicious or harmful. He skirts the line of respectability never quite crossing over into disreputable. Continue reading Rakes, Rogues and Ne’er-Do-Wells!
As a romance writer, intimacy plays a huge role in the stories I write, and not just sexual intimacy. Being intimate with another person is about being familiar with them, knowing their likes and dislikes, understanding their quirks, and being not just physically close but having a closeness that transcends other boundaries. In my research, Psych Central said there were four types of intimacy. I … Continue reading Intimacy in Fiction
Like Willie said, I grew up a dreaming of being a cowboy and loving the cowboy ways… I have always loved cowboys from the old western television shows and movies to country and western music, to the whole cowboy culture. There was always something about the cowboy that even though he tipped his hat and might use good manners, there was an untamed part of … Continue reading Inspiration for Jerico, Carolina
Our first anthology was for breast cancer research, it seems only fitting that our reunion anthology also be published for charity. Continue reading Reading for a Cure!
As a fanfiction writer in my early writing days, I loved the super supportive and fun fandom., I missed the camaraderie of my fanfiction group. I’d stayed in touch with a few friends from fanfiction (and some are in the cafe), but I was looking for that group dynamic again. Continue reading Creekside Cafe Chat with Suki McMinn
March 20th launches our 24th of 31 anthologies. This anthology is to celebrate the 5th anniversary of our first anthology. All proceeds go to breast cancer research. Continue reading A Very Special Reunion
The end of a decade. As we prepare to ring in the new year and the new decade, I find myself looking back over the past ten years. So much has happened in such a short time. After winning the Ann Peach Award in 2009 and joining Romance Writers of America, I started truly thinking about being a published writer ending the last decade on … Continue reading What a Decade!
“Kissing and Other Scandalous Pastimes” Join the fun at The New Romance Café Facebook Page, December 2nd 12 pm until 9pm for our International Release Party! We’re celebrating our first historical romance anthology. It is one of two winter anthologies we’re releasing this year! I am so honored to be a part of this awesome group. My friend and fellow Pamlico Writer, Tammera Cooper invited … Continue reading International Anthology Release Party
Thyra was my second interview. We will both have stories in the winter historical anthology published by the New Romance Cafe, Kisses and Other Scandalous Pastimes. Thank you for being a part of my journey as a writer and interviewer. I hope someday to meet in person. Today I have the luxury of visiting with a new writer friend, Thyra Dane. Some may recognize her … Continue reading Interview with Thyra Dane
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