Have you heard of a "blind date with a book"? Essentially, a library or bookstore or friend will wrap several books and then write clues on each one. You pick the one that matches your mood based on the clues, unwrap it, and go on a date with it by reading it. Today, I'm doing the very same thing virtually! The advantage here is that you can "unwrap" them ALL. Here's hoping I've … [Read more...]

This past week, I posted the below on my Facebook author page. It generated lots of shares and comments and quickly became one of my most-seen posts. A very kind reader reached out to me in response with this question... "I've always wondered if there is a hierarchy of the best ways to support authors. Can you give a breakdown of what is most helpful?" Today, I'm answering her question! … [Read more...]

I'm so happy to welcome Jill Lynn back to the blog today! I love how authentic she is in this post about something we all deal with -- those "off" days that can get us down. Jill will be giving a copy of her brand new book to one of you who comments, so be sure to scroll down and check out the details!-Becky I have always been one of those people with all the feels. If you’re experiencing … [Read more...]

The last time I blogged, I shared the responses readers gave when I asked what inspires them to try a new author. You seemed to enjoy that data and since I'm a data-loving girl, I'm back with the results of a few polls I recently ran concerning cover preferences! You may have noticed in recent years that contemporary romances as well as some historical romances published in the wider "general" … [Read more...]

A while back, I asked this question on my Facebook page. "What inspires you to try a new author?" I received so many fascinating responses, that I decided to count them and create a pie chart. #1 (with 27% of the vote) - Recommendation from a fellow reader There is still no substitute for readers recommending books to fellow readers. "Word of mouth" will always be the very best form … [Read more...]