We watched a movie the other night that I can't necessarily recommend because of some language and other elements, but oh, the music! I ordered the soundtrack while we were still watching the movie, and the music did not disappoint. I'm always looking for good music, especially music to write by. I discovered around the fourth novel I wrote (eighteen years ago now!) that music is a huge … [Read more...]
Southern Mansion Reader Weekend – Nov 30 & Dec 1
Do you love touring historical mansions and learning the history behind the homes (and the novels written about them)? Do you appreciate delicious Southern food? Do you adore talking history and novels and writing and romance? Have you ever wanted to have dinner in the grand salon at Belmont Mansion where Adelicia Acklen threw her magnificient party for Madame Lavert in 1865? Does the … [Read more...]
Bikes, Beaches, Boats and Books
Wow, it’s hard to stay focused on my writing this time of the year! The weather has been beautiful—perfect for going to the beach, riding my bike, and watching the boats sail on Lake Michigan. Perfect for everything, it seems, except writing a novel. The only solution I’ve found is to plan carefully and not let myself get distracted. To get up early and get to work so I can play later … [Read more...]
Guest Post from Dani Pettrey (and a giveaway of her new book!)
I'm so pleased to welcome Dani Pettrey to the blog today! She's been a wonderful friend to me for years, she's fresh off a trip to the beach, and her newest release is fresh off the presses. Be sure to check out the fun summer giveaway (of Dead Drift, a candle, and a set of note cards) that I'm offering below. -Becky Last week my family and I journeyed from Maryland where we live down … [Read more...]
Exploring Italy
My family and I returned last week from a stint in Rome. We were there so I could lead a study abroad. This wasn't our first time, but it was our first time to live in Rome for two weeks. It was a delightful trip for many reasons -- but it's also why I missed my last post. You see, I left my computer at home, which means I didn't have my account passwords. [Tweet "How does a writer rest? Not … [Read more...]
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