As authors, seeing the cover for the first time can either be a joyous occasion or cause for great despair. Thankfully, I've been blessed with some truly lovely covers. And when my editor asked if I wanted some behind the scenes candids she took during the photo shoot for A Worthy Pursuit, I jumped at the chance. It was even more fun to learn the story behind the models selected for the cover. … [Read more...]
Among the Fair Magnolias
I had the pleasure earlier this year of writing my first novella, which was quite a feat for me—telling an entire story in 26,000 words. But I had a blast doing it and really learned a lot about pacing and sticking to the action in the process. To Mend a Dream is part of the Southern novella collection Among the Fair Magnolias. What made the experience of writing this novella so … [Read more...]
Gifts for {Mom} Readers
Mother's Day is right around the corner. If you're looking for a gift to give (or to request), here are awesome gifts for readers! Book Rest Lamp This would make an adorable lamp for a bedside table. It's a perfect place to set your book when you're done and not lose your place. LED Book Light The cool thing about this book light is that it fits e-readers AND books. Plus it's adorable to … [Read more...]
Cover Models!
I was able to interview the models on the covers of my past two books and had my fingers crossed that I'd be able to do the same for A Love Like Ours. Thanks to Skye and Killian, the two lovely people on the front of A Love Like Ours, I'm continuing the cover model interview tradition! They patiently, graciously answered my questions. At my request, Skye even recorded some of her answers. Be … [Read more...]
Hidden within the pages . . .
A while back, a friend forwarded me a link to a fabulous collection of antique books. The books were wonderful in and of themselves, but what made them truly spectacular was the art hidden within the pages. Not illustrations inside the text, but hidden paintings secreted in the fan of page edges. The art is called fore-edge painting. When the book is closed the art is invisible. It can only be … [Read more...]
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