I'm so excited to share the first book in a new series with you! If you like your cowboys rugged on the outside and tenderhearted on the inside, and your heroines feisty, strong, and independent, this is the book for you. Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook Here's an excerpt from where Matthew Hanger, ex-cavalry officer and leader of the famed Hanger's Horsemen meets his match. … [Read more...]
Editing: Pushing, Shoving, and Shaping a Story
For the past few months I’ve been in constant editing mode for one book or another. Most recently I’ve been editing the three books that release this fall that are a part of The Fairest Maidens series. For those who enjoyed The Lost Princesses, the new series is a prequel and introduces some previously mentioned characters (like Queen Margery as the antagonist!). The series has been a blast to … [Read more...]
Romance Tropes: Like Them or Leave Them?
Trope. You may have heard this term tossed around a bit within the fiction-reading community. The first time I saw the word, I was like—huh? What in the world is that? I’ve since learned that “trope” is a common plot device or theme used in the fiction-writing community. These are tried, true, and time-tested concepts that catch a reader’s interest (usually through the book blurb). There are … [Read more...]
Writing Through the Distractions
Many of us have had our routines disrupted due to the coronavirus. My college-age daughters had to leave their university and have transitioned to online school. While having them home is a blessing (and I love it!), inevitably the house gets noisier and messier, and I have more responsibilities. In addition to the added chaos of having more people living at home again, the constant barrage of … [Read more...]
Writing Retreat Ready!
Hi friends, Excited to be with you today! Right now, I’m getting my final things packed and heading to the airport to pick up a sweetheart of a friend. We’re heading up to beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a 4-day writing retreat. I can’t wait! I’ve hosted a writing retreat up there for a handful of dear writing friends. It was definitely a memorable time. We got hit with a massive … [Read more...]
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