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Think Outside The Alpha – And a Giveaway!!

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I admit it. My favorite part about writing romance novels is having control over the hero. Making him look the way I want him to look (Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, and Alex O'Loughin are frequently consulted), giving him rugged swagger and the skills to back it up, and best of all, giving him an honorable core and a soft heart that only the heroine can uncover beneath his gruff exterior. What … [Read more...]

Lessons from Make Way for Ducklings

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  The other day the kids and I were driving along and saw the above sight. It was absolutely priceless and felt like we had stepped into the book Make Way for Ducklings. When we first arrived the mother was in the road at the side with her 12 or 13 ducklings next to her. Cars slowed for her, but went around her, and it was clear she was frantic. Then we stopped as did the other cars. She … [Read more...]

SOKY Bookfest Fun & a Giveaway

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So this weekend I had the pleasure of being in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for SOKY, a book festival. It was a great weekend on so many levels. My oldest traveled with me since she needed to be in Bloomington, Indiana, the day after the book festival. What did she want to do on the car ride? Listen to Beyond Justice on audio book. Go to the bottom to enter a giveaway for your copy of this audio … [Read more...]

A New Book + A Giveaway!

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AND THE WINNER OF a free copy of RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG (your choice of print or e-book) is: Terrill Rosado. I just loved reading all your answers and feeling the love you all have for your favorite hometowns, whether real or fictional! Terrill, e-mail me at debraney@mac.com and we'll figure out how to get your book to you! I am so excited to share a new book with you! A long time in the making, … [Read more...]

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