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A New Cover & a New Genre!

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Today I’m super excited to reveal the cover of Come Back to Me, a time-crossing novel releasing in June of 2021 through Revell Publishers. This book has my trademark sizzling romance but interweaves it with a blend of contemporary and historical with an element of fantasy. (If you’ve read Outlander by Gabaldon or The Rose Garden by Kearsley, then you’ll understand a little bit about what’s in … [Read more...]

8 Ways to Revive Your Passion for Your Story

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I recently received an email from Anna B. asking me a really great question. She said this: “I am currently writing a book. But recently I’ve not been. Have you ever stopped writing a book in the middle and just not felt the passion you had at the beginning of writing your book?” To answer Anna’s question, let me say this: Yes, I have lost my passion and wanted to stop midway through a book. … [Read more...]

The Fairest Maidens Medieval Series Releases! (And a Giveaway!)

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The Fairest Maidens is HERE! After months of planning and preparation, I’m super excited that The Fairest Maidens, my newest medieval YA romance series, will hit shelves next Tuesday (Sept. 20)! I had a lot of fun writing this series for many reasons! One reason I loved creating this series is that I used the same fictional world that I used in last year’s The Lost Princesses series. I … [Read more...]

Creating Characters that Evoke Deep Emotion

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I recently received an email from a writer named Ariana who is struggling with character development: “I am currently writing a book and would like your advice on it. I'm stuck on how to make it so the reader can feel like the characters in my book...if that makes sense.”   It makes perfect sense, Ariana! Thanks for asking such an important question. A vital part of the reading experience … [Read more...]

Book Release & Giveaway!

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ALMOST A BRIDE, the fourth and final book in my bride-ship series, releases in just a few days (on Tuesday August 25)! You may (or may not!) know that three out of the four books in the series released this year. The Runaway Bride came out in March. A Bride of Convenience released in June. And now Almost a Bride releases next Tuesday, August 25. One question that has cropped up is: How … [Read more...]

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