I’m excited to announce that today my newest novel ALL THEY NEED TO KNOW is being launched into the world. It’s been a long journey to publication. A journey that began decades ago when I fled a bad situation to start over at the other end of the continent. My personal story is reflected in my tale … [Read more...] about Yay! It’s Pub Day!
BOOK NEWS & A GIVEAWAY
Hi, All! Hope you’re having a relaxing summer. I can’t say mine has been relaxing——no summer vacation for this girl—but it’s certainly been eventful. I just turned in the first draft of my work-in-progress to my editor at Lake Union Publishing. Meanwhile, the pub date for Book One of my Gold … [Read more...] about BOOK NEWS & A GIVEAWAY
Beginning, Middle & End
What’s the one thing all novels have in common? A beginning, middle, and end. The differences lie in the details. Some books are like fireworks: a dazzling beginning that builds, only to fizzle at the end. Some books start strong but sag in the middle like an old mattress. The best books hook you … [Read more...] about Beginning, Middle & End
Steamy Sex Scenes vs. Fade to Beach
Sex scenes are like politics: Everyone has an opinion about them. And there’s nothing like a steamy sex scene in a novel for stirring controversy. Some readers object to anything beyond the ubiquitous dot-dot-dot of novels published in earlier eras (the equivalent of the kissing scene in a 1950’s … [Read more...] about Steamy Sex Scenes vs. Fade to Beach
