This week I read the galley's for my upcoming sweet historical release Ava in the Love Letters Series. It is a timeless tale of love budding from a friendship with a cast of intriguing characters. I've been told it is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Emma. And I do have to admit I did hear Toni… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursdays
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What are you Reading Thursdays
Over the weekend I read Bah Humbug by Heather Horrocks, a romantic comedy Christmas Novella. This is a sweet romance about a woman who is finally content on her own and raising her two children, but when they move to a new town and house she meets her new neighbor and things immediately change. This… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursdays
Play Date Saturdays
Today I am going to the Memorial Service for an author who was a member of the Smoky Mountain Romance Writers when we first organized in 1997. Jane Bierce passed away at the end of April after an illness that she was unable to recover from. It is hard to believe that Jane is gone… Continue reading Play Date Saturdays
What Are You Reading Thursdays
I have been so blessed lately to be given the opportunity to read advanced copies of books for fellow writers. It is a joy to get this honor and get a sneak peak at what is coming from them. This week I had the pleasure to read Carolynn Carey's upcoming Christmas novella The Secret Christmas… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursdays
What are You Reading Thursdays
I'm giddy today and can't wait to tell you about it. I got to read another advance copy of one of Juli Alexander's YA novels My Life as the Ugly Stepsister. It was great. I think this one is my favorite now. I'm not sure what was different about it that appealed so much to… Continue reading What are You Reading Thursdays
Play Date Saturday
It's the 2nd Saturday of the month. I'm going to hang out for most of the day with my writing friends the Smoky Mountain Romance Writers. Sitting in a workshop led by Intrigue Author Mallory Kane as she talks about Creating Sympathetic Characters and using the Character Diamond adapted from David Freeman's Screenwriting Workshop. We… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
What are you Reading Thursdays
A few weeks ago I raved about getting to start A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James that a friend brought me back from Moonlight & Magnolias 2011. However, I didn't get to start reading it like I had hoped. Recall when I said over the weekend I was reading while getting my pedicure? Well… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursdays
Rumor Has It Wednesdays
EEK!! Calling all GLEEKs! It's less than a week to the return of GLEE. We've all been waiting on pins and needles to find out the fate of Q as Sue Sylvester dubbed her in the last episode. We also will find out if Rachel and Finn did tie the knot. I don't know about… Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesdays
Beautiful Spring Weather
Today is a glorious spring day. The sun is shining. The spring flowers are blooming. The trees are full with green leaves. It's April 2nd and all is well in my world today. I feel truly blessed. I have received my third contract for the year 2012 and I've signed it, returned it via email… Continue reading Beautiful Spring Weather
What are you Reading Thursdays
If you like a good regency romance then you will NOT want to miss this one. My Elusive Countess by Carolynn Carey is being released from the Blush Line at Ellora's Cave. This is a first release from them for Carolynn and I wish her much success. My Elusive Countess Although Amanda was born into… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursdays
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