I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of community. What is a community? Why do we seek them out, and upon finding them, merge them so tightly to our identity? Since the beginning of time, humans have had an innate need to belong. In an uncertain world where danger literally lurked around every…
It’s Truck Day! So How About a Sample Chapter of Backyards Have Bodies?
It’s Red Sox Truck Day, the day when the truck carrying the team’s equipment leaves for Florida. (Yes, we celebrate these sorts of things in Massachusetts.) Anyway, in honor of the day, I’m posting chapter 1 of the long awaited Backyards Have Bodies. Our favorite sports fan, Rob Carmichael’s having his own Truck Day celebration….
Excuse Me While I Have a Little Wobble….
I’m feeling nostalgic today. See, once upon a time, I was a full time writer. I wrote 4-5 hours a day, 5-6 days a week, and although I often chastised myself for not optimizing my time or failing to have better structure, I did have a routine. And I had a squad of fellow full…
RWA
If you follow the romance writing world at all, you know that the Romance Writers of America has been in serious turmoil these past few weeks. As a member of RWA’s Board of Directors (first as an Advisor and then briefly as a Direct0r-at-Large), I was in the middle of the storm. Or I was…
The Word for 2020: Self
At first glance, deciding to focus on Self all year sounds pretty… well self-involved. I’m not talking about making everything about me, however. I’m talking about Self in five separate ways: SELF-CARE Late last year, I promised myself that I would take better care of my emotional and mental health. I’m going to learn how…
This Week’s Christmas Romance: Their Christmas Miracle
Before you dive into HER CONVENIENT CHRISTMAS DATE…. Wait, you ARE planning to read Susan Collier’s story, right? Because I’m really hoping you do. Anyway, before you dive into HER CONVENIENT CHRISTMAS DATE, you might also want to read Book 1 of my Collier Family Trilogy – THEIR…
This Week’s Featured Christmas Book: Merry Christmas, Darling
Fans of Donna Alward’s Darling, VT series are getting an early Christmas present. Donna’s written a Christmas Novella featuring Hannah and Cam. You can read a free sample by clicking on the cover below. Donna’s my bestie. She’s also an amazing writer. I’m hoping this novella shoots up the bestseller charts for her.
Another Christmas Book for You to Sample
As promised, I’m featuring another awesome sample for you to preorder. This time it’s from my fellow New Englander Nina Singh. Nina is an amazing writer. (And I’m not just saying that because we’ve been friends for 15 years LOL) Check out her latest – it’s a Christmas island escape!
It’s Christmas in October!
Ho ho ho! Not really. But I AM sharing a free sample of HER CONVENIENT CHRISTMAS DATE which is available for pre-order now. You can download your sample by clicking the link below Ex-footballer Lewis Matola urgently needs to clean up his reputation, and heiress Susan Collier is the only woman who can help….
Behind the Scenes: Lewis Matola in Her Convenient Christmas Date
In just a couple weeks, my November Romance, Her Convenient Christmas Date will be available for sale. I really loved writing this book. Susan Collier, the snarky, truth-bombing sister from Their Christmas Miracle gets her own happy ending! The rest of the Collier family is on hand as well for some Yultide happiness. So, fun…