In Barcelona, I learned a lot about myself.
Yes, in Barcelona
Eat Your Heart Out
I often speak about the wage gap, fists in the air feminist issues, so let’s think a little smaller now and discuss an issue that, though subtle, though nuanced, is just as feminist and just as important. Food shaming in romance novels.
Adding More Books
Since we’re doing our best to get our stories down, amid the madness of work and home and school, it can be challenging to find enough time to read as well. So, how do you add more books to your day, your week, your month, your year?
Not the Energizer-Bunny
I won’t get into the myriad reasons why this is the greatest job in the world, but every once in awhile, it’s necessary to take a step back and get away from the lonely office and misbehaving imaginary friends to regroup and recharge.
Romance Large and Small
He was kind, loyal and protective of those he cared about. And I had become one of those he cared about.
The Devil on My Shoulder (Maybe Just a Low-Ranking Demon )
No, there are some much bigger demons to vanquish. Here’s are just a few bad habits that interfere with my work.
Leave It Under the Tree
It’s the think, that they instilled in me, the idea that Christmas isn’t about toys or gifts – it never has been.
From Prologue to Fin
Each book follows its own journey and that’s okay. As long as I still arrive at the final product, I’m pleased. That being said, there are still a few rituals I follow for all of my stories, no matter the genre, length or series.
The Beauty of the Epilogue
There are several reasons I love writing epilogues. Here are just a few.
The Winner Takes It Null
It was a big contest too. There was pomp and circumstance and flowers and a big prize package to work with a self-publishing house. My first instinct was 'this is amazing.' My second instinct was, 'what did I just get myself into?'
