Category Archives: Contemporary Romance

Great Beginnings (And a Giveaway)

I’m starting the second book in my contract with InterMix.  It’s part of the same series, so when you read The Temporary Wife, you will meet characters from the new book that I’ve tentatively called A Simple Affair.

I’ve been agonizing over this book.  The characters, the plot, all of it.  But nothing is harder for me than actually starting.

The first line. *shudders*

I think I’ve got this one.

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Pssst…I did it.

Hey, did you see it?  The banner right up there with the title of my first book?  It’s right above this very belated post.  Yes world, I am going to be a published author.

What’s strange is that nothing went the way it was supposed to.  You see, I’ve written several books, but the one that landed me my three book deal with Penguin’s digital-first line, Intermix, wasn’t written.  Not a single word.

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Letting Go

Writers sometimes have a hard time submitting their work.  In fact, RWA, the Romance Writers of America, has something called PRO status for writers who have taken that step because, truly, it’s a biggie.  

In my case, I think being a parent has helped me with submitting.  I’m sure some of you are now very confused.  I mean I’ve sent my flesh and blood children into the world, so the book should be easy.  

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