If you’ve ever been to a book signing or multiauthor event, you’ve likely heard the term “Author Hit List.” If you’re a reader, these lists are vital so you don’t miss a favorite author or forget to visit their table. If you’re an author, these lists keep you focused and on track in meeting authors…
On Being an Empathic Author
As an author, my job is to evoke an emotional response in my readers, which means I tend to keep my eyes and ears open for subject matter with the power to evoke an emotional response. Nothing grips a reader more powerfully than a plot line that fires up their emotions, whether for good or…
2018 – A Year of New Beginnings
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to say goodbye to 2017. During the past year, it felt like everything went wrong, but as the year comes to an end, I’m feeling optimistic about 2018. Everything seems to be coming together now, and I plan on taking that momentum into the new year, starting…
2016 and Beyond
I’m so excited about the new year! There’s so much going on right now, and I’ll admit it’s a bit of a whirlwind to try and keep up with it all, but let me see if I can get everything summarized as quickly as I can here. First, two of my books hit a bestseller…
Bound Guardian Angel Update
Because I’ve received so many question about when Trace’s book will be published, I thought I should write a Bound Guardian Angel update. I originally wanted to publish Bound Guardian Angel at the end of summer. Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible. The reasons for this are many The Bad News I’m not one to hide what’s…
Write More in Less Time
I think that at one time or another, every author has wondered how they could write more in less time. Is it possible? If so, what’s the secret? The answer is so simple and something you’ve heard so many times. You’re going to say, “Really? Is it really that easy?” And my answer is, “Yes.…
Take Back Your Time
It’s 10:20 a.m., and despite the fact that my stomach has been growling for the last two hours, I haven’t stopped to eat breakfast. In fact, my laundry is waiting in the dryer for me to fold, my story notes are waiting to be typed, and it would be nice to vacuum my floor and…
Winter’s Fire Now Available For Pre-Order
For those who’ve been waiting for the renovated re-release of The Arms of Winter, Winter’s Fire is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Free Short Story Those who purchase the ebook by December 31 will receive a free erotic m/m short story titled Snowed In, which I originally published in a little-known anthology two years…
Blond vs. Blonde – To E or not to E
The dilemma of blond vs. blonde – to E or not to E has been putting writers in a stymie for as long as I can remember. When I began writing, it stymied me, so I looked up the definitions of both spellings over two years ago. I had a character who was blond (or…
Social Networking 101
Yesterday, I began attending an online workshop titled Social Networking 101, conducted by author Catherine Bybee. As an author, I think it’s vital that I keep learning all I can about how to not only write, but how to get my name out there…and to do that without being a pest or a used carpet…
Good Karma Cover Reveal
After two years of writing, editing, rewriting, proofing, and collaboration with everyone who’s helped my book, Good Karma, become a reality, it’s time for the Good Karma cover reveal. Are you ready? I know I am. Good Karma is the first in my new erotically-charged contemporary romance trilogy, Strong Karma. Book two, Coming Back To…
Bound Guardian Angel: When Will It Be Released?
When will Bound Guardian Angel be released? is a question I get about once a day, so I thought I’d address the question here to make it easier than answering each question separately. How’s that for efficiency? Here’s the Scoop on Bound Guardian Angel Bound Guardian Angel (Trace’s book) is mostly drafted, however, a couple…
IPPY Gold Medal for Rebel Obsession
An IPPY gold medal is like a Grammy or Academy Award. To win an IPPY means you’re among the best of the best, and it’s one of the most prestigious awards an independent publisher can win. There’s even an awards dinner and ceremony for the medal winners in New York during the BEA convention. In…
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