For all the romantic gestures I write into the world, romance to me sure as hell isn't some prescribed holiday (ahem, Valentine's Day). Or course, the best days ever are our wedding day and the days our children were born. But when I think of my most romantic memories, most of them are little things.... Continue Reading →
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A Nominee for the RONEs – Please Vote
CLICK HERE TO VOTE! I need your help! Every year, InD'Tale magazine honors the books they've reviewed with the RONE Awards. The Wrong Kind of Compatible is up for the award in the Contemporary: Cops, Jocks & Cowboys category! The way the RONE Awards work is... PHASE 1: Throughout the year, InD'Tale reviews books. PHASE 2: Books with 4.5... Continue Reading →
How I Create a Character #MFRWAuthor Blog Challenge
The character is the heart of the story in my writing world. I figure out the characters long before I figure out the plot. Maybe because memorable characters are what I look for in books, movies, and shows I love. Maybe because I feel like who a character is will determine how they react to... Continue Reading →
Using Personal Stories in My Books
Every single book I write has a little bit of me in it. Pull from what you know, right? More often than not it's things like sneaking Star Wars in, or an expression I use a lot. But sometimes I use personal stories to help me bring my characters, settings, or situations to life. Some... Continue Reading →
When You Don’t Have Anything to Say (Or Can’t)
I am well aware how much I've slowed down on this blog. Pitiful really. But there is a reason... With my contracts, I now have to consider my publisher's preferred timing to market upcoming books which is usually 1-3 months before and 1-3 months after (or more). In the past, I've blogged about whatever it... Continue Reading →
Skiing @ Winter Park
Spring Break was here again and we spent all last week in Winter Park, Colorado, skiing with family. I hadn't been to Winter Park in a good 15 years or so, and still love that mountain (despite it being where I messed up my knee in high school in my first sad attempt at the sport). Our... Continue Reading →
$0.99 SALE – The Wrong Kind of Compatible
For a limited time only (Feb 12-16), you can get started on my Love Undercover romantic comedy series with The Wrong Kind of Compatible for only $0.99!!! ✭✭✭✭✭ “Amazingly hot, funny and intense, with unforgettable, geeky characters. Two thumbs up!!” ~The Romance Reviews (Top Pick) Data analyst Cassie Howard may be brilliant (and, okay, a... Continue Reading →
Tule Contract – Hills of Texas Books 3-5
I am thrilled to announce that I've just signed a contract with Tule Publishing for books 3-5 in my Hills of Texas series. Book 1, Saving the Sheriff, just released in January. Book 2, Resisting the Rancher, comes out in April! And now the rest of the series will be coming soon!!! ... Continue Reading →
Saving the Sheriff | Chapter 1 Excerpt
“Daddy?” Feeling the tug on his belt, Cash Hill looked into the tiny face of his daughter. “What, Sophia?” “Isn’t that Mommy’s doctor friend?” she whispered. She raised her small hand and pointed behind him. “Mommy didn’t have any doctor friends.” He tried to keep his voice down. He faced forward, eyes on his full... Continue Reading →
Release Day – Saving the Sheriff!!!
Saving the Sheriff is finally here from Tule Southern Born!!! BUY & READ NOW! There's a storm brewin'... The day his wife died, Sheriff Cash Hill discovered she was leaving him for another man, one she’d loved since before their marriage. How could the single dad ever trust another woman again? But when Georgia’s... Continue Reading →
