Winners of the Contemporaries to Covet giveaway!

It’s so good to see so many recommendations for new contemporary romance. Thanks to everyone who told me what they’re looking forward to reading this month! The winner of a $10 gift certificate to the book retailer of their choice is…Tracy Simpson! Tracy said she’s looking forward to reading A Promise of Safekeeping by Lisa… Continue reading Winners of the Contemporaries to Covet giveaway!

One woman’s tips for writing in the male point of view: Guest post by Kaki Warner

One of the things I love about Kaki Warner‘s historical Western romance novels is how she writes men. They’re authentically tough and often befuddled by women. I personally find writing a hero’s point of view very difficult, mostly because the men I know in real life are chatty, sensitive charity workers. My critique partner Moriah… Continue reading One woman’s tips for writing in the male point of view: Guest post by Kaki Warner

What can you do with an English degree?

A couple of months ago, I read a post on literary agent Kristin Nelson’s blog which said that the median salary for a writer in the U.S. is higher than the national average. It got me thinking about my own English degree, and how clueless I was about career opportunities when I decided to study… Continue reading What can you do with an English degree?

Winner of the Catherine Mann giveaway!

Thanks so much to everyone who commented on my interview with Catherine Mann, and to Cathy herself for giving away a copy of Hot Zone. The lucky winner is…Kathryn Anne Merkel! Kathryn, I’ve emailed asking you for your mailing address. Everyone, this week you can win a $10 gift certificate to the book retailer of… Continue reading Winner of the Catherine Mann giveaway!

Contemporaries to covet in January – giveaway!

At the beginning of every month this year, I’m going to let you know about the contemporary romance novels coming out that month that I’m most looking forward to. They might be books I’ve read advance copies of, or just books by authors I love. I hope you’ll share the love by letting us know… Continue reading Contemporaries to covet in January – giveaway!