Contemporaries to covet in May – and giveaway!

Ahh, May! When Spring finally arrives and so does a boatload of great romance! You know the drill. Every month I tell you about the contemporary romance novels coming out that I’m most looking forward to. One person who leaves a comment will win a $10 gift certificate for herself AND for the contemporary romance… Continue reading Contemporaries to covet in May – and giveaway!

Review: Not Just Friends by Kate Hoffmann

Not Just Friends by Kate Hoffmann My rating: 4 of 5 stars When Julia McKee’s friends buy the summer camp where they had all spent a decade of summers, she’s more than happy to take a week away from her bakery and help them with renovations. But on her first night sleeping in one of… Continue reading Review: Not Just Friends by Kate Hoffmann

Why does an agent have to love your novel before they can sell it?

(Warning: long post ahoy! Get yourself some chamomile and find a comfy chair. I hope you’ll stick with me till the end, even if it’s because you think I’m full of dookie.) There are all kinds of rejections in the writing world, but for writers the most frustrating may be: “I just didn’t love it… Continue reading Why does an agent have to love your novel before they can sell it?

Winner of the Roxanne St. Claire giveaway!

Many thanks to everyone who commented on my interview with Roxanne St. Claire – and of course, to Rocki for her time! The lucky winner of Barefoot in the Sand is…Natalija! Natalija, send me your mailing address to: romancingkatrina[at]gmail[dot]com Everyone, this week you can win Sherry Thomas’ latest historical romance, Beguiling the Beauty. Just comment… Continue reading Winner of the Roxanne St. Claire giveaway!