Romance at a Slow Simmer: Writing a Series

This is a guest post by Suzanne Johnson, my critique partner, friend, and author of the incredible Sentinel of New Orleans series. Royal Street – the first in the series and Suzanne’s debut novel – came out last week to well-deserved rave reviews. She’s giving away a copy to a very lucky person who leaves… Continue reading Romance at a Slow Simmer: Writing a Series

Review: Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins

Quite possibly the perfect romance novel. Parker Welles grew up filthy rich. Her father might not pay much attention to her and her five-year-old son, but money has never been an object. Until the day he loses it all and goes to prison. Parker’s only hope of an income is the house an estranged great-aunt… Continue reading Review: Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins

Dealing with writing contest disappointment

Last week calls went out to a few dozen special romance writers – finalists in the RITA and Golden Heart contests, put on every year by the Romance Writers of America. I didn’t get a call. Rejection is always difficult to accept. When a creative project you’ve spent months – or years – working on is… Continue reading Dealing with writing contest disappointment

Winner of the Julie James giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who commented on my interview with Julie James, and especially to Julie for taking the time to answer my questions. The very lucky winner of About That Night is…ClaudiaGC! Claudia, send me your mailing address at: romancingkatrina[at]gmail.com Everyone, this week you can tell me what contemporary romance novel you’re looking forward to… Continue reading Winner of the Julie James giveaway!

Contemporaries to covet in April – and giveaway!

April is set to be an awesome month for fans of contemporary romance! Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while know that every month I highlight the contemporary romance releases I’m most looking forward to. Sometimes they’re books I’ve read advance copies of, sometimes they’re by authors whose novels I always… Continue reading Contemporaries to covet in April – and giveaway!