Poor Kaki Warner asked me how my teeth are feeling after last week’s root canal. She got an email with far more info than even my dentist would want to know about my teeth (that’s not an exaggeration; my dentist is British and isn’t all that interested in my teeth). It got me thinking about… Continue reading What teeth can tell you about a character
Author: Kat
Kat Latham writes sexy contemporary romance, including the London Legends rugby series. With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the depth, humor and emotion of real life. She's a California girl living in the Netherlands with her baby girl and British husband.
Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney
When a woman takes on a sinister secret society, she finds herself losing her heart—and her individuality—to one of its members. Kit Travers is not your average Regency heroine. She’s an accomplished actress and journalist who spends her evenings breaking into houses as she investigates the secretive Hellion Club, made up of some of Society’s… Continue reading Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney
Don’t quit your day job
The other day one of my colleagues asked whether I’d quit my job if I get published. “Are you kidding?” I asked. “Who would I write about if I wasn’t around you guys all day?” Nothing like a bit of paranoia to make a working relationship more interesting. Okay, so I don’t write about my… Continue reading Don’t quit your day job
It’s the little things
You know how romantic it seems when a character makes a grand gesture to show someone they’re loved? Bollocks to that. Nearly a week ago I had a root canal. I’ve been in constant pain ever since, and only prescription-strength Ibuprofen has touched the pain. I’ve been moody and frustrated and, more than anything, HUNGRY.… Continue reading It’s the little things
Elmore Leonard’s rules for writing
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the Guardian article on the Ten Rules for Writers, which featured Elmore Leonard’s writing advice. Last night, The Culture Show on BBC2 reran an interview with Elmore Leonard from 2006, where he talked about writing. Here’s a link to the video on the BBC’s website, but you might… Continue reading Elmore Leonard’s rules for writing