The Romance Writers of New Zealand very kindly printed one of my blog posts in the June issue of their members’ magazine Heart to Heart! Even more kindly, they’ve said I could make the pdf available here so people can read it. My entry is on what novelists should do when writing for the web,… Continue reading Romance Writers of New Zealand magazine
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Does it matter what an author looks like?
Have you ever scheduled a professional photography session, then woken up five minutes beforehand, not taking time to wash, brush your hair or gather enough energy to smile? Neither have I—at least, not since a hot guy I liked looked at my college ID photo and said, “Ugh! Looks like you just woke up from… Continue reading Does it matter what an author looks like?
Freedoms to remember on Memorial Day
Today’s Memorial Day in the U.S., a day when the country commemorates soldiers who have died in military service. As an American, I know we have a tendency to sound like we’re obsessed with freedom. It’s a word that’s bandied about by politicians, newscasters and citizens who happen to be walking down the street when… Continue reading Freedoms to remember on Memorial Day
Jill Shalvis giveaway winner
And the winner of one of Jill Shalvis’s Lucy Harbor novels is…Alexa-Lunchtime Explorer! Congratulations, Alexa. I’ve emailed you to find out which novel you want. Hope everyone has a lovely long weekend full of writing, good books and excellent friends!
Who got you hooked on romance?
Romance readers tend to be a devout bunch. Though we span the spectrum of religious beliefs, economic backgrounds, and geography, our passion for romantic literature brings us together and gives us endless possibilities of things to chat about. Most of my friends (outside the wonderful community I’ve met in cyberspace) don’t read romance. When I… Continue reading Who got you hooked on romance?