Winner of my April Contemporaries to Covet giveaway!

Woo hoo! Loads of awesome readers let us know what contemporary romance novels they’re looking forward to this month! I love seeing how vibrant the contemporary romance genre is. Makes me feel all happy inside. The winner of the $10 book gift certificate for herself and for the author she mentions is…Cindy Overton! In her… Continue reading Winner of my April Contemporaries to Covet 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!

Eleven romance authors I “discovered” in 2011 – & giveaway!

This post is part of the Mistletoe Madness blog hop. If you’re here for the first time, welcome! I blog about contemporary and historical romance, and I have weekly giveaways. (This one is an added bonus.) I hope you’ll consider subscribing and visiting again sometime. I’ve heard some lovely stories about parents who mark their… Continue reading Eleven romance authors I “discovered” in 2011 – & giveaway!

How a small community can smother your characters

As a contemporary romance writer, I know that series set in small towns and tight-knit communities are insanely popular. But there’s also a danger that, as a series grows, those communities can begin to smother the vibrancy of later novels and their characters. This isn’t just a danger with small-town contemporary romance. It can happen… Continue reading How a small community can smother your characters

Winner of the Katie Lane giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who commented on my interview with Katie Lane. The winner is…Maria D! Maria, I’ve emailed you, so check your spam folder if you haven’t received it. Hope everyone enjoyed the post and will think about buying one of Katie’s books – you won’t be disappointed. And a big thanks to Katie for… Continue reading Winner of the Katie Lane giveaway!