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Why I Write Romance

Romance is a much maligned, often ridiculed genre, dismissed by both men and, sadly, many women. Denigrators claim we romance authors ‘churn out’ our ‘cookie cutter’ books according to a formula (so not true, by the way). Terms applied to … Continue reading

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Horsing Around With Murder: Let the Fun Begin

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So I’ve started writing my next book called Horsing Around with Murder, a semi-cozy mystery featuring all the usual culprits–murder, secrets, intrigue, and a bumbling sleuth (some of you may remember Auntie Beth from Fur Ball Fever). As an added … Continue reading

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3 Factoids About Maureen Fisher

In the interests of sharing, here are 3 little-known factoids about me: Long, long ago, I was a chocoholic. That lasted until my ninth birthday, when I devoured 10 Jersey Milk chocolate bars in one sitting. I puked brown for … Continue reading

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Funnel Cakes on The Boardwalk

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Funnel Cakes are deep-fried, sugary indulgences (a.k.a. junk food), a favorite on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk, the setting for COLD FEET FEVER. These crunchy treats (dribbled through a funnel into hot oil) are so delicious, both protagonists, even my sugar-and-fat-opposed heroine, … Continue reading

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The Boardwalk: Setting for Cold Feet Fever

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COLD FEET FEVER (Book 2 of The Fever Series), takes place on The Jersey Shore, mainly Atlantic City. Here are a couple of photos of the Boardwalk. Enjoy a sexy and delicious read with heart, heat, and humor.     … Continue reading

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Sample Sunday (Cold Feet Fever)

Here is an excerpt from the first meet of hero (Sam Jackson, bad boy womanizer and nightclub owner) and heroine (Katie Deluca, a take-charge event planner) in soon-to-be-released Cold Feet Fever. In this excerpt, Sam Jackson has just learned his … Continue reading

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Writing a Book (Not for Sissies)

Lately I’ve been preoccupied by with my re-write of COLD FEET FEVER. The bad news is I’ve hit a major snag. My critique partner pointed out ever-so-gently that my Black Moment (that’s the point in a romance novel where it … Continue reading

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Better Than Sex Cake

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As a romance writer, I think this would be a suitable contribution to serve at an upcoming progressive dinner where guests move from house to house for each course. Here is my reasoning: Known as a ‘wicked pleasure,’ chocolate stimulates … Continue reading

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Excerpt from WIP (Cold Feet Fever)

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Guess what? A Facebook friend tagged me for 7 lines from a page ending in 7. So here we go. From page 7 of COLD FEET FEVER’ (working title of my WIP), 7+ lines: Sam, minus his killer grin, pressed … Continue reading

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Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments

That awkward moment at a resort when you’re in a crowded gift shop trying on a hoodie, and when you go to pull it off, you realize, too late, you’ve also grabbed your tee shirt and tugged everything over your … Continue reading

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