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Why I Write Humor

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Why do I always have a touch of humor in my books? (a) It seems to pop out when least expected. I see the absurd in situations life deals out (admittedly, after the fact in many cases). (b) If my … Continue reading

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How I Became a Writer

One frequently asked question for an author is, “Have you always known you were a writer?” And each time, I replied, “Absolutely not.” It’s like this. When I was in grade seven, I stood up in front of my long-suffering … Continue reading

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If You Enjoy a Book, Please Post a Review

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On behalf of all authors, I would like to take this moment to thank readers who have taken the time to post reviews for our books. Those reviews are critical, and can make or break the author’s career. Here’s the … Continue reading

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Horsing Around with Murder: An Excerpt

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Excerpt from HORSING AROUND WITH MURDER: I managed to keep a straight face when Larry the llama sauntered up from behind and snaked his head over the woman’s shoulder. He snatched the celery from her grip and started crunching, leaking … Continue reading

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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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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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A Big, Ol’ Attitude Shift Around Writing

Two months ago, I started looking at my writing in a whole new and more optimistic light. It’s like this. Writing gives me a goal (did I ever mention I’m totally goal-oriented and possibly a tad OCD). With this tiny … 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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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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