Wit, humor, and a hero determined to risk everything to win the heart of the woman he loves... whether he is a Rakish British peer or a sexy US Army Ranger.
My writing day usually begins with a cup of coffee and visits to my favorite blogs (see previous post on The Blogsphere for a detailed list). After that I settle in with my cat curled up on the desk beside me and write. Since I completed my latest revision of The Virtuous Courtesan, I’ve been [...]
This past weekend, my nervous energy about finding an agent and a publisher for my work took a back seat to two love stories. The first unfolded on the pages of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. I’d read a number of glowing reviews for Jennifer Ashley’s latest historical and had been [...]
As I pack for a weekend visit to the town where I grew up, I find that there is a little voice in the back of my mind repeatedly asking: what will I say when everyone asks how the book is coming along? Or if I’ve found an agent? Or a publisher? You see, [...]
After an sun-filled weekend in the garden, I am back at my computer this morning. However, I doubt that I will get much accomplished as I am far too eager to respond to comments on my recent interview with Keli Gwyn featured on her fabulous blog, Romance Writers on the Journey. Keli crafted an intriguing set [...]
In light of some recent feedback, I took another look at the prologue to The Virtuous Courtesan. I loved the first few lines and even after dozens of readings, the scene still made me laugh. But still I wondered, could it be stronger? Could I write a more intriguing introduction? And that is when I [...]
Somewhere amid the elaborate gowns and Hugh Jackman’s utterly entertaining musical numbers, I was thrilled to see a tribute to romance at the 81st Academy Awards ceremony. At the heart of nearly every one of this year’s nominations lay a love story. From Slumdog Millionaire to the animated film Wall-E, in 2008 movies told an [...]
Tuesday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week. Last Tuesday featured a monumental, historic event: the Inauguration of President Obama. Like many others around the country, I watched our 44th President take the oath of office, deliver a stirring speech, and attend a numerous balls, unable to tear myself away from the television. [...]
Although I’ve attended the national RWA conference numerous times in the past, I must admit I’ve never been to the Romantic Times BookLovers Convention. After watching this 2008 convention wrap-up video featuring Leanna Renee Hieber (who will be moderating the Starships & Sorcery panel), I can’t wait for the 2009 convention in Orlando! [...]
The new Suzanne Brockmann! With 2008 coming to a close, I’ve seen numerous “best of” lists, most of which feature books I’ve read over the past year. While I am pleased to see these authors receive well-deserved recognition, I am already looking ahead to the 2009 releases. In particular, I’m eagerly awaiting the January [...]