So we’ve almlost made to December. Before long, that great holiday will be here! Like we’ll probably go to sleep tonight and then BAM! Tomorrow is Christmas. So let’s get in the spirit here. Let’s talk Christmas books. I can honestly say, I don’t have a favorite Christmas Romance book. I really can’t think of [...]

Today, I sit wondering how to write a Thanksgiving post that doesn’t sound trite. It’s not that I don’t have a great deal for which I need to be thankful; it’s that I have too much and finding the focus is difficult.
So, since we talk about books here, I’m going to focus on how I [...]

 
I recently read a book that was just awful. The whole first half, seriously the first HALF, was nothing but a strand of one scene after another that did nothing at all to further the plot. I could understand that the author needed three or so of those scenes to further the romance, but trust [...]

i’m full of love. I love myself, I love my job, I love my husband, I love my hobbies, I love my kids. And on and on. Writing is in there too. But how much love is for each thing? Is each entitled to an equal piece of the pie? Or do they each get [...]

 
I’ve been judging contest entries here lately and there’s one thing I’ve noticed on several entries. Characters don’t seem to be acting appropriately for their situation. Now, I’m guilty of this, but have since gotten better—at least I hope I have.
 
But, your characters have to react in a certain manner for their situation if you [...]

I have recently been looking at some materials on defeating self defeating behaviours and was horrifed to discover just how much of it resonated with me.  When it comes to my writing, I procrastinate, I make ridiculous excuses why I should be doing something else with my time, I worry over a fear of failure, [...]

I impress myself sometimes. I give myself chills. I find moments of sheer genius and just KNOW that a scene or whole chapter is the shiznit. But then I back away from a project, temporarily, mind you, and begin to doubt myself.
Why do some of us writers go through phases like this? I love my [...]

Hey, Gang! I’m guest blogging over at Killer Fiction today on how I overcome doubt, especially in my writing. Come and join me!

RIDING THE WAVE
One of the questions I am asked most frequently as an author is, “How did you get the idea for your book? Why did you choose that particular subject?”
In the beginning of my adventure of being a published author, I was at a loss for words to answer the question. I didn’t know [...]

Yesterday the American people voted, making their voices heard across America.  Not only was our own nation rejoicing in the historic event of electing the first African-America president, Barack Obama, but the world was too.  I look forward to seeing what this change will bring to America and its people.
Well, it isn’t only a time [...]