First Kiss Friday – Lady Elinor’s Escape by Linda McLaughlin

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Linda McLaughlin, author of Regency romance Lady Elinor’s Escape.  Welcome Linda!  Here’s the first kiss between Lady Elinor Ashworth and Stephen Chaplin. “Would you like to dance, mademoiselle?” Stephen asked. She bit her lip in hesitation. “But I do not know how to waltz.” His brows rose in surprise. […]

Lost Souls: Resurrection is Free!

Lost Souls: Resurrection is Free!

Resurrection, the first Episode in my Lost Souls series is now free!  Get your copy today! Souls who refuse to pass into the afterlife become wandering spirits, trapped between the world of the living and the dead.  These are the Lost Souls.  Some of these Lost Souls have banded together, uniting to fight against an evil […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #20 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #20 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Don’t say you don’t have enough time.  You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo de Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”  – H. Jackson Brown Jr.  

First Kiss Friday – Deliverance by Jennie Marsland

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Jennie Marsland, author of historical romance Deliverance.  Welcome Jennie!  Here’s the first kiss between Carl O’Neill and Naomi Franklin. Carl lowered his hand. It curled into a fist at his side. Whatever had happened must have been bad, if she couldn’t stand a simple touch. “I’d like ten minutes […]

Characters

Characters

So you have your work area.  You’re ready to start writing.  But what do you do next?  What I do is start with my characters.  To me, these are the most important thing in your novel.  If they are strong and well defined, the plot will come from them. When I start writing, I know […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #19 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #19 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” – Louisa May Alcott  

The Bride and the Brute

The Bride and the Brute featured on Kobo BookHub

  The Bride and the Brute is featured on the Kobo BookHub! It’s a great place to find free books for your Kobo reader and other featured ebooks.  

First Kiss Friday – Baby Stetson (Love and Music in Texas) by Nikki Barrett

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Nikki Lynn Barrett, author of contemporary romance Baby Stetson (Love and Music in Texas).  Welcome Nikki!  Here’s the first kiss between Avery Callimer and Lucas Bennett. “Wow.  This is a nice kitchen,” Lucas said, closing the door behind him. Avery faced him.  “You like to cook?” “Oh yeah.  I learned […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #18 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #18 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “There are two kinds of writers: those that make you think, and those that make you wonder.” – Brian Aldiss   

First Kiss Friday – Three Hearts, One Town by Sarah Jae Foster

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Sarah Jae Foster, author of Christian Western romance Three Hearts, One Town.  Welcome back Sarah Jae!  Here’s the first kiss between Cameron Engel and Jake Collins. Cameron noticed the vacant tables around them and saw Liam stacking dirty dishes onto the counter. “I hope we didn’t keep you.” Liam peeled off […]