Here is the cover for my soon-to-be-released historical romance novella, Little Witch. (A novella is shorter than most novels but longer than a short story. At 49,000 words, Little Witch just brushes the edge of novel-length.) This is the 5th installment in the series and it chronologically follows Vain. If you haven’t read anything in… Continue Reading
My next book, Little Witch, book four in my Evolution Series, is with beta-readers right now, so I’m trying to spend the time I usually spend writing preparing for its release. As last week’s blog shows, I’ve been tussling around with my log line (one line description). I’ve also been fine-tuning the blurb that you’d usually… Continue Reading
This week I welcome Tina Gayle to share a first meeting excerpt from her contemporary romance, CFO’s Affair. I really like the picture on the cover of this book. It says business and romance without anybody being naked! So refreshing! Here is a blurb about the book to help make sense of the scene to… Continue Reading
Hi all! I always ask for help on my log line as I get closer to publication because there are people in the world who are so much better at tightening up a message than me. So, with Little Witch: Historical Romance Novella starting to go out to beta readers, here is my first day’s attempt… Continue Reading
Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome a guest to share an excerpt of a first meeting. This week we will be entertained by author J.L. Sheppard’s paranormal romance Demon King’s Desire. EXCERPT Jenna awoke around seven o’clock Saturday morning with an awful headache. She didn’t want to open her eyes; she was still… Continue Reading
Today I welcome Forbes Arnone to First Sight Saturday with her new release In My Mother’s Footsteps. Here is the setup for her first meeting scene: Anela Alborn’s life is a lie. After growing up without the love of a father, her mother reveals his identity. Tragedy strikes and she sets off on an adventure… Continue Reading
Each week on First Sight Saturday I welcome an author to share an excerpt of a first meeting. Today Ally Shields will share her urban fantasy/romantic paranormal Awakening the Fire (Guardian Witch Book One). Here is Ally’s setup of her scene: Twenty-three year old Ari Calin is a fire witch and a Guardian, a supernatural… Continue Reading
Every Saturday I welcome a guest author to my blog to share an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters. Today, Jana Richards is visiting with her contemporary romance, There Goes the Groom. Setup of the scene: Eight years ago, Tony and Olivia were about to marry. They were passionately in love but Tony… Continue Reading
Flag Day, which officially commemorates the adoption of the US Flag on June 14, 1777, has always been a non-holiday on my calendar but in thinking about holidays and books, I realized it is a good excuse to promote my sweet historical romance, Sass Meets Class. Specifically, I am offering a discount through Smashwords so… Continue Reading
Today I welcome Mickie Sherwood and her contemporary romance, BayouBabe99er, to First Sight Saturday where we get to read an excerpt of a first meeting between her characters Sharlene and Drake. To set up the scene, here is one of Sharlene’s blog entries: BayouBabe99er on the blog, bringing you the latest on the atrocities in the… Continue Reading
