Vain, the third book in my Evolution Series, has just been released! Here is the short blurb: A tailor’s abandoned daughter fashions a vain nobleman’s tunic, finding passion between the neckline and hem as misfortune forces her into his precarious aristocratic world. This series is set in Charlemagne’s empire in the 830s. Here is an excerpt… Continue Reading
Vain, book three of my historical romance series, is on the cusp of release. Today I’m going to share a short excerpt to introduce you to my heroine, Lily, who is the daughter of a tailor in Francia in the year 839. BEGINNING OF EXCERPT Lily circled her father’s worktable, pondering the fine burgundy wool… Continue Reading
I got an ereader for Christmas and have been amazed at how much I am enjoying it. Oddly, that little electronic tablet has forced me to become a more patient reader. I used to have a bad habit that drove my husband bats. After reading about 30% of a book, I would flip toward the… Continue Reading
Coming March 14, 2013 A tailor’s abandoned daughter fashions a vain nobleman’s tunic, finding passion between the neckline and hem as misfortune forces her into his precarious aristocratic world. Continue Reading
Back in the early days of historical romance, most heroes were what I would consider promiscuous or, at the very least, constantly sexually active. The hero’s pattern is interrupted when the oh-so-virginal heroine arrives on the scene and in his heart. He is suddenly repelled by the offerings of the barmaid he has tumbled regularly… Continue Reading
V in Brody One of the really fun parts of being an indie author is cover design. Since I write full-length novels, I do not get to have this fun very often. I’ve done some covers myself but for my next release, Vain, I am having one designed by Rae Monet. While choosing pictures and colors… Continue Reading
AUTHOR’s EDIT OF POST I have been educated by a few very generous authors that what I had below were probably tag lines – not complete enough to be log lines. So, here are a few more appropriate log lines to consider while I go do more learnin’. I have numbered them so that I… Continue Reading
First Sight Saturday As we all know, first impressions can make or break a relationship, so it occurred to me that the initial meeting between characters in a book might be an interesting theme to explore. I’m calling it First Sight Saturday. I’ll start off with the first meeting in my first book between the… Continue Reading
My Next Big Thing I’d like to thank Stacy Juba for inviting me to participate in a fun blog idea. A wide variety of authors are answering questions about their current works-in-progress which is a great way for readers to find new writers to enjoy and get the scoop on upcoming books they don’t even know they… Continue Reading
