Hello everyone, I have a new batch of reviews up at Coffee Time Romance. Stop by the site and check them out if you get a moment and like romance. Cheers for now, V. Betting on Julia by Nina Croft - 4 Cups Small, blonde, bubbly, and with a penchant for all things pink, Julia... Continue Reading →
Ah, romance novels. We who love them, love them fiercely. And with good reason. What’s better than falling in love every time you pick up a new book? Happily-ever-afters, strong, smouldering heroes, love that transcends time and distance and conflict … can we say swoon? It’s a shame that so many readers are quick to... Continue Reading →
No novel is truly complete without well-developed imagery. It’s the yin to the yang that is plot - without it, your novel won’t be balanced. Even the most gripping of action-adventure books, or the most gruesome of murder mysteries need at least some imagery to bring it to life. Imagery is how you engage all... Continue Reading →
Self-publishing is a daunting career choice, isn't it? Not only do you have to be the creative muse, the grunt and the marketing and promotion expert all at once, you have to be a formatting expert, too. Unfortunately, formatting is one of the most important parts of your job as a self-published author. It doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Ah, Outlander. With the sudden explosion of the Starz television series starring the ethereal beauty Caitriona Balfe and the swoon-worthy Sam Heughan (sigh), the Highland historical romance genre is well poised to rake in some major popularity points. Just thinking of the throaty way that man says the word Sassenach … oh, swoon and swoon... Continue Reading →
I really should be working on my latest novel, A Noble Treason right now. It’s a follow-up to my latest release, A Noble Deception, and I know many of my readers are eager to find out what happens to the Black Douglas clan, and to be reunited (briefly) with characters Moira and Lachlan, and Alex and... Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, I'm blogging at Romance Unversity today. Come check out my guest post, Reinventing the Cliche Write What You Know. I'm super excited about this post. In it, I ask the question, what does "write what you know" really mean, and suggest an alternative application of this tired, oft-repeated piece of advice. I'd love... Continue Reading →
We all know the two main problems that writers face when it comes to detail, right? Too much, and you’re going to either annoy your readers, or put them to sleep. Not enough, and you won’t be giving your readers the tools they need to reconstruct your scene in their heads. But did you know... Continue Reading →
Alright, another one's up: an official review from Veronica Bale, book reviewer for Coffee Time Romance and More. If you have a chance to check out the book, I rated this one a rare 5 cups! Below are the links to the review, the cover image for the book, and the book blurb. Cheers, and happy... Continue Reading →
Even though I really, really want to, I'm not usually one to blog, post or tweet each time I'm fortunate enough to receive a positive reader review. I respect social media etiquette, and try to keep a leash on my exuberance. However, I just had to share this latest one for A Noble Deception. A big thank you,... Continue Reading →
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