No matter what our genre, we authors - traditionally published, self-published and aspiring - can agree to one absolute truth: All writers are readers first and foremost! We scribblers are influenced heavily by what we read. Some books make a positive impression, some a negative one. Then there are some that have made such a lasting impression... Continue Reading →
As a book reviewer for Coffee Time Romance and More, I get to read a lot of fabulous books that I just want to gush about. Then there are some books I come across which, for one reason or another, may not tickle my personal fancy quite as much. For obvious reasons, CTR has a... Continue Reading →
“I loved that book. I really felt like I could not relate to the characters one bit.” Said no one ever. Writing real characters is an essential feature of a story that moves readers and pulls at their heart strings. Yet it’s one of the most misunderstood elements of fiction. Ranking right up there with... Continue Reading →
CONTEST ALERT: Comment on our post, like, or share anywhere on social media and you could have a chance to win one of 3 copies of Part Time Princess OR a $10 Amazon gift card! Don't forget to use our contest hashtag #CTRIAF Hold tight to your tiara, grab your scepter and be prepared for the... Continue Reading →
Hello all, A quick note to all my writer friends about the latest content alert from Boroughs Publishing Group for anyone that's interested. Below are the details. Cheers for now, V LOVE WINS - The Diversity Contest We're looking for new stories that are novella - novel length (40,000+ words) The H/H must be ethnically diverse and/or LGBTQ+ ... Continue Reading →
A reclusive artist who is overwhelmed by her powers of telepathy, and a vampire whose rising blood lust puts his poetic muse in jeopardy! Today on the Indie Author Feature with Coffee Time Romance and More, I’m pleased to welcome Shauna Aura Knight, author of A Fading Amaranth. A Note from the Author When I first... Continue Reading →
Today is the day! A Noble Deception has officially been released, and has made it to e-bookstore shelves! I couldn't be more proud! Check it out! Hugs, Veronica Amazon Smashwords All Romance Ebooks Soon to be followed by Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Apple "The best response to a marriage proposal EVER…" FicCentral Book Blog... Continue Reading →
I’ve been feeling unusually exhausted lately. Like I wake up, get the cats fed, get my son fed, get him off to summer camp, and start thinking about what I’ve got going on in my day, and by nine o’clock I’m ready to go back to bed. I know that my intense exhaustion has to... Continue Reading →
Every self-published author has a reason for going the indie route. For some, it’s because they’ve grown tired of querying publishers and agents, only to be rejected time and again. For others, it’s because they’ve been traditionally published already, have established their name and their following of loyal readers, and are now ready to see... Continue Reading →
***Check out our CONTEST ALERT at the end of our Feature ... A casual summer fling is the antidote to their grief. A long-buried mystery brings them danger and intrigue. Suddenly, their fling becomes anything but casual! Today on the Indie Author Feature with Coffee Time Romance and More, I’m pleased to welcome Nan Reinhardt, author of The Summer... Continue Reading →
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