A very quick post from me today: for all of you out there who are writers (traditionally or self-published), or who are die hard book lovers, check out Coffee Time Romance’s Google+ community, Book Lovers Unite. There are tons of book reviews, promos, giveaways and new release announcements. For readers, check out what’s new in... Continue Reading →
The Indie Author Feature Presents: Keta Diablo
Welcome to the Indie Author Feature with Coffee Time Romance and More. This week, we’re showcasing Keta Diablo's latest erotic romance novel, Cradle of Dreams (Book 1 in the Dreams Series). Tweet to Win: For a chance to win a free copy of Cradle of Dreams, tweet this: Tweet: Tweet this to win a #free #ebook: Cradle of Dreams by Keta Diablo... Continue Reading →
Self-Publishing: The 1 Thing I Did Right
Recently I was searching for useful blog posts and articles to share on Twitter. I came across an article by author Martha Conway called Self-Publishing: 5 things I will do differently next time. It was a great article, with lots of insight into the self-publishing industry. In many ways, Ms. Conway’s experiences and lessons learned... Continue Reading →
After the Rain by Lilian Darcy – CTRR Award
A quick update for a Monday: After the Rain by Lilian Darcy won a Coffee Time Reviewer's Recommendation award. A great book if you want to check it out. Here is the link to the blog page on Coffee Time Romance and More. Cheers, Veronica.
Overcoming Your Inhibitions as a Writer
In an earlier blog post I announced that I was taking a second crack at my first novel, Bride of Dunloch. After nearly three years since it was first released, I’ve learned a lot, I’ve gained a following and I’ve gained a publisher. I’d like to turn my Highland Loyalties trilogy (of which Bride of... Continue Reading →
The Art of the Slow Burn
In an earlier post, I wrote about the value of the underdog. I talked about the fact that, in so many romance novels, the hero and heroine are both unbelievably attractive, and are both unbelievably attracted to each other within the first few chapters (keyword here is unbelievable). Too often this leads to a boring... Continue Reading →
The Indie Author Feature Presents: Franny Armstrong
Welcome to Coffee Time Romance and More's very first Indie Author Feature. This month, we're showcasing Franny Armstrong's latest novel, Amazon Intrigue. Tweet to Win: To find out how you can win a free copy of one of Franny's novels Amazon Intrigue, White Trash Witch, or Gravity Sucks! Visit Coffee Time Romance and More's Google+ community Book Lovers Unite for details. AMAZON... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Pitfalls of the “Preservationist” Theme in Romance Writing
As a book reviewer with Coffee Time Romance and More, I read a lot of romance books. In so doing, I have the opportunity to see the classic themes that we all know and adore of our love stories, written over and again, in different ways and from different angles. No matter how overdone a particular... Continue Reading →
Tidbits for History Writers: The Servants’ Staircase
My latest post on my Tidbits for History Writers series is about staircases. Featured on the Victorian Home episode of Hidden Killers, hosted by Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb (which is where this phenomenon was brought to my attention), the stairs were a deadly feature of homes past. Yeah, yeah, Veronica. Everybody knows that ... The reason I've... Continue Reading →
My Latest WIP: The Ghosts of Tullybrae House
Is it just me, or am I ridiculously busy at the moment? Between my latest novel, A Noble Deception, being published by Boroughs Publishing Group, the followup, A Noble Treason, in progress and under consideration, the Indie Author Feature which I'm spearheading, my work as a book reviewer with Coffee Time Romance and More, and... Continue Reading →