A Letter From Home- #FlashFictionChallenge #amwriting


February 13, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes a sugar report. Use its original meaning of a letter from a sweetheart to a soldier, or invent a new use for it. Go where the prompt leads! Follow along or join in at Charli Mills' Carrot Ranch- here …

A Parent’s Nightmare- #FlashFictionChallenge #amwriting


This week's challenge courtesy of Charli Mills Carrot Ranch: January 16, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a protest story. It can be about a protest, or you can investigate the word and expand the idea. Who is protesting, where, and why? Go where the prompt leads! I decided to take …

Keeping up the Traditions #holidays #family


Christmas is made for children. The wonder on their precious faces fills our hearts with love and joy.

Series or Standalones- Does it Matter? #amwriting #Romance


Series or Standalones That was the question posed by a member ofย The Story Empireย earlier last week. You can read his full thoughtsย hereโ€“ well worth your time. Iโ€™ve read many great standalone books, (Cinderella anyone?) but have to admit I enjoy stories set in a series much more. Thereโ€™s a deeper connection to a) the characters, …

A short Teaser from my upcoming #WomensFic #WIPWednesday


Photo by Lum3n.com on Pexels.com I've had heroes on my mind lately. From Dictionairy.com: noun, plural heยทroes; for 5 also heยทros. a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child. a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: My older sister is my hero. Entrepreneurs are our modern heroes. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc. Classical Mythology. a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com In my novels I try to create men/women who have many of the qualities above, along with vulnerabilities that create empathy …

Teaser Time #WIPWednesday #amwriting


I thought I'd give it a whirl and share a short teaser from my upcoming contemporary romance, My Girl. This will be the third book in the Gambling Hearts series. If you've read Hold 'Em or Crazy Little Thing Called Love you'll be happy to know this is Aaron's story.

#FreebieFriday #BeachRead Edition


Summer Reading I don't know about you, but I find it extremely hard to concentrate on my writing in the summer. I'd much sooner be outside, in the garden, or lounging under the cherry tree reading all the amazing books on my TBR pile (which is ready to run away and hide, it's so tall! …

My Secret Addiction #Inspiration #Writing


I have a confession to make- I love gambling on the horse races.

Spinning Tires #WritersLife #amwriting


Spinning My Tires Lately it feels as though my writing has come to a standstill and I'm just spinning tires without going anywhere. We were talking about this at my local critique group meeting and I realized- thankfully- that at least I'm not alone with this dilemma. Some call it writer's block or writer's slump, …

The #Blogging World is Alive and Well #Reading


Blogging is alive and well.

Skating on Thin Ice by @jacqbiggar #RomanticSuspense #NewRelease


Skating on Thin Ice is Here! This project began as a contemporary opposites attract romance, but it soon took on a life of its own and morphed into a fast-paced suspense instead! Blurb Sam Walters has made a deal with the devil. In order to win a much-needed contract as physical therapist to one of …

Celebrating a Milestone- Realizing a Dream #Romance #Writer #eNovAaW


Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Celebrating a Milestone Five years ago, I decided to quit feeling sorry for myself and do something about it. You see, I'd recently moved away from home and was lost and lonely. But, I had a dream. One I'd carried in the back of my mind for years. I wanted …

January’s Featured Blogger: Jacquie Biggarโ€จโ€จ


I'm thrilled to be interviewed on artist and friend, Rob Goldstein's wonderful #blog!

Something a Little Personal #Goals #Inspiration #FamilyFirst


Do you ever look back and wish there were things you could change? I'm sure we've all been there at one time or another.

New Releases and Giveaways too!!ย โ˜•โ„โ˜•๐ŸŽ‰ #Reading #Romance #AuthorsHelpingAuthors


One Month Until Christmas!

October #ShortStory Challenge and #CoverReveal #mgtab


This challenge comes to you via Didi Oviatt's lovely blog. Pay her a visit, she'd love to hear from you ๐Ÿ™‚

Celebrate your love of Romantic Suspense novels with @BookSweeps and enter to win more than 40+ – PLUS receive a collection of FREE reads!๐Ÿ“š #books #amreading


Iโ€™ve teamed up with 40+ fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Romantic Suspense novels to 2 lucky winners, PLUS a brand new eReader to the Grand Prize winner!

She wants a temporary fake romance… Coming Home to You by @MKStelmack #Romance #amreading @HarlequinBooks @PrismBookTours


She wants a temporary fake romance

Can he make it real...and forever?

#Writing like a Beast #Romance #mgtab


I've been staring my climatic moment in the eye for weeks now and it just won't cooperate.

Celebrating a #CoverReveal with a #Free day! #mgtab


One of the first things any potential buyer is drawn to, whether online, a library, or in a brick and mortar store is a standout cover. It is critically important that YOU, as a hard-working writer, DO NOT skip this important marketing step.