A Morning in the Life of a Real Live Romance Author
Hey, y’all, I’m Kacy Cross, author of The Cowboy’s Sweet Redemption, a sweet, funny story about a grumpy ex-Army Captain who hires a sunshiny dog trainer to get his horrible menagerie under control. I live in north Texas and I can see Southfork Ranch from the second story window of my house. Yes, the one… Read More
ALL ROADS LEAD YOU HOME…Eventually
When I first started writing The Do-Over, I knew I had to set it in my hometown in Maine. Why? Dorothy said it best when she repeated the mantra: There’s no place like home. Because there truly isn’t. I was very fortunate to grow up in a small, sleepy little fishing town where everybody knows… Read More
First Kiss—Bliss, or Miss?
Did you know if your partner was The One after the first smooch? First Kiss=Forever. Or was it: Worst Kiss=Last Kiss, and you moved on? Share in the comments for a chance to win some Kiss swag. Now, let’s get… Read More
The Tea Cake Connection
When my sister and I were young, my maternal grandmother used to make tea cakes all the time. They weren’t really sweet, but they were round, rich and buttery. Most of the time I couldn’t wait until they came out of the oven. I remember watching my grandmother as she hummed her favorite hymn while… Read More
Why Romance is Even More Relevant this Year…
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by today. I’m Victoria James, romance author of sweet, small-town contemporary romances. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas if I don’t read-or write-a holiday book. They are hands down my favorite to read and write. This has been quite a year for everyone. And I know, more than ever,… Read More
What is YOUR favorite Fourth of July memory?
Funny how memories work: you hear a sound or smell a scent and suddenly you recall a scene that made you incredibly happy or emotional. You’re back in the moment, living that day over again. We all have memories like that: of gorgeous summer days or crisp winter mornings, of people we met, of things… Read More
Top Three Most Asked Author Questions…
Thank you for joining me as I celebrate the release of SMALL TOWN, BIG SECRETS – book 2 of my TRINITY RIVER novels. For a little fun, I decided to talk about the three most frequently asked questions I get as a sweet, romance writer. I’m often asked about my favorite romantic comedies. I believe… Read More
What’s been on my bookshelf recently by Traci Douglass
Finding out what people read always fascinates me and tells me a lot about who they are. So, today, I thought I’d share with you what’s been on my bookshelf recently. Top 5 books I’ve recently read: All Souls Trilogy by Debra Harkness. Yes, I realize I’m a bit behind on this series and I… Read More
7 Books That Impacted My Life
I am a book nerd (I like big books and I cannot lie-now I have that song running through my head) anyway…and I read in so many different genres. I have a shelf reserved for what I call my keeper books. These are the ones that impacted me in some way like with a life… Read More
My Top Five TV/Movie Kisses
Giveaway: $10.00 Amazon Gift Card We all wait for that moment. The two characters eyes meet, wordless communication is exchanged. One cups the other’s face as both lean in and lips meet. Cue the sighs. Below is my personal Top 5 TV/Movie Kisses, but before that, let me share Tabby and Eli’s first kiss from… Read More
Taking Chances
From an early age, I’ve always loved to write. I’d scribble stories when I was little kid, writing on anything that I could get my hands on. In high school, I wrote my first novel. I hand wrote on 500 pages of notebook paper (front and back!) because in my greenness, 500 pages seemed like… Read More
How a book is born, or where I got my idea for my very first Christmas romance
People often want to know where writers get their ideas, and in interviews authors reveal how they people-watch or listen in on conversations and then what if- questions start bubbling in their brains. For me, it often starts with a single scene I imagine clearly. Out of the blue really. The image of a lady… Read More