Does Time Ever Really Expand?
I’m not sure which so-called genius first claimed that time both expands and contracts, but if he was in front of me right now, I’d beg to differ. Very, very loudly. I refer to this individual as “he” because it’s hard to imagine any woman being that silly. We all know that—at least for us—time… Read More
Jaycie Cash
Jaycie Cash is the pseudonym of a woman in the book biz who is proud to have Oklahoma roots. She is currently at work on her second book, THE SPLIT-FAMILY ROBINSON.
Fifty Shades of Gray
In FIXING TO DIE, my new Josie Marcus Mystery Shopper mystery, newlyweds Josie and veterinarian Dr. Ted Scottsmeyer look for their first home. During the house hunt, Josie learns that her real estate agent speaks English, but her words have a slightly different spin. Josie’s house hunt is based on mine. My husband Don and… Read More
Elaine Viets
Elaine Viets actually works the same dead-end jobs as her character, Helen Hawthorne. She has been a dress shop clerk, bookseller and a telemarketer who called you at dinner time. You probably hung up on her. MURDER BETWEEN THE COVERS is the second book in the Dead- End Job series. She and Helen have a real future working jobs that go nowhere. Elaine has just signed a contract for three more books.
She lives in South Florida with her husband, Don Crinklaw. They collect parking tickets.
Unplugging
The first time I wrote a novel, I had two children and a full-time job, and I slipped words onto pages in between carpools and clients. It took six years to write The School of Essential Ingredients. By the time I was writing my second novel, my children were in college, my job happily given… Read More
Erica Bauermeister
Erica Bauermeister is the author of the bestselling novel The School of Essential Ingredients (Putnam, 2009) which follows the lives of eight students and their teacher in a cooking class held in a restaurant kitchen. Her new novel, Joy for Beginners (Putnam, June 2011) explores what happens to seven women who challenge one another to do one thing in the next year that is new or difficult or scary. The twist? — they don’t get to choose their own challenges. Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, has called Joy for Beginners “moving, touching, wonderfully written; inspiring to read.” Erica Bauermeister is also the co-author of two nonfiction books: 500 Great Books by Women: A Reader’s Guide and Let’s Hear It For the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14. She lives in Seattle and loves to talk with book groups.
A Little Midsummer Magic
When my publisher asked me to write a series of Julia Grey novellas, I hopped on the idea. I suggested we theme them to traditional English holidays, and last year saw the debut of SILENT NIGHT—a Christmas story complete with all the trappings of a proper Victorian holiday, wassail, carols, and a Yule log so… Read More
Deanna Raybourn
New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn is a 6th generation native Texan. She graduated with a double major in English and history from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of one, Raybourn makes her home in Virginia. Her novels have been nominated for numerous awards including the Edgar, the Macavity, and the Agatha. She launched a new Victorian mystery series with the 2015 release of A CURIOUS BEGINNING, featuring intrepid butterfly-hunter and amateur sleuth, Veronica Speedwell. Veronica's third adventure, A TREACHEROUS CURSE, was published in 2018 and nominated for the Edgar Award. The eighth book in the series, A SINISTER REVENGE, published in March 2023, with further books to come. Deanna's first contemporary thriller, featuring four female assassins who must band together to take out their nemesis as they prepare for retirement---KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE---published in September of 2022 at #9 on the New York Times bestseller list. KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE won the 2022 Barry Award for Best Thriller.
Deanna Raybourn is giving away a full set of Veronica Speedwell titles! TWO winners will each receive Veronica #1-8 and an additional mystery title to give to a friend. Copies will be a combination of hardcover and trade paperback, and all will be autographed.
The Importance of Writing
Are you a writer? I don’t necessarily mean an author but someone who journals and records observations. I want to encourage you to keep writing. My latest novel The Price of Freedom is set in Barbados between 1694 and 1696 and includes the connection between Barbados and Carolina (as it was called at the time). … Read More
Donna Every
Donna Every is a motivational speaker, personal change specialist and author. She lives on the beautiful island of Barbados with her husband, two children and four dogs. Her house is in the middle of the 166 sq. mile island, in one of the only two parishes with no beach.
Donna was an accountant who left the profession to pursue her dream of being a motivational speaker who evolved into an author along the way. She was featured on the cover of Personal Excellence magazine and articles based on her books What Do You Have in Your House? Surviving in Times of Financial Crisis and The Merger Mogul were featured in over 40 publications and websites such as Yahoo! Finance, Reuters.com, MSNBC.com, CBSNews.com and MarketWatch.com. She was listed as one of Barbados Today’s Women Inspiring Change for International Women’s Day 2014.
Donna enjoys writing both historical and contemporary romance novels. In 2013 she released her first historical romance, The Price of Freedom, which was set in Barbados and Carolina in 1696. Her latest novel What Now? is a compelling contemporary rock star romance.
What Makes the Perfect Romance Novel?
I’ve seen this question asked and answered many times. Some say there’s a formula. Others say its emotion on the page. A unique writing voice comes into play. The RITA contest rules say only: The work contains a central love story, and the resolution of the romance must be emotionally satisfying and optimistic. If you… Read More
Eden Carson
I am a native Californian currently living in San Diego with my wonderful husband and two kids. I’ve tried my hand at several careers over the years, including teaching English in Brazil and Eastern Europe, marketing in environmental engineering, and software development. I started writing romance several years ago and discovered my true passion! Nothing gives me more satisfaction that creating a world and fascinating people to live and love in it.
Eden Carson’s latest romance, Widow, Spy, & Lover, placed second in the Laurie Award contest sponsored by the Smoky Mountain Chapter of RWA. Eden Carson also won second place in the Silken Sands Readers’ Choice contest sponsored by the Gulf Coast Chapter of RWA and was a Quarterfinalist in the ABNA Romance Category for 2012 for her first novel, Untamed Journey.
Infinite Possibilities is available NOW!
Hello Everyone! Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes! I have had a wonderful wedding weekend in San Francisco! I’m a MRS. now 🙂 I’ll have beautiful pictures to share soon!! Exciting new for today – The Secret Life of Amy Bensen Book 2 – Infinite Possibilities is now available everywhere, here is an… Read More
Lisa Renee Jones
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT SERIES, and is now in development by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland, Austin Powers, Must Love Dogs) for cable TV. In addition, her Tall, Dark and Deadly series and The Secret Life of Amy Bensen series, both spent several months on a combination of the NY Times and USA Today lists.
Since beginning her publishing career in 2007, Lisa has published more than 40 books translated around the world. Booklist says that Jones suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann.
Prior to publishing, Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at lisareneejones.com and she is active on twitter and facebook daily.
Funny Signs
Funny signs. It’s like I’m naturally drawn to them! On occasion I’m the only one who laughs…okay, often times I’m the only one who laughs. Can I help I’m the only one in my family with a good sense of humor? My husband normally keeps walking and I’ll occasionally catch him shaking his head. My… Read More
Jules Bennett
We all have passions, right? I’m one of the lucky ones who turned my passion into a career. Writing has always been a nice escape from reality and, let’s face it, sometimes we all need to get away... even if the trip is in our own head.
My other passions? So glad you asked. I love my husband and girls more than anything, they’re the only things in my life I won’t sell for a good pair of shoes or a nice handbag.
Speaking of shoes and purses, they are two more passions of mine. I feel I can wear anything if I have the right accessories. And, yes, books are most definitely an accessory.
I love to hear from readers! Snail mail me at PO Box 396 Minford, Oh 45653 or e-mail me at my website.
IS IT TRUE LOVE?
The first time I fell in love—and even now, half a lifetime later, I know it was love—I was 21. It was love at first sight, or, as seems to be more the case with me, love at first conversation. We met at a college Halloween party and although our actual romance was short-lived, we stayed best… Read More
Laura K. Curtis
Photograph by Susan Farley
Laura K. Curtis does everything backwards. As a child, she was extremely serious, so now that she’s chronologically an adult, she feels perfectly justified in acting the fool. She started teaching at age fifteen, then decided to go back to school herself at thirty.
Laura has taught middle school social studies, high school literature, and college-level rhetoric, all with relative success. She’s also a full-on Mac geek who spent years as a consultant and running an academic computing lab. The only thing she completely failed at in the field of education was attempting to teach obedience to her pack of Irish Terriers. Currently, she lives in Westchester, NY, with her husband and two insane Irish Terriers who have taught her how easily love can coincide with the desire to kill.
Stick to your Genre!
Why do I write in so many different and varying categories? I’ve been told by more than one party that I should pick a genre and stick to it. “You have to create a brand.” “It’s too confusing for your readers if you write in more than one genre.” That’s what they tell me. I… Read More
A. S. Fenichel
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She's never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Multi-published in erotic, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be brining you her brand of romance for many years to come.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!
He’s here! Carponti and Nicole have finally arrived! Here’s some awesome reviews of I’ll BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! Advanced Reviews “Grab this book as soon as it is released! “Man dress”—I won’t spoil it, but it will give you hope, laughter and tears!” Romancing Rakes “Buy it. Read it. Have lots of Kleenex on hand. Scott’s… Read More
Jessica Scott
Jessica Scott is a career army officer, mother of two daughters, three cats and three dogs, wife to a career NCO and wrangler of all things stuffed and fluffy. She is a terrible cook and even worse housekeeper, but she’s a pretty good shot with her assigned weapon and someone liked some of the stuff she wrote. Somehow, her children are pretty well adjusted and her husband still loves her, despite burned water and a messy house.
The Soldier
I’m a career soldier, with 16 years in the Army and I love everything about Army life. I joined right out of high school and was promptly shipped off to Germany where I met my husband. I went from Sergeant First Class (E7) to Second Lieutenant (01E) in 2007.
Now, I’m a company commander in charge of 130 soldiers, a mom with two young kids who never sit still, and an Army wife, whose husband is back in Iraq.
Join me at my blog, Twitter, and Facebook because the Army adventure never stops!
The Author
Until a few years ago, I had no idea hard writing really was. I’d always written and started several projects over the years, burning out after a few dozen pages. After the War was the first novel I ever finished and it will always hold a special place in my heart because of that, even if it now remains under my bed. Blogging from Iraq landed me a spot on PBS Point of View, tackling tough issues involving women and war. Its an experience I’ll never forget.
After the War was followed by multiple novels, all pulled from my experiences as an soldier who has lived through both being deployed and being the spouse left at home with the kids. Most of those books will never see daylight.
Wild Child Inspiration: Crazy Stupid Love
It’s funny how time in the publishing world works. I have a book that I’m about to start that won’t be out for a year. My book WILD CHILD out last Tuesday, was finished a year ago. And the idea came together nearly a year before that. In fact, I was thinking about how that… Read More
Molly O'Keefe
Molly O'Keefe is a RITA-Award winning author with 20 Harlequin novels in publication. She's won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Best Flipside in 2005 and Best Superromance in 2008. Her first Bantam Contemporary Romances, CAN'T BUY ME LOVE will be released in June 2012 and it's follow up CAN'T HURRY LOVE in July 2012. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her family and the largest heap of dirty laundry in North America.
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