Writerspace is really all about the reader. So in thinking about this blog, I considered the parts of a book readers don’t often get to see. Back story is what comes to mind. Often, the work of the muse ends up being the most interesting part of publication. Of course, while it’s happening, the author… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Besides love? More book clubs! When I first came up with my idea for THE BEST LIFE BOOK CLUB, I thought I was being so original, so clever. A book about a book club – yes! And then, after I’d surfaced from my writing cave back into the sunlight, I blinked and saw… all kinds… Read More
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