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New Release! Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston

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BUY Forever Your Rogue HERE Look at this cover! LOOK AT IT. *tears up* I am honored to bring you this wonderful debut Regency romance by Erin Langston. Last year, she sent me a tiny peek at the first chapter and I fell in love with her voice. When she asked me to beta-read her … Continue reading New Release! Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston

Sneak Peek: Confessions of a Gamer Girl

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I'm so excited to share Maggie and Gavin's story with you! With release day just around the corner, I wanted to give you a sneak peek. Let me know what you think in the comments. Enjoy! xoxo Releases on June 28th! CHAPTER ONE One year ago… “You’re gonna die! Don’t do it!” The shout echoes … Continue reading Sneak Peek: Confessions of a Gamer Girl

Why Contemporary Romance?

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Even though my journey as a published author seems like it began with historical romance, it really didn't. Around the same time I wrote An Irresistible Shadow, I wrote two other stories, both contemporary romance. They weren't as complex as my medieval romance, and both had elements of romantic suspense. Yes, both were also published … Continue reading Why Contemporary Romance?

Why Historical Romance?

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A lot of people ask me why I write historical romance? I never really thought about it before because my love of historical romance came naturally. My writer's voice seemed suited to the task, and I was excited to dive into the story! It was destiny! When I first began my publishing journey, I gravitated … Continue reading Why Historical Romance?

Wanted: Connection and Community

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Hello, darlings. I’m back in the saddle again. This time, I’m ready for world domination...I mean, I’m ready to tackle 2022 with new goals and a metric ton of motivation. That’s always how it starts, isn’t it? Ask me how it’s going on April 1st, and I’ll let you know if I've still got a … Continue reading Wanted: Connection and Community

Ten Things About Me That Explain A LOT

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Discovering a new author is like meeting someone new for the first time. Often when we pick up a book, it's the story that calls to us first. But we often forget that the first book we read by a new-to-us author is their first impression. It can lead us to the next step in … Continue reading Ten Things About Me That Explain A LOT

Shifting Gears and Finding My Voice

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I have been MIA for the past two weeks, and for that, I apologize. If you aren't aware, I am married to a military man. Which means, our lives revolve around his career. I embrace the life of a military spouse proudly. But the uncertainty that comes with it can be nerve-wracking on the best … Continue reading Shifting Gears and Finding My Voice

Confession of an Aspiring Romance Author

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Time for a little confession. Okay, a big confession. I'm not always motivated to write. In fact, some days I'm downright discouraged. Being a self-published author is wonderful because I get complete creative control. The downside is...well, I feel like I'm standing in a crowd of thousands and my voice is being drowned out. I … Continue reading Confession of an Aspiring Romance Author

Romance Survival 101: Ignoring the Hate When You’re All About the Love

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Being a lover of the romance genre doesn’t come without it’s pitfalls. Unfortunately, I happen to be an author and a reader of romance, so I end up getting whammied from both sides. I can’t speak for everyone, in fact, I can truly only speak for myself. But I am tired of the romance genre … Continue reading Romance Survival 101: Ignoring the Hate When You’re All About the Love