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The Last Four Years

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As I was sorting through my yearly data, I noticed a few trends. Some good. Some bad. But I really wanted to focus on the one that made me proud. The biggest one being the consistency in my writing and publishing over the last four years. When I thought about what to include in this … Continue reading The Last Four Years

Inspiration: Logan Lucky and The Kindness of a One Armed Bartender

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First of all, if you haven't had the pleasure of watching Logan Lucky, you're missing out. It's a fantastic heist movie set in West Virginia with the most unbelievable premise. Two brothers, hard up for money, decide to steal from the vault at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Of course, things go sideways...and you know there's gonna … Continue reading Inspiration: Logan Lucky and The Kindness of a One Armed Bartender

Inspiration: Kevin Costner and 80s Fashion

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When I first came up with the idea for When I Found You, there was only Kate and Arthur. But as I wrote their story, I realized they needed friends and family to help flesh out their characters. This is how I ended up with Rob, Arthur's best friend, and Marcy, Arthur's younger sister. They … Continue reading Inspiration: Kevin Costner and 80s Fashion

Inspiration: Back to the Future, a Writing Prompt, and 80s Rock

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This book took me ten years to write. I don't mean that literally, but the initial idea simmered in the back of my mind for a long time before I actually sat down and wrote the book. Way back before my first novel was published in 2013, I wrote a thousand words on a writing … Continue reading Inspiration: Back to the Future, a Writing Prompt, and 80s Rock

Writing Reviews: Dos and Don’ts

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I don't know about you, but writing a review terrifies me. I always worry I'm going to say something stupid or hurt the author by posting my review of their book. But reviews are an important part of the reading process. I like to view reviews as a love letter showing both the things I loved … Continue reading Writing Reviews: Dos and Don’ts

New Year, New Challenges, New Steamy Reads!

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Hello, darlings. Welcome to 2023, where the stakes are made up and the points don't matter. Seriously though, I'm glad you're here. 2022 was a rough year on my family, and with so many changes in our lives, I feel like 2023 is about to serve us some uphill battles. Am I ready for that? … Continue reading New Year, New Challenges, New Steamy Reads!

Romantic Short: Naughty Feels So Nice

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Originally published on RomanticShorts.com, Naughty Feels So Nice presents a fun and oh-so-steamy holiday-themed venture into the possibilities of Christmas magic. This story is quick, witty, and sparkling with some non-traditional cheer. Before you continue, please be aware, this short story contains coarse language and detailed sexual content. If you are under 18 or uninterested … Continue reading Romantic Short: Naughty Feels So Nice