IT’S TIME FOR THE HOLDING OUT FOR A GYRO COVER REVEAL! I cannot even be remotely cool about this. SCROLL FOR MORE! . . . . . . . . . . HERE IT IS! AHAHGAHGAHAA!!! I think I might be in love with this cover. I can’t get over the gorgeous color, the background, the little nervous biceps…
If you’re unfamiliar with Pitch Wars, check out the Pitch Wars website for an explanation and a breakdown of the submission guidelines, dates, and other rules. Quick summary: I am co-mentoring adult with Laura Elizabeth this year. Please see her blog post here. We’ll be taking contemporary romance and fantasy romance. Scroll down for more details. Download a text-only pdf…
Warning: What you’re about to read is not a romance . . . Diabolical Wall Street traders, Dane Russ and Val Montgomery, vaulted into fame and fortune as the power duo of financial technology. But after they lost the internet trading company they built from the ground up to ruthless Geraldo Valencia, they had to tuck tail and run…
I have a cover for my contemporary NOT a romance NEFARIOUS, releasing July 13! Nefarious Anyone who knows me well enough won’t be surprised that I would eventually write a book based on Dangerous Liaisons. You might be more familiar with another retelling of this classic French novel: Cruel Intentions. I’ve been so fascinated with Dangerous Liaisons since…
I have a cover for my contemporary romance, releasing May 4! Scroll down to see! FALLING IN LUCK Mallory Pech believes she’s cursed. Injuries, accidents, and misunderstandings follow her wherever she goes. Even her name (first and last!) means bad luck. Her best friend, Benji Chance, insists Mallory’s fortune is hers to control. Heeding his advice, Mallory pursues her…
We’re going to play a game about subjectivity. Let’s imagine that instead of choosing a single book to work on, Pitch Wars was about cookies. Object: sample a variety of cookies sent in by hopefuls and choose ONE that you think you can improve sufficiently to merit your particular mentorship. My wish list might look like this: WHAT I…
I hope you’re having an excellent July. I can’t believe it’s nearly over. I suddenly realized it’s been a long time since I’ve made a general update. I’ve decided I may start blogging more because sending newsletters feels like a BIG thing, whereas blogging feels like a relatively small commitment on both our parts. And I’m feeling pandemically inclined…
I’m super excited to share the cover for my novel Kind of a Big Deal coming out in September! Scroll below for more! This one goes out to the one he left behind . . . Guitarist Noah Kennedy is in a foul mood. He once stood at the proverbial crossroads and sold his soul for a…
Release Date April 7, 2020 Synopsis Layla Beckett has a secret. For the past ten years, she’s run the most trafficked fan site on the Internet for her favorite band—under an alias, naturally. When she lands a job at the prestigious New York City music magazine The Rock Paper, she’s suddenly thrust into the world she’s only observed from…
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KIND OF FAMOUS Layla Beckett has a secret. For the past ten years, she’s run the most trafficked fan site on the Internet for her favorite band—under an alias, naturally. When she lands a job at the prestigious New York City music magazine The Rock Paper, she’s suddenly thrust into the world she’s only observed from the cheap seats….
I stopped into CBS Richmond’s Virginia This Morning to talk about Dating By the Book: https://wtvr.com/2019/07/12/dating-by-the-book/
In my upcoming release, Dating By the Book, fantasy author Maddie gets a negative review on her own upcoming release. Although an author should never do this, Maddie decides to email the reviewer, which leads to a lively correspondence. Since we usually get to read author interviews on reviewers’ blogs, I thought it might be fun to turn the…
In my upcoming release, Dating By the Book, fantasy author Maddie gets a negative review on her own upcoming release. Although an author should never do this, Maddie decides to email the reviewer, which leads to a lively correspondence. Since we usually get to read author interviews on reviewers’ blogs, I thought it might be fun to turn the…
In my upcoming release, Dating By the Book, fantasy author Maddie gets a negative review on her own upcoming release. Although an author should never do this, Maddie decides to email the reviewer, which leads to a lively correspondence. Since we usually get to read author interviews on reviewers’ blogs, I thought it might be fun to turn the…
My ARCs have arrived! Super early too. I have a ton, so I’m setting up a request form for anyone interested in getting an advance copy for review. See here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHU96_D5mh4XKpw_gDuOas6uaVhXqRmvZeR_GvgJsqJfdUzQ/viewform
I’m super excited that I get to share my cover for my next release: Dating By the Book But first! The back cover copy! Is love just something you find in books? Six months ago, writer and bookstore owner Maddie Hanson was left at the altar. Since then, she’s had zero interest in romance—despite the fact that she…
I’m thrilled to share that A Crazy Kind of Love came in first place in the Heart of Denver RWA 2018 Aspen Gold contest. Heart of Denver 2018 Aspen Gold Finalists
It’s always so exciting to see pics of the book fairs with my cover on display. You can see Dating By the Book on the back wall in the poster to the right. Looking good! Thanks to @Kensingtonbooks for tweeting images.
Anyone want to do homework along with my mentee? Here was the first assignment. To start off, we dive into character to lay the groundwork for what your MCs want, what they fear, and what is standing in their way. This comes from Michael Hauge’s Identity and Essence which I think works great for romance arcs. There’s a really lovely…