Whew! Let me say that again. Whew! Just finished the first draft of a new mystery. Time to come up for air and take some deep cleansing breaths. Writing is a full-body experience for me. I lose sleep pondering plot points, my neck and back hurt from being hunched over my keyboard, and the creative […]
New release for author Sadira Stone
I love to feature new releases and here’s the second one this week! Runaway Love Story is Book Two in Sadira Stone’s Book Nirvana Series. If you like steamy romances, this one’s for you! First, here’s Sadira about her inspiration for the Book Nirvana Series: “Until recently, I was one of those readers–literary snobs who look down […]
Welcome Deerbourne Inn series writer Luanna Stewart
I’m excited to host author Luanna Stewart today to talk about her new Deerbourne Inn book with The Wild Rose Press. At the end, use the link for a chance to win a $5 Amazon card! What made you want to write a Deerbourne Inn story? Small town stories appeal to me, perhaps because I […]
5 Writing tips Jane Austen taught me
I mostly write murder mysteries, something entirely at odds with Jane Austen’s stories of manners and love in the 19th century. But I love Austen and have read every one of her stories as well as watched and re-watched every movie version of her books. In doing so, I couldn’t help but absorb some lessons. […]
Meet best-selling author Tena Stetler
Oh, I do love a good Deerbourne Inn story and best-selling author Tena Stetler’s “Mystic Maples” doesn’t disappoint. Mix magic, a scenic Vermont village, and a handsome stranger and how can you go wrong? Read on for my interview with Tena: What made you want to write a Deerbourne Inn story? I participated in Lobster […]
May Madness continues…
It’s Deerbourne Inn month on my blog with a new book in the series featured each week. Today, I’m featuring Jean M. Grant’s book, Soul of the Storm. I have a soft spot for things related to New Zealand since my trip there earlier this year, so Jean’s book, Soul of the Storm, quickly made […]