EVIL EDITOR:
Guess the PlotThe Last Ride1. An aging cowboy on his last cattle drive, from Texas to Ogallala, Nebraska, plans to stampede the herd and throw himself under it--until he falls for a saloon owner during a rest stop outside Ok (Read More)
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My kids and I used to play this game when they were younger. We called it Spot. I’d begin with “Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a fairy princess who–SPOT!”My daughter would pick up the story with, “–who love (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
Did you know there’s a chapter of romance writers who are also veterans? Check out my favorite page on their website: The Before and After page with military photos and current photos as well. To all of you marvelous ladies, (Read More)
Romancing the Blog | Romance Authors and Readers Who Blog:
The hard-drive in my head is all full up and there’s not any room for anything else. Try as I might to cram more into it, it simply will not “save.” This has become a problem not only in everyday life, but also with my writin (Read More)
The Goddess Blogs:
Okay, maybe not everything, but a lot. And since her birthday is coming up in a month, I thought I’d share. For example, I learned:Rich men need wives, too.Nothing complicates a plot better than a wayward sister.Love should n (Read More)
EVIL EDITOR:
Guess the PlotWriter's Block1. 101 excuses to use when your family, friends, and complete strangers ask why you're not published. Also, ways to get words on a page without saying anything important, constructive, or plot-base (Read More)
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Next week, A Courtesan’s Scandal comes out (October 20!!). It’s the last book in the Scandalous series, and like every series I have ever written, I am sad to see that world go away, but I am excited about building the next w (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
The BBC Audiobooks America folks have sent me a shiny press release today about a new Twitter-collaboration with Neil Gaiman that will result in an audio book: This Halloween, BBC Audiobooks America (@BBCAA) is offering a tre (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
From the RWA Hot Sheet regarding the most recent RWA Board Meeting: RWA will administer a memorial fund in honor of Kate Duffy with money donated by individuals who choose to contribute. Funds will be used to benefit authors (Read More)
EVIL EDITOR:
Guess the PlotHeirs of the Collective1. Justin and Eliot inherit Uncle Norman's priceless Borg memorabilia collection, little knowing that the entire Phoenix Star Trek convention is plotting to steal it.2. Gordon believes his (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
It’s almost the end of the month - which signals the end of the 2009 Unleash Your Story event to kick Cystic Fibrosis’ Ass. From organizer and general mastermind Teresa Bodwell: Unleash Your Story 2009 has nearly 100 particip (Read More)
The Goddess Blogs:
It’s the research. I love it. I actually can’t get enough of it. If there’s a book detailing how they hunted boar in medieval England, I want to read it. If there’s a book about how the pirates of the Barbary states impacted (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
Our Grade: B+Title: Make Me YoursAuthor: Bettina KrahnPublication Info: Harlequin 2009, ISBN: 9780373794836 Genre: Historical: EuropeanThere is something I need to say before I start this review…I LOVE the Sony 505 Reader a (Read More)
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Recently I was reading an article in an old Romance Writer’s Report. (Yes, I do tend to keep those things for future reference. I think, by now, I could build a writer’s retreat out of them complete with a wing for a cover (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
One of the features I’m most proud of at the Borders True Romance Blog is that each Friday we’ll be featuring a guest column from one of the many awesome romance bloggers writing online today. This week, we’re kicking off wit (Read More)
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I received the covers for my next two books! This is a new series with a new publisher, and a lot of thought went into the “package,” as it is called in the industry.As you can see, they went with the gorgeous gowns trend, a (Read More)
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books:
Hot from Ye Olde Inbox: Harlequin LTD has paired up with Flower Pot Press to offer paper goods featuring the Harlequin vintage art collection - hooray! Let there be MUCH Thank-you note writing! And shopping list writing! An (Read More)
EVIL EDITOR:
Dear Evil Editor,Our novel, Murderer Among the Mourners, shows how much better my co-author and I are at crafting a suspenseful romance than any other authors within the genre. We know that our writing and craft is so spot-o (Read More)
The Goddess Blogs:
I like writing about men, about women, about men and women together. I think this is what makes writing romance a perfect fit for me. From the first moment that I sat at the desk in my bedroom, writing happily for hour after (Read More)