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What if... How do stories get started ?
My stories always begin with characters and their personal goals and motivations. The conflicts those goals encounter are molded by their...
What's in a review?
Reviews help authors get their books read by readers who might not otherwise know the book is available. A positive review for a book...


New year, new covers.
The inspirtions I use while writing my novels are always great fun to search for and create. I look through hundreds of images and love...


Characters and Covers
My local Romance Writers of America chapter recently celebrated the anniversary of its formation with its annual birthday bash. It is the day we announce the winners of our Orange Rose Award for emerging writers and the winner of the Charlotte for published books. Part of the celebration included a cover contest. The entries were beautifully and professionally printed on poster sized foam board, lined up on display tables, and voted on by the attendees. It is very tempt
Jo Beverley Memorial
The world of historical fiction lost one of its best contributors yesterday. Jo Beverley’s books covered the Medieval, Georgian, and...
The Race to Greta Green
Mention Gretna Green to any fan of Regency or Georgian novels and they instantly see a mental image of young couples racing to the...
Regency Pranks
The odd bits of information I come across while researching details for my stories are often fascinating and sometimes amusing. One story...
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