I’ve seen more birthdays than I want to admit besides, at my age one is much like the last. Now I watch the children get excited about their special day. But this past week I’ve been excited about one particular birthday. On June 7, Carina Press will...
Good, bad, or indifferent, I’m a nurturer. Even though my children are all grown and on their own I suppose I will always be involved in their lives, by their design as much as from my desire. Our son is off cross country to California on an inter-office job...
Or a title for that matter. I had this wonderful idea for the story. I brainstormed with my friend Maggie and outlined, diagramed and researched. Finally, after a few months, I was ready, eager actually, to write. My heroine’s name came to me quickly. Rebeka, yes with...
Last month, Dana Grimaldi, eHarlequin Copy Editor, wrote an article on time travel. It perked my interest. While I was pitching my story, I found editors and agents felt there was no market for time travel. I was a few years too late. Perhaps with Diana...
It’s all Angela James’ fault and I couldn’t be happier. She called to tell me Carina Press wanted to publish my story. I had practiced for this moment for some time, just like practicing a pitch. I’d be calm, listen carefully, ask just the right questions, and...