I’m just sitting here looking at the cover of my debut novel, Knight of Runes, scheduled for release, November 14 by Carina Press. Okay, so you may think I’m sitting and staring at it because he’s a really hot guy. Only for a little while. I...
Last week I offered you a list of the 10+ things I learned at the 2011 RWA Conference. One item in particular, the six magic words, interested many readers. So much so that you tweeted, reposted, left comments and wanted to know what those magic words are. Susan...
For weeks I looked forward to the RWA National Conference. I was eager to attend the various workshops and my publisher’s events. Most of all, I looked forward to putting names to faces. The run up to the week was busy as I finalized my plans, bought clothes, and...
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...
