Archive for March, 2011

For the first time in a long time I’m excited by the profession I chose. I won’t lie… There have been times I’ve filled my Twitter feed with ever more rodeo fans in an effort to avoid reading posts by fellow authors and other industry professionals–agents, editors, bloggers and reviewers, etc. Why? Because I... »

Get a few authors together, particularly erotic romance writers, and the conversation inevitably turns to our craft, which leads to story ideas. It can all start with something as simple as a toilet. Yeah, a toilet. Take a peek into my most recent real life adventure…paraphrased, of course. THE SETTING: A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta,... »

Where does inspiration come from? I can’t speak for others who need inspiration for their work, such as artists or chefs, but I can speak for myself as a writer and for me inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere. Case in point–my first contracted romance novel way back in 2006 started out as a short... »

Years ago I wrote a book, the idea for which wasn’t even mine. Here’s how it went way back then… Me: I need an idea for another cowboy book. The Cowboy: Write about a romance writer who asks a cowboy to help her write a book about cowboys. Me: Haha. That’s not very original. Fast forward to 8... »