Monthly Archives: August 2011

All Night Reads contest

You can always tell when I’m really enjoying a book. I’m curled up in my favorite chair, head bent, knees to chest. My glasses are off and my nose is almost touching the page. I’m unaware of my surroundings and … Continue reading

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Blogs of the Week

I enjoy reading blogs from other readers and writers. Here are a few blog posts that I read during the week and wanted to share with you: I’ve never been to RomCon, the romance reader conference in Colorado. Fortunately, I … Continue reading

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Writers: Friday Field Trip — Art Biz Blog

Sometimes I venture away from the writing sites and author blogs to get my creative juices flowing. My friends would be surprised that I visit artist blogs and sites because I avoid art classes like the plague. (I flunked scissors … Continue reading

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Recommended Free Reads

When I want to read something short and romantic, I head over to eHarlequin.com. That site is chock-full of extras and there are some hidden treasures in the online read library. Here are a few stories that I read recently … Continue reading

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What color dominates your bookshelf?

If you walked by the bookshelves in my home, you would notice two things: 1. I have too many books 2. The majority of the book covers are either white or red I didn’t realize it until someone commented on … Continue reading

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Week in Review

Readers: Do you have a book that always makes you happy? If not, browse through these reading recommendations from readers here. Prefer romantic suspense? Have you read Jayne Ann Krentz? If not, I give 5 reasons why you should. Book … Continue reading

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Must-Read Medical Romances

What is it about medical romances? I don’t know if I’m drawn to the medical drama, the fast-paced hospital settings, or the heroic doctors and nurses who take risks in their personal and professional lives. It used to be so … Continue reading

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True Story

Every once in a while the heroine of my story is a twin. This is because I’m a twin and sometimes that influences my point of view. In “Sister Switch”, my novella in Beach Blanket Bad Boys, I play with … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Read Jayne Ann Krentz

Jayne Ann Krentz is my comfort read. I have also read some of her historicals (which she writes as Amanda Quick) and occasionally her futuristic/paranormals (written as Jayne Castle.). I usually read contemporary which is why I prefer her contemporary … Continue reading

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Happy Books Contest

Occasionally I will receive a book recommendation with the warning that it will make me weep. As much as I appreciate a heart-wrenching read, there have been some that traumatize me to the point that I’m slumped on the sofa, … Continue reading

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