Category Archives: Believe It

Giving Up On an Author

Don’t you hate it when an author who used to be an auto-buy gradually becomes an author you stop reading? There was one author I kept buying for years before I gave up on her books. I guess I was … Continue reading

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Q&A #20: What is your favorite part of a book to write?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: What is your favorite part of a book to write? Coming up with the idea energizes me. I think brainstorming is the best part. … Continue reading

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Q&A #19: Who are your favorite literary hero and heroine?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: Who are your favorite literary hero and heroine? Beatrice and Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing. (Forget Romeo and Juliet. That’s just a train … Continue reading

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For research purposes only

Like any writer, I have an odd collection of books. Most of them are used for research but there are a few I picked up because it sparked an idea. It adds up to an eclectic mix. Now when someone … Continue reading

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Q&A #18: Do you think that real-life romance is anything like romance in novels?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: Do you think that real-life romance is anything like romance in novels? I once attended a conference for romance readers. During one of the … Continue reading

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Q&A #17: What characteristics are important to you for a romance hero?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: What characteristics are important to you for a romance hero? The number one trait I want is protective. I also want them to help … Continue reading

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Q&A #16: What is the worst piece of writing advice you’ve received?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: What is the worst piece of writing advice you’ve received? The worst writing advice I received was from an all-day writing course. The instructor … Continue reading

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Shoe-ology

I’m traveling this week and I’m re-posting a few guest blogs I did years ago. The comment section will be closed since I won’t have Internet access. Enjoy! ~ Susanna My books usually have shoes on the cover, and my … Continue reading

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Needing a Hobby

I’m traveling this week and I’m re-posting a few vintage guest blogs. The comment section will be closed since I won’t have Internet access. Enjoy! ~ Susanna It was recently pointed out to me that my heroines don’t have hobbies. … Continue reading

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Q&A #15: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received?

Every Saturday I share some questions I receive from readers, bloggers and writers. Today’s question is: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received in your writing career and who gave it to you? During a craft workshop, Elizabeth Boyle … Continue reading

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