Category Archives: Believe It

Naming Suddenly Sexy

The working title for Suddenly Sexy was Bad Girl Fantasies. This didn’t really fit with Harlequin Blaze so I was asked to come up with some more title suggestions. Creating a title can be tough. You need to think of … Continue reading

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Real Life Inspiration You Probably Won’t Find in My Stories

There’s an unexpected bonus about being a romance author. When people find out what I do for a living, they usually tell me how they met the love of their life. I absolutely adore hearing these stories! It’s amazing how … Continue reading

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Real Life Inspiration You May Find in My Stories

The heroine in Suddenly Sexy (Harlequin Blaze, June 2012) has a strange job in a detective agency. Her nickname is Uniform Girl and her main duty is to track and take care of uniforms that the security guards wear. You … Continue reading

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cover art

I like looking at the cover art used in other countries. What would work in North America may not work in Europe or Asia. For example, here is the cover art for a book of mine that was translated in … Continue reading

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Tiffany and Co.

I’m not a big fan of jewelry. I don’t wear it and I rarely notice it on other people. So why does the Tiffany and Co. advertisements make me pause? It’s because they really know how to create a romantic moment … Continue reading

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Autumn Leaves

I took my dog on a trail in the forest near my home. But I guess the rain and wind picked up this week because I couldn’t find the trail under all the leaves!

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Happy Birthday, Jen the Twin

Today is my birthday (and my twin sister’s, too.) Actually, I’ve been celebrating for a week. Chances are that I’ll celebrate all November. If you can’t extend your special day into a special month, then you are doing something wrong.

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The royal treatment

My Golden Retriever is a sweetheart, but he’s also spoiled rotten. I’m doing a writing retreat so Jake gets to stay at a dog boarding facility. I feel so guilty for leaving him that I always spring for the luxury … Continue reading

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Karma

There I was breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling when I saw a spider on a box lid. I don’t like spiders and I have a rule. I won’t bother spiders if they are outside, but they must die if … 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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