It has a name... Semantic Satiation Think of it as beating a dead horse... with a tire iron...throughout the entire book. It's one of the basic peeves I have with any book, including my own. Every author has words they favor, and words they just like. One of mine is plethora. Pleth-or-a. I love that... Continue Reading →
Lost in Edit
Brother Mine is done, and I'm in the waiting to edit stage. I try not to look at a WIP for a few days after. Let it marinate. Sailor was fun. The entire Home in the Stars series was fun. This one was... passionate. I really got to let go with the feelings in this... Continue Reading →
New Release
Pre-order will begin shortly. Really happy to begin the pre-order phase of my latest novella. This one is Atlas' story. Release day is November 14th. The Lancers' services are required on a small rim planet with a pirate problem they need taken care of quickly. Once on Dorenda, they realize this job is more complicated... Continue Reading →
Why romance novels are art too.
They are! I know. I know. I have this friend. We got to throwing around recommendations for reads and TV shows, and she adorably curls her lip and says, "Romance. You and your romance novels. I just don't get it." I smile patiently, and say, "I know." http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/555468335 It's not the first or last time... Continue Reading →
Arrive Late and Leave Early
Here's a trick. One of the most important tricks I've learned is arrive late, and leave early. When writing, just pretend you're trying to be some high society glamour plate. You wanna make an entrance, dontcha? You want everyone to look and point. The first requirement for that is that the other guests have to... Continue Reading →