Day two of my introductions to the authors of the anthology Women: Withstanding All gives me immense pleasure because I so appreciate all this particular woman has to offer as a writer and a mentor. Out of respect I sometimes call her Ms. M but I think I also have the great honor of calling … More Women: Withstanding All/Meet Angelia Vernon Menchan
I love visual artists. My father was one. My husband was too. I myself could never even draw a cube in perspective though over the course of 29 years my husband often tried to teach me. Yet, I am a visual person. I’ve been told I have a good eye (whatever that means). Actually, I do know … More Promos and Prelude For Tomorrow
Hello Mr. Carter?” Shari asked, tentatively holding her hand out in greeting. “Yes that’s me.” Jarod said, taking her hand and shaking it. Her skin was noticeably soft. When he let go of her he surreptitiously rubbed his chin with the same hand and detected a hint of honeysuckle coming from it. “You must be … More SAMPLE SUNDAY: Prelude For Tomorrow, a novella
As part of the mini blog tour for her terrific books Maybe Baby and Maybe Tonight, I had the great pleasure of chatting with the author Kim Golden, about writing, about the Maybe series, and about her characters Laney and Mads. LJ: When and why did you decide that you wanted to be a fiction writer? Kim: I always knew I … More A Chat with Kim Golden
Love and hate live easily in the minds and heart of any human. And hate, like love can grow. David “Ice” Bryson has seen his share of both, moreover he has lived it. When everything he wants for his life falls apart David rebuilds but it is a sketchy, unhealthy replica of his real desires … More Excerpt One from BURNT HOLLOW
One of my favorite books of 2014 was on a subject I promised myself I wouldn’t read about again unless or until it was done well but also in a completely different way than I’d ever read before. NIGHTWALKERS Book One:NIGHT CHILD by Christopher Bynum did just that. I thought I’d tell you about it … More Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Vampires
COMING APRIL 2014! Chris Scaife is not the man Robyn Crandall thought he was. Now that Robyn’s shown him the possibility of a new life, Chris wants it. And he’s used to getting what he wants. But Robyn is seeing some possibilities of her own, as a highly-valued member of the legal team at Chris’ multimillion dollar…
That refrain from the Beatles song has run through my head repeatedly today. It leads me to think I’m ready to discuss a recent clandestine obsession of mine. My usually eclectic reading tastes took a remarkable and singular turn shortly after finishing the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy in February of 2012. For unfathomable reasons … More Love, love, love…
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