I’m writing this post the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday. We’re having a few friends over to eat and watch the game. My husband and I each have distinct roles on the day before such events. I compulsively clean the house, while he does everything he can to ensure the party is really about his food, not... Continue Reading →
Meadow Perkins, A Sidekick, and A New Release
It’s release day for Meadow Perkins, Trusty Sidekick! http://amzn.to/1TzTE48 Meadow has always been someone’s sidekick. It stinks, but it has always kept her safe. On the last day of school, Emilia, her so-called best friend, deals her a blow in the form of public humiliation and her spot in a prestigious art school is compromised.... Continue Reading →
The Sound of Circumstance
Today, I asked Susan Ann Wall to join my blog, so she could tell us all about her latest release, The Sound of Circumstance. Check out the sexy cover, the interesting backstory from the author, the intriguing excerpt -- and then go ahead and click one of the pre-order links -- you only have to wait... Continue Reading →
The Green-eyed Monster Which Doth Mock the Meat it Feeds On
Today, I welcome an author who writes fascinating, amusing Regency romance. She also knows Shakespeare way better than I do, and explains it better than any teacher I ever had. For the last blog of Jealous July, I bring you... Jude Knight! ~~~ The title is a quote from Othello. It turns out Shakespeare invented the... Continue Reading →
Antagonists Keep Readers Reading – with Mariana Gabrielle
To wrap up Mad May, there's a Rafflecopter giveaway (bottom of post - keep reading) and an excerpt from a book I am currently reading. There are a few antagonists in this book, which makes me nuts. AKA, this author knows how to write evil characters, because let me tell you, I hate them! Take this... Continue Reading →