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Category Archives: On Writing
The Writer’s Business Plan by Patricia Green
My great friend and fellow author, Patricia Green, had this wonderful and informative post on her blog the other day that I really want to share with you. I think many of us could better learn how to approach writing as … Continue reading
Sexual Tension: It’s all in your head
Writers in the Storm, a fantastic blog for writers, has a wonderful guest post today about writing sexual tension. I couldn’t find a way to reblog it, so I’m providing the link and urging all my writer friends to click that … Continue reading
E-Books VS Print: Which do you Prefer?
I had always been a firm fan of print books, loved holding either paperback or hard covers in my hands. Loved the feel of the paper in my hands. Then I started writing and learned about e-books. Got a Kindle … Continue reading
Posted in On Publishing, On Reading, On Writing
Tagged digital media, E-books vs Print Books, Jenna Jaxon, print media
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My Writing Process ~ Round Two
I’m helping out a friend, Lola Karns (who can be found here), by writing about my writing process today. I’ve done this before, but I’m working on different books and the process does evolve. 1) What am I working on? At … Continue reading
A Mind of Their Own—Wandering Body Parts
I’m sure most writers have struggled with this particular writing problem. Most editors want you to stifle these recalcitrant parts and make them behave, preferably with a whole character attached. And I have gotten better at it over the years—I’ll write … Continue reading
Posted in On Writing
Tagged craft of writing, editor's advice, Jenna Jaxon, wandering body parts, writing problems
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My Writing Process
I have answered questions many times about my writing process, but when my great friend and fantastic author Patricia Green (http://www.patriciagreenbooks.com) asked me to participate in this blog tour, I was intrigued. The questions that you are required to answer … Continue reading
H is For Historical Heroines
Heroines are the life’s blood of the romance novel. Even though I hear time and time again “I read romances only for the heroes,” the heroines of romances are just as, if not more critical to drawing the reader into … Continue reading
Swag for the Romance Writer, Part II: Book Swag
Welcome to the second installment of Swag for the Romance Writer. Today I’m talking about ideas for book swag–items to help showcase and sell your current book. Book swag is designed to call attention to and promote a specific book … Continue reading
Posted in On Writing, Promotion, Swag
Tagged book swag, bookmarks, business cards, chapter books, Jenna Jaxon, Promotional Items, signature cards, swag, Swag for the Romance Writer
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E-Making of a Hero: Liza O’Connor’s Coming to Reason
Recently, Jenna Jaxon wrote several excellent posts on the making of a hero. I asked her for space to give a rebuttal, but then realized she was right. It also explains why I did what I did in book 3, … Continue reading
I Am Keyser Sose!
For anyone who has not seen the movie The Usual Suspects, ****SPOILER ALERT**** I’m going to be revealing part of the surprise ending, so you might want to skip this post. 🙂 I am Keyser Sose. In The Usual Suspects, … Continue reading
Posted in On Writing
Tagged character names, I am Keyser Sose, Jenna Jaxon, Keyser Sose, naming characters, The Usual Suspects
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