Author Archives: Rebecca Heflin

The Writer’s Cave

Posted on May 2, 2013

I recently posted a guest blog on The Book Boost Blog about reader caves, which got me thinking more about writer’s caves. As writers, we all have a favorite spot (or three) where we find our muse and settle in … Continue reading →

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What’s the Hook?

Posted on April 4, 2013

As a romance author, my job is to hook my readers — draw them into the story so that dinner, laundry, and maybe even sleep can wait until while they read just one more chapter. What is it about romance … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late

Posted on March 7, 2013

Tomorrow marks one half-century of my life. And next week I’ll be one of two recipients of the Santa Fe College Woman of Distinction Award for 2013. Not a bad way to celebrate my 50th birthday. As part of the … Continue reading →

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My Top Five

Posted on February 7, 2013

With Valentine’s fast-approaching, I’ve been thinking about famous romantic couples and who I thought were the epitome of romance. There are so many wonderfully romantic couples from royalty to Hollywood, from politics to fashion, and from ancient history to the present. … Continue reading →

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Make it a Year of Firsts

Posted on January 3, 2013

Happy New Year! At the beginning of every New Year, people make resolutions, set goals, and just generally resolve to do better at something. Most of us resolve to get fit, eat right, or stop smoking – admirable goals all. … Continue reading →

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Five Easy Appetizers (and a Drink!)

Posted on December 6, 2012

Throwing a holiday party and stressed about what to make and where to find the time? Here are five easy appetizer recipes to take the stress out of hosting a holiday get-together. 1. Sauté thawed frozen salad shrimp in a … Continue reading →

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Book Signing ABCs

Posted on October 4, 2012

My debut novel, The Promise of Change, starring my hero and heroine, Alex and Sarah, and set primarily in Oxford, England, is now available in paperback. Whew! That was a mouthful.  And … tomorrow is my first-ever book signing! Now, … Continue reading →

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How Do I Edit Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

Posted on September 6, 2012

Last week I received the edits and revisions for my second novel, Rescuing Lacey, due out later this month. Woohoo! Like with my first manuscript for The Promise of Change, I quickly scrolled through the redlined document to get a … Continue reading →

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Romance Awareness Month

Posted on August 2, 2012

Did you know that August is Romance Awareness Month? It’s true! A whole month dedicated to the observance and celebration of romance, and how important it is to our relationships with our significant others. So take every one of August’s … Continue reading →

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The Bees Knees and Other British Idioms

Posted on July 5, 2012

I leave tomorrow for my third annual sojourn to Oxford, England where I’ll be participating in the University of Oxford’s Summer Adult Program. In addition to angsting over my wardrobe (there is a fifty-pound weight limit on luggage), packing and … Continue reading →

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