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Conflict is Essential

Posted on May 16, 2012

All fabulous books have the key ingredients: memorable characters, tantalizing plots, and some great conflicts ranging from romance to death rays. Without one of these, there is no story. Or at least an interesting one. Inner conflict: What is going … Continue reading →

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Novel vs. Novella

Posted on March 8, 2012

Happy Thursday my fellow sisters! I’m a day late, so forgive me. I just finished up edits for Secrets of Jenkins Bridge which is a novel at over 50K words. And all I could think was how long it took … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Slate

Posted on January 4, 2012

Welcome 2012!! A new year brings in all the resolutions, goals, and fresh beginnings. A brand new start with a clean slate, or at least that’s how I view it. Not that 2011 was bad. Just a roller coaster of … Continue reading →

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My Reasons For Being Thankful This Year

Posted on November 23, 2011

I have decided to partake in my Thansgiving early. Not the turkey and the trimmings and the family. Just what I’m thankful for this year. And there is quite a list. 1. For my recovery from the whole gallbladder, stones … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on November 9, 2011

My post tonight is short. I just wanted to thank all of you here for your support and encouragement. Especially today. I couldn’t ask for better friends (Yes, I consider you my friend) and fellow authors to stand beside. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Juggling Life

Posted on October 19, 2011

This week has been a little hectic for me with beginning a new job and learning how to juggle  everything. Let’s just say it may take me some time. Previously, when I was working down at the motorcycle shop, I … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Expectations

Posted on October 5, 2011

I know we, as authors, put a lot of pressure on ourselves: to complete a WIP, to write the perfect story, to have well rounded characters, and struggle with the HEA (or at least I do). I think we strive … Continue reading →

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Contract Offer

Posted on September 21, 2011

I want to share with you all Soul Mate Publishing has offered me a contract for my romantic suspense, Secrets of Jenkins Bridge. *Happy dances* This story is close to four years in the making. The original was vastly different … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on September 14, 2011

“Home is where the heart is.” I love this quote. And it’s so true. I can tell you I have several ‘homes.’ Places I feel I belong – a part of a family. The first would be where I am … Continue reading →

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