Author Archives: BelleAmiAuthor

About BelleAmiAuthor

I am an author of Romance/Suspense/Sexy/Hot Novels. I'm a mom, a gourmet chef, a pianist, an avid spinner, a skier, and a lover of life!

The Dreaded “Blurb”

Posted on March 17, 2019

One of the hardest things for a writer to write is the dreaded blurb. How does one condense several hundred pages into a few paragraphs? How to capture the essence of a complicated story, your labor of love, and compel … Continue reading →

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Judging the RITA Awards

Posted on January 27, 2019

Hello, fellow word warriors. I hope your year has begun with your dreams and goals, renewed and your determination to be productive in your writing on track. January is the time of year when those of us who’ve put our … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Short Story

Posted on December 9, 2018

This time of year is so hectic and I’m in edit on one book and writing the last ten thousands words of another. I was honored to be included in a Christmas Anthology published by RWA LARA last year entitled … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Blurb

Posted on October 21, 2018

One of the hardest things for a writer to write is the dreaded blurb. How does one condense several hundred pages into a few paragraphs? How to capture the essence of a complicated story, your labor of love, and compel … Continue reading →

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Seven Books I Wish I’d Written

Posted on September 2, 2018

I’ve read thousands of books and loved so many of them. However, I thought I’d share seven of them with you. Not necessarily my absolute favorites, but books worthy of your time. I review books as well as write them, … Continue reading →

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What is Romance Suspense?

Posted on July 15, 2018

When I decided to tackle the romance/suspense genre I had no idea where it would take me. I didn’t know anything about creating stories that not only had to satisfy a romantic ideal but needed to weave a tapestry of … Continue reading →

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The Unintended Consequences of Divorce

Posted on May 27, 2018

I thought I’d have a little fun today. So many serious things to contend with. I decided to whip up a little recipe for laughter. Is there anything funnier than life? All of us have experienced the devastation (sometimes joy) … Continue reading →

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