Book in the Spotlight: Sophia’s Magic Beans, by D.V. Stone

Please join me in welcoming author D.V. Stone. Today we are spotlighting Sophia’s Magic Beans. One peek at the blurb will have sweet romance readers wanting to see more of this delightful story. ABOUT THE BOOK: Title: Sophia’s Magic Beans Author: D. V. Stone Genre: Sweet Romance/light fantasy BLURB: In a small New Jersey town, sometimes fairytalesContinue reading “Book in the Spotlight: Sophia’s Magic Beans, by D.V. Stone”

Guest Post with Author J. Arlene Culiner

Please join me in welcoming author J. Arlene Culiner. Her guest post on the nuances of romance are spot-on. If you’re looking for a romance novel with unique characters, All About Charming Alice (Blake’s Folly Romance Book 2) is a perfect pick. ABOUT THE BOOK: Title: All About Charming Alice (Blake’s Folly Romance Book 2) Author: J.Continue reading “Guest Post with Author J. Arlene Culiner”

Write Stuff Wednesday: Body Language

It’s Write Stuff Wednesday, and today I’m talking about body language. Character’s aren’t talking heads in a space free of objects, colors, movements, and other people. Facial expressions, actions while speaking, small gestures, and movements by others all come into play in the real world. These elements must also exist in the story world. BelowContinue reading “Write Stuff Wednesday: Body Language”

Tuesday’s Tops List: Cozy Mystery Movies

Cozy mystery movies are my not-so-secret addiction. I suppose it all started in 1986 with Stand By Me, adapted from Stephen King’s The Body. My VHS tape played on the VCR (yes, I’m dating myself) more times than I’d ever dare attempt to count. I was 12 years old, so River Phoenix might have hadContinue reading “Tuesday’s Tops List: Cozy Mystery Movies”