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Write Stuff Wednesday: Books on Writing

When I finally decided to make the leap from notebook scribbling to writing a novel, I knew a large chunk of time would go toward learning the craft. Old-school notebooks are still my go-to in the beginning stages of a new book, and I will forever be honing my writing skills. In the beginning, IContinue reading “Write Stuff Wednesday: Books on Writing”

Shirley Goldberg Interviews Lucy Bernard from A Little Bit of Lust

Please join me in welcoming Shirley Goldberg. Today she is interviewing one of the main characters, Lucy Bernard, from her novel. She was also kind enough to share a scrumptious recipe for Chocolate Macaroon Cookies. ABOUT THE BOOK: Title: A Little Bit of Lust Series: Starting Over (Book 3) Author: Shirley Goldberg Genre: Women’s Romance Fiction BLURB:Continue reading “Shirley Goldberg Interviews Lucy Bernard from A Little Bit of Lust”

Write Stuff Wednesday: Location is Everything

Drumroll please… The first installment in the Music Box Mystery series, A Sour Note, is set in a Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. When writing the first draft, I struggled with whether to use a real or fictional setting. But as a lifelong New Englander and more than thirty years of vacationing in Hampton Beach, IContinue reading “Write Stuff Wednesday: Location is Everything”

An “I Love Cozies List” for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s no secret that I adore the cozy mystery genre. Today, I’m sharing a list of some of my favorites. Please feel free to share your cozy reading suggestions in the comments. I’m always adding to my TBR pile. The Secret Book & Scone Society Series, by Ellery Adams Nora Pennington welcomesContinue reading “An “I Love Cozies List” for Valentine’s Day”

Book in the Spotlight: Deadly Betrayal, by Sheila Kell

Please join me in welcoming best-selling author, Sheila Kell. Today we are spotlighting Deadly Betrayal. If you enjoy romantic suspense novels, this is the next book to add to your TBR pile. ABOUT THE BOOK: Title: Deadly Betrayal Series: Coastal Investigations (Book 1) Author: Sheila Kell Genre: Romantic Suspense BLURB: When trusting the wrong person can beContinue reading “Book in the Spotlight: Deadly Betrayal, by Sheila Kell”