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I went on an authors retreat this weekend. Three of my buddies and I gathered in a cozy space in downtown Austin where we wrote, did 20-minute sprints, and brainstormed about our respective stories. One of the best outcomes for me was choosing a punishment for my dark fantasy characters whose actions had resulted in the deaths of others. I knew the punishment would have to be delivered in a dramatic way (read: public and gruesome) that would inflict maximum physical and emotional pain for my

I'm over at Stiletto Gang this week with a post called "An Hour in the Life of a Writer," a humorous look at how I've spent many a writinghour doing everything except writing. In fact, by the progress I sometimes make, or lack of it, you'd think I was an amateur. My creative wheels can spin relentlessly, powered by real desire to tell a story,yet I canstaystuck deep in theSands of Dearth. It's easier to go do the laundry or play with the cat or nuke mycoffee for the tenth time. I write

If there's one thing I relish about writing, it's making my characters suffer. Happy people with no challenges don't inspire page turning. When I watch Far from the Madding Crowd, based on Thomas Hardy's 1874 novel of the same name, the most fascinating thing about it is the taunting question:What bad thing could happen next? And after that, what bad thing could happen now? The story is fraught with suffering and disappointments and love unrequited times three. Exactly why I liked it. Does

Hey, guess what! I'm in a new anthology that just came out called Feisty After 45.Editedby Elaine Ambrose, thiscollection features essays from 45 accomplished women thriving in midlife.It's doing really well on Amazon already, and I'm excited to see my writing nestled amongso many other talented bloggers. I wanted to contribute a piece to the anthology that epitomized the real me, so naturally I submitted"I Wanna Be Sedated." If you've read me over at Fragrant Liar, then you know this

I'm over at The Stiletto Gang this week talking about writing in a genre I never thought I would, because it turns out that dark fantasy,whichis how I categorize Demonesse: Avarus,is often used as a euphemism for horror. I don't even like horror! Except thatapparently I do, according to Amazon. I like it enough to write an entire series! Heh. That's okay. Look at all the authors we love who write delicious dark stories thatkeep us turning the pages all night,despite the threat of

The Self-Publishing Review recently reviewed Take My Husband, Please, and the reader really loved it. You can see it here, but following is the quickiesummary: "A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy. Will and Sophie are wonderfully flawed characters who find themselves in one absurd situation after another that'll have you in stitches. In addition, the quirky supporting cast really brings this novel to life, and the author was able to throw in several hilarious and suspenseful twists and turns.

Fans review Demonesse: Avarus, Episode I~ "An absolutely wonderful book - sexy, suspenseful and rich!" "I am loving the first book of this series! Its one of those stories that you can't put down and find yourself reading it every time you have an extra minute. You can't help but just love the main character. She is so genuine but so conflicted and it's not her fault! I can't wait to read the rest of the series! I have 3 young children and don't find a lot of books that I really want to

So exciting! The series is moving on, and Episode II of Demonesse: Avarus is availablefor pre-order now on Amazon. It would have been ready sooner but for an untimely fall into a hole over the holidays. Long story. Suffice to say, though it took a bit longer than planned, I think it's pretty darn good. Hopefully, you will too! What's it about? When destiny transforms her into a seductive killer helpless to resist the moon's calling, Maia Kelly must navigate a chilling new society that

Today was Day One in the life of Demonesse: Avarus, Episode One. I'm happy to say things kicked off well, lots of readers are enjoying it right now, and this augurs well for Episode Two, which will be released in November. To get your hands on your own copy, visit Amazon here. Now for the reviews! Reviews are an author's best friend, second to a whole lottaword of mouth. They help us be seen by those who might otherwise never hear about it;and when people know the book exists, they may decide...

I'm excited to introduce readers to my new urban fantasy, which is being released in episodes I-VI. Demonesse: Avarus: Episode I, will be available on Oct. 8from Amazon. But you canpre-order it hereright now. What's it about? Here's the scoop for Episode I: MaiaKelly is agood Catholic girl living with her ex-postulant mum in a quiet rural village on the Isle of Wight—until destiny transforms her into a seductive sexual being helpless to resist the moon's calling. When her world spirals