Category: Books
Just One Moment
Just One Moment As romance authors, we write a lot of feel-good stories, some call it fluff, others call it a lifeline. Our character journeys have ups and downs, but we always know that they are goin... Read More
The End of 2018 to the Beginning of 2019
The End of 2018 to the Beginning of 2019 2018 has been a good year. I stepped out of my comfort zone and traveled to England and it was a wonderful adventure. The Bold Strokes Book Festival in Notting... Read More
Christmas in Chicago
Christmas in Chicago I had so much fun writing Friends Without Benefits. Not only is it set in Chicago during the holiday season, it’s filled with fun, festivals, and lights. I pulled situations fro... Read More
Summer—GCLS—And Writing
Summer—GCLS—And Writing It’s been a super busy summer so far this year. GCLS was fantastic, as usual. It was so awesome to see old friends and meet new ones during the whirlwind of conference da... Read More
Friends Without Benefits
Friends Without Benefits I know it’s been way too long since I’ve written anything here. I’ve been super busy writing the characters that keep talking in my head. That’s normal, ask any writer... Read More
It’s Been A Year!
My very first reading at GCLS. I was super nervous. As I recuperated from the whirlwind of my first Golden Crown Literary Society conference a few weeks ago, I remembered it was just over a year ago w... Read More
Izzy’s Bolognese Sauce
If you’ve read Where the Light Glows, you’ll know that Mel’s favorite food at Bella’s Trattoria is the bolognese sauce. I thought I’d let you in on the recipe. This has b... Read More
Point of View – What’s The Big Deal?
When you read a novel, the pace should be smooth, the story should flow, and the character’s head you’re in should be clear. You shouldn’t have to stop and think about which character’s feelin... Read More