At long last, the Dragon Investigators series has a new addition. I had a lot of fun writing this one, and I absolutely adore the hero and heroine together. There is suspense, humor, dragon politics, and Maori mythology along with romance. If you've read Blood Moon Dragon, book 2 in the series, you've already met Manu. You'll realize the predicament Manu was in at the end of Hone's romance. In...
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Behind the Mask…
Masks in a Chinese craft shop Since I'm off on a mini holiday and leaving before the birds even think about chirping tomorrow morning, I thought I'd give you a virtual tour through China during the next four days. I hope to pop in and chat during the day, so I'm going...
Thirteen Tricksters & Meanies from the World of Mythology
Many romances, especially paranormal and urban fantasy ones, are based on the world of mythology. An example is Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Hunter series. Old myths and legends are rich in ideas for authors, so I thought I’d mention a few characters from within mythology for...
The Dreaded Sagging Middle with Rachel Leigh
My guest today is Rachel Leigh. Rachel lives in the UK and has been married to her own sexy hero for thirteen years. When she's not busy writing, you can find her reading, running after her two daughters or...playing with her husband. Rachel is celebrating the release...
Thirteen Latin Phrases in Common Use
Latin phrases are common in the English language. In fact some of them are so deeply entrenched we think of them as English. Here are Thirteen Latin Phrases 1. Curriculum vitae – a history of work and school qualifications. 2. Carpe diem – seize the day! 3. Circa –...
Faces of China
One of my favorite things to do when visiting another country is to wander around the markets. I like to see the different types of food, and of course, do some people watching. These are some of the photos hubby and I took during our wanders. Banana Lady Sugarcane...
Ten Suggestions For Writing Well-Rounded Heroines
I'm visiting Savvy Authors today and talking about heroines. Here's the link to my post, which contains suggestions for writing a good heroine. I intend to try and catch up on some writing this weekend, and I'll be watching the quarter-finals of the rugby World Cup on...