Today, I’m excited to welcome L. Danvers to my blog. Hi, Ms. Danvers. I’ve been checking out your website and you say, “My goal as an author is to offer you an escape from reality—one where you can explore new worlds, go on daring adventures, fight the bad guys and fall in love… all from the comfort of a cozy chair.” This sounds right up my alley! Please tell us a little about yourself and what...
Follow Shelley
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...
Twelves Pieces of Advice For First Dates
Going out with someone new can be nerve-racking and stressful. I’m currently researching a new story where first dates are involved, and here are some commonsense suggestions I’ve discovered to get through that date without breaking a sweat. I’ll definitely be using...