Reunited Lovers, the second book in the Friendship Chronicles series is now out. Grab your copy from Amazon or get it for free if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Like to read series in order? Check out Secret Lovers, book 1 in the Friendship Chronicles at Amazon. Currently 99c for a limited time.
A good romance needs conflict to make it memorable. Our characters need motivation and goals, otherwise why are we bothering? For a beginner writer, conflict is often a difficult thing to grasp. It's more than mere bickering. The turning point for me came when I read...
Thirteen Things about SHOPPING 1. In ancient times, there was no money. People bartered or traded goods, that they had produced themselves. 2. In the past, customers were served by the shopkeeper, who would retrieve all the goods on their shopping list. Shops would...
Thirteen Things about RELATIONSHIPS This week I read about a British couple who have recently celebrated eighty years of marriage. I think this is amazing. Their story inspired me to search for ways to make a marriage last through the years. 1. Spend at least 10...
My guest today is Jenyfer Matthews who writes for Cerridwen Press. Her recent release, All The Way Home recently received a Golden Blush recommended read from Literary Nymph Reviews. The reviewer said, "In my opinion, a book as beautifully written, heartfelt and sweet...
Today's Thursday Thirteen is brought to you by the color blue. (because it's my favorite) Thirteen Things about BLUE 1. Blue is my favorite color. I like it because it's calming. There's nothing better than looking at the sky on a day when there are no clouds. The...
I enjoy some of the Maori myths and legends. This one, telling of Maui and the birth of New Zealand, is one of my favorites. As with all legends, there are a few variations. Maui was a demi-god who possessed magical powers. Not all his family knew of his magical...
