At the start of 2020, I was having trouble getting back into a writing routine after the holidays. Going for days without writing or any procrastination was not on the cards because I had deadlines stacked for the entire year. One of the Facebook groups I belong to had a “Win for the Week” post each week. One author posted her weekly word count had soared, which she attributed to 4TheWords....
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For Five Days Only, Playing to Win is #free #romance
Playing to Win, my romantic suspense is free from 5 March to 9 March. Get your copy from Amazon
How Do You Get Rid of a Stuck Song?
You know how you get those catchy songs stuck in your head? You hear them once and suddenly you’re humming or singing the song? It becomes the song that will not go away! These songs are called earworms. And they’re really annoying. The more you think about them, the...
The Tasmanian Devil, Australia #travel
During our recent visit to Tasmania, I was determined to see a Tasmanian devil. I have seen them before, and they fascinated me with their grunting and growling and their surly, cantankerous natures. I knew that the population of devils has experienced...
Grab Your Free Copy of Spies Anonymous #contemporary #romance
My contemporary romance Spies Anonymous is FREE from 26 – 28 January at Amazon. Get your FREE copy at Amazon WARNING: This is a spicy romance with mmf and gay love scenes.
Dark Legends Hits USA Today Bestseller List
This happened today. I am so thrilled and excited. A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a copy and helped us to achieve this milestone. Exciting times
Superstitions About Tea
I picked up The Penguin Guide to Superstitions of Britain and Ireland at my local library and the section on tea grabbed me because I’ve written a romance with a tea-leaf reader heroine. I hadn’t realized tea came with so many superstitions. Here are a few of them:...