Recently a friend asked me: why do so many romance authors want to write romantic suspense? To me the answer is easy—it’s the only genre in romance that gets any respect from other book genres, e.g., horror, espionage, mystery, etc. Why do I write it? Because it’s what I’ve been … Read more

How Important is Branding to an Author? Okay, buckle up my lovely buttercups, because today’s Writer’s Corner is about something that sounds super corporate and boring but is actually kind of fascinating once you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes. Branding. I know what some of you are … Read more

Let’s talk about book covers, and I’m going to say something that might sting a little: your cover isn’t for you. I know, I know. You spent months (or years) pouring your heart into this book. You have FEELINGS about your characters. You have a vision. Maybe you really love … Read more