Aspiring Author Post 5…Building Buzz for the First Timer
Today’s post will address this question, submitted by Linnea Valle (thanks, Linnea!): “What would you recommend a first time indie author do to promote their book prior to publication to get their name...
View ArticleAspiring Author Post 6…Tips for Author Photos
If you’re like me, you’re sort of dreading the author photo thing. You want your words on display, not your face. But unless you’re seriously intent on remaining anonymous (you don’t want to do author...
View ArticleAspiring Authors Post 7: From Writing to Release
You wrote a book! Yay! So now what? Well, lots of things. This post will attempt to walk you through all the steps I take after I type The End. (For advice on earlier stages such as planning and...
View ArticleBrand New Swag: Custom USB Drives!
How cute are these personalized flash drives I recently got from USB Memory Direct? I’m always looking for different items to give out at signings and conferences, especially things that aren’t...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Nick & Coco (FORKED)
He didn’t move, and I didn’t either. I couldn’t. My stomach muscles were clenched so tight it almost hurt. He looked at my lips, so I licked them, let them fall open. Tipped my chin up, ever so...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Erin & Charlie (FLOORED)
I opened the door and drank in the sight of him against a backdrop of white snow and black sky. He had snowflakes in his hair. “Hi,” I said, my insides tight with excitement. “Hi.” “Are you the...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Skylar & Sebastian (SOME SORT OF HAPPY)
After untying the rope, I pushed away from the dock and picked up the oars, angry with myself again. I knew she’d been hoping I’d be fucking normal for a few minutes and at least kiss her or something,...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Miles & Natalie (Some Sort of Crazy)
On the ride to Miles’s, I texted him. Hey are you home? The reply came immediately. Yes. Writing tonight. What’s up? Yay! I’m coming over!!! Should I put on the gimp suit? I snorted. That’s funny...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Levi and Jillian (Some Sort of Love)
I watched her rush up the stairs to get her things, and as soon as she was out of sight, I adjusted myself in my pants. My dick had jumped to life the second she said yeah, I do, as if the question had...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Jaime & Quinn (MAN CANDY)
He looked at me like he wanted to tear me apart. But he spoke calmly. “Come closer.” I hesitated, then sauntered toward him. I had no idea what we were doing—he was so fucking unpredictable, it drove...
View ArticleFirst Kiss Friday with Margot and Jack (AFTER WE FALL)
Finally, I had to admit that for the first time since Steph died, I was seriously attracted to a woman. It was almost a relief. I wasn’t happy about it, but logically, I knew it was just a biological...
View ArticleSneak Peek of Hold You Close
Prologue Seventeen Years Ago London Pinch me. Tell me this isn’t a dream. Tell me the memories of last night—the most unbelievable, most romantic night of my life—are real. Carefully rolling onto my...
View ArticleNick’s Chocolate Cake (from FORKED)
“Nick’s chocolate cake was the kind of delicious that would make even those annoying people who say ‘I’m not a dessert person trample’ old ladies and small children to get the last piece. The...
View ArticleGet FRENCHED for FREE!
Hi there! Like romance? Paris? Free stuff? I’ve got something for you! To say thanks for stopping by today, I’d be happy to send you a copy of FRENCHED for free! No obligation, although you can sign up...
View ArticleMagic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs (from IF YOU WERE MINE)
Claire laid out one raw crescent roll. “Just flat?” “Yes.” I placed the sugar-and-cinnamon-coated marshmallow at the wide end of it. “Now you have to wrap it up with the dough and seal the edges.” My...
View ArticleMargot’s Pesto (AFTER WE FALL)
I signed up for cooking classes. Watched online tutorials. Read my cookbooks. Made lists of things I needed in the kitchen and filled my cupboards and drawers with cookware and gadgets. I grocery...
View Article5 Fun Facts about ONLY LOVE
ONLY LOVE is the first book I’ve ever written in three voices! I usually have a hero POV and a heroine POV, but this time around I added a third one for a character that’s stealing readers’ hearts left...
View ArticleGet FRENCHED for FREE!
Hi there! Like romance? Paris? Free stuff? I’ve got something for you! To say thanks for stopping by today, I’d be happy to send you a copy of FRENCHED for free! Simply sign up for my email newsletter,...
View ArticleMagic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs (from IF YOU WERE MINE)
Claire laid out one raw crescent roll. “Just flat?” “Yes.” I placed the sugar-and-cinnamon-coated marshmallow at the wide end of it. “Now you have to wrap it up with the dough and seal the edges.” My...
View ArticleMargot’s Pesto (AFTER WE FALL)
I signed up for cooking classes. Watched online tutorials. Read my cookbooks. Made lists of things I needed in the kitchen and filled my cupboards and drawers with cookware and gadgets. I grocery...
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