In case you don't recall (and I don't recall what I had for breakfast, so why would you recall a post from earlier this month?) the Reading Romances 2012 April Challenge was all about Alternate Realities month! You can revisit my original post, but I've left an overview and my review of my challenge book below. If you've joined the reading challenge, I hope you've left your review at the Reading Romances site so you're entered for The Matchmaker's Mark giveaway!
For Alternate Realities
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Staying Alive Updates
This past week my brilliant daughter has been playing HvZ on her college campus. Since the game began on Sunday, she's been sending me "Stayin' Alive" text messages. The song's been stuck in my head ever since (which I'm sure is just a bonus for her).
Those messages are fun, and I in turn update the rest of the family. They invariably ask me questions I can't answer - usually in regard to the particulars of the game. For me, it's not about the particulars - I'm not there so I don't have to
Those messages are fun, and I in turn update the rest of the family. They invariably ask me questions I can't answer - usually in regard to the particulars of the game. For me, it's not about the particulars - I'm not there so I don't have to
Monday, April 23, 2012
More Fun for Readers!
Welcome to another fabulous and fun blog hop full of great prizes and giveaways! This one is sponsored by a crew dedicated to a cause dear to my heart... Indie Authors! Be sure to visit the hosts for the Indie Giveaway Blog hop: Booked Up and A Daydreamer's Thoughts, with support from the Making Connections, Blogger Loving, and Shut Up & Read Goodreads groups!
Making Connections has oodles of indie book prizes listed, including my own lighthearted paranormal romance, The
Making Connections has oodles of indie book prizes listed, including my own lighthearted paranormal romance, The
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Inquiring Minds Ask a Paranormal Romance Author
As a paranormal romance author, it's my goal to write novels packed with action all the way to the happily ever after endings. What can I say? I'm a hopeful romantic who loves adventure!
Recently some of the circumstances of the world building in my 2096 Shadows of Justice series have readers asking "How did you come up with that?" So I thought I'd answer a few of the most frequent questions:
Why 2096?
Blame it on 1066. It was a crazy year of upheaval in England and the first time
Recently some of the circumstances of the world building in my 2096 Shadows of Justice series have readers asking "How did you come up with that?" So I thought I'd answer a few of the most frequent questions:
Why 2096?
Blame it on 1066. It was a crazy year of upheaval in England and the first time
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Love and Legends In The Matchmaker's Mark
You might think research is secondary for a paranormal romance writer, but personally I find so much inspiration in the research process. The Matchmaker's Mark, the first novel in my lighthearted paranormal romance series, is set in Charleston, South Carolina a place that is full of legends and history. Many times, those legends include tales of great love.
One of the my favorite scenes in The Matchmaker's Mark takes place in the Unitarian Churchyard when the matchmaker meets the Lady in
One of the my favorite scenes in The Matchmaker's Mark takes place in the Unitarian Churchyard when the matchmaker meets the Lady in
Thursday, April 12, 2012
When Reality Bites
As an award winning paranormal romance author, I often blog about world building for paranormal romance novels or how to glean world building tips for your novel from your every day life.
But sometimes reality is less than inspiring. Sometimes reality just bites.
That's when you need fiction. As an author or a reader, these biting reality moments are best soothed with an escape read of some sort. Whatever your fave genre, escape reading is better for you than say, eating that box of Girl
But sometimes reality is less than inspiring. Sometimes reality just bites.
That's when you need fiction. As an author or a reader, these biting reality moments are best soothed with an escape read of some sort. Whatever your fave genre, escape reading is better for you than say, eating that box of Girl
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Use What You've Got For Your World Building
It’s use it or lose it time. Not just because I'll be turning my Perfect Endings online class into published writer's guide like I did with my goal setting class. And not just because the recent interview with romance novel cover model Jason Baca re-energized my physical therapy and exercise routines.
Nope, use it or lose it is a phrase that applies to nearly everything in writing as well.
Whether you’re searching for ways to beef up the world of your paranormal romance novel, or just
Nope, use it or lose it is a phrase that applies to nearly everything in writing as well.
Whether you’re searching for ways to beef up the world of your paranormal romance novel, or just
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Guest Author Caroline Clemmons
Please welcome today's guest author, Caroline Clemmons! She writes historical and contemporary genre fiction and has a slew of titles available. That's fabulous news for readers. Caroline has a wonderful interview in store for you today, focused on her western romance, BRAZO'S BRIDE, so without further ado, here's Caroline!
Regan Black: What is your favorite 'place' in the world you built for this book?
Caroline Clemmons: For BRAZOS BRIDE, I created a lovely Southwestern hacienda with
Regan Black: What is your favorite 'place' in the world you built for this book?
Caroline Clemmons: For BRAZOS BRIDE, I created a lovely Southwestern hacienda with
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Special Guest Romance Novel Cover Model Jason Baca
It is with great pleasure (and no small sigh) that I welcome a special guest to ReganBlack.com today! Romance novel cover model, author, fitness expert, and all around great guy, Jason Baca, is here today! He's graciously answered a few of my questions plus a few questions posed by readers. But the best news is he will stop by the blog today and chat with those who leave comments and one lucky commenter will will a signed photo of Jason!
If you can pull your gaze away from his stunning cover
If you can pull your gaze away from his stunning cover
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