tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26857857726034323062012-01-06T14:37:44.373-05:00...a world of adventure in reading, writing and lifeRegan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.comBlogger3851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-5445705315602955552012-01-06T14:37:00.001-05:002012-01-06T14:37:44.396-05:00You might remember my announcement about signing up for the Reading Romances Challenge for 2012. It should be a fun way for readers and authors to connect about books, and stretch our 'reading horizons'. I've decided to make the first Thursday of the month the day I post about the current challenge. <br /> <br />As a paranormal romance author, you might think that's all I read. Unless you're a frequent visitor, and then you'll know that I consider historical romance my particular indulgence. Sure I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/uncategorized/2402/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-544570531560295555?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-32136480839362928662011-12-31T11:14:00.001-05:002011-12-31T11:14:34.575-05:00As we say farewell to 2011, I thought you might want to know what to expect from this paranormal romance author in 2012... <br /> <br />To ring in the New Year, I'm participating with The-Cheap.net in a special Thank You event just for Nook readers. On January 1st, you can visit the site and request a free ebook from me or one of the more than 40 authors participating. <br /> <br />I'm excited to join this great effort as the admins and fans on the Facebook page have been so warm and welcoming to me and my books.<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/happy-new-years-eve/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3213648083936292866?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-21633338458243179972011-12-29T10:52:00.001-05:002011-12-29T10:52:28.223-05:00With all the recent repairs going on around here, I've been forced to re-examine the original wish list we made when we moved in to this house 12 years ago. Looking back, I realize just how many changes this house and our family has seen... <br /> <br />This house was where I discovered I could write novels. Then we discovered I excelled at paranormal romance novels. When I made my first sale (Justice Incarnate) and we started mapping my career goals, we dreamed up numbers and all the things we'd<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/repairs-goals-and-life-of-a-paranormal-romance-author/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2163333845824317997?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-51379810056125367112011-12-24T09:02:00.001-05:002011-12-24T09:02:09.967-05:00Hooray for Christmas Eve! Today is a wonderful start to the holiday week and it's a relief to say this paranormal romance author finally got her act together, nailed the to-do list, and is ready for some holiday joy and relaxation! <br /> <br />As a bonus for readers, today also marks the beginning of a brand new event hosted by the Women's Literary Cafe featuring over 100 authors and books for the Year of the Indie Celebration! <br /> <br />Readers can visit, buy any 3 books and choose a 4th book absolutely FREE!<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/great-news-for-readers/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5137981005612536711?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-59299872466241124632011-12-22T15:50:00.001-05:002011-12-22T15:50:52.360-05:00When Nat invited me to the Reading Romances Challenge, I thought "perfect!" Not only do I primarily write paranormal romance novels, but I love to read romances across many genres. Years ago, I tried to write straight mystery/thrillers. But I just couldn't leave out that romantic connection. <br /> <br />Depending on the series or genre, the romance in my novels might be of varying degrees, but I'm a sucker for a team effort on any adventure, so I've never really gotten completely away from the romantic<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/uncategorized/fun-reading-challenge-for-2012/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5929987246624112463?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-14792377792746148832011-12-17T09:43:00.001-05:002011-12-17T09:43:10.557-05:00Ever since Scott Nicholson put Creative Spirit out, I've been traipsing all over the Internet encouraging people to give it a try. Seriously, if you like a creepy haunted house story, this is the book you need to add to your list of must reads. <br /> <br />Scott writes prolifically in the horror/supernatural/paranormal genre. With a five star rating, it's clear Creative Spirit doesn't disappoint! <br /> <br />BookAddict from Florida says: "This book made me want to cover my eyes and hide in the closet - but I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/book-feature/book-feature-creative-spirit-by-scott-nicholson/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-1479237779274614883?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-22189653099711065692011-12-15T10:23:00.001-05:002011-12-15T10:23:59.878-05:00Being a paranormal romance author is a delight and a challenge during the holidays. (or any time of year). Keeping control of the most productive working hours is a challenge for any entrepreneur. Balancing a schedule, especially when you work primarily from home, is tough any time or year. <br /> <br />It sounds divine to simply bounce out of bed, breeze by the coffee pot and sink into the cushy chair for hours upon hours of productive writing. But working from home means so many distractions that can<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/balancing-fiction-and-reality-this-holiday-season/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2218965309971106569?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-22036832741017573902011-12-13T14:02:00.001-05:002011-12-13T14:02:30.051-05:00Alert! Debra Webb is hosting a special holiday party at the MurderSheWrites blog today and readers get the presents! Free ebooks to every visitor today and Debra is also running a kindle/nook giveaway. Please stop by and join the fun with Debra, Peggy Webb and me too! <br /> <br />~~ <br /> <br />Yes, I'm at it again. Comparing decorating and changes in real life to world building for paranormal romance novels. But I can't help it, because I'm in a festive spirit with the holidays (and the new release of<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/my-holiday-world-building-adventure/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2203683274101757390?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-7747177937242257272011-12-10T09:57:00.001-05:002011-12-10T09:57:30.915-05:00This past summer Boo, the petite queen of our retired greyhound pack, started having seizures. Grand mal seizures are frightening to witness and we learned a lot about the best way to protect her during an episode and how to help her after an episode. (tips below) <br /> <br />As much as we hoped otherwise, it turned out that she needed medication to control her symptoms because her seizures were too frequent and too intense. Twice a day now, Boo gets two medicines to manage her symptoms. Phenobarbitol<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/medicating-a-retired-greyhound-fun-and-games/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-774717793724225727?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-6777577295942559002011-12-08T08:39:00.001-05:002011-12-08T08:39:59.503-05:00In the interest of not shocking you, let me say up front that I opted to break from my world building posts for a behind the scenes look at being a paranormal romance writer. As a reader you might ask, "What's in it for me?" <br /> <br />Well...I'm fairly sure you'll appreciate your own career a bit more after reading this post. On the off chance I've written this post the way it sounds in my head, you might even spit coffee on your keyboard from laughing so hard. Let's find out. <br /> <br />*Chair scraping.<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/confessions-of-a-paranormal-romance-author/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-677757729594255900?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-12073344008507033882011-12-03T07:28:00.001-05:002011-12-03T07:28:09.146-05:00Okay,when I heard Debra Webb, one of my favorite people, was releasing a brand new thriller series, I thought "Yes!!!" Deb's known for her terrific characters (from the stunning heroes to creepy villains) and fast paced plots. <br /> <br />Then I heard she was releasing the first two full length novels in the series within a few weeks of each other, I just about fell over in awe. That's serious dedication to the reader. Now she's offering a HOLIDAY special - this weekend only! (details below) <br /> <br />When I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/holiday-special-from-debra-webb/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-1207334400850703388?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-62088115039374973202011-12-01T06:37:00.001-05:002011-12-01T06:37:53.883-05:00It's a delight to welcome the talented Theresa Ragan today. She's treating us to an interview full of insight into her world as the author of Taming Mad Max, Return of the Rose, A Knight in Central Park, Finding Kate Huntley, and Abuducted. <br /> <br />Plus, just in time for the holidays, Theresa is giving away great presents for readers! One lucky visitor will win an ebook edition of all of Theresa's novels and four additional winners will each win one ebook copy of Abuducted! (giveaway details are<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/guest-author-theresa-ragan/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6208811503937497320?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-74317038993194172212011-11-29T08:56:00.001-05:002011-11-29T08:56:02.582-05:00When it comes to world building for a paranormal romance novel, there isn't a better example of the effect of setting and mood than decorating for the holidays. Seriously, what better time for a writer to consider all the little details that transform a place from the everyday to the festive. <br /> <br />The route to my daughter's boarding school went right through one of those blink and you'll miss it kind of small towns. A tidy little place with a defined and well kept Main Street, it always made me<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/holidays-and-world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7431703899319417221?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-89509295641384086582011-11-29T08:55:00.001-05:002011-11-29T08:55:52.456-05:00When it comes to world building for a paranormal romance novel, there isn't a better example of the effect of setting and mood than decorating for the holidays. Seriously, what better time for a writer to consider all the little details that transform a place from the everyday to the festive. <br /> <br />The route to my daughter's boarding school went right through one of those blink and you'll miss it kind of small towns. A tidy little place with a defined and well kept Main Street, it always made me<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/holidays-and-world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8950929564138408658?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-55013626748339671102011-11-26T11:13:00.003-05:002011-11-26T11:13:52.114-05:00Being a retired greyhound in our house means bonus time during the holiday season. There are more visits from friends and family as well as the UPS man and mail carrier. There's the extra baking and cooking which means extra opportunities to swoop in on anything that might drop on the floor. Or in Bandit's case, the opportunity to lick anything that might be placed too close to the counter's edge. <br /> <br />When Bandit first arrived he was just under a year old and he showed up a couple weeks before<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/retired-greyhounds-love-holidays/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5501362674833967110?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-20230082508832968672011-11-26T11:13:00.001-05:002011-11-26T11:13:30.194-05:00Being a retired greyhound in our house means bonus time during the holiday season. There are more visits from friends and family as well as the UPS man and mail carrier. There's the extra baking and cooking which means extra opportunities to swoop in on anything that might drop on the floor. Or in Bandit's case, the opportunity to lick anything that might be placed too close to the counter's edge. <br /> <br />When Bandit first arrived he was just under a year old and he showed up a couple weeks before<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/retired-greyhounds-love-holidays/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2023008250883296867?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-63344955101001646292011-11-24T10:28:00.001-05:002011-11-24T10:28:54.074-05:00From my family to yours, I wish you the best Thanksgiving can offer. At our house, the tradition is the Macy's parade, followed by a feast about mid afternoon. The whole family will be here this year as well as a dear friend. I love to see a crowd around the table, it emphasizes the real spirit of the holiday. <br /> <br />This is the next to last day for the Nurture Your Books Celebration blog hop to promote global literacy. (hop runs November 14 - 25) If you haven't entered, be sure to do so right<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/happy-thanksgiving-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6334495510100164629?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-37639132065633387732011-11-19T08:19:00.001-05:002011-11-19T08:19:41.972-05:00How exciting to bring you an interview and giveaway from Diana Duncan today! Especially in conjunction with the Nurture Your Books Celebration to promote global literacy! I'm a fan of Diana's books and she's recently launched two wonderful new titles sure to make you swoon! <br /> <br />First some background on Diana: When her dreams of becoming a ballerina were quashed by early-onset klutziness, Diana Duncan took up the safer vocation of writing. Her first thrilling masterpiece—written in orange<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/guest-author-diana-duncan/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3763913206563338773?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-67896640543599974142011-11-17T08:34:00.001-05:002011-11-17T08:34:14.911-05:00As you probably know the Nurture Your Books Celebration to promote global literacy is still going strong! Bloggers and readers started hopping on November 14th and they can continue to join the fun, entering all the contests along the way until November 25th! This is wonderful news and I hope you've had a great time here and with the other blogs supporting this event. <br /> <br />I've listed FIVE separate giveaways for this event. (entry details below) <br /> <br />You can see the whole list of prizes in the 1st<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/uncategorized/nybcelebration-continues-thriller-giveaway-details/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6789664054359997414?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-84909030412921389782011-11-15T08:39:00.001-05:002011-11-15T08:39:02.494-05:00Welcome back! Today, my regularly scheduled blogging day, I'm focused on how reading leads to writing...because the theme for the next few days is all about the amazing blog hop event hosted by Nurture Your Books Tourz! <br /> <br />The Nurture Your Books Celebration to promote global literacy is important to everyone - especially authors. Based on a completely random and possibly sketchy survey, I conclude most paranormal romance authors came to writing because they were avid readers. <br /> <br />That's how it<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/nybcelebration-blog-hop-part-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8490903041292138978?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-53419648580120904052011-11-15T08:38:00.001-05:002011-11-15T08:38:55.204-05:00Welcome back! Today, my regularly scheduled blogging day, I'm focused on how reading leads to writing...because the theme for the next few days is all about the amazing blog hop event hosted by Nurture Your Books Tourz! <br /> <br />The Nurture Your Books Celebration to promote global literacy is important to everyone - especially authors. Based on a completely random and possibly sketchy survey, I conclude most paranormal romance authors came to writing because they were avid readers. <br /> <br />That's how it<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/nybcelebration-blog-hop-part-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5341964858012090405?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-55452240045128447702011-11-14T12:19:00.001-05:002011-11-14T12:19:14.286-05:00Welcome to the Nurture Your Books Celebration blog hop to promote global literacy! I'm excited to be a part of this two week event which kicks off today and runs through November 25! As of this post there are 19 bloggers on board and great prizes at every stop! You can see the whole list of bloggers here at the Nurture Virtual Book Tourz™ blog! <br /> <br />I had such fun planning this! There are some wonderful prize packages and two fantastic guest author features! Diana Duncan is stopping by on the<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/nybcelebration-blog-hop-is-here/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5545224004512844770?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-42042468198745924722011-11-12T06:42:00.001-05:002011-11-12T06:42:24.784-05:00Yup, the Indie Book Collective is at it again this Veteran's Day weekend. They've created another fantastic blog hop filled with free ebooks and a chance for you to win a kindle! But wait, there's more! Just like the charitable effort of the Memorial Day Blog Tour de Troops, when you comment this time, you also send a free ebook to the troops! <br /> <br />Honoring and supporting our troops in every branch of service is a cause near and dear to my heart as the wife of a soldier who's served in a wide<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/blog-hop-for-readers-and-vets-this-weekend/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4204246819874592472?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-68493258087563988792011-11-10T10:11:00.001-05:002011-11-10T10:11:09.126-05:00To continue the theme introduced on Tuesday of learning techniques to strengthen your world building skills from current television shows, let's take a look at Grimm. <br /> <br />This new fairy tale themed show takes a different angle than Once Upon a Time. It's less about one central fairy tale with a supporting cast and more about the Grimms as mythology investigators, themselves. <br /> <br />The Grimms can see all the creatures who are masquerading as humans and it's their job to protect humans from the bad<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-tips-from-tv-part-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6849325808756398879?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-76260330178232601432011-11-08T13:53:00.001-05:002011-11-08T13:53:57.115-05:00As a paranormal romance author I've learned a great deal from well crafted movies in the fantasy, sci fi, and romance genres. If you're a fan of movies or television and, like me, you're a fan of fantasy, you probably know new shows Once Upon a Time and Grimm have been out a couple weeks. <br /> <br />If you haven't seen these shows yet and you do enjoy reading fantasy, romance, light horror, or otherwise paranormal stories, these shows will surely appeal to you. <br /> <br />Personally, I adore the rich and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-tips-from-tv/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7626033017823260143?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-7583923482008128052011-11-05T17:23:00.001-04:002011-11-05T17:23:03.206-04:00It amuses me that all of our adopted greyhounds, including every foster greyhound, romp and run with more exuberance when we clap for them as they circle the infield I lovingly call a butterfly garden. <br /> <br />I've met plenty of people who've gone the greyhound adoption route and said the same thing about their new forever friend. A few even say their retired greyhound won't run at all unless someone is applauding the effort. <br /> <br />This just cracks me up. <br /> <br />Greyhounds as pets are so laid back and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/retired-greyhound-races-to-the-sound-of-applause/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-758392348200812805?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-26072434740268260392011-11-05T17:22:00.001-04:002011-11-05T17:22:45.659-04:00It amuses me that all of our adopted greyhounds, including every foster greyhound, romp and run with more exuberance when we clap for them as they circle the infield I lovingly call a butterfly garden. <br /> <br />I've met plenty of people who've gone the greyhound adoption route and said the same thing about their new forever friend. A few even say their retired greyhound won't run at all unless someone is applauding the effort. <br /> <br />This just cracks me up. <br /> <br />Greyhounds as pets are so laid back and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/retired-greyhound-races-to-the-sound-of-applause/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2607243474026826039?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-38000897732033780892011-11-01T12:09:00.001-04:002011-11-01T12:09:20.783-04:00As a writer, I've been working on one project or another most of my life. I would go so far as to claim the written word seems to be part of my genetic makeup. <br /> <br />There were the silly stories in school, the wealth of poetry (limericks count!), the angst filled letters among friends, and the lengthy essay explaining my utter brilliance in physiology as contrasted to my utter ineptitude in chemistry. That essay earned me a passing grade in the chemistry class, btw. <br /> <br />When I started writing with<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/uncategorized/paranormal-romance-author-looks-at-going-indie/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3800089773203378089?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-33749887695656113772011-10-29T12:09:00.001-04:002011-10-29T12:09:11.849-04:00Okay, readers, I get to share a special offer from bestselling author Debra Webb today! No, it's not a paranormal romance novel, but just in time for Halloween it is great news for fans of terrifyingly good thrillers! <br /> <br />For this weekend only, if you buy OBSESSION (intro priced at just $.99) Debra will treat you to a free digital copy of DIRTY, the debut novel in her fabulous Jackie Mercer mystery series! Yup, you can score two full length, absolutely great reads for only 99 cents! (details<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/special-offer-from-debra-webb/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3374988769565611377?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-57139418248029081222011-10-27T13:57:00.001-04:002011-10-27T13:57:45.885-04:00Hooray! The Monster Mash and Bash blog hop event is finally here! This is a great group of blogs authors and giveaways for your trick or treating reading delight! You can find my Halloween feature (and score a FREE spooky story for every one who comments) right here on the Close Encounters With the Night Kind blog... <br /> <br />But first, let me say if you haven't yet entered to win the Jaz Primo novel, do that now! Click here for his interview and leave a comment to be entered into the Saturday<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/paranormal-romance-author-on-monster-mash-bash-blog-hop/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5713941824802908122?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-2939319319039623332011-10-25T09:12:00.001-04:002011-10-25T09:12:59.477-04:00It's here! The incomparable Debra Webb kicks off her stunning new thriller series with OBSESSION, available NOW at Amazon, B&amp;N, and Smashwords! This is a special endeavor for Debra and a real treat for her fans because she has TWELVE books planned for this series. We are in for a fabulous ride! <br /> <br />For years Deb has been an inspiration to me both professionally and personally. Her work ethic, her kindness, and her fantastic storytelling make it such an honor to feature this book<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/bestselling-author-debra-webb-launches-new-series/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-293931931903962333?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-53218152200919926802011-10-22T08:12:00.001-04:002011-10-22T08:12:40.690-04:00It's an absolute pleasure to exchange interviews with Jaz Primo, author of the Sunset vampire series! We've got an interview, a teaser, PLUS Jaz has generously offered one lucky visitor an autographed copy of his Sunrise and Sunset novel (giveaway is international!) <br /> <br />When you've read his interview here (and entered the giveaway by leaving a comment) you can hop on over and find me at his blog (with an interview and giveaway)! Who knows what tantalizing secrets you might learn? And what great<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/guest-author-jaz-primo/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5321815220091992680?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-58175643548509863582011-10-18T11:28:00.001-04:002011-10-18T11:28:45.189-04:00Recently, (late last Tuesday to be exact) Amazon changed the listing on my short ghost story, Famous Last Words to FREE! I was both relieved and very excited because I'd been asking them to list it for free since I uploaded it way back in 2010. <br /> <br />So how did I discover this fabulous news? When I checked my sales numbers Wednesday morning, 170 copies of Famous Last Words had been downloaded. After I retrieved my jaw from the floor, I called a friend and we shared a HUGE happy dancing moment<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/paranormal-romance-author-does-the-dance-of-joy/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5817564354850986358?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-32229154858086850522011-10-15T08:25:00.001-04:002011-10-15T08:25:34.371-04:00Welcome to today's guest author Jen Wylie! She is the author of Sweet Light, Jump, The Forgotten Echo and the short story series Tales of Ever. I'm so thrilled to have her as my guest today, and to visit with readers on her blog later this month! So here's Jen: <br /> <br /> <br />How do you Define Horror? <br /> <br /> <br />Yes, I know you are looking at my name...and at my title...and scratching your head. I'm not a horror writer. I write fantasy (from paranormal to romance to YA to urban). Or so I thought. Strangely<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/guest-author-jen-wylie/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3222915485808685052?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-79012439660220371922011-10-11T08:40:00.001-04:002011-10-11T08:40:32.797-04:00Finally, this paranormal romance author got her act together and created a Listmania list. It's not like it's a difficult thing to do, and I've been included on some great lists, which I appreciate. And naturally October is a great theme... <br /> <br />October seems to mark the 'real' start of fall around here. With cooler weather, football, homecoming, this is when we start gearing up for the variety of holiday traditions and events in our household. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I used to decorate for every season, but as<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/2180/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7901243966022037192?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-6021929676437902192011-10-10T21:21:00.001-04:002011-10-10T21:21:01.198-04:00Brody is currently the grumpy 'old man' of the house, but when he was just over two years old, he came to us as part of our local adoption group's foster program. The greyhound foster coordinator had barely put the leash in my hand before my daughter declared, "We're keeping this one!" <br /> <br />That poignant story is just one of many personal anecdotes included in the Adopt A Greyhound Guide that is currently being re-formatted for an upcoming release to kindle. I'm very excited about having the<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/2174/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-602192967643790219?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-90281512490818872012011-10-06T15:26:00.001-04:002011-10-06T15:26:00.526-04:00Most people have two questions for me lately. 1) When will Mira's book be out? (December 2011) and 2) Why don't I ever call myself an urban fantasy author? <br /> <br />It's a valid question since I write a series of novels set in the future, starring kick butt alpha female heroines, (par for the urban fantasy genre). <br /> <br />My answer is simple. Urban fantasy didn't exist when I first got published. The joke with Justice Incarnate was that I'd written a<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/always-a-paranormal-romance-author/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-9028151249081887201?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-28006619441129911082011-10-04T14:31:00.001-04:002011-10-04T14:31:26.393-04:00What does it mean to be an alpha female in paranormal romance or urban fantasy novels? In the real world it seems as though we equate the term alpha female with bitchy bosses, tough women in male dominated jobs, or family matriarchs. <br /> <br />In fiction it seems alpha female is personified by Lara Croft and the urban fantasy type characters who followed. Can a quiet type of woman be an alpha female in fiction? <br /> <br />[caption id="attachment_1254" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Bestselling urban<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/alpha-female/what-does-alpha-female-mean-in-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2800661944112991108?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-23204569337481674002011-10-01T14:46:00.001-04:002011-10-01T14:46:11.341-04:00Our adopted greyhounds love people. They love having visitors. It's like Christmas when visitors come to the house and even better when visitors bring wrapping paper (with or without a present inside). <br /> <br />Brody used to be the first to the door, but he's older now, so he lets the annoying whippersnapper, Bandit, and the queen, Boo, handle the initial greetings these days. <br /> <br />While our adopted greyhounds have pretty good manners, a visitor means they get to show off all their cool skills. Usually<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhounds-have-skills/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2320456933748167400?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-44836357843372193962011-09-29T10:04:00.001-04:002011-09-29T10:04:54.515-04:00Labels for various life stages (like 'empty nester') or for writing (like 'indie author' or 'paranormal romance writer') are simply ways of putting a framework around our world. A way of creating points or touchstones in our environment, whether we're world building for paranormal romance novels, or simply living a life filled with inevitable change. <br /> <br />Calling me an empty nester - or even implying we have a half-empty nest is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, we have one child in college and one<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-every-adventure/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4483635784337219396?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-61379033239813527992011-09-27T09:13:00.001-04:002011-09-27T09:13:03.375-04:00On September 28th (tomorrow!) Ann Charles and her fabulous book, Nearly Departed in Deadwood, will be the Bestseller for a Day feature! <br /> <br />Critics have high praise for Nearly Departed in Deadwood, WINNER of the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense: <br /> <br />"This gem has a bit of everything ... mystery, romance, comedy, suspense, and even a bit of the paranormal." ***** FIVE STARS! ~Huntress Reviews <br /> <br />[caption id="attachment_2078" align="alignleft" width="92"<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/bestseller-for-a-day-featured-author-ann-charles/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6137903323981352799?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-71696300731406970772011-09-24T13:03:00.001-04:002011-09-24T13:03:08.145-04:00Funny, for a small gray kitty, he doesn't look all that threatening... <br /> <br />I often tell people retired, adopted greyhounds are the cats of the dog world. They sleep away a good bit of the day and they are very relaxed, laid back sort of companions. Just as loyal, but nothing as hyper as your average Jack Russell or Labrador puppy. <br /> <br />Of course there's an exception to the whole adopted greyhounds have feline tendencies theory... <br /> <br />We had company recently that arrived with a doberman, german<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/cats-and-adopted-greyhounds-and-visitors-oh-my/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7169630073140697077?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-22750954763996505972011-09-22T08:23:00.001-04:002011-09-22T08:23:53.178-04:00Two days left in the Small Blogs Big Giveaways 3rd Edition! You can hop along and enter through September 23rd! See the full list of participating blogs here! To enter for my bonus giveaway, the Smuggler’s Stash, see the sidebar or go to this post. <br /> <br />Now, as a paranormal romance author intent on building my career, I try to stay current on publishing news and updates from fellow authors no matter how they're published. Recently I read the rather bleak post on book promotion by Cory<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/paranormal-romance-author-shouts-look-at-me/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2275095476399650597?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-62159973422405842652011-09-20T13:06:00.001-04:002011-09-20T13:06:11.528-04:00Don't worry, this paranormal romance author is still participating in the Small Blogs Big Giveaways event! You can hop along and enter through September 23rd! See the full list of participating blogs here! <br /> <br />To enter for my bonus giveaway, the Smuggler's Stash, see the sidebar or go to this post. <br /> <br />Now, getting back to today's post about what 'works' for me...A fellow writer asked me the other day how 'it' works for me. Meaning what's my system? How do I stay productive and on track? As a<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/what-works-for-this-paranormal-romance-writer/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6215997342240584265?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-36388052449967541722011-09-15T11:04:00.001-04:002011-09-15T11:04:08.982-04:00Small Blogs Big Giveaways starts tomorrow September 16th and runs through September 23rd. <br /> <br />As one of the featured authors on this great blog hop, I encourage you to join the fun. The participating blogs are phenomenal and the prizes are designed to please readers in a multitude of genres. <br /> <br />This blog hop offers 25 prizes split between 3 winners + 3 Gift Card Giveaways! <br /> <br />Follow the event on twitter <br /> <br />Organized by: Reading Romances <br />Plus a US$50 gift card giveaway! <br /> <br />Laurie's Thoughts<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/2025/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3638805244996754172?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-10846798834011614112011-09-13T12:08:00.001-04:002011-09-13T12:08:04.692-04:00I had the honor of being an early reader for L.J. Sellers' new futuristic thriller, The Arranger. It was well written, sported a riveting storyline, but the world building for her near future 2023 was so carefully crafted and perfectly executed that I felt it deserved a feature here, where I so often discuss world building for paranormal romance novels. <br /> <br />True, the only 'para'-normal element of Sellers' book is that it's set in the future, but there are all kinds of things writers can learn<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/2005/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-1084679883401161411?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-25506220376552970182011-09-11T12:08:00.001-04:002011-09-11T12:08:27.341-04:00Through 20 plus years of adopted greyhounds and foster greyhounds, I've developed some pretty solid opinions of these incredible dogs. I love them - fine I'm better labeled an adopted greyhound addict - and their many quirks and unique personality traits amuse me. <br /> <br />Adopted greyhounds are sight hounds, which is a rather obvious way of saying they are visual animals. They hunt, or race, when something catches their interest. The fake rabbit at the track, the squirrel or bird in the back yard,<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhounds-sight-hounds-or-ear-hounds/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2550622037655297018?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-36122064981380466472011-09-08T10:12:00.001-04:002011-09-08T10:12:26.361-04:00As a relatively new indy paranormal romance author, I've found continuing changes in publishing mean the same team of support personnel, but at different stages and often hired in different ways than the prior career publishing models. Publishing may be in flux, but it's not all happening at the wholesale/retail stage of the business. <br /> <br />Authors who write everything from paranormal romance to non-fiction frequently expound on the very real opportunities within the ever changing framework. And<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/the-same-but-different-behind-the-publishing-scenes/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3612206498138046647?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-34588121201301114002011-09-06T13:46:00.001-04:002011-09-06T13:46:17.697-04:00Perspective matters when you're world building for a paranormal romance novel- or any genre really. Perspective of individual characters, between characters, and as it relates to the conflict or situation. <br /> <br />But lately, I've realized just how quickly perspective can change in real life. <br /> <br />As we moved our daughter off to college and I find my 'nest' is now half empty, my perspective has changed. The ripples can be felt in my increased productivity as well as the new, real world building<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/new-perspective-for-this-paranormal-romance-author/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3458812120130111400?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-35300645533340820772011-09-01T10:59:00.001-04:002011-09-01T10:59:59.605-04:00I think there's a general misconception that paranormal romance authors only write for women. If a man writes action or adventure novels with even a hint of romance, it's a thriller. Add in a paranormal element and it will likely be labeled horror. <br /> <br />Of course that's a sweeping statement, a blatant generality, rather than an actual study of fact based on book labels and reader preferences and paranormal romance author gender. <br /> <br />I know there are plenty of talented men who write paranormal<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/1983/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3530064553334082077?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-3986390447785575052011-08-30T18:14:00.001-04:002011-08-30T18:14:01.454-04:00Since my back injury eighteen months ago, I've watched my world contract with modification after limitation after restriction. I used to do kickboxing workouts four times a week that made me feel more like my alpha female characters. Now, maybe once a week I seriously modify and pretend I'm kicking butt. <br /> <br />Hey, mind over matter, right? <br /> <br />I used to run, now I can't keep up with women twice my age walking through the grocery store. It's comical really. But I miss running. No matter how many<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/alpha-female/alpha-female-adapting-and-moving-forward/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-398639044778557505?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-90136828869492350152011-08-25T07:44:00.001-04:002011-08-25T07:44:56.510-04:00Have you ever watched a movie or read a book where the author tricked you with the pieces of world building? For me, most recently, Inception comes to mind. As you get swept into the movie you can lose sight of what's real and what's constructed, regardless of how closely you watch the story unfold. <br /> <br />The dream within a dream is an amazing illusion, a clever device of the elaborate world building applied to that script. <br /> <br />This illusion within the reality came into play in our real lives as<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/illusions-in-the-real-world-sort-of-world-building/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-9013682886949235015?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-78164729638006273522011-08-23T09:28:00.001-04:002011-08-23T09:28:16.829-04:00I get my hair colored tomorrow, but that's probably not why you checked in. This is supposed to be a world building day... although hair color can be vitally important to the real world we build for ourselves. But, I digress. <br /> <br />As a paranormal romance author, I'll admit, hair color is something I often have to go back and double check as I'm crafting my novels. My beta readers are even warned to watch for it. <br /> <br />In short stories I usually keep pertinent details together without a cheat sheet,<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/a-small-detail-in-world-building-for-a-paranormal-romance-novel/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7816472963800627352?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-42902790177966537742011-08-20T09:34:00.001-04:002011-08-20T09:34:00.555-04:00Well, for those of you who've tuned in for an update on our adopted greyhound Boo's tail, it seems all is well and she'll get to keep every last inch of it. We are all (probably most especially Boo) quite happy the tail survived in tact. <br /> <br />The hair's grown back so it no longer looks quite so (ahem) ugly and she's pretty good about leaving it alone. <br /> <br />Brody has maintained the status quo for effectively blending grumpy with adorable as he lumbers along through each day. Though he's started to<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/update-on-our-adopted-greyhounds-and-the-zoo/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4290279017796653774?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-23484262391820725232011-08-18T10:57:00.001-04:002011-08-18T10:57:36.551-04:00Years ago, on the advice of other productive authors, I invested in an alphasmart NEO so I could write anywhere, anytime. While I'm waiting for the kids, a doctor appointment, car maintenance, or whatever else may otherwise interfere with my ideal daily writing progress for my paranormal romance novels. <br /> <br />Usually, during these waiting periods, I can tune out most noise and distractions. I just dive into the paranormal romance novel or short story and enjoy the bonus time with my characters.<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/when-the-writing-environment-is-just-wrong/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2348426239182072523?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-75418033916935980062011-08-16T09:20:00.001-04:002011-08-16T09:20:00.222-04:00Nothing irks me more than when I'm reading, happily lost in wherever the author has carried me, and I come across a word or phrase that doesn't fit the moment. I'm all about reading to build vocabulary, that's not what I mean. I mean those moments when the prose is too twisted, a bit too clever maybe, or even just out of character. <br /> <br />How characters think and speak is an integral part of world building for a paranormal romance novel - or any genre. It helps weave the spell that keeps the reader<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/please-keep-me-in-the-story/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7541803391693598006?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-79840446637430001172011-08-14T10:30:00.001-04:002011-08-14T10:30:09.710-04:00About a year ago there was the rather tragic post of the tail-less finch and for a week now I've wondered if I wasn't going to have to post about another tail loss among our domestic zoo. <br /> <br />Poor Boo. Not only are we wrestling with epilepsy (though the meds are a HUGE help), but recently her tail got caught in the door. It was my fault, though I lovingly blame Brody for stopping too soon, which made Boo stop, which meant her tail wasn't all the way in as the door closed. And I'd like to blame<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/the-tail-saga-of-an-adopted-greyhound/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7984044663743000117?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-41400243230039817712011-08-09T08:44:00.001-04:002011-08-09T08:44:04.177-04:00Yup, it's time again for a another alpha female post on determination and inspiration. Hope you're not tired of those yet...because they're part of my daily life as I continue to struggle with my new physical limitations. <br /> <br />I suppose my can-do attitude battery is getting a major recharge because my first born, the brilliant daughter, is heading off to college in a few weeks. Watching her go through the process, taking care of the details only she can handle, makes me proud of her independent<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/alpha-female/alpha-female-author-doing-it-anyway/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4140024323003981771?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-72303634356628163322011-08-04T08:52:00.001-04:002011-08-04T08:52:47.972-04:00World building for a novel takes time. To build anything worthwhile takes time. A business, a house, a family, a meal. It all takes time. <br /> <br />As a reader I appreciate it when an author takes time for world building for a paranormal romance novel, or any other genre. It means I'm in for a terrific ride. Whether that ride is in a carriage through 1800s London, a runaway train in the American wild west of the early 1900s, or a restored 1957 Chevy modified to the strict environmental standards of<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/take-time-for-world-building/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7230363435662816332?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-25777467912278051562011-08-02T09:07:00.001-04:002011-08-02T09:07:50.637-04:00In my paranormal romance novels set in 2096 Chicago, I 'invented' cell cards. Basically a techie gadget unique to a person that you could use on any computer or public 'phone'. <br /> <br />Based on the current technology, it's not a completely new idea. There are all kinds of variations on the market even now and we get closer to that type of device with every generation of technological improvement. Just the amount of data stored in that stripe on the back of your credit or debit card - even your hotel<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/techno-fun-and-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2577746791227805156?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-80506132597376257702011-07-30T10:08:00.001-04:002011-07-30T10:08:37.460-04:00Right or not, Bubbles was our first greyhound, a wedding present to ourselves, and our first child. In mostly blissful ignorance we were matched with her by a man who found greyhound rescue to be a hobby that was just as rewarding, but more affordable than flying. <br /> <br />We didn't know much about the breed, but we eagerly listened to everything that experienced greyhound rescuer told us. We got our greyhound education primarily through one chance meeting at a vet and the greyhound adoption<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/which-adopted-greyhound-was-right-for-us/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8050613259737625770?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-53073425036516923222011-07-28T08:04:00.001-04:002011-07-28T08:04:17.740-04:00At the Romantic Times convention in St Louis many years ago, I spoke with a vendor who had created soundtracks for the different romance genres. <br /> <br />Soundtracks to read by. Completely new concept to me, but they told me it was to create a mood, enhance the reader's expereince with the book. In essence, world building for the reader. <br /> <br />When you're at conventions like these as either a reader or as an author, (or both as was the case for me) you get to know those around you in the lulls when<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-the-reading-experience/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5307342503651692322?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-84365582173791482092011-07-26T08:19:00.001-04:002011-07-26T08:19:21.929-04:00I must start today with a hearty THANK YOU to all the readers and Menage a Blog followers who stopped by the site these past few days! Getting to flirt, chat and connect with you made this an absolutely incredible experience! Your comments and quips kept me laughing, often loud enough to have my family wondering what was up. <br /> <br />Being in that incredible line up of authors was great - and reaching the top three for Final Flirt was HUGE! <br /> <br />But seeing Tracking Shadows at #1 in urban fantasy on<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/a-wrap-on-paranormal-romance-novel-marketing/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8436558217379148209?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-48816337922573225912011-07-22T12:15:00.001-04:002011-07-22T12:15:49.436-04:00Welcome to the bonus round! Thanks to YOU, I'm in the flirt-off with the fabulous Lacey Weatherford and Jacquie Rogers! This weekend we're offering something for everyone: fantastic books starring witches, cowboys, and the hottest smuggler in 2096! <br />While you were gathering up free books all week (from all those amazing, flirtatious authors) your comments here launched me to the top of the blog tour and ... &lt;drumroll&gt; ... you've launched Tracking Shadows onto the urban fantasy<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/welcome-back-to-menage-a-blog-part-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4881633792257322591?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-72093160193572172222011-07-21T07:29:00.001-04:002011-07-21T07:29:40.969-04:00I'm excited to welcome Lisa Phillips as today's special guest! <br /> <br />SPECIAL ALERT: Lisa will be at The Boutique Du Vamprye in the French Quarter, New Orleans, LA from 2-4 on October 29th. She will also be attending the Vampire Lestat Ball on the 28th, as well as The Witches' Ball after her signing on the 29th. <br /> <br />Trust me, this will be worth a road trip! Not only is Lisa a talented author, she's a gracious and wonderful person. (The costumes only add to her charm) <br /> <br />The author of Obsession<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/guest-author-lisa-phillips/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7209316019357217222?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-43648224869330095642011-07-20T14:13:00.001-04:002011-07-20T14:13:38.401-04:00Welcome to Menage A Blog where the reader always wins! This is Stop #8 where you can indulge in an adventurous escape with a free ebook of my latest urban fantasy novel: Tracking Shadows. <br /> <br />Stop #7 was Judith Gaines with Perfect Copy: A chilling thriller with a premise sure to strike fear in your heart. With escalating tension on every page, some seriously twisted characters engage in an even more twisted plot. Fans of dark thrillers (and sexy scientists) will enjoy this novel. <br /> <br />Stop<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/welcome-to-menage-a-blog/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4364822486933009564?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-77536497143166621442011-07-19T07:47:00.001-04:002011-07-19T07:47:23.223-04:00People are often surprised by my love of historical romance novels. Something about the genre just sweeps me away. From the humor of Julia Quinn to the intrigue of Amanda Quick, those hours of reading equal a little slice of heaven. They're not even a 'guilty pleasure' because I'll happily talk your ears off about characters, plots, rakes, gowns, heroines, horses, and more. <br /> <br />My guess is people find my historical habit surprising because I write gritty, action packed urban fantasy and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/historical-habit-for-this-paranormal-romance-author/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7753649714316662144?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-70090568257177680922011-07-16T08:01:00.001-04:002011-07-16T08:01:38.660-04:00It seems Boo has her own seizure dog. After fourteen days, we'd grown more hopeful that she was a one and done sort of seizure patient. I wouldn't say we were complacent, but every day without a seizure had become a small victory for all of us. Even Bandit had started to allow her out of his sight more often. <br /> <br />Then another grand mal seizure struck. <br /> <br />She'd just started going under, her mouth foaming, her back legs sliding on the hardwood in the hallway. She didn't make any noise, other<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/the-bonds-of-adopted-greyhounds/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7009056825717768092?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-36267737976159871192011-07-14T09:35:00.001-04:002011-07-14T09:35:46.070-04:00Oh, you had to know I couldn't resist a timely post like this! Not with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part 2 in theaters tomorrow! I'm such a fan of the books and movies. Professionally, I admire the extensive character development and outstanding, original world building. Personally, it's simply a fantastic series! <br /> <br />Our entire household are Harry Potter fans. Yes, even the dogs and cats because when one of us is reading the books it means hours of cuddle time for the furry<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-harry-potter-style/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3626773797615987119?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-34067764818411598752011-07-12T07:43:00.001-04:002011-07-12T07:43:13.609-04:00World building is vital to every nuance of a productive writing life. As a paranormal romance author, I carefully consider the worlds I build for my paranormal romance and urban fantasy characters to venture through. Additionally, I've learned (through much trial and error) to carefully manage my time and build my work environment to maintain the quality of my writing. <br /> <br />But then, when the paranormal romance novel is done, it's time to get busy with the world building necessary for marketing<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-a-writing-career-part-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3406776481841159875?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-20199023959178603932011-07-09T08:16:00.001-04:002011-07-09T08:16:23.730-04:00One more reason for my addiction to the outstanding dog breed of retired, adopted greyhounds: 5 greyhounds in one room and no fighting, not even much grumbling. Even with a stressful situation like noisy fireworks. <br /> <br />That's five dogs with long legs, noses and tails and an average weight of approximately 70 pounds each. Yup, that means a lot of adopted greyhound cooperation. <br /> <br />We've been dogsitting for Ransom and Ozzie, a pair of greyhounds we adore, while their daddy took a well-deserved<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/an-adopted-greyhound-collection/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2019902395917860393?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-76168491684839900582011-07-07T08:07:00.001-04:002011-07-07T08:07:53.033-04:00Recently an interviewer asked me to explain the difference between urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels and where my books fit in. I had to laugh because when I started the Shadows of Justice series, publishing was a whole different world and urban fantasy wasn't yet defined as such. Anything with a romantic element that wasn't contemporary or a space odyssey was labeled paranormal romance. <br /> <br />In the near future of 2096 Jaden Michaels (heroine of Justice Incarnate) is a kick-butt, alpha<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/alpha-female/defining-the-alpha-female-character/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7616849168483990058?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-29205179047934015202011-07-05T08:46:00.001-04:002011-07-05T08:46:47.530-04:00Lily Tomlin said, "We're all in this together - by ourselves." It's a quote I keep in a place of prominence on my desk. Specifically those words are printed on a purple star courtesy of the fabulous Margie Lawson. It's a potent reminder for my world building of paranormal romance novels and my writing career. <br /> <br />I chose that star from a basket filled with quotes and encouragement in the goodie room at an RWA national conference years ago. While those words can certainly apply to many facets of<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-a-writing-career/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2920517904793401520?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-46138852481708522372011-07-02T08:13:00.001-04:002011-07-02T08:13:03.706-04:00Well, we had a bit of excitement this week. Our precious Boo, queen of our three-pack of adopted greyhounds had a grand mal seizure Monday afternoon. <br /> <br />It was terrifying as she started with foaming at the mouth and a twitchy lip, then suddenly collapsed in a full blown seizure that lasted about 5 minutes. Absolutely terrifying. I'd had no first hand experience with this and I fumbled, one hand on the phone dialing the vet, one hand on Bandit as we helplessly waited it out. <br /> <br />First, let me say<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-full-of-love-and-concern/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4613885248170852237?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-44708027631300428152011-06-30T07:42:00.001-04:002011-06-30T07:42:18.398-04:00Welcome to an interview with guest authors: Carolyn McCray, Amber Scott, and Rachel Thompson <br /> <br />Overview: "Dollars &amp; Sense: The Definitive Guide to Self-publishing Success" is a step-by-step actionable road map to increasing royalties for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Divided into three sections; Producing a Sales-Friendly, Professional eBook, Establishing &amp; Leveraging Your Social Media Platform, and Selling Smarter, Not Harder, "Dollars &amp; Sense" walks authors through<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/guest-authors-of-dollars-and-sense/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4470802763130042815?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-89024576002254953442011-06-28T08:17:00.001-04:002011-06-28T08:17:07.332-04:00We've got a big week happening here! Today is officially the last day to enter the Tracking Shadows blog tour giveaway. In case you're not sure about winning the grand prize package, here is a review: <br /> <br />A signed copy of the Tracking Shadows novel (as in the FIRST paperback off the press) <br /> <br />A signed Tracking Shadows tote bag (these turned out really cool and are useful too) <br /> <br />and &lt;drumroll&gt; a guest appearance in the next 2096 novel (you can choose to be heroic or villainous!) <br /> <br />So<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/last-day-to-enter-tracking-shadows-blog-tour-giveaway/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8902457600225495344?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-9651728021534389712011-06-25T07:53:00.001-04:002011-06-25T07:53:41.828-04:00Let me tell you about a morning. A morning that looks just like any other morning. The sun rises, the alarm goes off, I stumble through motions that are routine after decades of practice. <br /> <br />Feeding our adopted greyhounds should be counted in that routine - for me as well as our pack of greys. <br /> <br />On this particular morning however, my precious pack of sight hounds did their best to give me the opportunity to prove I was awake and coherent. When I wandered into the office rather than the family<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-does-guide-dog-impersonation/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-965172802153438971?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-43040171621708174342011-06-23T07:39:00.001-04:002011-06-23T07:39:14.758-04:00It is such a pleasure to have National Best-Selling author Debra Webb here today! She's one of the most wonderful people I know and I hope you'll enjoy our interview below. Deb's fans old and new, will be thrilled to know Deb's offering up a digital copy of her new novel, Dirty as well as...wait for it...the latest Colby Agency trilogy: Missing, Damaged, and Broken! <br /> <br />AWESOME, right!?! <br /> <br />So without further ado, here's Deb: <br /> <br />RB: Jackie Mercer, the star of DIRTY, just leaps off the page! I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/guest-authors/debra-webb-guest-author-plus-giveaway/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4304017162170817434?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-49662110696065352022011-06-18T09:01:00.001-04:002011-06-18T09:01:47.652-04:00It's been over twenty years since I met my first greyhounds up close in the back of my vet's office as they waited for or recovered from spay and neuter procedures. So stoic - and quiet - they sat in the kennels, seemingly oblivious to the chaotic barking and crying from the other dogs and cats. <br /> <br />I love big dogs, married a man who felt the same, and an adopted greyhound became our wedding present to each other. Bubbles was the best, a lovely ambassador of the breed, and a perfect 'first<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/one-adopted-greyhound-at-a-time/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4966211069606535202?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-27145908028104096052011-06-14T07:47:00.001-04:002011-06-14T07:47:24.904-04:00It's time for me to admit a truth: Writing paranormal romance novels with Maverick, our big (bordering on ginormous) black cat is one way to keep me in the chair with my hands on the keyboard. ;) <br /> <br />There are two chairs at my grandmother's desk now. One for me and one for him. Both are padded (though recently I think the whole room should be, but that's another post) <br /> <br />No, he's not the least bit spoiled, why would you ask? <br /> <br />[caption id="attachment_1687" align="alignleft" width="81"<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/a-cat-as-a-focus-element-of-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-2714590802810409605?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-8083077435496674592011-06-09T08:10:00.000-04:002011-06-09T08:11:00.061-04:00My first official blog tour begins tomorrow! I'm so jazzed about this and all the fun stuff we've got planned for readers and fans along the way! Tracking Shadows is a paranormal romance/urban fantasy novel packed with a sexy smuggler, a dangerous assassin, and one seriously unstoppable adventure! <br /> <br />From June 10 – June 21 readers of paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels will enjoy a variety of interviews, excerpts and giveaways! Mark your calendar because you won't want to miss a<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/tracking-shadows-blog-tour-schedule/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-808307743549667459?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-51102491441085135602011-06-07T10:12:00.001-04:002011-06-07T10:12:13.247-04:00If writing the book were all that mattered, most paranormal romance authors would find sheer joy in the process. Or at least a small measure of peace. One can hope anyway... <br /> <br />But writing as a career, to make a living, means letting people know a paranormal romance novel, or any other book, is available and worth the reader's investment of time and money. <br /> <br />I'm often the person, either in an online class, interview, or writer's conference reminding others that we all have unique talents and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-for-a-paranormal-romance-novel-blog-tour/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5110249144108513560?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-36019098758886244412011-06-04T08:14:00.001-04:002011-06-04T08:14:33.406-04:00June! And it's already hot here in the South Carolina Lowcountry. This distresses our youngest greyhound, Bandit because he doesn't get as much time outside, playing fetch and racing around the yard. <br /> <br />He's about two and a half now, so it's a bit easier this summer to manage him and convince him to take a break when he needs it. Boo and Brody, the more experienced of our adopted greyhound pack will romp in the early morning, or near dusk, but otherwise they know summertime is the season to<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhounds-and-summertime/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-3601909875888624441?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-87893302538145301382011-06-02T08:40:00.001-04:002011-06-02T08:40:45.669-04:00Time management is often a critical element in a storyline, primarily in thrillers or romantic suspense. But time management is an important element of paranormal romance novels too. <br /> <br />Particularly for the paranormal romance author. <br /> <br />Sure, paranormal romance authors think outside the box, but we shouldn't languish there, forever dreaming and never writing or editing. Paranormal romance novels are a hot commodity in the retail world, with legions of diehard fans who want a little extra in<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/time-management-as-an-element-of-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8789330253814530138?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-81449689758591387952011-05-31T08:44:00.003-04:002011-05-31T08:44:58.206-04:00Wow! May has just flown by (like the months before it). Some time theory I read once said the sense of time flying was a factor of aging. Kind of how when you're a kid, it feels like Christmas will never get here, but as a parent, it rushes in way too fast? Well, I guess there are less flattering ways to be told you're old. <br /> <br />It's been a busy month both as a paranormal romance author and as a wife and mom. <br /> <br />My latest novel, Tracking Shadows is out and making the rounds at ebook retailers.<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/putting-a-wrap-on-may/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8144968975859138795?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-50963569033109027842011-05-31T08:44:00.001-04:002011-05-31T08:44:42.559-04:00Wow! May has just flown by (like the months before it). Some time theory I read once said the sense of time flying was a factor of aging. Kind of how when you're a kid, it feels like Christmas will never get here, but as a parent, it rushes in way too fast? Well, I guess there are less flattering ways to be told you're old. <br /> <br />It's been a busy month both as a paranormal romance author and as a wife and mom. <br /> <br />My latest novel, Tracking Shadows is out and making the rounds at ebook retailers.<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/putting-a-wrap-on-may/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5096356903310902784?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-69136418094874422542011-05-28T07:07:00.001-04:002011-05-28T07:07:21.050-04:00Yup, it's another Boo post! And another Memorial Day tie in, but stay a minute because I don't think I've told you this story before... <br /> <br />My husband, a soldier in the US Army Reserves, deployed to Iraq in the fall of 2007. He'd been gone most of the nine months before the actual departure with various training and schools. Early in that process, we lost two of our adopted greyhounds to liver disease, just weeks apart. It was gut wrenching. Brody was the only adopted greyhound here for the<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-loves-her-soldier/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-6913641809487442254?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-2699454506026478792011-05-26T07:47:00.001-04:002011-05-26T07:47:50.446-04:00The amazing blog hop charity event: Blog Tour de Troops begins tomorrow. This is a great, fun opportunity for readers and authors to interact! Commenters receive free ebooks, an entry for the grand prize kindle, and even better...commenting means giving a free ebook to the men and women who protect this country! <br /> <br />Join the fun this Memorial Day Weekend when we have a blast blog hopping to dozens of author sites where each is giving away not only an eBook to each commenter, but another one to<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/uncategorized/1383/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-269945450602647879?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-89186659101906770202011-05-24T07:40:00.001-04:002011-05-24T07:40:29.271-04:00If you visit here regularly, and I hope you do, you're well aware by now that my latest paranormal romance novel, Tracking Shadows is available wherever ebooks are sold. Yeah, I'm just a wee bit excited about this new 2096 novel. It's labeled urban fantasy, but don't worry, it's me, so you can count on the paranormal and romance elements too. <br /> <br />The release of Tracking Shadows has led to several exciting new adventures for this paranormal romance author. <br /> <br />There was the guest post over at<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/1361/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8918665910190677020?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-47138139453513508922011-05-21T08:51:00.001-04:002011-05-21T08:51:09.241-04:00In the category of true but rarely admitted anecdotes, I'll advise you to not kiss a greyhound while wearing lip gloss. This is probably good advice for interacting with any dog breed, especially the super furry kind, but as this is Greyhound Saturday, I'll be specific. <br /> <br />I've been hanging out with greyhounds since...well let's just say it's been a long time. I've been a pet lover all my life and our life with greyhounds is just that much richer as we pass on our love for these 'greyt'<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-silly-stories/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4713813945351350892?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-59150629843986425672011-05-19T08:31:00.001-04:002011-05-19T08:31:57.249-04:00WooHoo! I'm a guest over at the ParaYourNormal blog today! Talking world building for paranormal romance, of course. They have such a great group of bloggers, readers, authors, and followers there, so if you get an extra minute, join us! <br /> <br />They also offer excellent support for indie authors... <br /> <br />Which, when you think about it, is another piece of fabulous world building for paranormal romance authors like me, as well as fabulous library building for those who read paranormal romance novels or<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/world-building-beyond-the-novel/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5915062984398642567?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-58657723997907402932011-05-17T07:43:00.001-04:002011-05-17T07:43:30.963-04:00As a paranormal romance author, or author of any genre really, how do you research what's primarily in your head? Especially if you've ventured into a setting in the future? <br /> <br />For me, I turned my research efforts to the past. Odd, maybe, but then again when I was working on Justice Incarnate, the first paranormal romance novel in the Shadows of Justice series, I was also dealing with a reincarnated heroine. Pointing my research efforts back in time helped me assess how quickly inventions come<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/researching-elements-of-paranormal-romance-novels-2/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5865772399790740293?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-41429222328363720462011-05-14T08:48:00.001-04:002011-05-14T08:48:24.730-04:00It's true we all start out as babies, and this truth applies equally to greyhounds. We didn't have Bandit as a 'new baby', though I admired the tenacity and dedication of the family who volunteered and first fostered this wonderful greyhound. <br /> <br />Greyhound puppies are notoriously smart and active. Racing greyhounds usually stay with their mother (God bless her) and their litter mates for much longer than other breeds and this helps a greyhound learn community rules that help them in training and<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-loves-his-toys/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4142922232836372046?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-78876379663464010762011-05-12T07:39:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:54:38.985-04:00In honor of the release of Tracking Shadows, I'm talking about some of the fun I've had with technology in my 2096 world. <br /> <br />For each of the books set in 2096, I've had the delightful experience of discovering some new element or advancement of technology. Writing into the future somehow sets my imagination free and writing with the barest sketch of a plotline only makes it more fun. For me. Don't expect my critique partners to agree. <br /> <br />But that amazing sense of discovery is a real rush for me<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/the-techno-elements-of-my-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7887637966346401076?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-6479423852822017172011-05-10T07:25:00.001-04:002011-05-10T07:25:18.970-04:00Drum roll please... Tracking Shadows has officially arrived! <br /> <br />I just can't adequately express how happy I am about this book. Slick Micky has been pestering me for years to be the lead in his own story, but I had to find the right woman. I believe Trina is the perfect foil for Micky, and not just because she came back to Chicago to assassinate him. I suppose Tracking Shadows could be labeled as both urban fantasy (it's set in Chicago in 2096) and as a paranormal romance novel since...well I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/brand-new-paranormal-romance-novel-tracking-shadows/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-647942385282201717?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-57698908002040044452011-05-07T08:07:00.001-04:002011-05-07T08:07:16.248-04:00I mentioned it last week, in my little trip down memory lane, that Brody sings Happy Birthday whenever we celebrate. Last week was the daughter's eighteenth, but this week is another milestone: my baby turns fifteen! The time: it is a-flying! <br /> <br />In the coming months, there will be driving permits and lessons and applications to the science and math school. But first there will be cake and a party this afternoon. (prayers are welcome). <br /> <br />Oddly, Brody didn't sing along last week when we lit the<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/adopted-greyhound-learns-to-sing-happy-birthday/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-5769890800204004445?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-3774616600493428692011-05-05T07:43:00.001-04:002011-05-05T07:43:11.632-04:00May 10, 2011 is the official release day for Tracking Shadows, the latest story from my 2096, caffeine-as-a-controlled-substance world. But you can get a sneak peek just by clicking on the new Tracking Shadows page here on the site! (right up there under the header). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />"They" say write what you know...Well I know I'd be lost without my coffee! Which must be why coffee shows up in nearly every book I write. But I digress.. <br /> <br />I'm so absolutely, positively thrilled with Tracking Shadows I<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/tracking-shadows-is-here-well-almost/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-377461660049342869?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-84590432261363788332011-05-03T08:22:00.001-04:002011-05-03T08:22:49.374-04:00Whether you've written or read a great book, when you tell people about it, they often want a reference point: Some key information to know where to find the book or if it matches their taste in reading. <br /> <br />So how do you decide where a book fits - on a bookshelf or in the infinite virtual shelf space of ebooks? <br /> <br />When my first book, Justice Incarnate, came out in paperback in 2005 it had elements of several categories (sci-fi, thriller, romance, paranormal). The publisher and I had a challenge<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/researching-elements-of-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-8459043226136378833?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-46168467474812387542011-04-30T10:23:00.001-04:002011-04-30T10:23:24.723-04:00It blows my mind that today my firstborn turns eighteen. Another big milestone! She'll celebrate with friends I'm sure, but I know it won't feel complete until our adopted greyhound Brody sings Happy Birthday to her before she blows out the candles on her cake. (He's very talented). <br /> <br />It's a day packed full of memories of all we've been through and the hopes and dreams for her future. A day as full as our cars eleven years ago when we moved from the Midwest to the South just days before her<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/greyhound-adoption-and-foster-greyhound/cross-country-adventure-with-bubbles-and-more/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-4616846747481238754?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685785772603432306.post-77956240963003553492011-04-28T07:52:00.001-04:002011-04-28T07:52:56.203-04:00You've heard of 'delusions of grandeur'. In my world, it's quite possible delusions of silence is the same thing... <br /> <br />Most of us require something to keep our focus on the task at hand. The white noise of the vacuum cleaner can be soothing. Classical music on the office intercom is a balm for some and as bad as nails on a chalkboard for others. Maybe you thrive on routine or the daily adventure of an unpredictable schedule. <br /> <br />As an author, I indulged in some fun world building for my<p><a href="http://www.reganblack.com/paranormal-romance-novels/delusions-of-silence-in-world-building-for-paranormal-romance-novels/">Read more ...</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2685785772603432306-7795624096300355349?l=regansrealm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Regan Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.com0