Tuesday, June 14, 2011

A Cat As A Focus Element of Paranormal Romance Novels?

It'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. ;)

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)

No, he's not the least bit spoiled, why would you ask?

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Tracking Shadows Blog Tour Schedule

My 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!

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

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

World Building For A Paranormal Romance Novel Blog Tour

If 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...

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.

I'm often the person, either in an online class, interview, or writer's conference reminding others that we all have unique talents and

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Adopted Greyhounds And Summertime

June! 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.

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

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Time Management As An Element of Paranormal Romance Novels

Time 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.

Particularly for the paranormal romance author.

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

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