Because you asked me to talk about the challenges of writing a military heroine, I brought an expert with me – Marine Major Skylar Landis from One Night in Minneapolis – to answer your question. Take it away, Skylar!
Read More »You might not think a paranormal romance would have any basis in fact, but surprisingly often they do. Whether it’s ancient history or modern science, the truth can form a fascinating foundation for a made-up world. Dawn and Jake may struggle with decidedly non-realistic events at times, but these fun facts about the Reborn series reveal the truth behind the steamy romance.
Read More »Spring has arrived…sort of. Here in Upper Michigan, we’ve been bouncing back and forth between spring and winter, but I prefer to focus on the green grass sprouting in spite of the ping-ponging weather. With May just days away, it’s time to think about what spring means. To me, it signifies new beginnings.
Read More »I really, really like forks. That’s…unique, I know. There’s something about a fork that I find oddly beautiful. Some of those old ones are exquisitely formed and I have a lot of fun rummaging through the cutlery tub in Op Shops (Thrift Stores) in search of the perfect fork.
Read More »Back in January, I revealed my roadmap for writing this year, a kind of plot outline for my year. I listed seven projects and what progress I intend to make on each this year. We hear a lot about the first 100 days for a U.S. president, so I’ve decided to update my progress 100 days in. How am I doing? See for yourself!
Read More »My name is Sophie Barnes. My friends would describe me as smart, compassionate, and loyal. Here’s what’s going on with me: When my smarmy ex-fiancé jilted me at the altar, I realized I needed to change everything in my life.
Read More »Fear of heights once gave me second thoughts about riding on a ferris wheel, so I jumped off as it rose 8 feet. I may also be a magnet to animals—wild and domestic. They seem to show up to be adopted or fed.
Read More »Today, my latest sizzling romance hits the virtual shelves. The Mortal Falls emerged out of a short story I wrote, The Falls, published in December 2013. I loved the characters so much that I just had to give Lindsey and Nevan the full-novel treatment. To celebrate today’s release of The Mortal Falls, I present my playlist for this book. It includes songs that inspired or evoke aspects of the story or characters.
Read More »Writing romance novels is like having Valentine’s Day all year long. I celebrate love every single day, with every story I craft and every hero and heroine I create, every moment I spend figuring out how to draw two people together through passion and emotion.
Read More »I’ve always loved reading romance. I remember swapping book covers when I was a girl to hide what I was reading. My first ‘grown-up’ book was a Phyllis Whitney novel, The Turquoise Mask, my mom let me read when I was eleven. After that I read anything I could find by Whitney, Mary Stuart, Victoria Holt, and others. I was hooked on the romantic mystery genre that I still read today.
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