It’s Wednesday morning, and I am flying high, folks. My dear friend Robin Miller (writing as Robin Carroll) just sent me my review in Romantic Times. I guess Steeple Hill sends all of their books there for review. The highest rating you can get — according to those in the know is 4.5 stars. I got 4!!!!! Someone who doesn’t …
For Pete’s Sake Review
Linda Windsor is back with a delightful romance that kept my interest from page one. And you’ve seen any of my other reviews, you know how much I don’t like straight romance. Usually there has to be some other hook to the book. For Pete’s Sake focuses on Ellen Brittingham, one of a group of four friends who have stayed …
Only Uni Review
Be sure to leave a comment on today’s or yesterday’s post to have a chance to win a copy of Only Uni. Senior biologist Trish Sakai is trying to reform her ways. She’s ready to stop chasing the men and start chasing God. She develops three rules that she hopes will help keep her on track: 1) Stop looking at …
Research How Tos: Post Two
So I’ve discussed the basic areas of legal research… there are just a few! Now what? How do you start finding the information that you need for your novel? One great place to start is national organizations. Here are a few to get you started: American Bar Association is a great resource for research on a host of legal issues. …
Heartsong Mysteries
I received my inaugural shipment of Heartsong Mysteries a couple weeks ago. Let me tell you, they look great. I’m trying to decide which of the eight books to read first. If you’re used to Heartsong Presents romances, the mysteries are longer; about 250 pages v. 180. Man, I could tell so much more story with that extra 70 pages. …
Blessings by Kim Sawyer
When I received a copy of Kim Sawyer’s latest book Blessings in the mail, I couldn’t wait to start reading it. Unlike the first two that I let linger on my to be read pile, this one got consumed within a couple days of entering my house. And Kim did not disappoint. I LOVED this book and am sad to …
Chapter-A-Week: test drive a book
You know I talk about books…alot. It’s hard not to when I spend so much time reading and writing. Do you ever wander the bookstore aisles not knowing if you want to spend money on a book? Then the Chapter-A-Week could be the perfect test-drive for you It’s hard enough to find books that are just right for everyone. Chapter-a-Week …
The joy of the law
I’m working on a project for a client right now that is reminding me what I like about the law. The list of things I don’t like is long. I love client interaction, but would really enjoy client interaction when people aren’t in crisis. I think that’s why I gravitate toward corporate law. It’s just business folks. You can avoid …
Ready for a Movie?
I hadn’t seen anything about Ben Stein’s latest movie until the link to the website got mailed to me this week. Now I’m incredibly intrigued. Check out the link for Expelled and let me know what you think.
Fabulous Contest at Crystal Miller’s Blog
NO FOOLING! Wendy Lawton, Artist and Author, Celebrates Release of Her Seventh Novel With Fabulous April Fools Day Contest (THE WOODLANDS, TX) What do porcelain, Pocahontas, and prizes have in common? Wendy Lawton, author, sculptor and literary agent is on a mission to find the next Daughter of the Faith for her highly successful middle grade series. In celebration of …