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Inspirational Quote Monday! – 16

Inspirational Quote Monday! – 16

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday!  Here’s the quote for the week – “No one is asking, let alone demanding, that you write. The world is not waiting with bated breath for your article or book. Whether or not you get a single word on paper, the sun will rise, the earth will spin, the universe will […]

Sample Saturday! Champion of the Heart

Sample Saturday! Champion of the Heart

An excerpt from my new medieval romance – Champion of the Heart – An escape attempt – “Fire!” Immediately, she bolted down the stairs, running as fast as she could.  She whipped around the corner… …and almost slammed into a wall of flesh.  She lifted her eyes for a hurried apology, but stopped dead.  Fox […]

Taking It From The Beginning – Part 7

Taking It From The Beginning – Part 7

I’ve written the opening scene where Kurt and Quinn are introduced, as well as Joe.  They’re on their way to Uncle Bob’s now.  Kurt and Joe are trying to figure out why the vampire is after Quinn.  To Kurt, it doesn’t matter much, he just wants to kill it. Quinn’s band has a gig.  They […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! – 15

Inspirational Quote Monday! – 15

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday!  Here’s the quote for the week – “Nighttime is really the best time to work. All the ideas are there to be yours because everyone else is asleep.” – Catherine O’Hara

Sample Saturday! A Knight of Honor

Sample Saturday! A Knight of Honor

An excerpt from my medieval romance – A Knight of Honor – Slane and Taylor’s first kiss – “Unless you want to lose more than your senses, you’ll return my affection and make it good,” she warned in a whisper, nibbling his ear. Jolts of pleasure shot through Slane’s body.  His mind told him to […]

Taking It From The Beginning – Part 6

Taking It From The Beginning – Part 6

The Villain – The Bad Guy, the Protagonist.  This character goes by many titles, but his or her main goal in the story is to stand in the way of your hero/heroines goals.  Torment them.  Inflict misery.  That is the job of the bad guy.  He or she is a fun character to write.  Often […]