Never been a big Halloween fan. Blame my mother. She turned the house into an amazing showcase for Christmas. For Halloween she grumbled until the day passed. So, I offer a little something for those who dislike Halloween and for those who enjoy it.
For the anti-Halloween crowd: look at these books [...]

A few years ago in a feature in The Oxford Student an unknown author described her addiction to romance novels. She (I’m guessing the writer was a she) described the standard plot of every romance like this:
I know the plot even before I open the book: a couple meets and are instantly attracted to [...]

With DC, Maryland and Virginia being so close and all, and with people working in one and living in the other, the news of one jurisdiction also becomes the news of the other. At election time, it can be downright annoying. The campaign commercials and ads for Maryland’s races are tiring and stupid. [...]

The folks who run Washington Post Book World aren’t exactly known for their love of popular fiction. In general, “those” sorts of books get in the way of all the space needed for and devoted to nonfiction works and political ramblings packaged as novels. But, for those reading along over the last few [...]

I’m over at the Brava Author blog today - come visit.
For those wanting some action here: my July ‘07 single title release Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy is on preorder at Amazon. Here’s the awesome cover (for some reason the thumbnail feature isn’t working, so I can’t make it bigger…will work on that):

The [...]

Some people are just cool. This time I’m talking about Linda Lael Miller. I’ve said before that she’s one of the first romance authors I ever read. So, if you don’t like my books - blame her. She, along with Jayne Ann Krentz and Julie Garwood, started me down this romance [...]

Actors seem to produce actors. Writers appear to produce writers. Some examples: Anne Rice’s son Christopher Rice has published three novels and has more on the way; Elizabeth Lowell’s daughter Heather Lowell is following in mom’s footsteps; and, Jesse Kellerman’s carrer choice may have been set by biology since both mom and [...]

Zane she’s a NYT bestselling author, founder of the publishing house Strebor Books International (distributed by Simon and Schuster), editor and publisher, successful businesswoman, winner of the NAACP 2006 Image Award for Outstanding Fiction, a huge voice and force in erotica…and only 40 years old. That past part makes my head spin. Her [...]

I know I mention Stephen King quite often. I admit to being somewhat obsessed with his career. Like his work or not, you must admit the guy makes an impression. It’s been years since I’ve read fiction from King. Have read On Writing a few times. Read his articles in [...]

After flight delays, mechanical malfunctions, high winds in the DC area and lost luggage at Dulles, I am back in Maryland. California was warm and lovely. Met neighbors and chatted with the real estate agent who found us our new California home (love the agent and the house). Painted, painted and painted. [...]