An article in the Education Guardian Weekly references a study conducted by Professor James C Kaufman of California State University at San Bernardino. His findings: poets die young. He says:
The image of the writer as a doomed and sometimes tragic figure, bound to die young, can be backed up by research. Writers [...]

One of the fabulous parts about writing for Brava is that my editor will sometimes send me ARCs for upcoming releases. I jump up and down with giddiness every single time a box/envelope of Brava ARCs appears on my doorstep. Thought I’d torture you all by letting you know about my haul this [...]

It’s Friday and…
I’m thinking we all need a giveaway. I have no idea why, but I think we do.
I’m giving away two copies of RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW. The only catch - there’s always a catch, isn’t there? - is that you have to post a comment/mini-review of the book [...]

A reader emailed and asked why I don’t describe my books as romantic suspense. The real answer is this: ’cause I don’t think of them as pure romantic suspense. My books have elements of humor and mystery (sometimes), but all of those published to date have been what I would describe as [...]

NOTE: It’s Wednesday. If you’re participating in the Sweat Challenge, head on over and check in with Sven.
In case you missed it, the Golden Heart (unpublished) and RITA (published) contest nominations have been announced. These are a huge deal. Congratulations to all!!
I’ll point out just a few finalists in [...]

People often ask me about my writing process. I dread this question only because I fear what the person really is asking is for the right way to write. There isn’t one. I preface my answer with “don’t try this at home” or “this is just me.” My basic belief being [...]

Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday.

Did you remember to visit Sven and check in at the Sweat Challenge…? Go do it!

Happy Birthday to my dear friend Wendy Duren!!!!

We met online back when she had an awesome blog (which I continue to miss). Wendy is the one who reads my first manuscript drafts. She’s tough but exceptionally good at seeing where a book goes wrong and at remembering my older books [...]

I’m over at Access Romance today talking about some recent Kensington Brava (my imprint) mass market covers and how they differ from the original trade covers.
Kensington wonder-editor (I made up that word) Kate Duffy is blogging at the Brava Authors Blog today. She’s talking directly to readers. Check it out.

If you are subscribed to my newsletter, you know I got the cover for my November release, HOT AS HELL. This thing is beautiful. Look:
She’s mad as hell.
He’s hot as hell.
The desert may not be big enough for both of them…
TELL ME MORE…
Lexy Stuart is nobody’s fool…not since she wised up to [...]