Her words were cut short when he spun her around and pulled her to his chest, his gaze raking over her face. It was raw and primal, and no one had ever looked at her like that before. She grew dizzy in his embrace and clutched at his arms, fighting to breathe. With every exhale, […]
I recently finished both Future Shock and Future Threat by Elizabeth Briggs. O…m….g….so good! via GIPHY I read the first one in one day and the second over the course of two days, and that was only because I started it too late in the evening to finish it. But you better believe I spent […]
This post is later than I expected because I stalled out in reading this book. I got about 80% through it and I doubt I’ll finish it. However, it did change my perspective on writing. The story is how the character changes; it’s his/her transformation. The plot is the series of events that cause the […]
I just returned from the annual RWA conference, which concluded yesterday. As an extreme introvert, I’ll need at least a week to recover. However, I can easily say (like I do every year) it was the highlight of my year. I absolutely love this conference. Here’s my ten random thoughts and takeaways from this year. […]
Hold You Close, the second book in the Fight for Me series, releases today! Tony Adamo, billionaire heir to a massive corporation, has no interest in the money and prestige his title brings. What he does want? To stay sharp so the other MMA fighters don’t pummel him in the ring, and to keep his […]
Next Saturday, I’ll be signing Bodyguard (as Jessica Linden, so look for me in the L section!). If you’re in the area, escape the heat and come meet me and hundreds of other authors. All proceeds benefit literacy. Click here for more info.
Society spends way too much time on social media. I’m definitely one of the guilty. So I decided to take a break from Facebook. I’d planned to make notes all week about how I felt about the detox, but that proved unnecessary because I didn’t really miss it. That’s right. Today is my seventh day […]
The Hold You Close book trailer is here!
So far this summer, I’ve been spending a lot of time reading, which is something I should do more of but usually don’t because I always feel like there is something else I should be doing. Reading is so indulgent that I often feel guilty taking the time. However, as a writer I should be […]
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