Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats and Titles: Lemon Cake with Cheesecake Tunnel

It’s party time! First, I’m part of the totally awesome celebration over at Long and Short Reviews! They’ve been reviewing and celebrating romance for 14 years. FOURTEEN, people! And they are doing it up in style–by highlighting some of their … Continue reading

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Monday? Seriously?

Yup. It’s Monday. And I had to start the day with no coffee. I’m currently surviving on the sustenance a couple of cans of Diet Coke provide. Why you ask? Jake and I are back at VA while Lawyer Guy … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: If Only

Y’all grab a glass of sweet tea. Or coffee. Coke. Whatever. Sit yourself down, relax and take a 15-minute break in your day because these commercials should be real! I dare you not to laugh. I double-dog dare you!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Click

This struck me for two reasons. Well, probably more, but two right off the top of my head. One, it’s a nice message to get and hang onto in dark times. Two, isn’t this the way a lot of romances … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Middle Ground

Today’s #1lineWed theme is appropriate. It’s Wednesday. The middle of a normal work week. Of course, writers wouldn’t know about anything remotely resembling a normal work week. Sort of like anyone working retail! Anyway, it’s Hump Day and the theme … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Fudge Bottom Candy-Crunch Pie

Baby, it’s hot! And I’m all about the cool and creamy when it comes to sweet. I know a former EMT who feels the same way. Also…chocolate! You can’t go wrong with chocolate. Right? Total Time: 1 Hr. 20 Min. … Continue reading

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Monday, Monday, So Good to Me

I’m not really a Monday kinda gal. Or I didn’t used to be. Now? I’m lucky if I remember what any day of the week is, much less Monday. Bein’ older’n dirt sucks. That said, it certainly beats the alternative. … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Southern Horror

Happy Friday the 13th. I thought I’d share this little horror flick brought to y’all by It’s A Southern Thing. Stay safe out there, ya hear?!?

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Buttons

The world is pretty crazy. I cringe when I walk into a room with a TV tuned to the news. I can’t look at any of my social media feeds–which isn’t fair to the people I care about–but it’s self-preservation … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Heal Me

Guess what today is? #1lineWed which means a new snippet and today’s theme is **HEAL**. Have I mentioned Ronan O’Connor? Yeah, he’s the very sexy Wolf who is the nominal leader of Boston’s Irish mob. Wanna guess who his mate … Continue reading

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