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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Appearances

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Whenever I do a “talk” with readers, one consistent question that comes up is about creating characters. Where do I get my characters? How do I develop their personalities, backstories, arc, etc.? When this message from the Universe hit my … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

I’m nosy. I eavesdrop on conversations in public places. I watch people. I want to know what’s going on. Why? Because I’m a writer. Writers are almost always students of human nature. We have to be. Yes, characters and stories … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Words – Concealed

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

OMGWTFBBQ! Yesterday was release day for CONCEALED IN DEATH, the latest addition to the Eve Dallas/In Death series. I opened it up on my Kindle while waiting in line at the post office. And seriously considered letting people go in … Continue reading →

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Serious Series – Part 2 (Brennan Edition)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by

How many of you are familiar with Allison Brennan? I know a few of you *looks at B.E.* are. I started reading Allison’s books about the time she released her Seven Deadly Sins series and then stayed when she launched … Continue reading →

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Serious Series – Part 1

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

I received a message on Facebook the other day asking whether ROGUE MOON was the last in the Moonstruck series. I began an answer, got distracted, and never finished. I plan on discussing the question, and others, over the course … Continue reading →

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Universal Rules

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Yesterday, on Janet’s blog, the subject of rules was brought up. There were some interesting comments. I had this little gem from the Universe tucked back in my files and this seemed like a good time to bring it out. … Continue reading →

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Serious Series

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

How many of you read series? Do you wait until the series is finished before you start, or do you wait with bated breath for the next release? It’s no surprise that my favorite series of all time is the … Continue reading →

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