April 8, 2026
I’ve decided to republish CHASE THE DREAM, my contemporary romantic suspense that Loveswept published in 1998. CHASE THE DREAM was a finalist for the RITA in 1999 and one of the last Loveswepts published before the line closed., CHASE THE DREAM clearly shows how I was transforming from a romance writer to a mystery/suspense […]
June 11, 2025
I want to write a short story for a contest. I’ve written a couple short stories in the past that were published, but usually when I think I’m writing a short story it turns out to be a novel. I’ve heard people say, if you want to be a writer, start out writing short stories. […]
May 22, 2025
Last Saturday I attended the Michigan Romance Writers monthly meeting (via Zoom). I’m not always home or able to get on-line the third Saturday of the month, but I made it this time, and I’m so glad I did. It was great seeing some of the writers I’ve known for years, the business meeting was […]
May 8, 2025
Today I sent a query to an agent and a submission to a publisher. I really don’t think either will respond positively, but I won’t know if I don’t try. This takes me back to the early 1980s. That’s when I decided I wanted to write a book. I was reading The Writer and Writers’ […]