Category Archives: Author’s Notes

I had no idea when I started writing over a decade ago that I would have to wear so many hats: publicist, manager, graphic designer. I’ve even, lately, had to try my hand at computer programmer. Oh the days I … Continue reading →

Here’s your first look at the cover for the third and final book in the series—Rory’s Choice: Thorns of Revenge And since I’m sharing…this is the blurb on the back of the book More than a year may have passed, … Continue reading →

I have a couple of updates for the third installment of the Rory Choice series to tell you about. First, we are now at the digital galley stage of publishing. What does this mean? The inside of the book has … Continue reading →

Great news for all of you waiting for the last installment of the Rory’s Choice series, the editor and I have finished the first major edits for the book. It may be the first step in publishing, but the first … Continue reading →

I’ve already mention the first book in this series, Steelheart, as a book worth reading a couple of years ago, but after recently finishing the entire series I have got to give these books one more shout out. As always, … Continue reading →

As I work through the edits on the final Rory Choice book in the series I’ve noticed I no longer feel upset at any of the changes the editor wants me to make. Even if she demands I rewrite an … Continue reading →

Great news! This week, I began editing the third and final book of the Rory’s Choice series. I’m excited for all to experience the pinnacle of Rory’s growth, though I can promise it won’t be out next month.  Editing takes … Continue reading →

I came across another foreign film this week full of suspense—really well paced suspense. Even my children were engaged in this film, which often doesn’t happen when we’re talking foreign films.  As I’m sitting there reading subtitles and taking mental … Continue reading →

In the wake of losing some final drafts of my novels, the process of rewriting has taught me several lessons. One, writing the story exactly as it was is not a feasible expectation. Two, letting go of that expectation is … Continue reading →