Category Archives: Between The Lines

I loved being able to slip more of Darrin’s backstory into book three, Thorns of Revenge. His story was always there from the moment he took front-stage in book two, but sharing any of it throughout that book never seemed … Continue reading →

This is a spoiler alert on book three’s ending, so if you haven’t read it, do yourself a favor and stop reading here.   One of the first conferences I attended, I listened to a bestselling author tell the audience … Continue reading →

As I edit this last book of the Rory’s Choice series, I find myself thinking of the spin-off book that came to mind when I finished writing this series years ago. You’re probably all going to die of shock when … Continue reading →

As a writer I’ve been told more than once it’s best to write what you know, so many of the scenes in the Rory’s Choice novels come from events that actually happened to me in my teenage years. One of … Continue reading →

I’ll admit the ending in my second book of the Rory Choice series was a cruel way to leave Rory and the reader. But life isn’t always happy, and I knew that losing both Jake and Duke would be the … Continue reading →

I totally “get” and love the Ginny character in my novel RORY’S CHOICE. Not because she perfect, she’s a lot like me. After some of the whopping mistakes she made in that novel it’s hard to admit, but an impulsive … Continue reading →

First, I want to thank all those who have left feedback on Amazon for Rory’s Choice. Your support is so appreciated. My dreams are coming true because of you. Now—back to this week’s blog. I wanted to tell you why … Continue reading →

Every story has an origin, and Rory’s Choice is no different. The novel stems from one of my mother’s childhood stories. She grew up on a farm, and on this farm was a horse named Duke. He was an amazing … Continue reading →

I patterned the kid-friendly feel of the diner in RORY’S CHOICE after a little mom-and-pop place in the small town where I grew up. Consequently, it became one of my favorite settings to work with, blasting back to those childhood … Continue reading →