I recently moved to a new state. Sold my house. Packed everything in a truck. Hooked up my car. Drove for three days. Adventure. There’s something about starting over. You’d think, after all my moves, that it would get old … Continue reading New view

I’d like to welcome Ireland Lorelei to A Writer’s House this week. Ireland is from my old stomping grounds of North Carolina, but she currently lives in Florida and is an erotic romance author. Her current series, Second Chance, has … Continue reading Spotlight: Ireland Lorelei

I jumped into TikTok last month, determined to master the newest craze that’s supposed to be the answer to marketing books. All I can say is….sheesh. It’s just another platform filled with conflict and drama when it doesn’t have to … Continue reading Authors, Readers, and TikTok…oh my

I think the only piece of writing advice I’ve consistently gotten over the years has been to “write what you want to read.” That’s great advice…if you want no one but your best friend and a couple of critique partners … Continue reading Pandering

I’m excited to announce the release of a new short story in a charity anthology benefitting The Trevor Project. The anthology features 11 authors, 9 of them winners of a Golden Pigtail Award! Each story puts its own twist on … Continue reading New Release

When I first came out of hiding about my writing, I was amazed to find the most supportive group of people in a local writer’s group. They were willing to share. Everything. Their knowledge. Their feedback. Their advice. Their advance … Continue reading Can you believe they….?

I remember when the movie Dirty Dancing came out in theaters. I was in college, still recovering from a heartbreak, still holding out hope that someone would look at me like Johnny Castle looked at Baby Houseman. Or later how … Continue reading How Patrick Swayze Ruined Me

I’m writing this by the light of the Christmas tree. It’ll come down tomorrow so I’m enjoying one last night in the magical glow of twinkle lights and 25+ years of ornaments crowded onto pine boughs. When my daughter was … Continue reading New year, new adventure

In terms of writing, I’ve had an incredible year. I finished two books and published one plus two short stories. I put together a boxed set for my series. I’m 45K into my new book, which is in a completely … Continue reading Rejection

I’m not good with change. I’m the first to admit it. I like order and routine, familiarity. It’s strange though. I grew up with all of those things and couldn’t wait to shake them off. My life has been about … Continue reading Ch-ch-change