Why I Write Romance

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I’m a romance writer. Love stories capture me. A good rom-com movie? I’m there. But the romance must be central. Ro-mance. Meaning heart, mind, soul. A connection of one man and one woman. Romance novelist get a bad rap. Why? Because mainstream romance is more sexmance than ro-mance. But there is nothing like a romance to demonstrate God’s love for …

At the beach… where it rains.

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Hey all! I’m at the beach with the My Book Therapy for the Deep Thinkers Retreat, an advance writing retreat. And it’s raining. A lot. I’m thinking it should be warm and sunny. It was sunny this morning for a few hours. Here’s our beach shot. The Gang’s All Here.

Frazier Blog Tour! Join the Fun.

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Contests abound in the writing world. For a good reason. They provide feedback to the writer. Is your story resonating with the reader? Do you have the elements of craft in command? The Frasier is one of the best unpublished contests because judges look for the exact same elements as an editor or agent would look for in a new …

At the Buzzer!

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I love sports. Such a metaphor for life. The whole training, training, training for maybe one or two, perhaps many, moments off the bench. Star or not, an athlete has to train day in and day out, do his reps, just like the stars. My nephew lives in basketball country and has played since he was a kid. He’s a …

The New Web Site

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Well, what do you think? I love the simplicity and think it’s a perfect back drop for the upcoming royal series. Thanks to Matt Jones, his lovely wife Tracy and excellent staffer, Emily, for all their creative work on my behalf. Onward and upward!

Apple Fritter Bread (from Lisa Wingate)

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Happy Monday, everyone!  I hope this post finds you in the throes of holiday fun and festivities… and plenty of good food!  This week marked the official beginning of the annual round of Christmas parties in our neck of the woods.  It’s probably true just about anywhere during holidays, but in Texas, it’s not a get-together if there’s not plenty …