I had the absolute BEST time at Romance GenreCon hosted by Mid-Continent Public Library in Kansas City! This con was so well organized with tons of great workshops and events for romance writers, readers, and librarians. Huge hugs to all the awesome writers and readers I got to hang with and talk with. The library took such... Continue Reading →
This summer I got to go to London for a huge book signing--RARE London! RARE stands for Romance Author Reader Events, which they hold in different cities across Europe, Australia, and Canada. I had an absolute blast at RARE London. My wonderful friend Michelle came with me as my assistant and we had so much... Continue Reading →
I had a terrific weekend, this past weekend. I went to the Texas Library Association's annual conference (TLA23). I was invited by my publisher, Entangled. I got to go to this event last year too, and had such a blast. Librarians are so much fun, and book lovers are just the best. A few highlights...I signed... Continue Reading →
I have a new obsession. My publisher sent out book boxes for The Liar's Crown and included in the boxes was a diamond art kit. I had never done diamond art before, though I'd seen it. Think of it like paint-by-number, only instead of painting your sticking these little faceted "diamonds" of different colors to... Continue Reading →
Did you know the world of Nova in The Liar's Crown has a map? I worked with Kellerica Maps and it turned out absolutely amazing! HOW I STARTED The map actually started with a homegrown effort of my own. Using an online software/app called Inkarnate, before I wrote even one word of the story, I... Continue Reading →
10 years ago today I self-published my very first book--Blue Violet! I can't believe it's already been 10 years. I had written the first draft a few years before that. At the time I was working for a big tech company (60 hour weeks), in the middle of getting my MBA, and my kids were... Continue Reading →
The dedication in The Liar's Crown is to my editor at Entangled, HEATHER HOWLAND: To Heather - For living in this world with me (for years now) and still loving it as much as I do. Heather and I have been working together for almost 6 years and 22 books (I had to go back... Continue Reading →
#BLC22 was a blast as always! I had a fantastic time meeting readers and fellow authors, playing games, dancing, book signing, and having fun! I was one of the author hosts for the "Title Me This" game and also for the "Xs & Ox" game. I hosted a table at the Jules Vernes Fantasy &... Continue Reading →
I know how to feed my paranormal romance loving heart... and a stay at the iconic Stanley Hotel along with a ghost tour is it! My family spends a week in Estes Park almost every summer. We have family up there and it's my happiest of happy places. I've set a lot of books there,... Continue Reading →
This weekend, along with authors Cathy Maxwell and Amber Royer, I got to be one of the guest authors for Fresh Fiction's return to in-person BOAS & TIARAS. And I had a blast! As always, Fresh Fiction puts on a great event. We had a wonderful meal at Lavendou in Dallas, TX. Great food. Great... Continue Reading →
