I think everyone considers, at least once in their life, and usually when they’re young, the idea of pursuing fame and fortune as a movie star. I know I did. Lately, though, I have begun to think screen actors have the worst job in the world. Just to begin, most of them have to shuck […]
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It’s a sign of the times: I have learned over the last few years to be wary of any book published by the last remaining five traditional New York publishers because the price is usually outrageous, and the story a re-hash of recent best sellers, with anything resembling originality edited out of it. For the
Pulse Pause Moments – lots of ’em, including Lucifer in a suit. Read More »
I’m always amused by readers who think I only write erotic paranormal romances. I received a number of emails from readers in response to last week’s post, expressing surprise to learn I write (and have always written) romantic suspense as well. As this month is a romantic suspense kind of a month, I thought I’d
Short, Very Much NOT Sweet Thrillers Read More »
’tis the season for all things taut and thrilling. Lately, I’ve been writing a lot of romantic suspense. Actually, I should say, I’m getting back to writing a lot of suspense thrillers. For readers who have only just stumbled over my stories in the recent past, it seems like a new genre for me, but it’s
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Have a guess. If the gun doesn’t give it away, then let me put you out of your misery. Romantic Suspense. If you’re about to say “no, I do not read RS!’ then you should probably check out these two articles. In my on-going efforts to bring the site up to date I recently added
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Kimberly Dean is my guest author today, and the last guest for the year. Kimberly writes erotic romantic suspense, and there’s a special deal at the end of her interview. Let’s get to know Kimberly. ___________ Who are your favourite authors? Linda Howard, Nalini Singh, J.R. Ward, JK Rowling, Sandra Brown, Sidney Sheldon, Karen Robards
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Beverley Bateman writes romantic suspense and medical thrillers — and that’s a genre I haven’t seen much of in a long time! If you like your white-coated doctor heroes, do check some of Beverley’s back-list out. In the meantime, let’s get to know Beverley a bit better: ____________ Who are your favourite authors? J D
Medicoes and Murder Read More »
When I first wrote Terror Stash, it didn’t have a romance in it at all. I wasn’t entirely sure I was even going to publish it under my own name. It was a straight thriller, not set in North America, but did feature an American heroine. It was set in the obscure and little-known area
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Elle Brookes is one of the co-authors of The Fabergé Entanglement, a romantic thriller with a fantastic cover, and a blurb that makes me want to read it right now and yesterday. Please welcome Ellie Brooks as my guest today and get to know her: ____________ Who are your favourite authors? Alexandre Dumas, Jules Verne,
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I first started writing romances for publication when I was still living in Australia. When I began, I did a lot of research about writing for Romanceland, and what editors of the day were looking for. Nearly everyone I knew that was also writing, was writing for publication with Mills & Boon–about the only romances
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