Do you love Christmas stories? I certainly do! I usually buy one or two Christmas novels in October and November to savor during the holiday season. Did you know many writers actually write Christmas stories in the summer? I'm writing one now! My December release, Yuletide Redemption, will…
When you're writing a new book, the details of the story--characters, setting, scenes--consume your mind. You can recall any detail easily at will. If someone were to ask you about your book, you could go on and on for hours. However, months later when you've been pitching it to agents and…
I am so excited to have the fabulous other half of The Jills here today! Last year Jill Lynn joined me for a chat about International Coffee commercials. If you missed it, you can catch it at "Chatting with the Jills: Coffee Commercials." Since Jill Lynn is celebrating her new release…
I've been pretty swamped here lately, so I'm taking a short blogging break. Hope you all have a wonderful day!! Thanks! Jill
Today Connilyn Cossette is graciously answering questions about her writing life. Connilyn's new book, Counted with the Stars, is available in stores and online. I have all the links and book info below! Let’s get to it. THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH CONNILYN COSSETTE 1. How did you know you wanted…
I'm winding up six weeks of a heavy workload. Part of me is tired, part of me is thrilled, and part of me asks, is it worth it? Yes, it is. Last night I took a long walk to clear my head. I'd put a pot of spaghetti sauce…
Today Belle Calhoune is graciously answering questions about her writing life and giving away a paperback copy of her new book, Alaskan Reunion! Belle writes for Harlequin Love Inspired, and Alaskan Reunion is available in stores and online. Don’t worry, I have all the links and book info below! Let’s get to it. The Inside…
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You're writing a draft, loving the characters, debating about what should happen next, and you're feeling really good about your progress. It's almost the weekend, and you won't be able to write due to a jam-packed schedule. No problem. The writing is going…
On Saturday I was blessed to speak at Maumee Valley Romance Authors, Inc. My presentation was on how to create a production plan. I came up with these steps through trial and error last year. Since implementing my plan, I've blown away my personal deadlines, and for the first time I'm successfully…
I've been looking ahead to the new year, and I'm excited. 2016 will mark my 9th year of blogging! Can you believe it? Nine years! Wow! I still really enjoy blogging, and I'll be continuing my twice a week schedule in 2016. Wednesday will be writing-related. Expect writing…