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Apr 24 2024

What’s Up Wednesday: Writing, Writing, Writing

It’s been a while since I’ve done a writing update, mainly because I’ve been insanely busy with my alter-ego. This has unfortunately, put a pause on some of my romance writing for a short (hopefully) period while I handle some priority items.

Some of you may be aware that I also write as award-winning YA Author L.E. DeLano. My latest YA book just dropped yesterday, so I’ve been pushing out the marketing plan and will be signing at a slew of bookstores and book festivals. In addition, I just reacquired the rights to an earlier YA Fantasy series and I’ve been knee-deep in formatting and re-releasing that.

Finally, I’m set to be a presenter at this year’s Pennwriters conference (also as L.E. DeLano) in a few weeks, and I’m tweaking and polishing that presentation. Once all that is out of the way, I can put a full push on finally getting SPELL CROSSED out the door, hammering out my next anthology, and putting some time into this year’s holiday romance novel – all between working on my next YA book. And holding down a full-time job. And being a single mom. All of this is achieved through a complete lack of social life and entirely too little sleep.

It’s not easy juggling two pen names, a crushing publishing schedule, and a life around all of it, but rest-assured, I’m still plugging away, still pounding the keyboard, and pulling out my hair until it all gets done. Thanks for supporting this insanity, and me.

Mar 6 2024

Dublin On My Mind

Every year rolling into St. Patrick’s Day, I throw SOMEDAY IN DUBLIN into heavy media rotation, and I get a warm, fuzzy feeling all over. I’d tell you that book was a labor of love, but the truth is, it felt like no work at all. Before I started writing, I had taken a short trip to Ireland, and since I only had five days I limited myself to Dublin and the surrounding area rather than driving all over the country and having very little time at each place. The trip was wonderful and entirely too short, but I did have some quality time in a few spots.

I wandered all over the city, toured Malahide Castle, took a drive down the coast, and spent half a day in the port town of Howth and its cliff walk, which was no less than magical. I started scratching out the story of Amy the American and Michael the handsome Irish guy she meets in a pub in a notebook on the flight home and didn’t sleep a wink. The rest of the story spilled out over the next couple of weeks, surprising and delighting me with plot twists and reveals that even I hadn’t originally seen coming. Within 4 weeks, it was written, edited, and getting its final proofread. I have never before or since written a book so fast or so effortlessly. It was also a major departure for me at that time because I exclusively wrote paranormal romance, and this was my first contemporary romance book. Today it remains one of my top sellers.

I invite you to do something I wasn’t able to do – take your time with SOMEDAY IN DUBLIN. Have a cup of tea, and settle in as the story unfolds. Find the magic I discovered in Ireland, and wrap your arms around these two warm and wonderful characters.

Jan 8 2024

Looking Ahead To 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a stellar year! I’m already confirmed at a few events like Love Is In The Air, the Pennwriters conference, RomantiConn, Sexy and Sassy Signing, Books Books Books, and Fall In Love New England. I’ll be adding more as they come along, but I think that’s a healthy start. If you plan to attend any of these events, be sure to check out my pre-order page for an extra discount and a chance to win a special pre-order swag pack with free book.

Along with the book fests, I’ve got some terrific new releases planned for the year. I’ll have LOVESTRUCK, my Valentine’s Day paranormal romance out in early February, and then in June, a new paranormal anthology of strictly Fae romance novellas. We’ll round out the year with a steamy holiday romance about two strangers stranded in a snowstorm together, bonding to each other as they battle for their lives.

I can’t wait to share all the fun (and heat!) with all of you.

Dec 28 2023

2023: What A Year It Was!

I’m waving goodbye to 2023, but not without a wistful (and grateful) look back. I was a signing author at a lot of great events this year: Love Is In The Air in Mechanicsburg, PA, RomantiConn in Trumbull, CT (even though I faceplanted, smacked my skull, and ended up with an ambulance ride and a CAT scan instead of a great day selling books), the Sexy & Sassy Signing (SaSS) in Norfolk, VA, The Festival of Books in the Alleghenies in Ebensburg, PA, Books, Books, Books in Lancaster, PA, the Collingswood Book Festival, in Collingswood, NJ, The Write Women Book Fest in Bowie, MD, and Fall In Love New England in Marlboro, MA.

I had some new releases this year, including KIERAN’S QUEST, COTILLION, SEASONS OF LOVE, and SHORE THING, and just last month was the cover reveal for LOVESTRUCK, my Valentines Day release. I had originally intended for SPELL CROSSED to be out last month, but unfortunately, life got in the way for both me and my editor. I expect this to release mid-January, if all goes to plan. Sorry for the delay, but I’d rather wait the extra weeks and give you a terrific story and a great looking book.

I spent a lot of time meeting readers and authors and loved every minute of it. Many thanks to every one of you who supported me this year. I can’t wait for 2024!

Dec 1 2023

Cover Reveal For LOVESTRUCK!

There it is – the cover for LOVESTRUCK! Isn’t he gorgeous? His name is Andreas, and he once spurned one of Aphrodite’s daughters. In retaliation, he was cursed to fire Cupid’s bow and make 10,000 true love matches before he can have his life back. It’s taken him centuries, but the end is near. Just ten more lovers to unite and he’ll be free—but only if an annoying (and infuriatingly attractive) mortal news reporter stops shadowing him and upending all his plans.

I can’t wait to share Andreas’s story with you. This will be hitting the shelves shortly before Valentine’s Day next year.

Oct 25 2023

What’s Up Wednesday

Last weekend ended my book shows for this year, but I’m already lining up 2024 and even some 2025 shows, believe it or not. So far for 2024, I’m firm for Sexy & Sassy Signing (SaSS) in Norfolk, VA on July 20th and RomantiConn in Trumbull, CT the following weekend (7/27). I’ve also applied to Books Books Books, in Lancaster, PA (Sept), The Collingswood Book Fest in Collingswood, NJ (Oct) and I’ll keep on adding. For 2025 I’m (so far) firm for SaSS in Norfolk, VA and ElectriCon in Scranton, PA. I’ll be building that list as things become available.

I really love doing book shows, hanging out with fellow romance authors and best of all, meeting my readers (and making new ones). Each show brings something new and a load of great memories. So keep your eyes on this blog or one of my social media accounts for announcements about my coming events – I’d love to see you!

Jul 31 2023

SaSS 23 Was Amazing!

The Sexy and Sassy Signing (SaSS) in Norfolk, VA is now over but will not be forgotten. I had such a great time meeting readers (and making some new ones), talking and partying with my fellow authors, and seeing the beautiful Norfolk waterfront. This was my first time at SaSS, and it did not disappoint on any level. Amy Marie and her indomitable staff of volunteers kept everything running smoothly, and my sales were fantastic. I highly recommend this show to all romance authors and readers.

Today I’m still unpacking and grouching about my sore feet but I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. I’m already signed up for next year and I can’t wait!

Jul 19 2023

July Has Been An Eventful Month

This month was supposed to start with a bang, and boy, did it ever. I was all set up at RomantiConn on July 8th and my table looked amazing! All my books beautifully displayed, tons of great swag to give away, and I was ready to rock. Five minutes from start, I did a spectacular faceplant walking through the hotel foyer to my table. My head hit first and instantly swelled to epic proportions. I ended up with an ambulance ride, a CAT scan, and a week off of work. I still look like I got dragged behind a truck, but the pain is more manageable. Of course, there was no RomantiConn for me that day, so my apologies if you attended and I missed you.

On the bright side, my newest release (and steamy beach read), SHORE THING released yesterday and I can’t wait for you to meet Roni and Dominic, plus a great supporting cast. This book was loads of fun to write. You can find buy links on my Contemporary Romance page.

If you’re in the Norfolk, Virginia area, you don’t want to miss the Sexy and Sassy Signing (SaSS) on July 28th and 29th. You’ll find tons of great romance authors (and their books!), terrific panels and parties, and a great time all around. I’ll be at table 70.

In the fall, you’ll find me at Fall In Love New England in Marlborough, Massachusetts on October 20th and 21st, and I’ll have more on that closer to the date. In the meantime, I’ll be wrapping myself in bubble wrap until SaSS and hoping for a better outcome!

Jun 16 2023

It’s Pub Day For COTILLION!

At last the day is here – COTILLION is out and I just know you’re going to love Auralette, Jasien, and the collection of magical folk that make up their world.

If you like clever, fierce women, strong, determined men and snarky best friends, plus page after page of heart-fluttering romance, serious steam, and occasional punches in the gut, then COTILLION is the book for you!

BUY IT NOW