Tag Archives: Books

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.

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!

Aug 17 2022

One Month To Books Books Books!

It’s exactly one month until the Books Books Books event in Lancaster, PA!

I’m looking forward to seeing my readers and meeting some new ones! Be sure and stop by my table for bookish swag, chocolate, and of course, loads of books.

I’ll be offering a pre-order giveaway in the next couple of weeks – be sure and look for it. In the meantime, Here are the deets:

Books Books Books Event

Saturday, September 17, 2022 at The Groff Event Center, 234 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, 17603 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free Parking!

55 authors from various genres will be on-hand selling and signing their books.

Admission is $5. Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite to be eligible for raffle prizes.

Join the public Facebook group for author, vendor, and giveaway info: bit.ly/BooksBooksBooksGroup

Mar 15 2018

SOMEDAY IN DUBLIN – ONLY 99¢!

Someday In Dublin

This book will cost you less than a dollar 💵 today through St. Paddy’s Day (March 17th) at Amazon! If you like your romance steamy and hilarious, with an occasional punch in the feels, this is the book for you! Available paperback or Kindle.

“This book works through real life trials and leaves you with that warm all over feeling and the hope that one day.. you will meet your Michael… or make you remember to be grateful if you already have! Wonderful wonderful read.”

Jan 2 2018

Writing Goals? Uh . . . I Have Them Here Somewhere . . .

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That’s pretty much it, folks. This year, I need to get shit done. With my YA books blowing my free time out of the water, I have been crazy behind on all my romance writing projects to the point of acute personal humiliation and embarrassment. Seriously.

I meant to have the Elemental Series entirely behind me by now, and publish a few more novellas, but wow. Just . . . wow. Being traditionally published is such an ordeal compared to self-pub, and it’s been a real learning process. A good one, believe me, but it’s been a slog. I think I have a handle on it all now, I’ve learned some critical time-management skills, and I’m ready to get back in the saddle again.

So this year, no crazy over-reaching goals. Here’s what I’m going for: Continue reading →

Nov 21 2017

Tidbit Tuesday: It’s Hard To Think Straight With A Cat On Your Head

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In this scene from Someday In Dublin, Michael takes a late-night phone call . . .

Michael was dreaming he was wearing a large, heated hat. So large, in fact that in order to fit through the doorway, he had an emergency beacon that activated, so that everyone could clear out of the way.

He tried to step through, but the hat got stuck, pressing down on his head with punishing force as the noise of the beacon increased, bleating louder and louder until he opened his eyes and realized it as the middle of the night.

It was the middle of the night, his phone was ringing, and there was a cat on his head.

There was a cat on his head, and she wasn’t going to budge.

“Get off, you sodding feline,” he grumbled, pushing her off the pillow. He got a kick to the side of the face for that, and uttered a curse word as he fought his way out of the covers. He finally succeeded in putting his feet to the floor and stumbled over to his pants, still wadded up near the dresser. He pulled his phone from the pocket just as it stopped ringing.

“Shite!”

He swiped the screen angrily, pulling up the missed call.

Amy. Amy had called him. Continue reading →