When my grandson, Tommy, was five, my daughter, Kristin, took him to buy school supplies for kindergarten. As they walked toward the store, he yelled out, “Look, Mom! They got all the A-holes out of Walmart!’ People walking to and from their cars cast disapproving glares her way. She stooped down and asked, “Tommy, what did you say?” “The A-holes. They got all the A-holes out of Walmart!” Embarrassed, Kristin explained, “We don’t talk that way, Tommy.” He looked confused. “Show me what you mean,” she said. Tommy pointed to the new Walmart sign. “See? All the A-holes, where the Read More
Tag: Historical Romance
Crossing The Pond
My friend, Becky Lower, loves writing American historical romance novels as much as I do. I’ve enjoyed every one of her books, and I’m so pleased she is visiting me today. Welcome, Becky. Tell us about your new venture. When I first began to write novels, I hadn’t done too much research into the genres that sell best. I just knew what I loved to read–American historicals and English romances. I cut my teeth on Laura Ingalls Wilder and later on The Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes, but I also loved reading about English aristocracy with the Cotillion balls, Read More
A Partridge, A Pear Tree and Three French…Inns? A Sweet Regency
Patricia Kiyono is dedicated to her craft. I know this because I’ve had the opportunity to work with her in brainstorming sessions and writing sprints. Her pursuit of excellence is evident in her books. I am so pleased to welcome Patricia to my blog today. Patricia, talk about the books you’ve written. What was the first seed of an idea you had for your book? How did it develop? The first idea for Three French Inns came about because of the popularity of The Partridge and the Peartree, followed by Two Tutor Doves. I decided to continue the series, and Read More
From Vampires to Sci-fi to Romance, Linda Kepner Likes Adventure in Her Stories
Linda Kepner and I had crossed paths long before we knew each other as writers. Today, our paths merge again on our author journeys. I am so pleased to welcome her to my blog today. So, Linda, please tell us a little about yourself. I am a multi-genre writer – I write science fiction, fantasy, slightly historical (1969) romance, and vampire fiction. I grew up on a farm in New York State, about 65 miles from Montreal; graduated from a college (Eisenhower) and got my advanced degree (Geneseo) in the same Finger Lakes region where Elizabeth’s The Cavanaugh House is Read More
“If Music Be the Food of Love…” Read On
Authors have a dirty little secret…we hear voices. All of the time. Our characters whisper, cajole, encourage, and inspire us as we write. I once posted on my Facebook page that friends shouldn’t be offended if they see me out walking and wave as they drive by and don’t get a return wave from me…I am probably writing. Now, if they see me talking to invisible people it might be more difficult to explain. Because I am a singer, I not only hear my characters’ voices, I hear their range, timbre, pitch, and melody. Disclaimer: I am not a professionally Read More