Welcome back to the hop. This week we’ve been asked: What is the hardest part for you in writing? First let me say, being a writer is pretty damn fantastic. I live in a fantasy world(s) most of the time. What could be better than that? However, that’s not the question. The hardest part about writing is making time to write. Last week we talked about rejection and that’s difficult, but you can toughen up and get through a rejection moment. Making time to write when you’re responsible for a house, family, marketing, promotion, formatting, scheduling, editing, and on and … Continue reading →

Welcome back. I was away at a conference and the last two weeks have been crazy with book releases and preparation. I’m thrilled to be back in the saddle. We have a great question today: Tell us about your favorite scent and what it evokes for you. When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Italy, we drove from Florence to the small mountain village where his family is from. We had a lovely day meeting the mayor and some people who knew his family. We saw the home where his grandmother grew up and got copies of … Continue reading →