Tag: Book Reading

  • Til Death Don’t Us Part: Making the First Kiss Unique and Soul Deep

    Til Death Don’t Us Part: Making the First Kiss Unique and Soul Deep

    As a romance writer, I’m always looking for fun and exciting ways to describe the “first kiss.” Whether it’s a metaphor that connects to the character or plot, I love anchoring the hero and heroine’s kiss in the story in some new or fresh way that makes their kiss uniquely theres. One of the stories…

  • Reflecting on witty banter, a dangerous hero, and a determined heroine

    Reflecting on witty banter, a dangerous hero, and a determined heroine

    The City Beneath was the third book I ever finished, but the first I published. As my debut novel, the hero (Dominic Lysander) and heroine (Cassidy DiRocco) will always have a special place in my heart. Writing their witty banter was especially fun because Dominic is such a dangerous, dark character and watching the sparks…

  • The Art of Multi-Tasking: Writing, Reading & Tanning

    The Art of Multi-Tasking: Writing, Reading & Tanning

    Today was my first pool day of 2024! I love my community pool. The only thing that can compete with the sun, surf and sand of a perfect beach day is floating around my pool. I wrote in my WIP, finished another Ilona Andrews novel, and relaxed, all while working on my tan. 😎 I…

  • Summer Lovin’ | Escape to the Tropics in a Good Book

    Summer Lovin’ | Escape to the Tropics in a Good Book

    Summer is right around the corner! In fact, for me here in coastal Georgia, it has arrived 😍 I’ve enjoyed several beach days, relaxing and reading a good book. But if you’re still waiting for that summer sun, escape into a story with a tropical setting! Watch this video to hear a fun scene from…

  • Beyond The Next Star Reading: Trauma & the Hope for Healing

    Beyond The Next Star Reading: Trauma & the Hope for Healing

    My heroine in Beyond the Next Star suffered abuse long before being abducted by aliens. In this scene read, Delaney is still dealing with her trauma. Witnessing how her jaded outlook on life colors her perception of Torek, the hero, is both heart wrenching and hopeful. Watch this video for a sneak peek!

  • Sight Beyond the Sun | Second Kiss Scene Read

    Sight Beyond the Sun | Second Kiss Scene Read

    During the second kiss in Sight Beyond the Sun, you can really start to feel the love between my hero and heroine. Watch this video to hear a reading of this scene!

  • Reading and Relaxing at Fernandina Beach | Book Recommendation

    Reading and Relaxing at Fernandina Beach | Book Recommendation

    I began Sapphire Flames this weekend while relaxing at Fernandina Beach. So far, Book 4 in Ilona Andrews’ Hidden Legacy Series is even better than the first three. I can’t believe I’m already halfway through the series! I need to start reading slower and savoring my time with these amazing characters.

  • This Bookworm is Hooked on Reading

    This Bookworm is Hooked on Reading

    Once I start a fantastic series, it’s hard to stop!! Officially began book 3 in Ilona Andrews Hidden Legancy series, Wildfire.

  • Transitioning from Vacation to Home

    Transitioning from Vacation to Home

    It’s a gorgeous day in St. Marys, Georgia, which is definitely helping to ease my transition from vacation to home, but reminiscing through my pictures, I can’t help but miss Hawaii. Look at that sunset!! Poolside, reading a new favorite book… it’s doesn’t get much better than that.

  • Favorite Quotes | Ghostly Intentions, Short Story in An Autumn Embrace

    There’s nothing I love writing more than the magic of a first kiss! “Nannette slid into his kiss the way she might the ocean after a storm, knowing she was in over her head and thrilled by it even as she was pulled under. His mouth pressed and ebbed, coaxing hers like the swaying tide.…