A Strategy for Revision 10 Effective Writing Tips for Storytellers! Playing with Time: Pacing to keep writers wanting more Three Clocks...

When I was asked to do this talk several years ago, I decided I would talk about Making Meaning – because as writers I believe that’s...

An excellent guide to the NaNoWriMo signup process and a tour of the resources in NaNoWriMo, including pep talks from a wide variety of...

“Nothing moves forward in a story except through conflict.” (Robert McKee) In the best romances, love’s power to achieve personal growth...

Click here to get your copy at your favorite online store. “Essential for all aspiring romance writers.” – Jo Beverley, best-selling...

Updated, October 4, 2019 The audiobook version of my latest writing book, Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning is...

Rescuing Raven by Jacqui Nelson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, what a great beginning! I’ve had Jacquie Nelson’s historical romance...

Coffee Break … and the wrestling match… I had a busy week putting the final touches on Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and...

Where do I get my inspiration? Read on and see… I’ve made a few edits to the original blog. Andy and Jessie Grant – a War, a Wedding, a...

I always enjoy J. D. Robb’s futuristic mysteries. I love the heart and passion underlying Eve Dallas’s tough exterior, and the authentic...

I found this Eric Maisel video last night, and boy did I need it! Thanks to Creativity Coach Eric Maisel, for this wonderful video on HOW...

A friend suggested this book to me when I told her I was searching for novels featuring older heroes and heroines. I’m so glad she did...

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...

IF YOU LOVED ME - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? I first got the idea for Emma, the heroine of my novel IF YOU...

DANCE OF SEDUCTION - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? The original spark for DANCE OF SEDUCTION came from a...

Discover the art and craft of brilliant beginnings in storytelling Use Coupon JUNE_BB for 68% off until June 30, 2017 Welcome to Creating...

Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....

My novels are often sparked by my own experiences, my research, and interviews with interesting people I meet. Today I’m sharing the...

Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....