I was honored to have this article featured in the June issue of InD’Tale Magazine. Here’s a snippet, if you enjoy click the link below and read the full article. When an author first sets out to write a book, very few think about what will happen after they’ve completed the story. Creating the story is what authors live for. However, for most of us, the real work begins upon completion. For most independent authors, once they finish that first manuscript, they must research what to do next: how does this process work, and what are the rules to follow
Today is release day for the Barefoot Bay Kindle World series and I am thrilled to bring you Dangerously Sweet as a part of this launch. From the back cover: Blake “Dex” Dexter has been undercover so long, and so deep, that even he can’t separate the real Dex from his cover story anymore. A week in Barefoot Bay would sound like paradise to anyone else, but to Dex, it sounds like way too much time to spend alone with his own thoughts until he meets Amelia Barton, then he thinks it might not be enough time. Amelia
Prologue May 2005 A full moon lit up the sidewalk better than any street light ever could, casting shadows through the tree branches and making everything just a bit mysterious. The air was warm enough to not need a jacket, but the oppressive heat of summer wasn’t yet sending everyone hurrying to the comfort of air conditioning. The entire evening had the hint of magic to it, warm summer temperatures, impending freedom from school, and a sky combined to make a night of amazing memories. It had been a night of trying new things for Kierra Centrand. The
I am excited to announce that my next release will arrive on August 23! I am thrilled to be included in the Barefoot Bay Kindle World. Of course, Barefoot Bay is the amazing series created by Roxanne St. Claire, I’ve been a fan of this series from Rocki since the very first release. When Rocki asked me if I wanted to write a novella that is set in Barefoot Bay I did not hesitate, I was honored and flattered and a whole bunch of really awesome feelings. Writing this story has been a great learning experience, my first foray into a
Hiding in Plain Sight is on SALE! If you’ve been waiting to download your copy, then wait no more. If you head on over to Forewordz.com you’ll see that Hiding in Plain Sight is the featured book listed under romantic suspense! I have been overwhelmed with the support and success of my first release, and to have it featured today on Forewordz and to be able to offer it to you at a discount is icing on an already delicious cake. SQUEE! The discounted price will only last for a short time–seriously don’t blink or you’ll miss it–so grab
Hiding in Plain Sight Back Cover Blurb “…breathtaking romantic suspense!” —Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Kierra Centerand was once vivacious and outgoing, but that all changed the night her stepfather killed her family in an explosion that authorities wrote off as an accident. Now, ten years later, Kierra has returned to the small town of Briarview to find answers, confront her demons, and see if she can finally move on with her life. Not much has changed, Briarview is still the quaint, charming, small town Kierra left behind. Only now her high school boyfriend,
Early in my writing career the advice I heard repeatedly was to write what I knew. But in writing romantic suspense I quickly realized I couldn’t write what I know—I mean I don’t know anything about having a psycho for a stepfather who kills my family—it’s more about writing what scares me. Not just scares me, but absolutely terrifies me. I have to tap into that part of my mind that secretly still wonders if there are monsters under my bed, in my closet, and in the laundry room. What? You don’t have monsters in your laundry room? Are
I heard someone say recently that all romance novels are really just a retelling of the fairy tale in Cinderella. What do you think? Are all romance novels about a damsel in distress who is waiting for Prince Charming to ride in on his white horse and save the day? Want to know what I think? I think Cinderella should have spoken up to Prince Charming and told him that was her shoe, told her stepmother to clean her own house, and her stepsisters to stuff a sock in it, and lived happily ever after with a guy who recognized
Hiding In Plain Sight has released to rave reviews from readers, book reviewers and websites! On February 11th I was thrilled to announce the release of my first novel, a romantic suspense titled Hiding In Plain Sight published by Evernight Publishing. I waited with great anticipation to see what readers thought (Read: I didn’t sleep at night in a total panic everyone would hate it!) Needless to say I couldn’t be more excited to see that readers are loving the book enough to leave fantastic reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and book review sites! I’ve also done several author interviews Highlights:
It’s release day for Hiding In Plain Sight! You can now download my book from all major e-book retailers! (Links below) A sexy, scary page-turner for fans of breathtaking romantic suspense!” Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author Excerpt: Kierra’s chest suddenly felt too tight to take a breath. She desperately wanted to tell him to stop talking, to run away. She wished she had never come to town, and that she was anywhere but here listening to Bryan’s calm, soothing voice. “I can also tell you the thing that’s going to be the hardest to hear. The
