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Passionate Hearts: The Real Reason We Love Romance
Romance has remained the most popular fiction genre for decades, far outselling all other genres. Why do we love romance so much? The obvious answer is the happily ever after at the end of every story. Happy endings may be the hallmark of romance, yet I don’t consider it the main reason so many readers flock to the genre. For me, one element in romance stands out — emotion.
read moreMeet Rory MacTaggart — and Aidan! (Dual character interview, post by Anna)
Today, you get to take a peek behind the stoic facade of Rory MacTaggart, the hero from Scandalous in a Kilt. Are you ready? Beware, his snarky little brother may barge in too!
read moreAdvice for Fledgling Writers: guest post by Diane Benefiel
All writers start as readers, and boy, am I an avid reader. Like many readers, I wondered, naively, what could be so hard about writing a novel? Here’s five things for you to consider if you want to make that jump from the manuscript on the top shelf to becoming a published author.
read moreScandalous in a Kilt Release Party, Part 4: Every Party Must End (post by Anna)
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s release party. Alas, every party must have its end — and this one has reached its conclusion. Winners of the two giveaways will be chosen at random from all qualifying entries and will be notified next week. Good luck! I invite everyone to follow me on social media for updates on all my books, current and upcoming. Follow me on BookBub to receive alerts whenever I have a new release or a new preorder, as well as to receive my personal book recommendations. Subscribe to my newsletter for monthly...
read moreScandalous in a Kilt Release Party, Part 3: My Favorite Hot Scots Quotes (post by Anna)
So far in this party, you’ve enjoyed an awesome playlist and taken a peek at the future of the Hot Scots series. Now, I’m sharing with you my favorite lines from the first three books. Enjoy!
read moreScandalous in a Kilt Release Party, Part 2: A Sneak Peek (post by Anna)
You’ve checked out the playlist for Scandalous in a Kilt and gotten a feel for the book’s mood. Now, it’s time to look ahead to the future of the Hot Scots series. Lachlan, Aidan, and Rory have each given us their stories. Does the series end with the three brothers?
read moreWelcome to the Scandalous in a Kilt release day party! (post by Anna)
I’m pleased to see all of you here, to help me celebrate the release of my latest book, Scandalous in a Kilt. To kick off the release party, I’m sharing my Scandalous in a Kilt playlist.
read more4 Surprising Things I’ve Learned from Readers (post by Anna)
In my interactions with readers, I’ve learned some unexpected things. I love to buck convention, so my list has 4 items, not 5. Ready for the big top 4 list? Here it is!
read moreThe Beauty and Pitfalls of Writing a Series: Hot Scots & More (post by Anna)
Once you commit to a series, you must keep going until you’ve given readers the satisfying ending they crave. Abandoning a series can really tick off readers. Writers must think long and hard about whether to delve into the world of interconnected stories, because it involves many complex issues — but it also can provide big payoffs.
read moreMadison Michael (Author Interview)
Please tell us something unique about you we can’t learn from your bio. I love to problem solve. It runs in the family. None of us can just listen to someone tell us about their problems without suggesting a fix. This was great when I was a software manager and it was my job, but it can be wearing on friendships and relationships. This is a trait often associated with men, but I come from a strong matriarchal family. My mother was one of three daughters, she had four daughters who had four daughters. Even the latest generation is two...
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