by Annette | Aug 3, 2012 | Romance Writing
I have book covers on the brain. I’m releasing several books over the next couple of months and hired a designer, Tatiana at Vila Design, to create the covers. It took a bit of brainstorming and putting my marketing/bookseller’s hat on, to come up...
by Annette | Aug 2, 2012 | Romance Writing
As I launch one book and prepare to launch a fiction series, I thought it made sense to start meditating again. I am so excited and passionate about these books that I really have high expectations of myself and their success. I wanted to meditate in an effort to...
by Annette | Jul 31, 2012 | Romance Writing
It all starts with an idea. Your muse whispers and you are inspired with… A great character A compelling scene A heartfelt sentiment A unique plot concept A witty piece of dialogue Or an attention grabbing book title or character name Every romance ever written...
by Annette | Jul 31, 2012 | Story Starter Sunday, Tools & Resources
Today is the day 1001 Romance Story Starters is officially released! It’s an exciting day around here. To celebrate, all subscribers receive 50% off the cover price when they purchase at Smashwords. If you’re a subscriber, check your email. I’ve sent...
by Annette | Jul 30, 2012 | Writing Quote of the Week
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. Dr. Seuss