If you’ve ever finished a paranormal romance novel and needed to lie on the floor for a few minutes because of what a mate bond just did…… Read more “Mate Bonds 101: Your Guide to Fated Mates in Paranormal Romance”
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Wounded, Weird, and Still Worth Rooting For
Perfect is boring. I’m just gonna go ahead and put that on record. I like wonky, slightly-too-crispy homemade cookies. I like jeans that are frayed at the…… Read more “Wounded, Weird, and Still Worth Rooting For”
Meet Author J. A. Johnson – A New Release, a Great Conversation, and Why I Think You Should Check Out Gem of the Sea
A quick introduction to J. A. Johnson, her new book, and the full interview we filmed together. Author J. A. Johnson I’m so happy to use my…… Read more “Meet Author J. A. Johnson – A New Release, a Great Conversation, and Why I Think You Should Check Out Gem of the Sea”
Last, Current, Next, and Why I’m Rereading My Own Books
I get a lot of comfort from keeping track of my last / current / next stacks. I don’t know if it’s the multiple of three, the…… Read more “Last, Current, Next, and Why I’m Rereading My Own Books”
Five Things I Liked About Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer
Okay, y’all: if you’ve been here a minute or two, you might know how much I LOVE finding a new instant-buy author. Based on my recent reading…… Read more “Five Things I Liked About Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer”
My Analog Weekend Reset Kit
Tonight, I’m starting my Global Day of Unplugging weekend. The official idea is a 24-hour digital pause, where you power down devices and power up real-world connections.…… Read more “My Analog Weekend Reset Kit”
Five-ish spoiler-light things I liked about Greedy by Callie Kazumi
I recently finished Greedy by Callie Kazumi, a marvelously dark adventure that started with an unstoppably gorgeous book cover and ended with that singular reading experience where…… Read more “Five-ish spoiler-light things I liked about Greedy by Callie Kazumi”
My TBR is a Disaster and That’s The Way I Like It
Photo by Emre Can Acer on Pexels.com You know the feeling when you walk into a bookstore with the express purpose of buying the one book you…… Read more “My TBR is a Disaster and That’s The Way I Like It”
How Music and Memory Help Me Channel My Characters
I’m pretty sure my husband has developed a particular form of sonic conditioning. It can be triggered by the opening chords of “Rock You Like A Hurricane”…… Read more “How Music and Memory Help Me Channel My Characters”
The Art of the Slow Burn – Why We Love to Suffer (and Why I Live to Write It)
Alright, y’all. Grab your beverage of choice, get comfy, and let’s talk about the most delicious, soul-crushing, heart-stopping agony in all of fiction: the slow burn romance.…… Read more “The Art of the Slow Burn – Why We Love to Suffer (and Why I Live to Write It)”
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