My husband and I recently took our second-ever road trip to Briarcliff Manor, NY. With high foliage on the horizon, I thought it would be the perfect time of year to take a drive up north and visit the setting that inspired the Rabourn Theater Series, and its neighboring town of Sleepy Hollow, which I […]

I decided to write my first novel shortly after I graduated from college. With no more schoolwork on the horizon, I finally had the time to attempt something that I’d been thinking about doing for a while. With my days no longer being planned for me, I was free to let my creative imagination take

I learned early on in my writing career that placing actors in the roles of my characters was incredibly helpful. I knew the actors’ voices, so it was easy to hear them speak my dialogue and it made the words flow. Placing an actor I was attracted to into the role of hero served an

Hearing about fantasy and contemporary romance author J.W. Ashley’s new release, Long Road Home, when I had her on for a spotlight, I had to get my hands on a copy! Here’s my review of Long Road Home! Long Road Home by J.W. Ashley is a fun, quirky contemporary romance.  The prologue really drew me

My guest today is a accomplished business professional and entrepreneur, as well as a published author and poet. He’s sharing a bit about his new release, Black Earth – How We Got Here, now available for Pre-Order. Welcome, Michael Cook! What’s Black Earth – How We Got Here all about? It’s late September 2019 when

Happy Release Day to my Guest Author Fantasy and Contemporary Romance Author J.W. Ashley! J.W. Ashley is the author of over twenty fantasy and contemporary romance novels. The former of which she writes as Jessica Wayne. During the day, she slays laundry and dishes as a homeschooling, stay at home mom of three, and at

These last few months have been difficult. If we’re lucky, we’re stuck at home, grateful not to be sick and remembering better days when we could enjoy the best time of the year doing exactly as we pleased without giving any more thought to the matter beyond Where would I like to go today? It

As many of my readers know, I first realized I wanted to write a novel when I was just out of college. My first attempt was rough – I’d formed a critique group with some of my old classmates and though I was the only one brave enough (or crazy enough!) to attempt a full-length

We have another exciting Holiday story to share today! My guest today is Jennifer Wilck, a contemporary romance author with a love for spunky heroines, and strong heroes with a touch of vulnerability. Welcome, Jennifer! Tell us about your upcoming release, Waiting For A Miracle!  What inspired you to write this story? Hi Jessica, and

I love reading a great Christmas story as the Holidays are approaching! Fellow Romance Author Penelope Marzec joins me today to celebrate the release of her Christmas story, Clear as Ice. Welcome, Penelope! Penelope Marzec grew up along the Jersey shore. She started reading romances at a young age and fell hopelessly in love with