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Most of you know me as an author, but I'm an editor too! You might wonder why I decided to get into editing, so here's the scoop. Back when I was a newbie writer, I didn't have any real help in the way of writing or editing friends, writer's groups, or anything like that. That …
IT'S HERE! My brand new book, Children of RaShell, a futuristic sci-fi dystopian, is out and available now! Before I give you the blurb, here's a little insider info. I didn't set out to write a futuristic sci-fi dystopian, I just set out to tell a story about a man in a dark tunnel who …
Champagne Book Group is opening tomorrow to submissions! And even better, you don't need an agent to submit! This doesn't happen very often, so, as an editor for Champagne Book Group, (see my editor bio here) I wanted to take a minute to go over what kinds of stories are on my #MSWL My first …
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With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time for light, fast, and refreshing meals. Whether you're planning a quiet lunch on your patio, a picnic in the park, or a summer block party with healthy options, I've got just the thing, courtesy of my newest novel, The Matchmaker's Charm from Champagne Books. In The …
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What better way to spend a hot summer day than curled up with a good book in an air conditioned reading nook with a tall glass of iced tea? Or better yet, poolside, lakeside, or oceanside, basking in the sun. Point is, a cool, refreshing drink is a must! And I've got just the thing, …
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It all started with an old wooden screen door I found in the garage of a turn-of-the-century house I bought years ago. That screen door sparked an idea for a time travel romance story, though in the beginning it really was just a tiny little spark. I leaned the door against the wall in the …
Champagne Book Group is open until the end of May to submissions! And even better, you don't need an agent to submit! This doesn't happen very often, so, as an editor for Champagne Book Group, (see my editor bio here) I wanted to take a minute to go over what kinds of stories are on …
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Several months ago, I was approached and asked if I'd like to write a story for a Weird Western Anthology. A weird western? At the time, I didn't even know what that was. So, let's back up a few years, so I can tell you why I said "yes" to a project like that. Before …
Hey all! PitMad is coming up in a few days and I wanted to give a heads up that I’ll be participating as an acquiring editor for Champagne Book Group! A Little about Champagne Book Group – Established in 2004, CBG is a U.S. publisher with authors from all corners of the globe. Though the …
When I first thought about reading a Romance novel, I shrugged off the idea as quickly as it manifested itself in my mind. Even my choices in film veer away from the Romance genre save but a few. But, some weeks later, I saw promo announcements / Tweets for the release of “Sophie’s Key” by Jodi Jensen. I have known Jodi Jensen to be a friendly and fun person to commune with over the vast distances of cyberspace. Dutifully, I purchased a Kindle copy and here is my spoiler free review.
Characters: The main character is Sophie, as the title would suggest. Through Sophie we get the classic “fish-out-of-water” character. Through which we have some comical and / or embarrassing moments. Along with Jacob and the child Meri, Jodi offers us a main and two strong secondary characters. Together they comprise a sort of trinity of wholesomeness. Of…
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