I’m a big Julia Roberts fan, so when Money Monster came to town, DH and I went to see it. While not a romance, it was tension-filled, and thought provoking. What has our money system come to? The intro explains that there was a time we could all walk into … Read More
Why Read a Romance Novel?
Our little city got a little burst of excitement yesterday–almost as much fun as when Sir Paul visited in 2014. Instead of a giant musical show at the U of Montana football stadium, Bernie Sanders crowded into a smallish park in the center of downtown. (Picture is of the park … Read More
Stretching the Right Side of the Brain
I live in the middle of my head. Actually, I flip back and forth from the right side of the brain to the left. This explains why I have a masters in theater, spent twenty-five plus years in the tech world, and now write romance novels. There are days when … Read More
Literacy Rates
I came from a family of readers. We moved often, and the movers often groaned about the number of boxes of books they carried from one residence to the other. As I grew older, I had a hard time understanding people who didn’t read. How on earth did they live … Read More
Strong Women with Kick-Ass Attitudes: Bad-Girl Heroines
As I begin my search for an agent, I’ve noticed a trend…many agents are looking for manuscripts where the heroine is strong, maybe a little bad, and definitely has an attitude. They are looking for bad-girl heroines. I have to admit, my heroines have been strong, but usually take the … Read More
American Freedom and Romance
On first glance, these might seem like odd topics to mix together–American freedom and romance. Like the “great American novel,” romance stories have characteristics that evoke the “land of the brave and the home of the free.” Even though there are many romances follow what are commonly called tropes (billionaire … Read More
Before We Go: A Romance Movie of Souls
Last night, my husband and I watched Before We Go, an indie romance movie billed as a comedy/drama. While not totally sure what we were getting into, my DH and I sank into our couch in Montana, and got caught up in an odd, but compelling story line set in … Read More
Unity in Love Stories and People
Thank you for listening to me whine a few days ago! It’s an indulgence I promise not to engage in it too frequently. When I pick up a love story, I expect a few things. Most certainly a happily-ever-after or happily-ever-now. After all, that’s what makes a romance a romance. … Read More
My Yard Is Chiding Me
I can actually hear it: I need pruning, I need trimming, I need weeding … The song sparrow who has been feeding on our suet outside my window all winter is singing chirpy songs and sporting a more vibrant look. There are even days with sunshine! But not me. I’m … Read More
Quirky Detective Series on Netflix
My husband and I enjoy watching certain shows together–mainly along the line of detective series like Law & Order, NCIS, and the Chicago series. He also indulges my Hallmark addiction, particularly on weekends. When all else fails, we turn to Netflix. The more quirky, fun shows we watch that were … Read More