Many “romance” novels go well beyond the relationship between a man and a woman. Particularly with series, the romance is built around a family. Sherryl Woods has many series that involve family. Her latest series, a reissue of a previous series, involves the Devaney brothers, short novellas about several brothers … Read More
Locations in Romance Novels & a Contest
My grandfather on my mother’s side like to travel. He wasn’t really good about letting his wife know about it ahead of time. She’d find a note. Or get a telegram. Or just assume… A few months later he’d be back from his stint working as a waiter on a … Read More
H.O.W. and the Spirit of Love
Long ago, before judgement ruled the world, there was love. Our hearts remember it and we seek out the stories of people giving a helping hand to each other. Stories like Debbie Macomber’s 16 Lighthouse Road from the Cedar Cove series, Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series, Sheryll Woods Chesapeake Shores … Read More
Birthday Celebrations
A year ago tonight I had my first release party. That’s right, my book California Sunset is one year old today. Tomorrow is my birthday. I am somewhat older. The river is still here, but it’s quieter on my porch. Last year many people came to celebrate. What a joy! … Read More
Summer in Montana–A Romance Writer’s Paradise
Ideas are germinating along with the seeds and seedlings I’ve planted in my garden. In my imagination, I’m creating a small town on the plains, not too far from Lewistown. The big sky and prairie travel as far as the eye can see. The townspeople are friendly, but money needs … Read More
Back Roads Montana
My husband and I have a deal. He follows me into quilt shops and I let him take a dirt road. We wind up with days like last Saturday that I started describing in my quilt blog. These are days that we get to be uniquely us, days that bring … Read More
Inspiration for Change to Find the Love You Deserve
In my California Romance Series the heroes and heroines need to go through a change before they can get the love they want and deserve. I’ve found that through my own life, as well as with friends, that love only improves when you face and deal with your own demons. … Read More
What Next After Newtown?
On Friday I wrote a post for the Montana Romance Writers expressing what I believe is the only answer to the tragedy — love in all its forms. With a book it’s easy. If you don’t like a scene, you delete it and do it over. There is no “do-over” … Read More
The Juggling Act
I confess. I am a juggler. And there are times, like today, when all the balls in the air seem to be colliding with each other and raining down upon my head. I’m thrilled that California Wine has been accepted. I wrote a quick back-cover blurb and sent it out … Read More
Counting My Blessings
Love comes in many forms and today I am so blessed with it that my cup indeed runneth over. Let me count the ways… My book, California Sunset, launched today — a dream of over 50 years has come true. Many friends and acquaintances have joined me … Read More