My summer battle with the wild bunnies in our yard inspired the title for this episode, alone with too many copycat books which rely on tropes to grab readers' attention. This episode discussed what genre tropes are, writing tips on when to avoid...

for your writing.

Last month I attended the Writers and Scribblers conference in Silverton, Colorado and was able to listen to local book buyer Jeanne Costello give tips and advice or working with book stores and making sure you're ready to have a book placed on...

Chapter 1

Making readers love your villain and remember your side characters

Crossing over from Bestselling Reads Podcast

Crossing over from Bestselling Reads Podcast

Writing characters of the opposite sex can be a challenge for both men and women. Recognizing the differences between men and women in real life can help create more distinct and engaging characters in fiction. This episode talks about writing strong...

Crossing over from Bestselling Reads Podcast

Sneek Peak of my newest books, The Crazy Girl's Handbook, a romantic comedy with a hint of mystery.