Ah, the adverb. The bane of editors everywhere, but I think they have their place. I love this quote about adverbs: “Overuse at best is needless clutter; at worst, it creates the impression that the characters are overacting, emoting like silent film stars. Still, an adverb can be exactly what a sentence needs. They can Read More
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Historical Book Blast Friday: Linda Bennett Pennell
Happy Friday! If your week has been anything like mine, TGIF baby! Today’s book blast features author Linda Bennett Pennell. Her latest novel, a World War II romance called Casablanca: Appointment at Dawn, released from The Wild Rose Press in August. Casablanca: Appointment at Dawn By Linda Bennett Pennell Will seven days be enough to save Read More
Author Interview: Barbara Bettis
Today I am pleased to welcome fellow Wild Rose author Barbara Bettis, who writes wonderful medieval era romance. Her first book, Silverhawk, was re-released on October 6. Welcome, Barbara! Tell us a bit about you. Where do you live, and how long have you been writing? I live in a rural area in Southwest Missouri. How Read More
Historical Book Blast Friday: Laura Strickland
Today I’d like to welcome historical romance author Laura Strickland to the blog. Laura’s most recent book, The White Gull, part of The Wild Rose Press Lobster Cove series, was released on October 2, 2015. When the trawler White Gull was lost in a storm off the coast of Lobster Cove, Lisbeth O’Shea’s husband, Declan, was lost Read More
Historical Book Blast Friday: Becky Lower
This October–my favorite month–I’m starting something new. I love historical fiction of every kind–romance, mystery, fantasy, young adult, you name it–and I want everyone else to love it too. So to introduce you to some historical authors you may not have encountered before, I’ve started a Friday Book Blast series for historical fiction. (If you’re Read More
Author Interview: Shereen Vedam
Today I’m joined by fellow Wild Rose Press author Shereen Vedam. Welcome, Shereen! Hello Marin, thank you so much for having me over on your beautiful blog. Love your bookshelf! I’m very happy to be here. Thanks, Shereen! Tell us a bit about you. Though I was born in Sri Lanka, my roots are now Read More
The Grammar Grump: Apostrophes
Ah, the apostrophe. Like the comma, it’s so little and so misunderstood. Again, I have scoured the internet looking for memes, and again, they are everywhere. <–This pic comes from the website of The Independent–the article is entertaining. But I digress. The rules: 1. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Ex.: I went to Sara’s house. Read More
The Reform of a Plantser
I’m late to post today, because I’ve been plotting. *Insert wicked cackle here* For weeks–well, truth be told, just about the entire summer–I’ve been stuck. Every time I open up WriteWay Pro to write, absolutely nothing comes. I have two stories halfway done, but they are both a hot mess. Weak conflict, boring characters, yadda yadda. Now this Read More
The Grammar Grump: Commas
Here we are at my inaugural grumpy post about grammar. By request, and because the misuse of them is my biggest pet peeve, today’s post features commas. Google “comma memes” and you’ll find dozens of them, most happily bashing people who can’t seem to figure out how to use them. For this post I’ve gathered a few that pop Read More
Author Interview: Lily Vega
Today’s guest is my good friend, Lily Vega. Lily writes *very* steamy paranormal & contemporary romance. Her latest, Devil in a Blue Dress, was released in May by Changeling Press. Welcome, Lily! Tell us a bit about you. Where do you live, and how long have you been writing? I live in the Midwest. I’ve shuffled Read More