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Can you fall in love during a boat race? It's a different concept for a romance, isn't it? And yet, guest author Mary Pat Johns wrote about just that. See what you think.  My latest book release, Glitter and the Grouch centered around the Texas Water Safari, a legendary river race. Many of my readers have mentioned they knew nothing about the race and particularly enjoyed the setting.
I love following the annual race. So when two minor characters from Books 1 and 2 of my series, Romance in Valiant, insisted on having their own story, I thought the race would be a marvelous place for them to fall in love. Many readers had the impression Glitter and the Grouch was going to be a romantic twist on “Row, row, row your boat.” They were delighted it was so much more. Read the race logistics and see if you agree.
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It's that time of year. The time we all want to watch the cheesy holiday movies. Of course, real life isn't much like the movies, but that doesn't keep author Heather Greer from wishing to dive into them. Instead, she incorporates the fun ideas into her stories. Read on to find out about her most recent one.  I admit it. Everything people say about made for television Christmas movies is true. From the opening scene, viewers know how the story will end. We see the same actors cast year after year. Yes, there will be an almost kiss. And if there is baking, someone will get flour on their nose or cheek only to be wiped off in a moment filled with romantic sparks.
We devour them anyway. Why? Do you love strong, independent characters who speak in sarcasm? Then, you're in the right place! My guest author, Paula Peckham is here to talk about just that today. Read on to find out her feelings on such characters.  Do you think you're a better writer because of the time of life when you came to writing?
Funny, I was just talking to another author about this very thing. I think young authors can write great books, but I often add something to a story I’ve written, and I wonder, how would a young person know this? I think there is a benefit to having years of life experiences behind you. Those life events add flavor to what we write. Any advice you can offer to other authors? Try to find a critique group, or at least a writing partner. We’re often blind to the spots in our work that don’t quite make sense once it’s out of our head on onto the paper. Those writing partners help fine-tune. Also, read a new craft book every month if at all possible. You’ll never be to the point where you can afford to stop learning. How do you imagine authors coming up with their story ideas? Today's guest author, Lori DeJong just might surprise you with her latest plot. She's introducing her characters, as well as how she thought them up.  I was thrilled when asked to join the ladies writing the novella collection for A Match Made at Christmas, when another writer had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict. I’d never written a novella before, but was so excited to dive in. All I needed to do was come up with a synopsis and write the first two chapters for approval by our publisher. Problem was, because I was a late-in-the-game replacement, I had no story and only had a couple of days to come up with one.
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