Dear Friends & Readers: The weather has drastically changed from hot to cold this month. I’ve had to bundle up and put on my winter boots, which I’m not complaining about since I’ve been waiting for winter to come for months now. The weather has made it easier to get into the holiday spirit. It also brings back fond memories of snow angels and hot cocoa…so, this year I’m happy I’m able to spend time with my family and dear friends. It’s a nice feeling and I know I’ll keep these new memories with me with me when I leave. Wow, I still can’t believe November passed in such a…

Dear Friends & Readers: It’s sweet November and I’m looking forward to this time of year. The winter months carries with it a romantic feel that seems to warm the soul. I love bundling up, slipping into those comfy boots, and sipping Mocha Mint lattes while I read. But this winter is not a time for rest and relaxation…I’ve got a lot of writing to catch up on and a lot of submissions to send out in early 2011. Gosh, I can’t believe how fast 2010 has flown by–but it’s not over yet! This month I’ve decided to join NaNoWriMo. What the heck is it? It’s an annual November event…

Dear Friends & Readers: I’ve been waiting for the leaves to change and the weather to cool down a bit.  Of course, the days are still hot as heck and there’s no sign of Autumn. It seems like the only thing that has been constant is how quickly the year has passed. I don’t want to even think about it…. This month really kicked off to an awesome start. I attended a wedding this first weekend in October and it reminded me of how much I love being a part of these events. The bride was beautiful, the setting was breathtaking, and the reception was so much fun. All the…

Dear Friends & Readers: The summer has ended, the nieces and nephews are back in school and I’ve been stuck indoors writing. I’m not going to lie, this project is kicking my butt! It’s a strange relationship. I love this story and know it wants to be told. I love the hero/heroine and the world building. I love so many things about it…however, sometimes even when you love a project so much, it can be completely difficult to put down on paper. I suppose the hardest projects are the ones I’ll remember and love the most. Of course, from where I’m sitting right now, it doesn’t seem to be true…

Dear Friends & Readers: The Romance Writer’s of America’s (RWA) annual conference was a huge success thanks to the board members and their swift actions in moving the event to Orlando from Tennessee, due to flooding. I’m proud to say the Literacy Signing brought in over $65,000 for various literacy organizations locally. It is amazing the power of authors pulling together for an incredible cause! This time around conference was low-key and gave me plenty of opportunity to network and contemplate my goals. Of course, things were chaotic and full of surprises but extremely memorable. I loved every crazy moment of it. Conference is the one time of year in…