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Behind the Scenes: Giovanni Sozzani
Every so often readers email me about secondary characters who’ve become as important to them as the leads. Recently I’ve had several questions about Giovanni Sozzani, who is mentioned in the San Rimini books as the king’s good friend. In the final title of the series, To Kiss a King, Giovanni...
2023 Academy Award Predictions
Here we go again! Each year I post my predictions for the Academy Awards. I have a far better track record here than predicting who’ll win any given sports tourney. If your office or friend group does an Oscar pool and you want to participate, but don’t have a clue what to pick in each category,...
The End of Heartbreak
It's a worthy goal for a romance author, wouldn't you say? Many of you know that I’m a runner. I’m not fast. I’m not out to win races. I do it for the mental and physical boost that comes from being outdoors and away from my desk. I find it offers a good balance to time spent sitting in front of a...
Blog Classics: Whitelisting
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Holiday Romance Audio Sale
Fantastic deal news: right now, A Royal Scandals Christmas is on sale in audio at several retailers. Barnes & Noble Audio, Chirp Books, and Google Play have it at $4.99 in the US, and Apple Books has it at $3.99. Similar deals are available in other countries, so check your favorite online...
Behind the Scenes: Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week marked the end of an era. She bore witness to massive change throughout her lifetime. In the coming years, historians will have much to analyze about her impact on the United Kingdom and on the world. Today, the transition dominates the news cycle. It’s...
Final Day
It's about to go poof! Happily Ever Afters for Hope, a collection that features stories from fifteen different romance authors, is available in ebook at retailers worldwide…but only through July 31. My story, "Prince for a Weekend", offers insight into the marriage of Queen Fabrizia and King Carlo...
New Release Alert: Happily Ever Afters for Hope
Big News! I have a new release this week as part of the charity anthology Happily Ever Afters for Hope. My story features King Carlo and Queen Fabrizia of the Royal Scandals series, but also features their youngest son, Prince Bruno. Readers have been asking for more info on Bruno. This gives you...
