The Writing Playground

Half of the Children are gone to the Romantic Times Book Lovers' Convention this week. Since they're partying without us, I thought ...

From Angel, Instigator, Playground Monitor, Problem Child, and Smarty Pants: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!! From The W...

There are the books everyone has heard about: Twilight, The Hunger Games, Fifty Shades of Gray. But what about all those other wonderful boo...

As PC posted a while back, the Playfriends are spending more time on their Playground Facebook page these days. Come on over and 'li...

I’ve been through some pretty exciting “firsts” in my life: my first kiss, my first (and only!) wedding, buying our first house, the b...

Halloween is my favorite holiday.  This is no surprise to the other Playfriends who are forced to participate in costume theme parties occas...

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and every where I turn, I see pink , pink and more pink .  I see pink ribbons. The Space and ...

  I received a contract for another story on Thursday afternoon.  This makes 41 short stories I've sold.         The wor...

I wish it was my age, but it's that's another blog. It is, however, the number of short stories I have sold to the Trues ma...

“We’d like to offer you a contract.” After 10 years of writing, I thought I’d prepared myself for hearing those words. I’d ho...

Everyone has their own writing process.  You'll often hear writers talk about whether they're a plotter or pantster.  I fell into ...

This is a repeat post from years past with a few changes to update location, circumstances, etc.  I hope it helps you if you're going t...

I just looked at my calendar and realized I'm leaving for the RWA conference in Anaheim in less than two weeks. Not ready? Neither am I....

The day has arrived! Today my second book, More Than He Expected , hits shelves and ships from online retailers. At least, in theory. I fo...