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Deleted Scene - Kissing GamesPlease note, as this scene was cut during revisions it has not been edited, so there will be a few typos etc. Sloane was still annoyed about...
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My top tips for steamy scenesI had so much fun chatting to Elle Greco about writing the steamy bits of my stories. Check out this interview to learn: whether or not I get...
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Writing half a million words in one yearAt the beginning of 2020 I set myself some lofty goals. I know, I know…great year for it. However, as I write this blog post from the desk in my...
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What's in an outfit?I was going through line edits on a book recently and I had a really lovely comment from my editor which sparked the idea for this blog post. She...
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Backstory: the seasoning on your manuscriptBackstory is something that can trip up a lot of new writers. Any advice you read on the topic will often have some incarnation of the following:...
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How to end your chapters with a hookHave you ever read one of those books where you felt as though you were being propelled through the story, unable to stop reading even if your...
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Beating a reading slump as an authorConfession time: I’ve been in a reading slump for more than six months . Possibly a year. In that time, I’ve read way less than my normal...
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FAQ: did you study to become a writer?This question has pops up at regular intervals, especially when I’m talking with non-writers about what I do. The TLDR answer is: nope. I don’t...
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A Tale of Two CoversEverybody loves a little refresh in the new year, right? Well, Bad Bachelor is getting a brand new look! It’s hard to believe this book came out...
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2020 Word of the YearI’ve always been one of those people who liked having a word of the year, a neatly written list of goals and check boxes to tick off as I make my...
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Podcast Interview & Tips for BeginnersRecently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the folks at the Kobo Writing Life podcast, which was great fun! I talked about being an...
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FAQ: Which of your books are set in Australia?I LOVE writing stories set in Australia, particularly in my hometown of Melbourne. In fact, many of my stories are set in South Melbourne and...
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What's hitting bookshelves next? 2019 EditionI’ve been busily squirreling away on my upcoming releases, and it occured to me today that I’m about to launch 3 BRAND NEW SERIES! We authors tend...
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How I Stopped Overusing My PhoneA while ago I came to the conclusion that I was attached to my phone more than I would like. A LOT more than I would like. I would compulsively...
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Bad Bachelor is a RITA finalist!I’m so thrilled to announce that Bad Bachelor is a finalist in the Contemporary Romance: Long category of Romance Writers of America RITA...
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Digital MinimalismIf you follow me on social media, you’ve probably heard me talk about the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport in recent times. I cam across...
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My Monday Morning RoutineI love Monday mornings. There, I said it. In a sea of anti-Monday memes I always feel like a bit of an odd duck. But one of my favourite parts...
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How I get shit doneEveryone has their strengths and weaknesses, right? It’s what makes us human. If I dust off my old HR hat and pop that on, I might say everyone...
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Three ways to improve your grand gestureI’m about to say something which might have my Romance Writers Card revoked… I was never a big fan of the grand gesture. I know, I know. It’s...
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Red Flags in PublishingNB. This post was originally written for the Toronto Public Library . For many writers, going out on submission for the first time brings...
