Like most creative endeavors, writing a story can be done in a variety of ways. There are also many “rules” that apply to writing, but a lot of them are often broken and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When I first started writing, I was told not to switch points of view within…
Connecting Past, Present, and Future – #MFRWauthor
Books. They’re something many of us take for granted. They’ve been around all our lives. Before we could read, we played with picture books. Adults read us storybooks. Once we learned to read, books became part of our daily lives for learning and for pleausure. I can’t remember a time when books weren’t part…
Pests – Captain’s Mercy #MFRWHooks
Captain’s Mercy by Kate Hill Historical Romance Blurb: Mercy Brown’s life changes when she accepts a position as companion to the disabled sister of wealthy shipyard owner Jonah Barnes. She is instantly attracted to the rugged former sea captain, even if his brusque manner offends her. Mercy soon finds herself entangled in the quirky family’s…
Satisfaction Uncovered #MFRWauthor
This week’s subject for the MFWA’s 52-Week Blog Challenge is “Let’s Play What if Time and Money Weren’t Issues.” If time and money weren’t issues, I would spend more time doing activities I enjoy, like working out, watching movies, reading, and writing. Even more important, I would spend additional time with my loved ones. Other…
Business and Pleasure – From Everything Nice #MFRWHooks
Everything Nice by Kate Hill Erotic Contemporary Blurb: Will Antonio’s romantic confession win Orlanda’s heart, or destroy their partnership? A partnership made in heaven/hell—they secretly lust after each other, but … business first! How can they build a successful business together if their focus is on the bedroom instead of the bakery? Excerpt: Antonio snorted…
Three Main Ingredients for a Good Story #MFRWauthor
Reading, Writing, or Living? That’s the topic for week 3 of the Marketing for Romance Authors 52 Week Blog Challenge. For me, it’s not about choosing from the three, but about understanding that all three are necessary to create a good story. Living – If you’re not living, then you probably won’t have much to…
A Grumpy Accountant – Accounting for Love #MFRWHooks
Accounting for Love by Kate Hill Erotic Paranormal Blurb: Lucas has just returned from a most unsatisfying vacation to find his department at the Wit and Wizardry Brewery in a shambles. Of troll ancestry, Lucas is a man of appalling disposition and astounding accounting skills. Determined to set everything in order as soon as possible,…
Life Lessons from a First Pet #MFRWauthor
Growing up with pets is a privilege I’m grateful to have had. My first dog was part of the family since before I was born. Sam was a St. Bernard-German Shepherd mix. A big, handsome guy who would carry a sack of potatoes into the house when the family returned from grocery shopping, and who…