If you’re a romance writer, chances are you know what the initials TBR mean — to be read. It’s usually used in reference to a pile of books that are leaning haphazardly on someone’s already overflowing bookcase. In other words, it’s books you buy because they sound interesting and you want to read them. But life has a funny way →
Watched Prison Break last night. I loved this show last year, but so far, this year’s not gotten off to the best start. Or maybe I’m just not in the mood to watch fall TV just yet.
The first three episodes have been a little over the top. T-Bag being able to move his reattached hand right after surgery. The FBI agent immediately picking up on Michael’s encoded tattoo. And last
I spent most of yesterday watching the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Between naps, of course. And I realized something.
A lot of hot guys play tennis.
And they can provide a world of inspiration to romance-writer types like me. All your classic male archetypes are on display on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
Take for instance Rafael Nadal — he’s your dark, sultry Latin type. Then, there’s Roger Federer — the coolest guy around
So, it’s about 11 a.m. Sunday. I’m getting ready to watch the U.S. Open, where Andre Agassi is scheduled to play. Agassi has decided to retire after this tournament, so this is his professional swan song. Agassi is old and creaky (in tennis/pro sports terms). He’s not favored to make it to the final.
But gosh darn it if I don’t want him to.
What is it about the underdog that fascinates us?
A couple months ago, author HelenKay Dimon mentioned my sale to Berkley in her blog. Now, she’s been nice enough to spotlight me in her blog. HelenKay is the author of the just-released “Viva Las Bad Boys” from Kensington Brava. Check it out. I plan to.
HelenKay’s kindness just proves something that I’ve long suspected — that romance writers are some of the nicest people in the world. Thanks again, HelenKay!
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