Romance writers sometimes get accused of writing about unrealistic men. Of making up guys who do and say things no mortal man ever would. I frequently accuse my significant other of crushing romance under his shoe like a bug. And then, he goes and does something totally sweet and unexpected. On Saturday, he surprised me with a silver necklace in →

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If you haven’t heard, there was a horrible tragedy at Virginia Tech today, as a gunman killed over 20 people. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Va., a college town about three hours away from where I live. It’s scary that something like this could happen — anywhere – but especially this close to home. Let’s take a minute to say a prayer →

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Last week, I blogged about trying to decide whether to drive or fly to RWA Nationals in Dallas this summer. I’ve pretty much decided to rent a car and drive. Yeah, yeah, I know. I’m a big fat chicken because I’m nervous about flying. But honestly, flying just seems like a big hassle. And it would take me almost as →

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I just want to say thanks to the Friends of the Sullivan County Library in Blountville, Tenn. for hosting me at their meeting last night. It was a very small, but lovely group of women. The food was great, and I think a good time was had by all. Thanks, ladies! 🙂

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