It’s not a hardship waking up to sunrise in Carmel Valley, California. The title image is what’s right outside my bedroom window. Just a few days after moving into One City Center I went to visit my sister and brother-in-law who live in Carmel Valley. I’ve written about the area... read more
Now that I’ve moved into my tree house on the 21st floor of One City Center I want to share with you my experience of Durham by night. I now have perspective on the city from a wholly new point of view. Durham By Night: Outside my bedroom window The... read more
Chick-lit Heroine: Her Profile The chick-lit heroine has a recognizable profile. She either possesses a fashion sense. Or she has a bestie who can trick her out when the need arises, namely for a Big Date. She is either serially unlucky in love. Or she has divorced (probably recently) a... read more
After months of delays, move in day to my new condo has finally come. It is, in fact, today. Move In Day: Before Entry Hall. The view is to the north. The kitchen is at the end and around the corner on right. The washer/dryer and machine unit are behind... read more
In Regency Romance I wrote that I love to read and write Regencies. So why not write a Regency Venus Trilogy? What’s a Venus trilogy? I didn’t know until I made it up. And I didn’t set out deliberately to write one. Instead, I became intrigued by the idea of a naked... read more
Highly successful authors develop seven habits: Seven Habits #1: They are voracious readers How often do I have to say it? All the time, I suppose. Reading for authors is like eating for athletes. You can’t run a marathon if you’re on a no-or-low-calorie diet. It’s not just about calories,... read more
This post on art form was first published on July 16 2014. Here’s a bold thought: the romance novel is an art form. Yes, it’s an art form like any other. It’s a very popular art form. In terms of numbers of practitioners, it’s at a polar opposite from, say,... read more
Backstories. First, what are they? They are akin to a suitcase an actress will pack for a scene where she needs to be carrying one. But she won’t necessarily open it. Packing the bag is one way for the actress to establish her character for herself. The underwear she chooses may... read more
Title image: Pamela George in her own illustration as a diver. Pamela George brings three firsts to our Five Questions series. First, she is a children’s book author. Second, she is her own illustrator. Third, she is an environmental artist. We are delighted that she is willing to share her experience... read more
Cover Art and Advertising The title image is a famous ad for French champagne by Publicis Conseil. When I looked it up I was surprised to see that it was from 1989. I would have thought it was much older, like from the 1930s or 40s. So I guess its... read more
