Here's a bit of my latest work in progress, a sequel to my Regency Christmas story from last year, A Gift Unsought. This one will take place at Valentine's Day, and will take up the story of Alethea Fenn and Pierce Rowland where they left off. Lady Holmwood’s breakfast bell rang, and Alethea sprang into… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: A Letter Unsent
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Thursday Titles: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
I've been eyeing this book by Cassandra Clare for a long time, even before the movie came out. I seem to see it everywhere and I was wondering what all the hype was about. Unfortunately, though it seemed like it had all the ingredients for a novel I would like, this one fell flat for… Continue reading Thursday Titles: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Writer Wednesday: When Perfectionism Strikes
This is my monster: Perfectionism. It keeps me from trying, it keeps me stuck in the planning phase, and whispers in my ear as I stare at the blank screen of a new document. I'm afraid to write anything in case it is subpar. But that's silly, isn't it? When you put it in words,… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: When Perfectionism Strikes
Tuesday Critique: Christmas Cookies
For something completely different, here's a little sneak peek of my upcoming Christmas romance story. “I have a feeling you would have been a good mom.” Lily met Logan’s eyes over the rim of her coffee cup, smiled, lowered it. “I would have. I know it. Maybe not a perfect one, but a good one.”“Who’s perfect,… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Christmas Cookies
Monday Motivation: The Power of the To-Do List
My to-do list is my best friend, but it can also be my worst enemy. There is nothing better than crossing a bunch of things off a list - it really feels like you've accomplished something. (And in my house, I need that tiny little affirming checkmark, cause most of the time the things I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Power of the To-Do List
Thursday Titles: Insurgent
Last week I gave a rave review for Divergent by Veronica Roth, and already I'm finished the second book in the series, Insurgent. Wow! What a stellar book! This is the kind of book I'm jealous of as an author, and the kind I devour as a reader. Just fantastic! The story follows Tris Prior… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Insurgent
Writer Wednesday: 3 Ways to Build Suspense
Ever read a book that kept you hanging on till the last page, unable to put it down? Ever read one that didn't? What made the difference? Why did you lose interest in that one book? Why did you forget about everything else while you read the other? Suspense. Even if it isn't a "suspense"… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 3 Ways to Build Suspense
Tuesday Critique: Baptism
In this last excerpt from Sons of Alba, book 3: Son of Courage, Uilleam baptizes Kara. Will’s eyes were on her, flooding her with strength, as she shed her cloak and dipped a toe into the cold water. It lapped around her bare foot, then her ankle, then the other. Then her dress dragged into… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Baptism
Monday Motivation: Not just a walking brain
Of course we're not just walking brains, right? I mean, we all know this, on an intellectual level. So why do so many of us act like this is actually the case? If you're a creative, intellectual type like me, (without an athletic bone in my body, I might add) then your natural bent is… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Not just a walking brain
Thursday Titles: Divergent
On the recommendation of a friend I read Divergent by Veronica Roth - and boy am I glad I did! I've read a lot of good books lately, but none of them has gripped me as tightly as this one. I stared wide-eyed at its pages while I made dinner and kept turning pages too… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Divergent
Erin E. M. Hatton 