Category Archives: Romance

The Smooch Finalists Announced

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Having started in 2010 with the first trophy awarded in February 2011, The Smooch writing contest, sponsored by the Yosemite Romance Writers, is in its fourth year. The contest is for the best submitted ”First Kiss” scene from a romance work in progress, … Continue reading

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Tales of the Talisman Publishes “Gentle Push”

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My science-fiction story, “Gentle Push,” is now published and available in print in Volume IX, Issue 3 of Tales of the Talisman, produced by Hadrosaur Productions and edited by David Lee Summers. The issue includes other great stories as well, … Continue reading

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Liquid Silver to Publish Hearts in Ruin

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My new contemporary romance novel, Hearts in Ruin, will be published by Liquid Silver Books, with an anticipated release in May 2014. Hearts in Ruin is the tale of two young archaeologists in conflict. Lies, betrayal and regret pave the … Continue reading

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Nominate My Story II

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Another of my Hugo-eligible 2013 short stories is “Love, Death and Ovelapping Bosonic Singularities.”  The Hugo Awards are presented by the World Science Fiction Society, which is comprised of writers and fans and also hosts the World Science Fiction Convention … Continue reading

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Romance Writers of America 2014 Conference

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The 2014 Romance Writers of America Conference Join will be held deep in the heart of Texas this year, July 23–26, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk hotels. Registration is open. For those that have not attended an RWA … Continue reading

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Exit Strategy Retrospective

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My first published story, “Exit Strategy,” appeared two years ago at 365 tomorrows, an online SF e-zine founded by B. York, J. Loseth, Jared Axelrod, J.R. Blackwell, and Kathy Kachelries, that specializes in flash fiction. As it describes itself on … Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo 2013 Excerpt

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As many know, I enjoyed participating again in National Novel Writing Month this past November. It was not a 50k year for me, but I love the story, and I thought I’d share the beginning. The name of the story … Continue reading

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A Guide to Those 2013 RITA Winners

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Romance is booming. It’s a genre with great writers, agents and publishers, and a fantastic organization, the Romance Writers of America, helping it flourish. A wonderful way to see where Romance, including some of its many sub-genres, stands right now … Continue reading

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RITA Finalist Online Chats

Romance Writers of America is in the middle of an 11-week series of interactive video-chat events highlighting the 2013 RITA Award finalist authors. This is a terrific opportunity for fans and followers to meet one another and ask their favorite … Continue reading

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New Release: Mystic Signals Issue 18

The 18th issue of Mystic Signals has been released, including my short science-fiction romance story, “Love, Death and Overlapping Bosonic Singularities.” The anthology includes all of the stories published in the April issue of The Lorelei Signal, the May issue … Continue reading

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