“How do I edit my novel?” I see this question popping up a lot on writer forums. It especially comes up with winners of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and people who have completed their first rough draft. I think there are tons of resources out there about how to write a novel, but there’s less advice about editing. This
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If you like feel-good, Hallmark style romance, but you also like spicy romance books, these are perfect for you…especially if you like contemporary romance with a pinch of fantasy or magic ✨
A spring Saturday at the Chicago Botanic Garden…I thought winter was my favorite season, but maybe I was wrong…
The best writing advice I’ve ever heard on social media! I’ve been an author and a book editor for so many years, so I don’t often come across new writing tips and tricks, but I think this writing tip is solid gold. It would be so helpful for screenwriting, too. #writingadvice #writingtips #screenwriting #authorsofig
Writing research can give you a pretty sketchy search history, but my book MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS: GOLD EDITION can save you a ton of research time (and maybe keep you off a watchlist!) It’s also a great brainstorming tool, and so helpful when you’re writing about emotion or just searching for the right word or phrase. #writingresearch #writingresources #thesaurus #masterlistsforwritersgold
I love meeting up with brilliant romance author friends, and I loved visiting this stunning independent bookstore in Chicago. Partners in Crime (perfect bookshop name) specializes in my favorite genres—romance, mystery, and thriller!
Chicago book lovers (and especially romance readers!) There are signed copies of my romcom books (time travel romance) at Partners in Crime Bookshop, an amazing romance and mystery independent bookstore in Chicago. Since I am a local author, they may be on the Chicagoland authors bookshelf? Both books take place here in Chicago!


