This week on Romance Writers Weekly, Leslie Hachtel asks:
If you could have lunch with any writer (living) and just chat about stuff, who would you choose and what do you think you would talk about? If you've joined me from Marc Stevens, welcome! This is a tough one – so many choices! In the past I've considered people like Stephen King and Jennifer Crusie as authors I'd love to have dinner with. But if I was going to pick the brain of any current writer today, it would be Courtney Milan. According to articles I've read and blog posts on her own site, Courtney chose to be an independent author after a contract with a traditional publisher just didn't succeed financially as she had hoped. Since then she has become very successful as an indie, while smart wording in her original contract has allowed her to re-release her first stories as enhanced editions - and succeed even more. Her historical romances are sexy, accurate (allowing for creative license) and insightful, peopled with characters who are flawed and dynamic and so much fun to watch. I've re-read her Turner and Brothers Sinister series numerous times. Ms Milan also does the cover design for her novels. She is truly multi-talented! I'd love to be able to pick her brain about publishing and research, but based on her characters, I think she'd be a fascinating person to talk to even without those additional experiences. Who would Leslie Hachtel herself like to chat with? Click here to find out.
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It's my turn to lead the charge on the Romance Writer's Weekly blog! This week, I challenged our members: Share what's in your purse/pockets? What does what you carry tell others about you? If you joined me from A.S. Fenichel, welcome! I carry only the bare essential in my purse, as I hate digging around in it trying to find what I need. And while a couple pockets in my purse are handy, if there are too many I can never remember where I put anything! So, here's what I've got: Outside pocket #2 – car keys (and phone if I am leaving the house, which I'm not for the next few hours). Outside pocket #2 – nothing! Empty space makes me feel in control. I like to be able to see clear storage spaces, whether it's in my kitchen, under the stairs or in my purse! Inside pocket – very small notepad, business cards for my job as TV Production Manager, and a trip advisor card for a restaurant I went to a month ago because I wanted to leave a review but haven't yet. Main pocket – a ziplock baggie with postcards of each of my books in it (which reminds me, I have to refill it), wallet, reading glasses, gum, an unused produce bag from the grocery store I must have put in yesterday while shopping, a coin purse with lipchap, advil and nail clippers in it, three pens, my security fob for work, sunglasses, and another coin purse with matches, more lipchap, a lens cleaning cloth and a rosary. So, what does my purse tell about me? I think it says I'm organized, prepared, a Catholic – and an author, of course! An maybe just a tad concerned about the condition of my lips! It's time to hop over to the lovely Carrie Elks, author of the wonderful "Love in London" series. See what she's got stashed in her bag here! This week on Romance Writers Weekly, Leslie Hachtel asks: What memories of summer make you feel good all year 'round? Here in Northern BC, there certainly are parts of winter I absolutely love. Fresh, clean snow shining on a cold, bright blue day is a wonderful image to take out and remember, even in the heat of August. But there is definitely something special about summer memories. Maybe it’s the laziness that a hot sun and cool breeze invokes. Maybe it's the chance to get together more often with friends and family outside of the usual hectic school year. No matter what it the reason, the memory of summer that make me feel good all year round is time in our boat with Mr. C. Whether we're alone or with friends and family, fishing or exploring, remembering our time out on the water is always sure to lift my spirits, not matter how depressing and gloomy the day is. It's not a big boat. It's not a fancy one. We don't always go to the same lake and don't always have the best of weather. Sometimes we have trouble at the dock, sometimes the motor doesn't work or the gear gets mangled. But we always enjoy our time together – and that's the best memory of all. Feel free to leave me a comment about your favourite summer memory. And after you've done that, be sure to hop over to Leslie's blog. Since she was the one to propose this topic, I'm sure she's got some great memories she wants to share. You'll find her thoughts here. |