In rummaging through my blog archives looking for something, I realized today is the sixth anniversary of being offered my first publishing contract. I’m now wrapping up my fourteenth title and it still seems unreal at times that I’m lucky enough to have this job. Even on the days it’s hard, it’s still a dream [...]
The Harlequin Heartwarming Collection…and kitties
by Shannon on January 28, 2011 in Uncategorized
On the Harlequin blog today, Marsha Zinberg announced the Harlequin Heartwarming Collection. I’m intrigued by the word “wholesome” and I love the covers. What I came away with is the impression they’re like inspirationals without the religious faith element, which could totally be my cup of tea. They’re reissues, but I’ll be checking them out [...]
The question of no brakes
by Shannon on January 27, 2011 in Uncategorized
Reading another romance with a suspense subplot in which the villain has cut our intrepid heroine’s brake lines. Driving through a mountainous desert and—oh noes!—she has no brakes. Our rugged hero is in the passenger seat and tells her to gently pull the emergency brake but—oh noes!—it comes off in her hand. “Downshift!” the rugged [...]
Extending battery life at conferences?
by Shannon on January 25, 2011 in Gadgets
When it comes time for RWA Nationals this summer, I don’t see myself coughing up exorbitant internet fees on top of everything else, so I plan to make do with my Droid X. I can tweet pictures and blog and manage my Facebook page and everything else from it. (No, I won’t be activating tethering. [...]









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