I had the tremendous pleasure of spending the day yesterday with Jordan Dane, a new romantic suspense author. We talked books, writing, the publishing business, editors, agents, and TV shows. She’s a rule breaker in her writing and I cannot wait to have the time to read her first two books, which are sitting on my desk all pretty and autographed.
In talking to Jordan, I realized that my books, my stories, really do have all of the elements I [...]

“Begin as you intend to go on.”
I’ve heard several people say this throughout my life, but I’ve heard it several times since I began writing. In thinking about it, the rule applies to writing as well as anything else.
Whether your goal is to be a writer, a painter, a singer, a supportive and faithful spouse, a better sibling, a loyal friend, or anything else you should always begin a relationhip or endeavor as you want it to continue. I [...]