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Fun, sexy reads

Fun, sexy reads

Looking for fast-paced, sexy romantic suspense with military heroes? The novels are connected but can stand alone. Find fun facts and excerpts on each book's page.

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Scrivener Training for Everyone

Scrivener Training for Everyone

Need help with Scrivener? I provide Scrivener training to individuals and groups all over the world through online courses, in-person workshops, and private training sessions.

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Resources for Writers and Scrivener Users

Resources for Writers and Scrivener Users

A great reference for new and experienced Scrivener users, a guide to software and apps that help with productivity, and essays on every facet of writing from the Writer Unboxed contributors.

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My new workshop for the OnConference

In October, I’m leading an interactive workshop at the Writer Unboxed OnConference called “Losing the Plot: Writing by the Seat of Your Pants.” It’s the workshop I’ve always wanted to see at a conference, and when I gave it at Pike’s Peak Writers in May, the feedback was excellent.

One attendee called it “group therapy for pantsers.” I’m not a therapist, but I agree. There’s value in feeling seen, and in an industry that pushes plotting really hard, those of us who don’t/can’t plot often feel like we’re in the minority or doing it wrong. Spoiler: we’re not!

I’m excited about the OnConference. Therese Walsh of Writer Unboxed has put together an incredible line-up of writers and industry folks, including literary agent and craft expert Donald Maass (teaching new material from his upcoming book), novelist and playwright Desmond Hall, and editor and authenticity reader Grace Wynter.

Not only that, but the format is different from the typical all-day cram fest. The sessions are spread out over several weeks—and recorded—so you don’t have to drop everything else in your life to attend. The platform is open 24/7 to allow writers to virtually hang out at tables, and even make their own tables by topic.

Sound good? Click the image below to check it out. Discounted early bird registration ends August 31st, so don’t delay if you plan to sign up!

Book rec for writers: The Heroine’s Journey

I’m not a plotter, but I still find it useful to study story structure and the craft of writing.

My latest foray into structure is The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger. It’s an important counterpoint to the “hero’s journey” approach, and it’s not just for stories about or by women. Written in Carriger’s snarky, irreverent voice, it identifies the key elements of the heroine’s journey, gives examples of its uses in both myth and (some very) popular fiction/media, and discusses how to incorporate it into your own work.

Have you read it? If so, what'd you think? Do you find books on story structure helpful?

Last chance for 10 free RS novels

Don’t forget that the FREE Dangerous Touch anthology, with 10 full-length romantic suspense novels, is only around for a few more days.

Once May ends, so does this deal!

So, if you’re looking for some great books to kick off the long weekend, or get your summer reading off to a good start, don’t miss out.

Download DANGEROUS TOUCH from your favorite retailer today.

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Many titles—including mine—have never been free before.

DANGEROUS TOUCH includes:
COLD BLOODED by Toni Anderson
FIRESTORM by Rachel Grant 
PROTECTING HIS WITNESS by Amy Gamet
HAN: HER RUTHLESS MISTAKE by Theodora Taylor
RUNNING BLIND by Gwen Hernandez
STIFF DRINK by Blair Babylon
DEEP AS THE DEAD by Kylie Brant
SIMON SAYS… HIDE by Dale Mayer
DIVERTED by Lori Matthews
FIRST DO NO EVIL by Carey Baldwin

Free only in May! Download now and start your weekend off right.

10 Free RS books in one, for a limited time

💘❤️‍🩹💔❤️ SURPRISE TREAT FOR MAY!!! ❤️❤️‍🩹💔💘

Do you love protective heroes? Smart heroines? Plots that scare the pants off you? Want to stock up for summer reading? How about TEN full-length Romantic Suspense novels on your ereader for free? I’ve got just the box set. I’ve joined together with nine other outstanding Romantic Suspense authors (some of my faves) to give you a fantastic, limited-time only boxed set called Dangerous Touch

Many titles—including mine—have never been free before. For all of May you can snap them up from your favorite vendors. Share with your friends ☺

DANGEROUS TOUCH includes:
COLD BLOODED by Toni Anderson
FIRESTORM by Rachel Grant 
PROTECTING HIS WITNESS by Amy Gamet
HAN: HER RUTHLESS MISTAKE by Theodora Taylor
RUNNING BLIND by Gwen Hernandez
STIFF DRINK by Blair Babylon
DEEP AS THE DEAD by Kylie Brant
SIMON SAYS… HIDE by Dale Mayer
DIVERTED by Lori Matthews
FIRST DO NO EVIL by Carey Baldwin

FREE for a LIMITED TIME!

My contribution to the anthology is RUNNING BLIND (Men of Steele #4). Want to see the series’ namesake Kurt Steele—and the beautiful, tough pilot from previous books, Caitlyn Brevard—finally find love? If you haven’t read Running Blind, now’s your chance.

To rescue her sister from traffickers, Caitlyn must attend a gala with a fiancé she concocted to rebuff her boss's lecherous son. Can she convince former special operator Kurt to forgive past betrayals and play groom-to-be?

On top of that, there are nine other fabulous books—ALL FOR FREE…

Firestorm – Rachel Grant
A spy and Green Beret set off on a mission to stop a coup in DR Congo, entering a jungle in which everyone is after the mother lode. Deep in the sultry rainforest, they forge a relationship more precious than diamonds while uncovering a conspiracy that could ignite the continent. 

Stiff Drink – Blair Babylon
Arthur Finch-Hatten is six-feet four-inches of hot, ripped, loaded English nobleman who is wasting his life and his earldom so audaciously that his younger brother is suing him for control. Arthur stands to lose everything, including his cover as an MI-6 spy.

Protecting His Witness – Amy Gamet
Summer became a penpal to her Navy SEAL brother’s teammate, his letters claiming a place in 

her heart. But when her brother is killed, his friend disappears as well. Now her life is in danger and she seeks help from HERO Force, coming face-to-face with the man who'd stolen her heart.

Deep As The Dead – Kylie Brant
When Dr. Alexa Hayden becomes a serial killer's newest obsession, she and Sergeant Ethan Manning have to confront their painful past to predict the criminal's actions. The Tailor will leave no sin unpunished, and his unholy crusade has marked Alexa for death.  

HAN: Her Ruthless Mistake – Theodora Taylor
I should stay away from her. Let her pay me back some other way.

But I can't. She's golden sunshine wrapped in a sexy little package, lighting up all the dark parts of my heart. And when she asks me why I did it, two words rise without thought or reason.

You're mine.

Simon Says Hide – Dale Mayer
Newly promoted detective Kate Morgan stands up for the victims in the world, never backing down or giving up. Having the gift of Sight, Simon St. Laurant is determined to help. Simon vows to save these children—even if it means dealing with the cranky and critical Detective Kate Morgan.

Diverted – Lori Matthews
When Chief Petty Officer Axel Cantor is sent to investigate the death of an American journalist on a cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal, it should be an open and shut case. He didn’t count on running into his ex- girlfriend Sloan Bishop or a cold-blooded killer.

First Do No Evil – Carey Baldwin
Warning: Contents include one heart-melting hero—good luck getting this delicious detective out of your head. One reluctant heroine—wielding a Glock was never on her to-do list. One crazed villain. And a lifesaving vaccine with one deadly side effect—murder. 

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Be sure to snap up this box set right away—and from as many retailers as you like (I always download from several just in case I decide to change devices LOL)—because this is a limited time offer and once it's gone, it's gone for good

If you happen to have loved and reviewed any of the individual titles, I’d be grateful if you posted that review on the boxed set on the vendor site of your choice or on Goodreads. Thank you!

And feel free to share this with a friend! 💕