Welcome to the second quarter of the year! It’s April 1st, but I don’t observe April Fool’s Day. I do, however, observe WIP Wednesday! WIP Wednesday is on the first Wednesday of the month, and we share excerpts of writing that we’re working on. To get a heads up about future WIP Wednesdays, make sure you’re subscribed to the blog.
Category: Writing Matters
Punctuating dialogue correctly is tricky for a lot of writers. I know this because as a freelance book editor, I edit a book every week! I would say that only about half the manuscripts I edit have correct punctuation for dialogue…and this includes manuscripts by very talented writers. So if you don’t feel confident about dialogue punctuation, you’re not alone.
It’s that time again…it’s Work in Progress Wednesday! I know I’ve said this before, but I want to get back into doing these every month. And I can do it! If you don’t want to miss future WIP Wednesdays, be sure you’re subscribed to the blog in the upper lefthand corner. Sometimes comments are slow to load. If
Hi all! This is just a quick post to tell you about my author event! I will be signing copies of my magical romcom novel Her Time Traveling Duke at the all-romance bookstore Love’s Sweet Arrow in Tinley Park, Illinois! It will be at noon on Saturday, February 28th. I know I have blog readers from all around the globe,
I hope your year is off to a good start! Happy Work in Progress Wednesday! As many of you know, WIP Wednesday is when, on the first Wednesday of the month, we share excerpts of stories (or whatever) we’re working on. I was not regular about these in 2025, but I may do them every month this year! Make sure
I had a wild and wonderful release week for my new novel, Her Time Traveling Duke! I’ll tell you all about it! But if you are new to the blog, it’s this book: “Donovan returns with another splendidly inventive romance that cleverly capitalizes on her flair for creating fascinating characters…” – Booklist “…blending contemporary, historical, and fantasy romance in
I’m so excited that my romcom novel Her Time Traveling Duke is out in the world! I hope you’ll consider buying it this week! December releases are tricky, and it could use a boost before it gets lost in the holiday chaos! Here’s the link to the book on Amazon (U.S.), or click here to see other places you