(The excerpt is a little long so m putting it in two posts.) ============================= Background: The book opens with Dylan at 18 in his last year at Venerable Bede School. He makes a clumsy...

This is Rick Reed's introduction. I thought it was a hoot. Ruth Sims is one smart cookie. I met with the historical romance author recently at her home in rural Illinois to get her take on my silly...

I feel like I just climbed Everest.  I reckon I'll start with the obvious. My name is Ruth Sims. I write a lot of different things, but mostly historical fiction because the past a whole lot easier...

This Dashboard page looks intimidating. I'm not sure just what to do next. If anybody's waiting, be patient. I'm on my way. I think.

"Do you promise to love and cherish each other as long as you both shall live?""¦Undoubtedly you have heard these words uttered by a minister at a wedding ceremony. This line is then followed by...

Trashy. Smut. Filth. These are words people have used to describe romance novels. Why do some people insist on using derogatory terms to describe (and therefore define) the genre of romance? If you...

My name is Sheniqua Waters and I am excited to have the opportunity to blog today. I write historical romance novels. I hope everyone who reads my blog finds it interesting and I would love to hear...

Hi everyone! With thanks to several readers, I've received comments via email regarding my previous posts today. There seems to be a 'slight' glitch in the comment feature. However, I assure you...

Hello again! I hope this post finds everyone busy and enjoying summer. Here in New England it's raining, again, but there's a bright spot on the horizon. Could that be the sun? I believe so. We...