It's been quite some time since I've posted a blog. I apologize for the neglect. All I can say is that this has been an extremely busy spring in the Beck household. Between my deadlines, my Romance Writers of America board service, and college visits for my high school junior, I'm one obligation...
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Win 35 Romantic Women’s Fiction Books and an Ereader!
I see it's been a while since I've posted anything. Suffice to say, it's been a crazy few months. I've got three books coming out this year, so I'm caught in an endless stream of deadlines, workshops, and RWA board obligations while trying to raise two teens! I hope your year is off to an...
Starting the New Year with a Goodreads Giveaway!
I've been away from the blog since Thanksgiving. It's been a very busy holiday season here at the Beck house. We got ourselves a new puppy--Big Mo--whose been taking up a lot of my time. He's a "Zuchon" (part Shih Tzu, part Bichon Frise) and adorable! We also enjoyed a white Christmas in Vermont...
Not Now, I’m Busy!
Do you, like me, find yourself barking the words of this post title too often? This month I've told myself I had good reason. During the past three weeks, I've traveled to Pittsburgh to visit family, been to Denver on Romance Writers of America board business (where I also saw my college roomie),...
Release Day!
Good morning! I'm excited about the release of my first-ever novella, Joyfully His! For those who've read the Sterling Canyon series, this is Andy's book. I hadn't originally planned to write a story for Andy, but after watching him grow throughout the series--and at the prodding of some...
A Virtual Reader Community
I'm so excited to be part of a new Facebook group with ten fabulous authors, all of whom write emotional stories of love, family, and friendship. Fiction From The Heart is a vibrant and supportive community for readers who want to discuss books, life, and love. Members can look forward to getting...
How Publishing is like Parenting
My mother visited this past weekend. She's come regularly since my first child's birth, providing much-needed help when my kids were young, and welcome company now. Despite living in another state, she’s here often enough to witness my parenting highs and lows. This weekend she saw a bit of both,...
5 Tips to Renew the Spirit
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that, at this point in my life, I’m rather depleted--of energy, optimism, and creativity. Why? For the same reasons you are. Too many commitments. Too many horror stories on the news. Too many things I can’t control that, nonetheless, kick into my life with the...