Behind Every Writer is an Author You Must Read First of all, thanks so much to Mandi for having me visit today! It’s always a treat to get to be a guest at Smexy Books. Writers often get asked a variation of the same question over and over again: What inspires you? Sometimes the answer to this question leads to a discussion of music or movies, sometimes a newspaper article or friend-related story the writer heard. Those might be sources of inspiration for ideas, but what’s Continue Reading
Review: Romancing the Countess by Ashley March
Romancing the Countess by Ashley March (Romancing #1) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Mandi Upon finishing Romancing the Countess I realized this is really a sad book. And I don’t mean that it makes this is a bad book – there are some parts in here that are really well done. But the book starts with such a painful moment that sets the course for these characters. The book opens with Sebastian learning the news his wife, Angela was killed in a Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
I really enjoyed Ashley March’s debut book, Seducing the Duchess this past fall. When I heard her plans to host a March Madness I knew it would be a good time. In Ashley’s Words: Some people might think of March as the month for basketball tournaments and St. Patrick’s Day, but starting this year March will be known for a celebration of historical romance readers and writers. From Tuesday, March 1st through Thursday, March 31st, come interact with some of your favorite authors, meet new ones, Continue Reading
Review: Seducing the Duchess by Ashley March
Seducing the Duchess by Ashley March Historical Romance October 5, 2010 Paperback, 320 Pages Signet Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Truly, she had quite a talent for swearing. He had never known his head resembled a horse’s testicle. Rather a fascinating comparison, that. Philip Burgess, the Duke of Rutherford has been pining for and trying seduce his wife for the past six months. Having been married three years to Charlotte, you would think he wouldn’t have to win back the Continue Reading