Heidi’s Blog
31 Days: I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again …
Remember those lyrics from the late 90's hit, 'Tubthumping' by Chumbawamba? In case you need to refresh your memory, the video is available here . While the lyrics are not at all family-friendly, the chorus has played in my head throughout the weekend. It seems...
Happy, happy, happy!
This just in ... I'm interrupting my regularly scheduled word-wrangling to announce that I've made it into the top 50 of Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest. Woot! I'm in shock, elated, stressed. If you'd like to read my opening chapter, you may...
31 Days: Write What You Know {I Mean It}
Photo courtesy of Matt Champlin via Flickr My kids love to play this great app called Stack the States. It's a fun way to learn the names of the United States, where they belong on the map, capitals, flags and fun bits of trivia. The longer they play the game, the...
31 Days: Let’s Talk
When I pick up a romance novel, I expect the interactions between the hero and heroine to draw me right in and keep me engaged in the story. There's chemistry, right? Physical attraction probably draws them together initially but so much more is required to propel the...
31 Days: Taking A Day of Rest
I'm taking a much-needed day of blogging rest, my friends. Today I'm sharing one of my favorite photos, taken by my dad, Dave McCahan. This is a beautiful stretch of highway between Glennallen and Anchorage, Alaska. Enjoy.
31 Days: What’s A ‘Clean’ Romance, Anyway?
Perhaps you've boldly shared in casual conversation that you are writing a romance novel. You feel proud of yourself. Finally. You said it out loud. Cue angels singing or a high-kicking chorus line ... whatever jig you dance in a moment of self-proclaimed sweet...
