by Hilary | May 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
As my husband and I approach our tenth wedding anniversary, I’ve been thinking a lot about married life. Is it what I thought it would be? In some ways it is. And in other ways it’s not. So just for fun, let’s talk about some marriage myths. Myth 1....
by Hilary | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Bottom Line: Read ‘Em! Synopses: ELECTED and SUSPECTED are the first 2 books in Rory Shay’s ELECTED series. In ELECTED, it’s the year 2185. Aloy turns 18 and must take her father’s place as president of the country. To do so, she must...
by Hilary | Apr 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
As a group, it’s safe to say writers are curious. We’re observers by nature, interested in other people’s lives, motivations and experiences. We’re question-askers, so never be offended if you make a comment about your life and one of us...
by Hilary | Apr 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
I recently discovered a Twitter hashtag I really love: #NonWritersSay. Type it in, and you’ll get some funny – and totally relatable – results: “I have a story idea for you.” “When’s your book going to be done?”...
by Hilary | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
In so many women’s novels—romance, contemporary romance, women’s fiction—the heroine’s friends play central roles. This is true in real life, too, isn’t it? They say friends are the family we choose, and that is something to celebrate and...
by Hilary | Mar 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
This is my first post on this blog and it’s exciting–and a bit breathtaking–to be at the front door of something new! Thank you for visiting. I’d like this to be a fun place where you can come to read about great books, mostly in contemporary...
