Since 1994, the pet industry has grown from a $17 billion a year industry to one topping out at over $50 billion. Billion, people! Wouldn’t be surprised if, in this country, we’re spending more moolah on our animals than we are our kids. But it’s probably because there’s just so darned much COOL stuff out […]
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Don’t you just love the word “extravaganza?” I mean, it’s big. It’s bold. And for some reason, it makes me think of the circus. So I guess these next 12 Brain Candy posts will be a circus of gift giving! I like to start the holiday gift-giving experience out by priming the pump. You know, picking […]
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When we imagine our significant others showering us with romance, we often think of flowers, champagne, cards, and candlelight. And sure, those gestures are nice, but I don’t think they’re the only—or even the most touching—ways to be romantic. Tech Guy is a master at what I call Everyday Romance. He shows me several times […]
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I’m super-stoked to introduce you to a fabulous contemporary romance author today. I met Jamie Farrell way, way back when I was still living overseas and before she had her first child (of her current three). Jamie and I are critique partners and together, we’ve survived multiple moves, multiple births (her, not me!), and multiple […]
Continue readingLast week, I was fortunate enough to spend three days at an event called Writers’ Police Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina. WPA is organized by Lee Lofland and is heavily sponsored by Sisters in Crime (and other organizations). I know what you’re thinking…you’re thinking: “Kelsey, why is a nice contemporary romance writer like you learning […]
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