by Johnnie Alexander | Mar 12, 2015 | Authors, Books
Have you ever started something and it took on a life of its own? That’s what happened with this story. My critique group, Rough Diamond Writers decided to write novellas. We decided on a theme…fairy tales. Everyone selected their own and I chose Beauty and the Beast....
by Johnnie Alexander | Mar 9, 2015 | Authors, Books, Foreign Affaire Spotlights, Writing
Foreign Affaire: Finding Romance in Novel Places Featuring: Echoes of Edinburgh by JoAnn Durgin Set in Edinburgh, Scotland Echoes of Edinburgh is February’s Book of the Month on Foreign Affaires, a blog devoted to novels that take place in international (and...
by Johnnie Alexander | Mar 5, 2015 | Treasured Moments
Foreclosure bargain? Yes. Dream home? Not yet. One bathroom was pure nightmare. The vanity was flimsy, the heater rusted and the toilet caked with yuck. Dirt was piled where a bathtub should have been. It was 42 square feet of disaster. We moved the washer and dryer...
by Johnnie Alexander | Feb 26, 2015 | Authors, Books, Treasured Moments
They say people often forget the things you’ve said but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. Think back on some of your most treasured memories. If I were to guess, I’d say they’re of moments when you felt special. Accepted. Noticed. Loved. Usually, there’s...
by Johnnie Alexander | Feb 23, 2015 | Authors, Books
Congrats to Rose who won a copy of Deadly Echoes by Nancy Mehl. Rose’s name was selected by a random name generator. Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway by discussing your favorite heroines. Thanks, too, to Nancy for her entertaining post about...