More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Week 2, Day 9 #writingprompt
WRITING PROMPT: She did not want to do her Kegel exercises. RULES (for everyone) Write–no going back, deleting or revising. WRITE FORWARD. No re-reading your work or showing it to anyone after you’ve written it. This is for your eyes
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Week 2, Day 9 #writingprompt
WRITING PROMPT: She did not want to do her Kegel exercises. RULES (for everyone) Write–no going back, deleting or revising. WRITE FORWARD. No re-reading your work or showing it to anyone after you’ve written it. This is for your eyes
Hey, I’ve got another class! Writing dirty to ramp up your writing game in any genre #writingclass
So if you’re in yyc and you didn’t get into my More Than A Guilty Pleasure class but you’ve heard amazing things about me (;P), you can catch me on Sat, October 13 at this one-day workshop: Writing Erotica: a
Hey, I’ve got another class! Writing dirty to ramp up your writing game in any genre #writingclass
So if you’re in yyc and you didn’t get into my More Than A Guilty Pleasure class but you’ve heard amazing things about me (;P), you can catch me on Sat, October 13 at this one-day workshop: Writing Erotica: a
More than A Guilty Pleasure: Week 2, Day 8 #writingprompt
WRITING PROMPT: He tried to convince her it was because of the moon. RULES (for everyone) Write–no going back, deleting or revising. WRITE FORWARD. No re-reading your work or showing it to anyone after you’ve written it. This is for
More than A Guilty Pleasure: Week 2, Day 8 #writingprompt
WRITING PROMPT: He tried to convince her it was because of the moon. RULES (for everyone) Write–no going back, deleting or revising. WRITE FORWARD. No re-reading your work or showing it to anyone after you’ve written it. This is for
๐ Release Day! Say hello to BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN ๐ + dirty EXCERPT
Happy release day, Bittersweet Halloween! ONE-CLICK NOW This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class I’m teaching this fall, we’re spending a lot of time talking and thinking in scenes, not chapters. (Chapters, I suggest, are entirely irrelevant.
๐ Release Day! Say hello to BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN ๐ + dirty EXCERPT
Happy release day, Bittersweet Halloween! ONE-CLICK NOW This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class I’m teaching this fall, we’re spending a lot of time talking and thinking in scenes, not chapters. (Chapters, I suggest, are entirely irrelevant.
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 7 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: Wasn’t that every woman’s dream? Beginners: Write for 15 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 45 minutes. Advanced:ย You can’t write today. (EDGING!) You can THINK about what you’d write. You can “write” in your head. Or while you go
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 7 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: Wasn’t that every woman’s dream? Beginners: Write for 15 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 45 minutes. Advanced:ย You can’t write today. (EDGING!) You can THINK about what you’d write. You can “write” in your head. Or while you go
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Acts, Scenes & Characters
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! This week we will be talking about acts, scenes, characters, and start pondering YOUR IDEA. Get inspired by watching Kurt Vonnegut: WEEK TWO FULL SLIDE DECK + EXTRA MATERIALS FOR
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Acts, Scenes & Characters
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! This week we will be talking about acts, scenes, characters, and start pondering YOUR IDEA. Get inspired by watching Kurt Vonnegut: WEEK TWO FULL SLIDE DECK + EXTRA MATERIALS FOR
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 6 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: Everybody knew Cupid had a sick sense of humorโฆ Beginners: Write for 15 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 40 minutes. Advanced:ย For days 4, 5, 6: Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 6 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: Everybody knew Cupid had a sick sense of humorโฆ Beginners: Write for 15 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 40 minutes. Advanced:ย For days 4, 5, 6: Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 5 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: She hid it so well he wasn’t going to be able to find it.ย Beginners: Write for 13 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 35 minutes. Advanced:ย Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 5 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: She hid it so well he wasn’t going to be able to find it.ย Beginners: Write for 13 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 35 minutes. Advanced:ย Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate
ILLICIT: 10 free dirty ebooks as a bonus? Yes, please!
I have a treat for you today, courtesy of my friend and colleague Jan O’Hara, who is one of the contributing authors to this hot collection. Over 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose
ILLICIT: 10 free dirty ebooks as a bonus? Yes, please!
I have a treat for you today, courtesy of my friend and colleague Jan O’Hara, who is one of the contributing authors to this hot collection. Over 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 4 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: The floor was cold and sticky, but… Beginners: Write for 11 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 30 minutes. Advanced:ย Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate when you think your natural break will
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 4 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: The floor was cold and sticky, but… Beginners: Write for 11 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 30 minutes. Advanced:ย Look at your times & word counts from days 1, 2, and 3. Estimate when you think your natural break will
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 3 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: The writing was almost indecipherable. Almost. Beginners: Write for 9 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 25 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. (Your natural break may be 15 minutes.
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 3 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: The writing was almost indecipherable. Almost. Beginners: Write for 9 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 25 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. (Your natural break may be 15 minutes.
BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN goes live in one week
If you’ve been following the adventures of Will and Florence in Messy Christmas and Delayed Valentine, you will be thrilled to know that Bittersweet Halloween is now available for pre-order: PRE-ORDERS LIVE EVERYWHERE This is the third and longest of
BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN goes live in one week
If you’ve been following the adventures of Will and Florence in Messy Christmas and Delayed Valentine, you will be thrilled to know that Bittersweet Halloween is now available for pre-order: PRE-ORDERS LIVE EVERYWHERE This is the third and longest of
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 2 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: He was the perfect house husband, except… . Beginners: Write for 7 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 20 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. (Your natural break may be
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 2 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: He was the perfect house husband, except… . Beginners: Write for 7 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 20 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. (Your natural break may be
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 1 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: She was never going to go through that again. Beginners: Write for 5 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 15 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. RULES Start timer or
More Than a Guilty Pleasure: Week 1, Day 1 Writing Prompt
WRITING PROMPT: She was never going to go through that again. Beginners: Write for 5 minutes. Intermediate: Write for 15 minutes. Advanced: Write until you reach a natural break. Note down your time and word count. RULES Start timer or
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure!
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! My More Than a Guilty Pleasure class starts today at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre! I’m very excited. If you’re in Calgary, you can still sign up this week: REGISTER HERE
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure!
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! My More Than a Guilty Pleasure class starts today at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre! I’m very excited. If you’re in Calgary, you can still sign up this week: REGISTER HERE
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Mastering the Romance Novel Form To Tell the Perfect Story
As you know, I argue vociferously that reading and writing romance and erotica is more than a guilty pleasure. It’s sort of a revolution, really. And, anyone writing in any genre should be learning from what romance writers do. To
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Mastering the Romance Novel Form To Tell the Perfect Story
As you know, I argue vociferously that reading and writing romance and erotica is more than a guilty pleasure. It’s sort of a revolution, really. And, anyone writing in any genre should be learning from what romance writers do. To
She lifts her eyes up from the galley proofs to let you know…
I am buried in proofs, kittens, and quadruple-proofing triple-proofed proofs and still finding errors is… I don’t want to be negative and say awful, so I’m just gonna say–not glamorous. How’s that for a compromise term? I have some new
She lifts her eyes up from the galley proofs to let you know…
I am buried in proofs, kittens, and quadruple-proofing triple-proofed proofs and still finding errors is… I don’t want to be negative and say awful, so I’m just gonna say–not glamorous. How’s that for a compromise term? I have some new
TEXT ME, CUPID Countdown! Find out what the buzz is about!
TEXT ME, CUPID A (slightly dirty) Love Story (for 21st century adults) in Four Episodes BY M. JANE COLETTE Meet Will and Florence. Heโs freshly divorced and in denial. Sheโs twice-burnt and prickly. Theyโre a terrible idea. They know this.
TEXT ME, CUPID Countdown! Find out what the buzz is about!
TEXT ME, CUPID A (slightly dirty) Love Story (for 21st century adults) in Four Episodes BY M. JANE COLETTE Meet Will and Florence. Heโs freshly divorced and in denial. Sheโs twice-burnt and prickly. Theyโre a terrible idea. They know this.
When Words Collide 2018: Panel and Workshop Materials Up
Hello, kittens, I’m still recovering from When Words Collide 2018, but I’ve put together the slide decks and extra notes for panel attendees, and you can have a peek at them too if you like. The REAL Diversity Panel When
When Words Collide 2018: Panel and Workshop Materials Up
Hello, kittens, I’m still recovering from When Words Collide 2018, but I’ve put together the slide decks and extra notes for panel attendees, and you can have a peek at them too if you like. The REAL Diversity Panel When
Hello, Denver! I’m off to my first Romance Writers of America convention & I want you to choose my new profile pic
I am packing–by the time you read this, I will be on the plane–for my first-ever Romance Writers of America convention in beautiful Denver, Colorado, and I’m so excited. I know it will be marvellous. But possibly a little exhausting…
Hello, Denver! I’m off to my first Romance Writers of America convention & I want you to choose my new profile pic
I am packing–by the time you read this, I will be on the plane–for my first-ever Romance Writers of America convention in beautiful Denver, Colorado, and I’m so excited. I know it will be marvellous. But possibly a little exhausting…