On select Thursdays, I like to share a throwback to past writing, book trailers, or randomness about me and/or writing life. I'm so excited about today's throwback!  My very first novel, a contemporary romance titled Visions, has just celebrated the 10th anniversary since its release. In honor of this, I added...

On Select Wednesdays, I post tips and strategies for writers.  SETTING THE STAGE: FENG SHUI TIPS FOR YOUR WRITING SPACE by J. Rose Allister Setting the stage for your next book begins before you ever sit down to outline a character, setting, or plot. Writers  often hear talk about the right "mindset,"...

It's Too Yummy Tuesday! On select Tuesdays I share delicious recipes either inspired by my books or that are just plain delicious! While I do try to highly restrict the amount of fried foods I eat, I am a sucker for a good tempura. The combo of crispy skin and barely tender vegetables or meat inside is hard to resist....

On (usually) the first Monday of the month I gab about what's going on with me, my writing, and life in general. April is here! April Fools, Easter, taxes...April tends to be a hoppin' busy month, and I feel like I got a running start on  that during March. Lots of things going on! New Books I've...

Today's snippet contains brief mature content. It's Snippet Sunday, a Weekend Writing Warriors'  blog hop! I'm alternating snippets between this blog and my mainstream romance pen name. This week, I've got another snippet from Their Secret Paradise. It's in soft launch and will be officially released...