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Awesome Romance Author: Brenda Moguez

Introducing Zara’s Awesome Romance Author: Brenda Moguez Looking for a great romance author to read? This week I interview Brenda Moguez, a fellow Wild Rose Press romance…

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Romantic Suspense Heroes
INSPIRATION | Romantic Suspense | WRITING

10 Characteristics of a Great Romance Hero

Who makes a great romance hero? Here are ten things every romance hero needs to have. Deserving: Every hero needs to deserve our empathy. There…

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Awesome Romance Authors

Starting today, I will be instituting a new feature to appear on Wednesdays: Awesome Romance Authors. This is a chance for you to meet some really…

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There’s a Party Going On for Beneath the Skin

It’s coming. It’s almost here. My first romantic suspense, Beneath the Skin, will be available for pre-orders any day now and I am having a Pre-Order…

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Tuesday Snippet: A Graffiti Artist Speaks

Today’s snippet from Beneath the Skin is a bit of dialogue spoken by one of my street artist characters: El Toro. Street art is a…

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Which do you prefer? Novels set in real places or imaginary ones?

If you have been following my blog, you already know quite a bit about my characters: what they wear, where they eat, and what their…

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Beneath the Skin Release Date June 17, 2016
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Beneath the Skin Release Date June 17, 2016

Calling all readers! I have just heard. The worldwide release date for my romantic suspense Beneath the Skin is June 17th, 2016. On that date,…

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What Makes A Villain in a Romantic Suspense?

You can’t write a romantic suspense novel without a great villain. Now we all know that villains are evil and do very, very bad things….

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What Type of Romantic Suspense Novel are You?

Katie J. Squires of Heroes and Heartbreakers has just posted a fun quiz you can take to determine what type of romance novel matches your taste. Give…

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Graffiti Art in Beneath the Skin

“Traditionally artists have been considered soft and mellow people, a little bit kooky. Maybe we’re a little bit more like pirates that way. We defend…

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Romantic Suspense Beneath the Skin is Different

Now that the Leap Year Giveaway book has been awarded. (See below for the winner) It ‘s time for me to pick the next romantic…

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Zara’s Romantic Suspense Book Review: Blood Code by Misty Evans

Blood Code by USA Today bestselling author Misty Evans definitely fits the requirements for a romantic suspense. The heroine is a Russian princess who has…

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