Category Archives: Romance Writers

Countdown To Release Day

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Linda Trout

The countdown is on to the launch of my newest baby. Two weeks from today, August 20th, Last Hope Alaska will be released worldwide. Squeeeeee!!!!! It almost feels like giving birth, doesn’t it? You spend countless hours getting your child … Continue reading →

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Texas Survived Me

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Linda Trout

Rich in history, San Antonio is such a beautiful city. Remember the Alamo! RWA did good when they choose to hold the 2014 annual conference there. It took me a week to get my feet back under me after the … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Linda Trout

Frantic packing. That’s what I’m doing today. What should I take? Am I taking too much? Am I taking enough? Will that cute dress still fit? (No, darn it!) Just where am I going this time, you ask? The RWA … Continue reading →

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PREPARATION, PREPARATION

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Linda Trout

No, I’m not talking about Preparation H cream. Sheesh. The places some minds go. LOL What I’m frantically doing is running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Yes, that’s an old saying I’ve heard most of my … Continue reading →

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Blog Hopping Here

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Linda Trout

Jackie King, cozy mystery author extraordinaire, has tagged me in a Baton Blog Hop: basically a game of tag for writers. The idea is to answer four questions about your writing, then tag another author to do the same. But … Continue reading →

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Age Defiant

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Linda Trout

I am hereby defying my age. I’m not really XX years old, but today IS my birthday. (Did you think I would actually tell you how old I am? Um, not! Besides, it’s all in your head, anyway.) I decided … Continue reading →

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HUNKY GUY – COVER REVEAL

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Linda Trout

There isn’t anything I like more than a hunky man on the cover of a book. You know the kind. Not only are they good looking, but give off an aura of mystery or deep brooding. That’s my hero, Sam, in … Continue reading →

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A Howling Good Release Party

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Linda Trout

Today I’d like to welcome an amazing friend and critique partner, Susan Shay. Susan is celebrating the official release of her latest book, MAKE ME HOWL. Welcome, Susan, and CONGRATULATIONS on the release! Thank you so much for having me here … Continue reading →

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EDITING FUN

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Linda Trout

No, I’m not nuts. (Not totally, anyway.) But before you ship me off to the funny farm, I’ll tell you that I do think editing is fun. It means you’ve completed that manuscript and have either submitted it or you’re … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY THE 13th SUPERSTITIONS and CONTRACTS

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Linda Trout

Are you superstitious? Do you believe unusual ‘things’ will happen to you on Friday the 13th? Personally, I do. Only I don’t think bad things will happen. Nope, for me it’s just the opposite. You see, I’ve chosen the 13th … Continue reading →

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