I’ve done three photo tours now (the first one is buried in my blog archives) and I’m always faced with the same problem: too many pictures, not enough time. Which shots have the most visual interest? Which ones relate to my book in an interesting way? The best pics are of the yonis and caves [...]

The hero of Set the Dark on Fire is Luiseño (Native American). Although that culture practices sweat lodges, I don’t mention that detail in my book. I can’t throw everything in there! But I can throw it in the photo tour. Just because. My husband’s family owns several acres of property in our hometown, and [...]

Tumperkin of Isn’t it Romance? and Jessica of Racy Romance Reviews have both written wonderfully snarky posts about smell. Romance heroes and heroines seem to recognize the most obscure fragrances. Authors also have odd ways of describing how a character smells. Vague metaphors like “sunshine” or “sin” are common. As with many other romance clichés, [...]

It was a sweltering 106 degrees at Casa Sorenson yesterday, and it’s supposed to be just as hot today. I will be trying to lay low and drink cool beverages. Soon-to-debut Bantam author Carolyn Crane is hosting a giveaway of Set the Dark on Fire on her crazy-cool blog, The Thrillionth Page. Carolyn is one [...]

When I started the Crash Into Me photo tour, I mentioned the debated origins of La Jolla. Tenaja Falls, the fictionalized setting for Set the Dark on Fire, also has an obscure meaning. Tenaja is a Native American word for water. This little-known term has come to mean seasonal pool. This was taken at the [...]

What a cool release day I had yesterday! Thanks for all the congrats. On Twitter, Tessa Dare posted a pic of our books on the shelves together, hobnobbing. I couldn’t resist visiting the store to see for myself. Hello, lovelies! Today, the whirlwind of fun continues. Read my guest review of Jackie Barbosa’s erotic historical, [...]

SET THE DARK ON FIRE is out today!! I’m celebrating at Babbling About Books, with a giveaway and a very naughty post. It’s about a different kind of release. Leave a comment there for a chance to win.

Welcome to day one of the photo tour! I’m starting a little early because I have a lot going on next week. Including two giveaways and a naughty post, so stay tuned! Although the setting of Set the Dark on Fire is fictional, Tenaja Falls is real. It’s not a town, but a hiking trail [...]

When someone asks me where I get the ideas for my books, I usually have trouble pinpointing an exact genesis. With Crash Into Me, I knew I wanted a surfer hero, and I immediately chose a setting known for spectacular scenery and great waves: La Jolla. Set the Dark on Fire began with a mountain [...]

Is it time to blog again? I think I’m saving up all of my good ideas for release month. SET THE DARK ON FIRE comes out in less than three weeks! OMG. I’ll be guest blogging at various cool sites, and kicking off another photo tour. I love doing those. Have so many great pics. [...]