2017-01-23 19:27
I began working from home when my youngest child was in Kindergarten. That meant I had at least four hours a day to work uninterrupted. The following year, he was in school for seven hou… Read More
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The Ramblings of Tina Klinesmith: Wife, Mom, Author and Trainer
2017-01-17 18:31
Today’s the day! DARING TO FALL is finally here! I’m so excited for my readers to meet Ben and Emma! So, as a thank you (or to tease you), here’s an excerpt you won&rsq… Read More
2017-01-09 13:05
I love to talk with people, about anything. Ask anyone. In fact, my sister’s nickname for me (which has spread to the entire family using it now) is “Google.” But there… Read More
2016-12-31 14:43
How would you like to kiss this guy at midnight? Photographer: Omar Cruz Read More
2016-12-24 14:09
Battle of the Santas…which do you prefer? Read More
2016-12-20 14:17
It’s almost here!!! Click the teaser to pre-order your copy of Daring to Fall! Read More
2016-12-13 14:48
Only a few more weeks until the release of the next Hidden Falls novel – Daring to Fall! This time about local firefighter, Ben McQuaid! Click the teaser to pre-order! Read More
2016-12-07 20:15
I’m just as guilty as everyone else. I’ll admit it. I fall in to bad habits, lazy writing habits. I get so busy writing that I don’t read other authors as often as I sh… Read More
2016-12-06 14:43
Only a few more weeks until the next Hidden Falls book releases! Just click the teaser to pre-order!!! Read More
2016-12-05 14:07
I’m going to let you in on a secret…Shhhhhh…lean in really close and I’ll tell you. Ready? You sure? The truth of the matter is that I have no clue what I&rsquo… Read More
2016-11-30 14:36
Everyone knows that I’m a huge advocate of NaNoWriMo, especially since it’s where I was discovered. However, as I mentioned Monday, I’ve taken a lot of time off my actu… Read More
2016-11-29 14:46
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2016-11-29 00:24
I can’t believe that nearly a month has passed since I made my last post! While that it simply terrible of me for my loyal readers, (all four of you Read More
2016-10-03 23:38
That’s right, ladies and gents, my summer o’hell, is finally over. I should clarify that it wasn’t really hell. But, I do know where I took a wrong turn. It was that da… Read More
2016-09-23 13:20
Today we’re going to see what Julia listens to when she writes! Music is a big part of my writing process, but ironically it doesn’t come into play until I’m editing a… Read More
2016-09-21 19:13
I’m going to go under the assumption that, wanting to actually sit and write a story that you have an idea in mind. We’re not even going to worry about whether it’s a g… Read More
2016-09-21 18:10
With not one but TWO excerpts of The Governess was Wild! All at once, her hands were in his hair and she was tugging at his lip with her teeth. She pressed her body fully against him and… Read More
2016-09-12 22:27
Ever have one of those weeks when you have so many things that need to be accomplished that you can’t possible figure out how you’ll manage to do it all? I know you have, we… Read More
2016-09-09 11:30
I’m so excited to have one of my favorite people in the world on my blog this month as she gets ready to celebrate the release of The Governess Was Wild Please give a warm welcome… Read More
2016-09-07 20:42
Okay, so this might seem a little basic to everyone, especially if you’ve been around the block a few times but I learn something new with each and every book release, so I’m… Read More
2016-08-31 12:15
There a lot of articles out there about how to leave reviews (including my own here and here), but I wanted to talk to the writers out there, in the trenches, and remind you how to take… Read More
2016-08-24 19:28
Stay off social media. Post done. The irony of this post is that I have been trying to write it for the past two hours. Two sentences in two hours. Because sometimes, that’s how it… Read More
2016-08-22 20:53
Yep, it’s another Monday morning. For most people that means dragging your rear end out of bed early to head in to work. For a writer, it’s just another day, usually because… Read More
2016-08-17 12:26
It has to be the most frequently asked idea authors receive. (Right up there with “Do you really get to do all of the things you write about and call it research?”) Where in… Read More
2016-08-15 12:16
It’s the second week of August and I’ve been celebrating the kids returning to school. It means I can get back to my regularly scheduled days – coffee, write, write, lu… Read More
2016-08-10 13:47
Let me begin by letting you know this one simple fact – if it gets you writing, there is no wrong answer here! There, now that we have that out of the way, let’s discuss some… Read More
2016-08-09 13:10
Don’t forget to share this teaser with friends and order your copy today! Read More
2016-08-08 20:00
Okay, I’m about to keep it really real here…I hate having garage sales. Not what you expected me to say on my romance writing blog? What’s wrong with garage and yard s… Read More
2016-08-05 12:40
I am soooooo far behind on my reading challenge that it’s almost embarrassing. However, my defense is that, so far, in 2016, I have written (not published…actually WRITTEN)… Read More
2016-08-03 12:54
I thought I’d kick off a new weekly post idea with “HOW TO PITCH” since I’m fresh off my return from RWA Nationals in July. Not this kind of pitch (although, we w… Read More
2016-08-02 17:19
I’ve been so busy recently that I just realized that I’ve neglected my blog for over a month! Between deadlines and RWA (I’ll have to do a Monday post for you all about… Read More
2016-06-17 13:26
Ready for another peek inside Heartbreakers and Heroes? Today, I bring you the very lovely, Carmen Falcone, and her story, Her Heartbreaker Boss. Stefano clasped the colorful bouquet he… Read More
2016-06-14 12:42
Click the teaser to get your copy! Coming June 21st!!! Read More
2016-06-13 13:22
Here’s another sneak peek of one of the stories in the Heartbreakers and Heroes box set, releasing in less than 3 weeks!!! Today’s comes from none other than my BFF, Codi Gar… Read More
2016-06-08 13:11
Today we are featuring an excerpt from Tutoring the Heartbreaker to Love by Hayson Manning, part of the Heartbreakers and Heroes box set releasing in less than three weeks! Take a look:… Read More
2016-06-03 13:04
Want more Heartbreakers and Heroes? Here’s another excerpt, this time from USA Today bestselling author, Virginia Nelson and her story, Hiding with the Heartbreaker. I can’t… Read More
2016-06-01 19:00
When I was first approached about writing a story with this set and explained the premise, I was beyond excited. Twelve men who learned about being a “real man” from a single… Read More
2016-05-31 20:42
2016-05-12 12:41
Since I wasn’t home to post yesterday…here’s your teaser for this week. 🙂 Read More
2016-05-11 16:17
I’m super excited to introduce you to Cheryl Etchison, and her new release from Avon Impulse! Welcome! So thrilled to have you here. Tell readers a little about yourself and what you w… Read More
2016-04-13 12:55
This week, we get to see what Jennie is listening to when she’s writing! Thanks so much for helping me to celebrate the release of Romancing the Ranger- my newest book in Entangled Pub… Read More
2016-04-06 12:07
This month, I’m excited to have USA Today best-selling author, Jennie Marts with us! Welcome! So thrilled to have you here. Tell readers a little about yourself and what you write. I w… Read More
2016-03-30 13:10
These are the books I’m currently reading or have finished in March 2016, bringing my total so far to 15: *Each cover leads to the book on Amazon. Purchases made do qualify for a small… Read More
2016-03-21 19:55
Okay, I know it’s a My Thoughts Monday BUUUUUUUTTTTTT, this post was just to good (and too real) not to post instead. So, without further ado…The Expectation of Being a Romance… Read More
2016-03-15 12:36
Get your first look at CHANGE OF HEART (Healing Harts #5) coming May 10th! Read More
2016-03-14 12:17
Let’s face it, none of us want to believe that Murphy’s Law might be right but I’m here to confess, in my life, it’s completely accurate. But, rather than moan and co… Read More
2016-03-11 13:24
2016-03-10 15:50
I’m a day late this week (family thing) but didn’t want you to miss the marvelous Carmen! Six surprising facts about me 1. I met my husband on Match.com 2. Liz Lemon (from the ex… Read More
2016-03-08 13:59
Get your copy of WILD AT HEART! Don’t miss Bailey Hart’s story! Read More
2016-03-06 14:57
Here are the books read through the months of January/February: *Each cover leads to the book on Amazon. Purchases made do qualify for a small payment to the blog owner Read More
2016-03-05 14:42
2016-03-02 13:50
Welcome Carmen! So thrilled to have you here. Tell my readers a little about yourself and what you write. Thanks so much for having me! ☺ I’m Carmen and I write sexy, edgy, emoti… Read More
2016-03-01 14:26
Since it just went on sale for $.99 on Amazon, I thought you might want a little teaser! Read More
2016-02-29 14:31
I know, I know…I haven’t written a post in the last two weeks. But, you have to cut a writer a little slack during and right after a release. Especially when it’s for a bo… Read More
2016-02-24 14:33
I like to look at different aspects of personalities and what shapes a person into who she or he becomes as an adult. In THE TYCOON’S RED HOT MARRIAGE MERGER, my heroine is a introvert… Read More
2016-02-23 16:49
Let’s go back to where it all started! RODEO QUEEN will be in select stores coming in May! Be watching for it! Read More
2016-02-05 22:17
Yes, it’s been a busy, busy week but I didn’t want to leave you hanging (I know how much you love these quotes!) Read More
2016-01-27 14:00
Ever wonder what your favorite authors use for musical inspiration? Well, Lia is going to tell us hers! Amazon Barnes and Noble Google Play iBooks Goodreads Website Read More
2016-01-25 21:28
It’s a beautiful Monday here in California. We have accumulated enough rainfall in one month to reach seasonal averages (which we haven’t seen in almost 10 years – which ma… Read More
2016-01-18 12:41
I thought that, since this is the beginning of the year, it would be a good time for us to talk about something no one ever wants to think about – PITCHES. First, let me preface this p… Read More
2016-01-12 20:00
Yes, yes, I know this isn’t Monday so I’m late with yesterday’s post. But I have a good reason (at least a good enough reason for me) – I was property hunting! Yes, d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I know, it’s sort of what I started to write about last week and changed my mind. But the blahs that I thought would go away, haven’t. I’m not complaining, I have a great l… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wishing you and yours a very happy new year and praying each and every plan, resolution and goal is achieved! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Title: Journey to Faith (Journey #3) Author: Tina Klinesmith Genre: Christian Fiction/Romance Publication Date: April 15, 2014 Cover Designer: Allison Brennen Event Organized By: Literati Au… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Normally I wouldn’t do this the day before the cover release but I’m so excited about this book, I can’t stand it! Meet Faith! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today’s blog post comes from a good friend and fellow author, AL Parks, author of Strangers and The Return. I found out she wanted to post this and BEGGED her to post it here as well… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Title: The Heart Knows What The Heart Wants Author: Lori L. Clark Genre: Contemporary / New Adult Romance Release: March 6, 2014 Amazon US Amazon UK Synopsis Estelle “Star&rdquo&hell…Read More
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