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There's Nothing Like Your First Time #firsttimer #Fangirl #RWA17

7/31/2017

After five days in hot and humid Orlando, Florida at the Romance Writers of America conference, I'm home. I had the honor of hanging out with 2,000 other romance authors, aspiring, just starting out, and well-established.

There are so many highlights, and one was listening to the one and only Susan Wiggs give a fantastic keynote speech. This woman inspires me beyond measure.

My week was spent learning from the best--some I totally fangirl over, others were new-to-me authors (who I'll be reading!!). The writing community never ceases to amaze me. We're an organization of mostly women (there are some talented male romance writers out there as well!) who thrive on building each other up, sharing ideas and tips, and supporting each other in their careers. It's inspiring and invigorating. I really enjoyed Jennifer Probst's and Kimberly Kincaid's panel on obtaining new readers. Thanks for the tips, ladies!

And of course, there was some serious fangirling going on. My first morning, as I wound my way through the gorgeous Dolphin and Swan hotels in search of breakfast, I spotted my all time favorite author, somewhat hiding in a corner. Her head was down and she was tapping on her phone. Could it be? Yes it was...Jill Shalvis. There was no way in the world I could casually walk by without saying anything. So, I stopped in front of her (just Jill and I in a hallway. Who would have thunk!!!) and said, "You're Jill Shalvis." Like she didn't know who she was.

Jill (because we're totally on a first name basis now) confirmed she was in fact THE Jill Shalvis, and I reached in and hugged her. "I'm sorry. I have to hug you," I apologized. After. No, this girl did not ask for permission. I went for it. And she hugged me back. I blabbered like an idiot, commenting on our coordinating outfits, while she smiled and nodded. And then she picked up my nametag and said my name. (I'm sure it's forever stamped in her memory. I mean, we're like besties now). We talked about books, hers, mine, all before she politely said she had to go meet her editor for breakfast. I won't say the temptation to follow her and find a table next to her wasn't lurking in the forefront of my mind. I graciously thanked her for her time and walked away as casually as my shaking legs could take me.

Right then and there I knew the cost of the trip was worth it. And it was. Not only because I got to meet, hug, laugh, and talk with some amazing authors, but because I learned more about our isolated writing community. Romance authors are gracious (I can't use this word enough times) with their support and advice. The extremely talented Sharon Sala (A Nora Roberts Lifetime achievement recipient in 2010) brought me and four other RWA first timers to breakfast on Thursday morning. I loved listening to her talk about her family, friends, and books. A moment I'll cherish forever.

And the thrills never stopped. Running into old friends and having drinks, dinner and dessert with them (thanks for letting me have your dessert, Peggy Jaeger!), posing for silly pictures, and one-upping each other on the fangirl stalking.

Another highlight (I have many) was getting dolled up for the RITA awards. The talent in the room, oh my. And the dresses. Swoon. Here I am with RITA nominee Marie Force and Jennifer Probst. Don't they look stunning?

I was honored and humbled when one of my local readers took time out of her busy schedule to come by the hotel and meet me. We had some time to sit and chat, but I wish it could have been longer. I appreciated this beyond measure; she made me feel like a queen. Being on the other end of the fangirl excitement is even more wonderful.

The book signings and giveaways were endless. In fact, I have so many books, I'm paying it forward and giving many of them away to my readers. I'll be running contests and simply pulling random names from my newsletter list over the next few months. Not a subscriber? You can sign up HERE and will be automatically entered!

Want even MORE chances to win autographed books? Join my reader group, The Ricecakes. There, I post exclusive content, you'll see covers before they go live, and will have contests JUST for you. Join HERE.

I have autographed books from Kristan Higgins, Susan Wiggs, Rachel Gibson, Cindy Kirtk, Sharon Sala, Sarah Morgan, Toni Blake, Heather Graham, Karen Rose, Jennifer Snow, Kimberly Kincaid, RayAnne Thayne, Brenda Jackson and MORE.

Comment below and tell me who you totally fangirl over!

Happy reading,
Marianne

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Goal Setting--Be Realistic #goals #Amwriting

6/26/2017

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I'm an inconsistent goal setter. I can't say I always have goals, but when I set one, I reach it one hundred percent of the time.

How do I do that while working full time, keeping up with my three kids who are typically involved in at least four sports at a time, making all our meals from scratch (because of my son's gluten allergy and cross-contamination issues), getting my two type 1 diabetic children to their monthly doctor's appointments an hour away, and finding time to write three books a year? Well, to put it simply, I'm a realist.

Life is crazy. Crazy busy. Crazy hectic. Crazy fun. And crazy stressful. But my writing career (on top of teaching full time) relaxes me. Having deadlines from my editor and publisher are actually a blessing in disguise. They are my excuse to find some ME time and get my work done. If I didn't have them, I wouldn't ever get to escape to my room for a few hours while Hubby cleans up dinner. It's my excuse to get out of practices (I don't miss games for writing, though) and sometimes even laundry.

There are obvious obligations and deadlines I can't control, which requires planning and organization. Two things I am good at and actually enjoy doing. With my busy life, if I didn't plan I'd never know if I was coming or going. Two of my three children have diseases which require me--and someday them--to be on top of things twenty-four seven. I can't say I'm successful there. Thankfully my children's school nurses are amazing, and the kids are learning to be a bit more independent.

As for writing, my goal is to write three books a year. Before I was published, my goal was to write one a year. That's all I could manage without stressing myself out or letting something else go. And really, what could I give up? One of my kids? Their sports? My teaching job?

Since being published three years ago, I've learned so much from my amazing editors and publishing houses, which has also helped me become more prolific in my writing.

I write one book in the summer (today is my last day of school, so tomorrow I'll write Chapter 1 in my fifteenth novel), one during NaNo, finishing it during Christmas break, and I write another between January and the end of the school year. I typed THE END last night, making this year three in reaching my goal.

The key in my goal-setting success is pushing myself without over-doing it. I make goals that work for me. I don't watch much television and actually read less now, too. I was reading over a hundred books a year. I do miss reading that much, but I realized all that reading was taking up time I could use for writing. I read the most in the summer and now average about thirty books a year. A lot less than I'd like, but making a reading goal isn't something I feel will get me closer to my long term publishing goals (making a decent income). Reading is still a big part of my life, but now I balance it better with writing.

I know writers who make a goal to write five books a year. Others set out to write one. It's not a race or competition against each other. It's a challenge you need to make for yourself. Whether it be writing, reading, eating healthy, exercising, sleeping more, or even a work-related goal, start small. Make a goal you know you can reach. It's empowering when you reach it. Once you've met a handful of smaller goals, you can start making those big goals, the ones that may take a few years to reach.

Have confidence in yourself. Plan. Organize. And most importantly, make time for yourself. Make sure the goals you set are for YOU and are going to make YOU happy. If it becomes "one more thing" and takes away from doing what you really love, then you need to reassess.

I'm no expert, but this strategy and way of thinking has worked well for me. I'm no superwoman; there are millions of moms out there managing a whole heck of a lot more than I am and making it look effortless, but I often hear, "How do you do it all?".

The answer: I don't. I don't do it all. I do what matters to my family and then slice some time out for what matters to me. It's all about balance.

Set some goals. Don't reach for the stars. Reach for your passion. Once you've reached it, the stars will be dangling right in front of you.

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A sweet smile, a dirty mind, and a playful heart.#booklover #romance

6/13/2017

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It's with great excitement that I share with you Mackenzie Pratt and Blake Riley's love story. They've made cameos in my previous Rocky Harbor books, and in Playful Hearts, they steal the show.

Having fun and living his life on a whim is Blake Riley’s motto.

When he moves back to Rocky Harbor, Maine, he thinks his life is about to turn predictable…until he meets Mackenzie Pratt. Her smart mouth and quirky attitude make him want to see how wild they can get together.

Mackenzie’s too busy running the local coffee shop and caring for her mom and doesn’t have time for a real relationship. However, a sex-lationship is just the thing she needs, and Blake, with his crazy sense of adventure and raw sex appeal, is the perfect man for the job.

As their relationship begins to creep from the bedroom and dangerously close to her heart, their casual trysts develop into something more—something neither expected.

But Blake’s former life is full of secrets that threaten their developing relationship. Can Blake keep trouble away from Mackenzie? Or will their playful hearts grow cold when his past comes calling?

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Sweet Sixteen-You can Have Your Cake... #birthday #sweetsixteen #Cake

5/25/2017

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So, Teenage Princess turns sixteen today. For the first twelve or so years of my kids' lives I threw some awesome birthday parties. Themed cakes (made from scratch), homemade decorations, snacks and food fitting each theme, games, scavenger hunts, homemade piñatas, haunted houses (that I designed in the basement and in the woods), and party favors galore. They were a lot of work and I enjoyed every aspect, every detail of every party. But as each kiddo hit double digits, they didn't wan't Mom making a "kid" party anymore. Or heck, even making a cake.

Princess grew out of the "Mom" parties first. Instead, of my fancy cakes she wanted ice cream. Maybe a brownie sundae. By the time she hit thirteen I talked her into at least letting me make an ice cream cake. But I still had Sports Girl and Little Guy who wanted the "cool" parties. Now that they're eleven and thirteen, I'm not busy brainstorming and crafting parties for weeks before the big day. Part of me is thankful, but a teeny-weeny part of me misses it.

So now birthdays aren't as exciting around my house. For her sixteenth, Princess wants to go to the mall with a friend. Bo-Ring! And since today is a school/work day and Little Guy has baseball tonight, we can't do anything exciting for the Sweet Sixteen Princess. Leftovers and ice cream today and a little gathering and the mall this weekend.

I'm also thankful she didn't want some extravagant party like many of her friends have had. I mean, they're sixteen, it's not THAT exciting. I'm not being a party pooper; I've thrown my share of parties over the years. When it comes time for wedding planning, I'll be all over that (please, give me at least 15 years though!). I'm finding less energy and less time the older I get.

I do love looking back at some of the cakes I've made over the years. I don't have all of them handy, but here are a few. Enjoy the slideshow. (Yes, even the pizza, burgers and taco are cakes!).

Oh, and Happy Sweet Sixteen, Princess!

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The Writing World Relaxes Me #authorLife #Authors @maineromancewriters

5/23/2017

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Maine Romance Writers Retreat. This is an event I look forward to every year. It may be in part because I plan/run/organize it, but mostly because of the amazing people who attend year after year, and the fantastic people who attend for the first time. We attract the best of the best.

Those of you who know me know I'm quite busy. I work full time, have three children who are involved in every sport under the sun. Princess works and has her permit so she can't drive herself, but now needs to log in 70 hours of driving with an adult. So there's that as well. I'm extremely involved with the Maine Romance Writers, I'm trying to write as often as I can, and maybe even read a book here and there. So, yeah, I'm busy.

However, organizing this event, the MRW Retreat, does NOT stress me out. It's therapeutic. I'm a social person and love connecting with our speakers and newcomers. I love coming up with new ideas to make each retreat even more fun than the last (we played an awesome game of Man Candy Bingo!). And I absolutely love getting swag in the mail from authors all over the country and making THE BEST swag bags for our attendees. Knowing how excited everyone else is about the retreat gives me energy to keep doing what I'm doing.

It's amazing to see it all come together. The laughs, the learning, the networking, the new friends. Whether you're a published author or barely have your pinky toe wet in the writing world, our intimate retreat of 45 seems to be "just right" for everyone. We have authors come from across the country to speak and I'm constantly in awe with how genuine they are.

I remember being a newbie at the MRW retreat ten years ago. I was welcomed with open arms and didn't interact with anyone at MRW until he following year, and they remembered little 'ol me! I joined the chapter and slowly got involved, learning from the best. It's my way of giving back to this amazing network of writers.

Now that the 2017 retreat is all over, I'm a little sad, but my wheels are already spinning for the 2018 retreat. We sold out this year and are sure to sell out next year as well. I can't wait to see the speakers we round up for next year.

The writing world truly relaxes me, whether it be the actual writing of words (I need to!), networking, attending conferences, or reading, it all helps me escape the craziness of the work world and my children.

Writers are awesome. And so are readers! I'm looking forward to attending the Fall in Love with New England reader event this fall. Talk about nonstop FUN!! Oh, and there will be Man Candy Bingo there as well :-)

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Double Digits & Wounded Love #MFRWAuthor #WoundedWarrior #Romance

5/21/2017

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Wow! I've made double-digits now with my TENTH book, Wounded Love. Colton and Ellie's story is the most emotional one yet. I can't wait for you to read it!!

Ten years ago, Ellie Fairfield left Rocky Harbor brokenhearted and pregnant…

Trying to take care of her son the best she can, the single mother returns to the town close to her heart to run a local inn. Ellie knows it will be tough moving back to Rocky Harbor, and that old memories will haunt her. But the last thing she expects to find on her doorstep is the man who abandoned her when she needed him the most.

Angry at the war, the world, and himself, Colton Riley’s homecoming isn’t a pleasant one…

Being medically discharged from the Marines is one of many disappointments Colton has suffered over the years. A decade ago, he lost a chunk of his heart when the love of his life betrayed him. A year ago he lost his leg. Now, half the man he once was, Colton tries to put back the pieces of his life by accepting a construction project at the local inn, but he didn’t count on finding Ellie standing on the front porch.

The more time they spend together, the more they realize the love they shared years ago hasn’t died…

Even though Ellie is still hurt and angry, she knows her heart belongs to Colton. It’s not easy letting go of the past, especially with the secret she’s hiding from everyone. But when an illness puts her little boy’s life in danger, she has no choice but to tell Colton the truth—a truth that threatens to destroy their love once and for all.

With a past spun together in a web of lies, will Colton and Ellie be able to mend their wounded love?

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MEET THE AUTHOR: Marianne Rice writes contemporary romances set in small New England towns. Her heroes are big and strong, yet value family and humor, while her heroines are smart, sexy, sometimes a little bit sassy, and are often battling a strong internal conflict. Together, they deal with real life issues and always, always, find everlasting love. When she’s not writing, Marianne spends her time buying shoes, eating chocolate, chauffeuring her herd of children to their varying sporting events, and when there’s time, cuddling with her husband, a drink in one hand, a romance book in the other.

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He Was Scarred...She Was Broken-- Regret by @BellaJ_Author

4/25/2017

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I'm super excited to share Regret, Bella J's smoking hot new release.

Congrats, Bella!

BLURB

When it comes to women, Hunter Keaton has rules.

Those rules ensure his life stays uncomplicated and controlled. Control is what he craves, what he needs to keep his inner demons quiet.

Private investigator by day, his life is nothing but a pit of regret, devoid of any and every emotion.

Hired to find an elusive runaway—a wild, hot-headed woman with sinfully enticing curves—Hunter’s self-control is pushed to the limit. Scarlet Woods challenges him in ways that have him wanting to break his own damn rules.

But she has secrets—secrets he’s determined to uncover. He just didn’t count on getting his own past dragged into what turns out to already be a deadly game of lies.

This is not a love story. This is not a tale of how love conquers all.

This is a story of how two people equally shattered by their pasts realize that two broken souls can’t make a whole.

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REGRET RELEASE BLITZ GIVEAWAY

One winner will win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, as well as 20 Ebooks from authors that include Natasha Knight, J.L Drake, Logan Chance, Leslie McAdam, Kane Caldwell, and so many more!

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Conference Hangover #AuthorLife #MFRWAuthor #Booklover

4/10/2017

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This past weekend I attended the New England Chapter of Romance Writer's of America's conference in Burlington, Massachusetts and now I'm having a writer's conference hangover.

Writing can be a lonely, scaring career, so it's awesome to connect to those in the same boat. (Granted, I work full-time as a high school English teacher and have three kids so life isn't exactly "lonely" at home.) It was wonderful to listen to authors I admire and those who are new to me speak about our ever changing industry, marketing ideas and lessons on the craft of writing.

Then there was the socializing. I hung out with my Maine Romance peeps, reconnected with those from afar who I don't often see, and made new friends. I may be biased, but authors are incredibly friendly and pretty cool people. We bond over food and wine, and of course...book boyfriends!

If you're an author and have never been to a writing conference, I highly recommend it! If you're a reader and want to hang out with authors (we're so much fun!!) check out the Fall in Love with New England conference for readers this fall.

And now it's back to the grind. Day job. Doctor's appointments. Laundry. Grocery shopping. Practices. I suppose that's what life is about: balance. But what I really want to do is dive into my current manuscript and apply all the wonderful ideas I got from the conference.

Next week is spring break, which means finding balance between entertaining my kiddos, writing and reading.

Happy spring, friends!

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FIrst Semester-A #N/A #romance @SarhAlexander7

4/5/2017

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First Semester
Sarah Fischer
(Elton Hall Chronicles #1)
Published by: Limitless Publishing
Publication date: April 4th 2017
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Violet Carrington is a freshman at Elton Hall University, but she’s about to get more than just her degree…

Throwing herself into the insanity of college life, Violet makes new friends and even catches the eye of a handsome guy. Everything is as it should be, until one night out she crosses paths with a mysterious, sinfully attractive man. Not only does he manage to ignite a burning desire deep inside her, he also happens to be her new, off-limits college professor.

Professor David Berneli is only visiting Elton Hall, but a lot can happen in a year…

Everyone knows any personal relationship between professor and student is strictly prohibited. But somewhere in between lectures and after school events, Violet manages to dazzle him. She not only challenges David at every turn, but also tempts his every desire. No matter how hard they try to ignore the crackle of sexual tension between them, a few furtive glances quickly turn into clandestine meetings in his office.

By giving in to temptation, Violet and David fall deeper down the rabbit hole…

As the semester ticks on, Violet begins to question not only the whirlwind affair that threatens to consume them both, but David’s desires as well. If he’s not willing to risk everything for her, she’ll have no choice but to leave the comfort of his arms without looking back.

Before any decision can be made, a looming threat comes out of the shadows, putting her and the passionate relationship she has with her professor in danger.

Now Violet must fight for her own life, and for the one she wants to spend it with…

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Guest Post by author, Sarah Fischer

ELTON HALL UNIVERSITY

Since I didn’t get my Hogwarts letter (I’m still waiting), I created a college for my upcoming novel, Elton Hall Chronicles: First Semester.

Elton Hall University is situated in a small town in Pennsylvania, next to a popular suburb. But what makes Elton Hall unique, is that the school is run out of an old castle. Most of the classes are held in the thick stone walls, some in the towers, and some of the bigger lectures are held in the former throne room.

The school has a special horticulture program that helps to maintain the grounds and the flower beds that surround the castle in the spring and summer time. There are giant fields between the castle, the dorms, the apartments, and the cafeteria. Paths, flower pots, gazebos, and gardens are scattered around the grounds. It is the perfect place to grab a blanket and study in the grass during the spring, build a snowman during the winter, or take a romantic walk among the changing leaves.

The school holds about 10,000 students and used to mostly be a suitcase school. Students would party on Thursday and leave for home Friday after class. To keep this from happening, EET was established. EET is the Elton Entertainment Team. In the Fall, they organize the Welcome events and bring a famous comedian to perform. In the Spring, they set up a huge concert. Throughout the year, they host smaller events to encourage club participation and to keep the students out of too much trouble.

As with a lot of old schools, the motto is in Latin. “Cras Sit Vivere” which means “To Learn Is To Live”. The school’s crest has two dragons, a key, a bell, and a rock. The key is a symbol of knowledge, companionship, and dominion. The rook represents strategic thinking and the bell represents someone who isn’t afraid to be heard when times are hard. The dragons protect all of these things to give you the ultimate environment to learn, succeed, and grow. The university’s colors are blue and gold. Blue is considered a color that helps improve anxiety and calmness while gold represents wisdom and wealth. All together, they make up the Elton Hall University crest.

The school has its own police department. The men and women who are patrolling the grounds are official police with real responsibilities and power. They are the people who ensure that the students are safe from any outside threats. But, what happens when the threat is, not only on campus, but one of the men you’re supposed to trust?

For more details about the characters attending and working at Elton Hall University, check out the About Sarah page. There is also a book blurb and an excerpt of one of the steamy scenes to tease you. Elton Hall Chronicles: First Semester will be released in the Spring of 2017. Not long to wait!

Author Bio:

Sarah Fischer works hard fighting the good fight one background check at a time. But before she got into the business of being nosey, she graduated with a degree in criminal justice and married the calm to her crazy. Then she had a scary health scare and needed heart surgery. While recovering, she finally had the time to write stories filled with passionate romance. Her first book, Elton Hall Chronicles: First Semester was published in April and book two, Second Snowfall, will be out shortly. In her spare time, she manages a review blog called, A Kiss At Midnight Reviews.

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Authors in Bloom #BlogHOP #Gardening #Recipes

3/27/2017

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Thank you for hopping over to my blog today! Today I'm sharing Rachael Riley's special strawberry drink recipe, which lead to the title of the book, Strawberry Kisses.

Strawberry-Ginger Caipirosca
10 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
15 fresh mint leaves
1/4 lime, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups cracked ice
1/2 cup vodka

Put the lime, strawberries, mint, ginger and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, crush lime, strawberries, mint, ginger & sugar until the strawberries are almost pureed.
Add ice & vodka and shake well.
Fill glass with ice, and add cocktail. Garnish with lime wedge and mint leaf. Feel free to modify by adding more/less of each ingredient until the drink matches your preference.

Rachael Riley is back home in Rocky Harbor, but she’s not the same woman she once was…

After being rescued from an abusive relationship, Rachael is nothing more than a shadow of her true self. The only place she manages to find some degree of comfort is in the kitchen, hiding behind her apron as she continues to shut everyone out. Her foster sister knows that the real Rachael has been broken and reaches out by signing her up for self-defense classes with the hope of getting her outgoing, confident and nosey older sister back.

Jake Morgan has done more than his time and is finally free of his past…

Teaching self-defense is Jake’s way of giving back, compensating for what has been taken away from him years ago. He’s well aware that most women in his class have a backstory, and avoids getting emotionally involved by keeping his distance—until a beautiful, blue-eyed woman walks in. Jake is instantly drawn to Rachael and sees the inner confidence she tries to hide behind her blonde bangs and hunched shoulders.

Wanting to know the story hidden behind those blue eyes, Jake sets out to break down every barrier Rachael has built…

As Jake helps Rachael find the strength she once had, a secret of his past is revealed and threatens to ruin the safety they have found in each other. There’s more connecting them than just their mutual attraction. Once their pasts finally collide, revealing a devastating truth, Jake’s feelings and commitment toward Rachael is put to the ultimate test.

There is no guarantee when it comes to love, but sometimes all a broken heart needs to heal is sweet strawberry kisses…

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There's Nothing Like Your First Time #firsttimer #Fangirl #RWA17

Goal Setting--Be Realistic #goals #Amwriting

A sweet smile, a dirty mind, and a playful heart.#booklover #romance

Sweet Sixteen-You can Have Your Cake... #birthday #sweetsixteen #Cake

The Writing World Relaxes Me #authorLife #Authors @maineromancewriters

Double Digits & Wounded Love #MFRWAuthor #WoundedWarrior #Romance

He Was Scarred...She Was Broken-- Regret by @BellaJ_Author

Conference Hangover #AuthorLife #MFRWAuthor #Booklover

FIrst Semester-A #N/A #romance @SarhAlexander7

Authors in Bloom #BlogHOP #Gardening #Recipes

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