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June Author of the Month: SIERA LONDON

How lucky am I to have the lovely, scintillating, and 'Best-Selling' Siera London as my June author of the month? Her LunchTime Chronicles are scrumptious enough to finish during your break and her stand-alone novels take romance to new, hot levels. I had the good fortune to work with Siera on a writing contest and was super-impressed by her willingness to mentor new writers and assist existing ones. Janet Irvin: Welcome, Siera, to my author's nook. Let's settle in and get right to the [...]

By irvinjgdm|2023-05-31T16:31:36+00:00May 31st, 2023|Author of the Month|0 Comments

JILLIAN DAVID

As a member of the Central Ohio Fiction Writers, I have attended a fantastic number of presentations by published authors, but none more fun, fascinating, and full of great tips than "Fast Drafting 101" by my delightful March author Jillian David, who lives, in her own words, "near the end of the Earth with her nut of a husband and her bossy cats." A rural physician in her real-world job, award-winning author Jillian David writes quickly (thus the idea of fast-drafting!), then slowly edits [...]

By irvinjgdm|2023-03-01T19:44:12+00:00March 1st, 2023|Author of the Month|0 Comments

December 2022 Author of the Month: JORDAN RILEY SWAN

Does the romance genre have room for male writers? Definitely, and this month's author -- Jordan Riley Swan -- is proof of that. Swan is the alter ego of Bernie Miller, a self-proclaimed 'wild word hunter' who also writes with a crew to produce romance novels as well as epic fantasy tomes. In addition to running successful business concerns and writing, Swan has served as president of the Central Ohio Fiction Writers organization. His interview provides a delightful glimpse into his world that includes dropping [...]

By irvinjgdm|2022-11-30T18:21:53+00:00November 30th, 2022|Author of the Month|0 Comments

November 2022 Author of the Month: MARISA DILLON

Joining the Central Ohio Fiction Writers group has been a positive experience for me, a chance to meet and bond with other authors, learn from the monthly presentations, and expand my list of books to read. I also had the privilege of working on the COFW Ignite the Flame Contest with the lovely Marisa Dillon, whose marketing expertise coupled with her writing provided a new direction for my own work. Dillon's novels are historical romance fiction set in Scotland. Her interest in writing about faraway [...]

By irvinjgdm|2022-10-31T17:39:55+00:00October 31st, 2022|Author of the Month|0 Comments

It’s June…and Romance Is In The Air!

The absolute BEST prize for a writing contest is publication, and Central Ohio Fiction Writers have that. Sharpen your ideas, flex your fingers, and start writing! And pass the word to all your writing friends!

By irvinjgdm|2022-05-31T15:11:54+00:00May 31st, 2022|Essays|0 Comments

February 2022 Author of the Month: KIMBERLY BECKETT

February has many celebratory events, but the most recognizable has to be Valentine's Day, and what could be more appropriate than inviting a romance author to visit this month? It's my pleasure to introduce Kimberly Beckett, who loves horses and infuses her romantic tales with a strong dose of equine healing. Beckett is a fellow member of the Central Ohio Fiction Writers organization, which supports all things romance as well as other writers in the Buckeye state. Janet Irvin: Welcome to my author's corner, [...]

By irvinjgdm|2022-01-31T17:08:24+00:00January 31st, 2022|Author of the Month|0 Comments

January 2022 Author of the Month: MAGGIE BLACKBIRD

It's a new day in a new year...welcome, 2022, and welcome, as well, to Maggie Blackbird, who writes romance novels set among Canada's indigenous people. About herself, Maggie is an Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario. She resides in the country with her husband and their fur babies, two beautiful Alaskan Malamutes, one of whom is pictured below. "When I'm not writing," Maggie says, "I can be found pulling weeds in the flower beds, mowing the huge lawn, walking the Mals deep in the bush, teeing up [...]

By irvinjgdm|2022-01-01T14:42:22+00:00January 1st, 2022|Author of the Month|0 Comments

January 2021: Paulette Harper

It's a new day in a new year and we are so ready to be uplifted and inspired. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to Paulette Harper. Paulette reached out to me just when I was searching for an inspirational writer to give us that burst of energy and creativity we can use after such a difficult old year. I haven't met Paulette in person...yet...but after visiting her beautiful website, I asked her to tell me a bit about herself. She is "the [...]

By irvinjgdm|2021-01-01T01:07:55+00:00December 31st, 2020|Author of the Month, Featured|0 Comments

2020 September Author of the Month: ROCHELLE BRADLEY

Rochelle Bradley is a local Dayton area author whose novels combine humor with romantic encounters. She involves herself in community events, mentoring beginning writers and sharing her expertise with readers of all ages. I'm delighted to welcome her to the September author feature. One of my favorite things to read is an author's bio in their own words. Here's Rochelle's, and it is delightful! "Rochelle puts an artistic spin on everything she does but there are two things she fails at miserably:1. Cooking (seriously, she [...]

By irvinjgdm|2020-08-31T16:10:16+00:00August 31st, 2020|Author of the Month, Featured|0 Comments

2020 June Author of the Month: KATE CARLISLE

I must admit to a fascination with Kate Carlisle, our June author, especially her Bibliophile mysteries. After I read the first one, I was hooked, probably because protagonist Brooklyn Wainwright, a bookbinder by trade, loves books even more than I do. Plus, she has a really hunky love interest, which adds a lovely romance to the mix! But before we start talking to Kate, let me tell you a bit more about her. She is a New York Times bestselling author of two ongoing series: [...]

By irvinjgdm|2020-05-31T16:53:32+00:00May 31st, 2020|Author of the Month, Featured|0 Comments