An interview with Emmy and Black – Part 1

Posted October 5, 2016 by Elise in Blackwood / 28 Comments

Today, Emmy and Black are here to answer your questions, and maybe give a few hints of things to come in the Blackwood series… EN: So, why a security company? Black: *Shrugs* Figured I should do something I was good at. Nate thought the same way. EN: You didn’t consider something a little less dangerous? […]

Why I give a fuck

Why I give a fuck

Posted September 23, 2016 by Elise in Blackwood, Writing / 22 Comments

The other day, I was reading my reviews on Amazon (I know, I know—I should avoid them, but they’re just there), and one stood out that got me thinking: I did enjoy the book, but there was far too much use of the f word. This word was overdone and for me, it popped up […]

Tina Holland’s AuThursday

Tina Holland’s AuThursday

Posted August 25, 2016 by Elise in Random / 0 Comments

If you’d like to find out a little more about me, I recently did an interview with Tina Holland on her AuThursday Blog here. Tina is a fellow member of the Romance Writers of America, and a multi-published author. You can find more details of her books on her website: www.tinaholland.com

Book covers

Book covers

Posted August 21, 2016 by Elise in Publishing / 0 Comments

Like it or not, readers do judge a book by its cover. You can tell the best story in the world, but unless people pick up the book in the first place, nobody will ever know. For most writers who choose the self-publishing route, the cover represents the biggest investment apart from editing, so it’s […]

The Black Trilogy – Book Trailer

Posted August 21, 2016 by Elise in Publishing / 3 Comments

A side effect of publishing books means I’ve also had to learn a bit about graphic design. Although I have help with many of my covers from the wonderful Abigail Sins, that still leaves me to work on the marketing materials myself, and I’ve developed a love/hate relationship with Photoshop over the past couple of […]

Review – Calendar Girl Series by Audrey Carlan

Review – Calendar Girl Series by Audrey Carlan

Posted February 8, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 0 Comments

Calendar Girl Series by Audrey Carlan Blurb: Mia Saunders just barely escaped a paltry life back home in Las Vegas until she gets the call that her Father has been beaten to within an inch of his life for not paying his gambling debt. Problem is, the lone shark is her lousy, ruthless ex-boyfriend. Another […]

Where I Write

Posted February 7, 2016 by Elise in Random / 0 Comments

Inspiration can strike in odd places. As another idea popped into my head while I was riding my horse yesterday, I thought about some of the strange places I’ve written. Here are my top 5: 1. At a motor racing circuit. I volunteer as a race marshal in my spare time, and an idea came […]

How do I write a first draft?

How do I write a first draft?

Posted February 6, 2016 by Elise in Writing / 0 Comments

Recently, awesome crime writer Rebecca Bradley invited me to write a guest post for her blog on how I turn all the oddities in my head into a first draft. If you’d like to find out, why not take a look? Rebecca Bradley – Murder Down To A Tea    

Review – Face Value by Ian Andrew

Review – Face Value by Ian Andrew

Posted January 29, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 0 Comments

Face Value by Ian Andrew Blurb: Kara Wright and Tien Tran, former members of an elite intelligence gathering team active in Afghanistan, Iraq, and places still classified, now make their living through Wright & Tran, a PI service that tracks errant spouses, identifies dishonest employees and, just occasionally, takes on more significant cases that allow […]

Review – Wolf Bait by Nina West

Review – Wolf Bait by Nina West

Posted January 23, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 0 Comments

Wolf Bait by Nina West Blurb: When life turns to hell, most people talk about running away. Abbi Mitchell actually does it. Determined to escape her humiliating heartbreak and her overbearing mother, Abbi takes a summer job at a resort in Alaska. It’s supposed to be four months of snow-capped mountains, peaceful wilderness, and figuring […]