I love the few days each year I spend chatting and listening to authors, editors and agents. This happened to be one of those weekends. My friend and fellow author, Claire Gillian. Made a pitstop before returning to the west coast from her business trip and we attended our first NJ Romance Writers.

Straight From the Hip Book Talk. I love reading almost every genre. I come close to almost writing in almost every one too. Needless to say, I have definite opinions about books, writing, and changes in the publishing world.

I voiced my disappointment, while browsed my numerous bookshelves. Ilona has been in .

St John clearly explains how to create and maintain emotional tension. It is emotional tension which compells the reader to keep turning the pages.