BLOGGERS: Book Haven Book Blog
Another romance review site. I couldn’t find a place to search for my name. So I have no idea if they reviewed my books are not. As you can tell, I’m not playing favorites. Be […]
Author: Carla Swafford
Blogger: Book Reader Chronicles
Here I am continuing the celebration of book reviewers, in particular, romance book reviewers. And they don’t necessarily have to review and be part of my book tours as in this case. I just want […]
BLOGGERS: Joyfully Reviewed
I had the pleasure meeting Joy and Melissa at the RT Book Lovers Convention in Kansas City (2013) at the Avon event I was part of with my Circle series. Nice ladies indeed. Be sure to […]
You Are Important For Real
So you never thought to do this, but I bet someone you know has thought about it or has tempted it or done it. So please copy and paste on your social media, everywhere. Did […]
BLOGGERS: SMUT BOOK JUNKIE
Here’s another review site you might want to check out. I’m a little partial to this one, not because she rated my book perfectly, she didn’t, but because I admire the woman who runs the […]
BLOGGERS: I HEART YA BOOKS
A couple weeks ago, I came across my list of book review sites/bloggers I like and decided to let my readers know about them. Kind of give back to them what they do for all […]
The Circle Series: Circle of Deception
Romantic Suspense: Circle of Danger
Action/Adventure: Circle of Desire
Love it? Review It.
The last Bookbub I looked at was Tuesday’s. Today I caught up. A few interested me, but not enough to buy. I’ve been wanting to cut back on my TBR pile. So the book has […]
T-Shirts Are Not For All Occasions
First remember, my blog, my opinion. I can’t tell you what to do. I can only tell my family. HA! And no, I’m not about to talk about hockey. I just want to first show […]
New Covers for The Circle Books
Here we go. Starting June 12, 2018, one book a week will be re-released with a new cover. I’m so excited and hope if you haven’t read them, you’ll give them a try. Click on […]
A Beautiful Life Being Published
A few years ago, I posted on another blog about how wonderful it is to be a published author. Some of it was me teasing (aka sarcastic/ being funny) and a commenter thought I was […]
Hat Trick, Power Play, and an Empty Net Goal
A few years ago, if you had asked me what the above meant, I would have thought you were talking about a new video game. For those who don’t know, they are hockey terms. You’re […]
Have You Lost Your Marbles
When I was a kid, boys played with marbles. Girls played with jacks. I felt we girls got gypped. Marbles were so pretty. Thankfully, I had a male cousin who was cool enough to teach […]
In The Fast Food Lane
Like many Americans I love to eat fast food and most times, I enjoy walking in and taking it easy before heading back to the day job. One thing I noticed is all fast food […]
Quote from Full Heat
“A sprinkle of cherry blossoms floated over a cheek, down one leg to behind her knee. What else did the woman have hidden?” Storm watching Mary Jane walk naked into his bedroom Amazon iBooks […]
Want to know what’s happening?
If you love my books, be sure to join my Readers FB page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/954031328070854/ I do giveaways and talk about what I’m writing and will be asking your opinions on book covers, etc. Of course, […]
Protected: Full Heat: Scene for FB Readers Group Only
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Divorce and Fancy Towels
Over the years, I’ve read many romances where the heroine or hero had children with a divorced (or never married) spouse. I find it all interesting to see how younger authors handle the situation. It […]
Giveaways For Fun
This is a copy of the email I sent out today to my newsletter list. Being a fan of my books, I thought you might like the opportunity to come and win a bag of […]
Snow In Alabama
Quote from Naked Heat
“Technically, we haven’t had sex yet, but sex is fun and should always be. That’s the best time to laugh.” Then as if he’d heard what he said, he quickly added, “That is as long […]
Book Quote
“Do you want to know why men name their penis? So the most important decisions in their life aren’t made by a stranger.” ― Linda Howard, After the Night
Love and Hate of the Outlander Series (Books)
First, let me say I LOVE the character Jamie in the book and TV series. His character is well-written, manly man with emotions and all the charm of what an American can imagine a Scotsman […]
I Love Bookmarks!
I want to mention something I feel strongly about. When my writers group’s luncheon was over, I went to the large trash can to throw away an empty box. I looked in and to my […]
Book Quote
“When had his life turned into a porn version of a James Bond movie?” — Ryker in Circle of Danger
Naked Heat Trailer
Stories from Dark to Light
Readers are really benefiting from all of the independent publishing. You like dark romance, you have your choice of how dark. Want a romantic comedy? Yep, you bet your sweet bippy they’re out there. How […]
Romance in Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly magazine had an interesting article this week. They announced the on-line version will have a “roundup” (reviews) of the latest romance novels. I was so proud that in the short article they hadn’t […]
So What’s Next?
If you’ve been wondering about what I’ve been up to and what you should expect next from me, here’s a little information. Presently, I finished a book I’ve been working on and off for a […]
On Sale!
Hidden Heat is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time. Sexy undercover cop infiltrates a motorcycle gang and meets former MC president’s daughter with a smart-mouth. Hot sex and danger. Be sure to […]
First Line Short Story
Yesterday, I went to a workshop my writers group sponsored, and it was so much fun. The presenter mainly talked about motivation. As in how a writer can use encouragement or habits to put their […]
The Beast Inside
I’m screaming inside right now. That’s what happens when you hear news you don’t want. As a reasonable human being with manners, you know you should never scare the people around you. You should grin […]
Recommendations
Lately, I’ve realized how much I miss holding and reading a paperback book. Plus I hate how all of my e-books are all jumbled together. No matter how I set up categories in iBooks or […]
Naked Heat’s Video
I did one other video for a book back in 2011. It was for Circle of Desire, my debut book. Since then I’ve learned a lot. Click on the link, and it’ll take you to […]
Get It While You Can
Sizzling with passion and suspense, perfect for fans of Joanna Wylde and Julie Ann Walker, the Brothers of Mayhem series revs up as a headstrong beauty faces off against an outlaw motorcycle club—and falls for […]
Haiku for Circle of Desire
Some years ago, another author interviewed me and asked for a haiku about my debut book, Circle of Desire. So here it is. Even wintry men Find women to be a test In their heated […]
Same Tale, Different Story
Some years ago, I had an interviewer to ask me, how does it feel to compete with established writers? I thought you might like to see my answer. Wow! That’s really a good question. I guess […]
What Did You Say?
So you’re planning to speak to a group of writers. Most guest speakers will give a little spiel about themselves. All good. Be sure to tell the things that have relevance to what you’re going […]
