Passion. Ambition. Demolition. There are probably better taglines. But honestly, that one felt like the one that encapsulated Echoes of the Heart for me. There's a ton of passion, Marina's ambition...and the issue of demolition standing between them. I'm a pantser. I start writing with a vague idea of the characters, a simple idea of … Continue reading Here we go…again.
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Will the universe listen?
My wife's book comes out on April 1st. My book comes out on May 1st. Our client's book comes out on April 1st. That's a LOT of book promotion happening in one house, and it feels pretty overwhelming by the end of the day. Especially when I get all the drafts ready and find them … Continue reading Will the universe listen?
Hello, can you hear me?
The 7 of swords suggests being on the lookout for deceit or betrayal. The fool can mean...well, being foolish. But the connection between the cards (something you look for when doing a reading) is this: The Universe is listening.
Slow still gets you there…
Writing a book in spits and starts makes for a jumbled experience. I've been writing Echoes of the Heart for a while now. Normally I can write a first draft in about three months. But we've had a lot going on that has required a lot of attention, and for a while I simply lost … Continue reading Slow still gets you there…
Where will it lead your heart?
I'm excited to say that Where the Heart Leads, a sapphic romance with a bit of mystery, is now available on audiobook. Have a listen! A stunt car driver, an MI5 agent, a gigolo...Finn Montoya tells everyone she meets she has a different profession. It's all part of keeping people at a distance while still … Continue reading Where will it lead your heart?
Can you ever go back?
I really never thought I'd enjoy writing romance. But I have to admit, this is book four and I loved writing it. I enjoyed the characters, the setting (who doesn't love a bit of New Orleans?), and the deep emotional issues I got to play with. As someone who moved around a lot and can't … Continue reading Can you ever go back?
Apparently, I’m a romance writer. Who knew?
And the winner is... Me. Fragments of the Heart won a GCLS Award, and I admit to being rather bemused about it. I am practical. I'm also cheap. There are more nuanced words for it, but that's the truth. Romance? Not my strong suit. Not even my weak suit. Not really a suit of any … Continue reading Apparently, I’m a romance writer. Who knew?
I am not a romantic
And it just goes to show that you don't have to write what you know. Because I emphatically do not know how to be romantic. I'm the "dishwasher is a good gift because it's practical" type of romantic. I'm oblivious and quiet, and I listen more than I talk, quite often. So how did I … Continue reading I am not a romantic
The Art of Connection
Hello there. I'm Ally McGuire. Will you come hang out with me in the world of sapphic romance?
Ally McGuire 