FOR THE RECORD: ALL my books, both published and unpublished, under my two pen names (Renee Regent and Leslie Crowne) were written by ME.Only me!My brain devised the premise, plot, and details.My heart created the characters—their personalities, their emotions, their growth arcs.My soul revealed the themes, the underlying messages of the stories. Authentic As F*ckEvery laugh, every tear. The violence, the tenderness, the sadness, the orgasms (yes, I said it!), all came from my life experience, or my imagination. Some of it was difficult to get on the page, some of it was easy, but every word is ultimately my responsibility, my creation.I worked with honest human beta readers, ...

How many videos have you watched this week?I bet you have no idea. Ten? Fifty? A hundred?How much do you recall from all the Reels and Tik Toks and other videos you consumed? Lost in the FloodSocial media sites lately are flooded with videos, or made up entirely of them. We use sites like You Tube to learn how to do practically anything. A Google search for a recipe shows way more videos of people cooking, than actual recipes. And then there’s TikTok, all videos all the time, which has now become a search engine and marketplace on its own.Not to mention, with the use of Artificial Intelligence-generated videos, you can no longer tell what is real life and what is completely ...

For many people, celebrating the holidays this year will be particularly festive. After the tragedy and turmoil of 2020, being able to gather with friends and loved ones, even while being cautious, has more meaning, and joy, than ever before. A sense of normalcy is slowly returning, even though the pandemic may not be completely in the past.When it comes to holiday traditions, it’s easy to take them for granted, until something unexpected, like the pandemic, takes them away. Sharing traditions with those we love becomes even more precious than any gifts we may give or get. That’s why there’s a collective level of excitement growing as we approach the end of this ...

If you ever write a romance novel, you will at some point experience the disdain and condescension of those who dislike the genre. Every seasoned Romance Author has had it happen, and unfortunately, this phenomenon will probably follow the genre forever.Again With the Stigma? Really?It could be as benign as an off the cuff remark from a friend or family member. “I read your book and it was great, and I don’t even like those types of books!”            Wow, thanks. Glad I could provide the exception to the rule for you.            Tip #1: If you like a book, say so, ...