Mariposa's Musings

What inspired you to become a writer? A combination of things. I had several school teachers who encouraged my creative writing. Although my passion for writing went on hiatus while I was in high school, college, and grad school because everything I wrote had to be factual (where’s the fun in that?!), I was good at it. I think this is what made me pursue a career in writing once my three children no longer needed full-time care. (I’m a technical writer by day.) But I was inspired to write fiction, first, by my love of JK Rowling’s personal story and her Harry Potter series, and second, by some online friends who taught me it was fun sharing stories. One of those stories took on a life of its own and became the basis for WHERE THERE IS WILL. Who are your favorite romance characters (besides your own?) I’ve known for a long time I’m indecisive, but I’ve concluded only from doing interviews that I rarely have favorites! If I’m given a choice of several, I might be able to cho...

If you're looking for something short & sweet to treat yourself this holiday, consider the latest romance anthology featuring over 30 authors (including yours truly!).  XOXO Sweet and Sexy Romance was originally scheduled for a February release & I'm thrilled it's available for Christmas. "... All the stories have an optimistic ending that will leave a song in your heart and a smile on your lips—the passionate, emotional encounters will leave you breathless." —Erotic Readers and Writers Association I love a hot romance for those cold winter nights--don't you?

What inspired you to become a writer? I’ve always loved to write, but it wasn’t until 2006 when I got serious about it. That was the year that my brother and I decided to try our hand at writing our own fantasy. We were talking about different books and the plot holes that we’d found in a particular book. It was funny, but we both said, “We could write a better book.” Our first collaboration was QUEST FOR NOBILITY and it was definitely a learning experience learning to craft a story, but it was so much fun. We have written 4 novels together to date and are working on a sequel in our “Witch Stone Prophecy” series. In 2011 I penned my first romance, LOVE BY SECRETS. Because my other books were fantasy, I write romance under my pen name, Debra Elizabeth. I just released book 2 in my “Age of Innocence” series, LOVE BY DECEPTION. I’m also working on the 3 rd book, DARE TO LOVE A SPY. Who are your favorite romance characters (besides your own?) That would be Mr. Darcy fro...

Mother Nature plays matchmaker... Frostbitten Roberta Shallcross is a woman in need of a hero. David Henderson is far from that. He's a drunk who can't get past the murder of his wife, Sarah. When David grudgingly saves Bobbie's life from the Rocky Mountain wilderness, she intends to return the favor. But will their burgeoning affection be powerful enough to overcome his guilt and grief? What inspired you to become a writer? I have always loved a good story and found that I usually had one or more dancing around in my head at any given time.   So, when my 6th grade teacher told me she thought I had a talent for writing, I thought I'd give it a try...and guess what?   I loved it! Who are your favorite romance characters besides your own? It used to be Rhett and Scarlett until I realized one day, that Rhett truly was a cad.   He took Scarlett's abuse and fought for her love and then the moment and I mean the moment she finally realizes that she tru...