I really was struggling with what to give you as a Tuesday Tip, torn as I am between sharing a wonderful recipe and some tips for losing weight. So I decided to do a little bit of both!

Today’s recipe uses basil from the bumper crop that is growing in my garden (and which the gopher that has taken up residence there clearly doesn’t like). Read the rest of this entry �

I’m back from vacation and will have some thoughts and pictures for you on Thursday. For today, I thought I’d share with you my inspiration for Mitch Lama, the hero from SECRET AGENT REUNION, which hits the stands on August 1. Read the rest of this entry �

I have to confess that the sane person inside of me is freaked by what is going on outside my office door. This morning there were even more police and clean-up crews as well as large trucks and tankers hauling stuff away. This is what it looked like this morning. Read the rest of this entry �

Well, the building has told us that tests on the air quality do not reveal any contaminants, although maybe we should have known that before coming in.

The uneasy feeling is that outside they are wrapping up all the cars that were in the area of the blast and carting them away. Here’s some shots of a cab and another car all wrapped up in white plastic. Apparently, the soil and debris contain asbestos. Read the rest of this entry �

My thoughts this Thursday are for my fellow Midtowners near 41st and Lexington and all those working to help them. I hope that everyone that was injured gets better quickly and my sympathies go out to anyone who lost someone in the blast. Read the rest of this entry �

One of the most fun things about the conference are the publishers’ parties. I went to the Pocket party which was absolutely wonderful. Intimate dining at a top notch restaurant. Wonderful discussion around a table of ten. The publicity people made these beautiful name badges which looked like miniature versions of our books. It was awesome.

Then there was the Harlequin party! Hundreds of authors and industry professionals. Harlequin started the night by presenting awards for authors who had done 25 books for them and another author who had done 75 books for them. WOW! 75 books!!! Read the rest of this entry �

Staying sane involves remembering a long list of things that have to be done before I head out again since I am taking my daughter on a Girls’ Vacation next week. So here goes:

1. Tell everyone who won the Jane Green Contest — Lisa Avila! Please send your postal address to cpsromance@att.net Read the rest of this entry �

Many thanks to New York Times Bestselling Novelist Jane Green for visiting with us and sharing her thoughts on this Thoughtful Thursday. Read the rest of this entry �

Today’s post is wickedly short because on Wednesday morning I am on my way to Dallas for the national conference of the Romance Writers of America! I’ll try keeping you posted during the rest of the week about all the exciting events at the conference.

Despite that, I couldn’t leave you without a wicked pleasure for today so here’s an excerpt from my upcoming August release, SECRET AGENT REUNION from Silhouette Romantic Suspense.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EXCERPT IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES! Read the rest of this entry �

I had the pleasure of meeting Patrick Sanchez at last year’s Chica Lit festival in Miami. Here’s a picture of me with Patrick and my friends and fellow authors, Lara Rios and Berta Platas.

Patrick recently provided me with a double treat — he let me review his latest novel, ONCE UPON A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN and to thank me for the review, sent along some wonderfully tasty goodies. Read the rest of this entry �

I know you were expecting a Guilty Pleasure today, but given the news that Kathleen Woodiwiss has passed away, I wanted to dedicate today to her since without her, the romance genre might not exist and certainly you and I would not be here at this blog today. Read the rest of this entry �

I’m freaking out about what to wear today! I’m off to my alma mater, Villanova University, because they want to interview me for the Villanova magazine. I am so honored! I love getting the magazine and reading about what’s happening at the school, the students and all the alumni. Read the rest of this entry �

When I visited with Dr. Charley Ferrer on her television show, one of the things we discussed during the segment on “Fifty Ways to Please Your Lover” was that sexy something that some women have regardless of their body type or looks. Read the rest of this entry �

Well, it’s the 4th of July and we’re celebrating our independence here in the USA! Happy Fourth to all of you! Read the rest of this entry �

I want to apologize to those of you who have been experiencing problems with the website off and on. It was a hosting issue and we are getting it fixed sometime in the next day or so. That means that any changes I make in the next day or so will disappear.

So, I will be posting the winner of the ghost contest on Wednesday to avoid any issue with losing the information!!

Thanks for your patience with this.

Caridad