Raine Balkera - Romance Author

Late Entry! No Internet meant No Submission... but, better late than never? Whatever, this is now Week 25 of the MFRW Author Blog's 52-Week Blog Challenge , and this week's topic of discussion is: Do You Keep a Journal or Diary ? Quick Answer:  NO But, I used to! I also used to horde the cute, colorful, and sometimes stylish Journal and Diary lined notebooks. Every time I went to Waldenbooks, it was to seek out and obtain the latest Johanna Lindsey romance novel and then browse the wide assortment of Journals. The more colorful, the better. Like anything, and with time, these things went from $2.99 or $5 to $7.99 and up to $12.00 Funny thing is, when I stopped hording them like I did legal pads, gel pens, and bargain bin romance novels, AND over time, the prices for these same cool journals started a slight decrease in price. Now, you'll find them in the same bargain bins as the paperback romance novels used to reside. And, the last time I we...

To help our authors blog consistently, thoughtfully, and with purpose, Marketing for Romance Writers announces the 2018 Blog Challenge . Each week, authors use our writing prompt to create a meaningful blog post. We'll be posting every Friday... join us as often as possible. All authors with blogs are welcome to participate. Hello, everyone! Welcome to Week 2 of the MFRW Author Blog 2018 Blog Challenge . This week, our Challenge Question is: My Earliest Memory I've always liked the idea of being able to keep a little part of me a secret from not just the world but even my loved ones. Since I do have quite a few of them, I guess it would be okay to share a bit of myself for this post. My memories really begin when I entered Kindergarten, but for this post, I'm going to share my absolute earliest memory (even if it is a bit choppy). I did the math, and I was 4½ at the time because it was early summer and my next door neighbor's little brother turned ...

MFRW.org 52-Week Blog Challenge Hello, again, and welcome back to another episode of the MFRWauthor 52-Week Blog Challenge . It's Week 24, and this time we're asked to Choose/Describe our LAST MEAL. I'll begin with an irreverent shot at the blog's title for this week's challenge and say I suspect that EVERYONE will partake of a Last Meal prior to their departure from this world, eh? They just won't know it in most cases. Then I'll include something maudlin and recall my father's last day on this planet (a week ago +30 some yrs). With this being Father's Day Weekend here in the USA (MX, UK, and CA), it has its place. It was a strange day for sure, and he behaved too abnormal for my comfort or keener instincts. He had made a big stink about the night's meal, insisting that the whole family be there to help him partake of none other than carry-out from his favorite Chinese restaurant. We were a grown family of six, each wit...