HELEN GURLEY BROWN AND SEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL
Sex and the Single Girl and Park Avenue Summer, both great reads for different reasons. One's by Helen Gurley Brown, the other is about her.
ONLINE DATING OR JUST WANT TO LAUGH ABOUT IT? MY CHARACTERS MAKE ALL THE MISTAKES SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
Enjoy online dating without the hassle of going on endless dates. I've got a trilogy of reads for your LOL pleasure. Plus, I love hearing from readers. For exclusive short story giveaways, good deals, and more than occasional freebies on books, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You’ll also unlock the Exclusive to Members section of this website and get Happy Hour, my romantic short story, and special content reserved for members. To check out…
WHAT THE MEN IN MY LIFE HAVE TAUGHT ME (EVEN AFTER 50)
The reality of stepping out there after a long hiatus—whether you’re divorced or widowed—is anxiety-producing. But what I’ve learned about myself and about men couldn’t have been experienced otherwise. Who knows what you’ll glean from an hour or two (or forty-five minutes, in a few cases) over coffee, or a glass of wine, or dinner. And this is a good thing. Healthy and perhaps even a tad heart warming. And fun, too. Stuff I’ve Picked…
AN ENERGY VAMPIRE HUNGRY FOR LOVE MEETS THE WISECRACKING WOMAN OF HIS PARENTS’ NIGHTMARES
Before meeting my cinnamon roll hero with the vampire edge, you've got to know starting over is a theme in all my books. If you think it's easy to begin again, ask Dante, the hero of my first paranormal romance. He's all twisted up like a pretzel trying to please his parents, especially his mother when he wants to please Sophie. Only problem? She's not a vampire. But hey, the way he sees it,…
AVOID THIS DATING DEAD END: TEXTING OR PHONE TALKING FOREVER, LIKE YOU’RE GIRLFRIENDS AND LOVE GOSSIPING.
There are two scenarios here. One, you're emailing and not phone talking. Second, you're texting and chatting on the phone, but you haven't yet met. What's up with that? So, he's not asking to meet you. And yet he's texting and calling you for long, winding talks. You know he has a cat, loves to cook, especially lasagna and lemon chicken, and visits his mom on the weekend. You've told him about your dark chocolate…
EXCERPT FROM A LITTLE BIT OF LUST. IT WASN’T EASY KISSING HIS BEST FRIEND.
Meet Lucy, Deon, and Phoebe, three middle-aged friends who share a bond that is tested by careers, loss, and love. A heartwarming story of forgiveness and starting over. Blurb for A Little Bit of Lust Love-cynical Lucy Bernard delights in her independence. Baking, all things Instagram, the occasional fling, and most of all hanging out with best friends Deon Goldbloom and Phoebe Karis. But when Deon kisses Lucy at the beach on a…
FREE PREQUEL TO OUR MORTAR & PESTLE SERIES! AND A COVER REVEAL.
7 AUTHORS. 7 ROMANCES. Swoon worthy, every one. A wisp of smoke, a swirl of promise, a breath of destiny…a message within the Mortar & Pestle for those who want to believe. Throughout time people have sought their heart’s desire. But true love is often elusive. Carved with ancient Norse runes, the Mortar & Pestle shows paths to happily-ever-afters. Once you capture the Mortar & Pestle’s scent of magic, you’ll want to read all seven individual…
MIDDLE-AGED AND DATING? DON’T MAKE THESE 6 MISTAKES
Dating in middle age…well, it’s different from dating when we were younger and met someone in person. IRL—in real life—is the acronym used nowadays. I’m offering up a few pointers to new daters and the date-weary. Online dating is not for the tender, but then neither is getting older. 1. Don't take online dating personally If you take online dating personally, you’ll give up before you meet your honey. Online dating can be fun, but…
A LITTLE BIT OF LUST. IT WASN’T EASY KISSING HIS BEST FRIEND. GET HAPPY HOUR FOR FREE! SCROLL DOWN.
Meet Lucy, whose best friend Deon is about to pop in while she's baking. Is it a goodie he's after? Or something more? Or less? An excerpt from A Little Bit of Lust. Twelve days until summer vacation. Between spoonfuls of oatmeal, Lucy dictated her list of summer resolutions into the Reminders app on her phone. Birds chirped outside the open kitchen window where the scent of freshly mown grass hung in the air. A…
WHEN YOUR MOM WON’T GIVE UP THE GHOST, A SPIRITED MYSTERY BY TERRY SEGAN
Author Terry Segan writes paranormal mysteries which involve time travel or spirits. Her Marni Legend series features a main character who can see, speak with, and sometimes annoy ghosts. What’s the fun part of writing and why? I love to create humor for my readers as well as a good mystery. In my own life, it’s hard to look at normal situations without my mind going off on tangents. For instance, any time I see…
CHARACTER OF MIDDLE AGEISH SPILLS THE GOODS ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Holy. Freaking. WOW. If you want a book that will have you laughing out loud and leave you giggling and smiling like a Cheshire Cat then this is the book for you. Booksprout ARC reader The chemistry is electric and the banter is witty and flows naturally and once you add in the secondary characters you get the perfect rom com. 💤💋Sleep_Reader💋💤 Amazon Review Hi, I'm Sunny Chanel, the main character in Middle Ageish, Shirley's novel. …
HOW TO DATE A PIRATE: AN INTERVIEW ON DECK WITH THE CREW OF WALK THE WALK
Today is special. I've got a character interview with the stars from Marilyn Barr's new vampire-pirate series, Walk the Walk. Of course, I traveled back to 1724 and climbed aboard the pirate ship, Patricia's Wish, to talk to the crew. Teeth, Chub, and Branko were on deck to greet me. Shirley: We are docked just off the coast of Aruba on this beautiful starlit night with Carajillo cocktails in our hands. Let’s get started. Good evening,…
WHY GUYS MAKE GREAT FRIENDS, LOVERS NEED NOT APPLY
Can men and women be friends-only? We are a group of seven women of a certain age, sitting around the dinner table (yes, there is wine), talking about relationships. Since we don’t know one another that well, there are lots of questions. “What about men friends,” I ask. “It’s harder at our age, but do you have male pals?” Out of the seven, two have male acquaintances, but only one has a male friend. “I…
INTERNET DATING? NOTHING COUNTS UNTIL YOU MEET. NO, EMAILING DOESN’T COUNT AS DATING.
It's just a freakin' meet. Don't freak out! Yes, I'm using the word freakin’ on purpose. Not being flip. I'm aware that dating for the first time in a long while can be scary. It’s just a freakin’ meet is meant to put you at ease. In your head. Where it counts. Why? Because no matter how hilarious he is in email, no matter how cute her smile in her profile photo, nothing counts until…
4 TRUTHS ABOUT DATING OVER FIFTY YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW
What I learned about relationships from interviewing my characters Who knew two of my main characters were savvy about this dating and relationship thing? Sunny Chanel (Middle Ageish) and Dana Narvana (Eat Your Heart Out) proved, in this post, that I have a few things to learn. Besides, I have a secret. Too often, my inner voice is my characters from my novels arguing with me while I’m writing. This past week they schooled me…
SHOULD I SEE HIM AGAIN?
Three different, guys. Each one with different issues. You’ve had dinner with all three. Would you go out again with any of them? For my opinion, scroll to the bottom. 1. The Date Who Talks About Past Relationships on the First Meet He should have been a therapist. His conversations are deep discoveries into why his last four liaisons—including two divorces—imploded. He loves being in a relationship. Ideally, the hanging out phase would begin soon…
5 DATING HABITS THAT ARE STILL WORTH KEEPING IN MIND (FROM THE WORST DAYS OF COVID)
What do you notice in the first few seconds on a first meet? His comb over? Her weight? This unscientific survey is brought to you courtesy of my friends (names changed) and acquaintances, all middle ageish and dating online. They were all asked the same question and yes, the sex card was played. Or at least mentioned. What Women Notice in the First 5 Minutes We pick up on certain things. Such as you asking…
SHE CREATES ICE CREAM. HE RADIATES HEAT. BTW, CHERRY RED IS MICK JAGGER’S FAVE FLAVOR.
Writing a book about ice cream for the One Scoop or Two series by The Wild Rose Press is oh, so tough, but author Darlene Fredette enjoyed the research for Cherry Red. So thrilled she's talking about her new release! What do you write and how did you choose a title? I write contemporary romances. The title was inspired by a Rolling Stones song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." There is a part…
DO YOU HAVE A SPINACH PROFILE? I HAVE A RECIPE FOR YOU.
Dating Blooper #1 The Spinach Profile What's your dating profile? It's not just your photo. It's also your story. Consider how bland a spinach salad tastes without a little dressing. Or how bleh cooked spinach is without a little oil and garlic. Here's a plate of plain old spinach. That’s your profile if you haven’t added a little balsamic vinegar, oil…
5 ***** REVIEW FOR EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Eat Your Heart Out Starting Over Book 2 by Shirley Goldberg Genre: Romantic Women's Fiction, Chick-Lit, RomCom When a tyrant in stilettos replaces her beloved boss, and her ex snags her coveted job, teacher Dana Narvana discovers there are worse things than getting dumped on Facebook. Time for the BFF advice squad, starting with Dana's staunchest ally, Alex—hunky colleague, quipster, and cooking pal extraordinaire. But when the after hours smooching goes nowhere, she wonders why…
GET CLOSER THROUGH DISTANCE DATING. BEES DO IT. MY FRIENDS DO IT.
It's been a while since we've talked about anything datey. I have a few friends who are distance dating, and one friend who's met her honey. They just bought a house together. So, yes, distance dating is a thing. If you talked or “met” on a dating site before Covid, but didn’t get together, now could be the time. In spite of the pandemic, dating––at a distance––is a happening thing. But if your profile reads…
HOLY. FREAKIN. WOW. THE CHEMISTRY IS ELECTRIC AND THE BANTER IS WITTY. MIDDLE AGEISH READER
What do you notice in the first few seconds on a first meet? His comb over? Her weight? This unscientific survey is brought to you courtesy of my friends (names changed) and acquaintances, all middle ageish and dating online. They were all asked the same question and yes, the sex card was played. Or at least mentioned. What Women Notice in the First 5 Minutes We pick up on certain things. Such as you asking…
8 WAYS TO DATE YOUR FRIENDS AND NARROW YOUR DISTANCING
With everything going on in our world these days, friends are essential to our health. I don’t have family nearby, so maintaining my friendships is especially important, especially those friendships with history. It takes effort, but staying in contact with as many of our friends as possible is a priority for most of us. In fact, I’ve put a name to this and say I’m dating my friends. Not so weird since I write a…
WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY 95 YEAR-OLD MOM ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
The best fight ever! The best fight my parents ever had was the day my father tried to outrun my mom in their own house. Before I get into the story, there’s something you need to know about Annie, my mom. She’s slow to anger and she’s not a yeller. In truth, my mom’s as placid as a petunia, and people gravitate to her, gather around her. A caretaker, never the center of attention, she’s…
SUCCEED AT ONLINE DATING WITH THIS SIMPLE ATTITUDE TWEAK
Try On a Naturally Positive Attitude I had another of those relationship discussions recently with a few single friends. What they have in common is all have plunged into online dating. And everyone agrees that online dating is more painful than a dental scaling and root planing of all four quadrants of your mouth. With one exception. Miranda (not her real name), has no complaints about internet dating. She dumped her boyfriend of two years,…