Happy New Year to all! Give a big welcome to Marin McGinnis, author of Tempting Mr. Jordan. Have a seat and grab an insulated mug. I’ve got hot chocolate, hot cider and coffee. Choose your pot, they’re labeled. Pick a Snicker-doodle and Gingerbread cookie from the plate. Yep, I baked them myself. Thanks for joining us! How about answers a few questions? I promise not to put you on the spot…too often. LOL What secret do you use to blast through writer’s block? If I had one, I’d be rich. J Seriously, though, I read something once which argued there is no such thing as writer’s block, and I believe it. When I get blocked, it’s usually because the story has taken a weird turn and I have to get it back on track but am not sure how, or because I just don’t feel like figuring out where I’m going. The only way to get through it is to sit the butt in the chair. What inspired you to write? I got an idea in my head a number of years ago, and it wouldn’t leave me alone until I wrote it down. That book is under the bed, but the ideas keep coming. How long have you been writing? I started a book in my 20s, but didn’t start writing in earnest until about 8 years ago, when I was a lot older than 20. Do you see yourself in your characters? I think there are bits Continue Reading →