by annestephenson | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Christmas, Romance, Writing
It’s “Christmas in July” and I’m in the mood for snow! Not because it’s 31 Celsius outside, but because I’m writing a new novel, a holiday romance with all the trimmings. Complete with a picturesque village, an old stone cottage, and two...
by annestephenson | Feb 27, 2022 | Blog, New Adult, Romance, Writing
The choice was hers. To follow her dream or stay home and live his. THE BOY SHE LEFT BEHIND Last spring Susan and I were asked by Seattle-based author Sierra Hill if we’d like to be part of The All-American Boy Series. Fifteen stand-alone...
by annestephenson | Feb 11, 2022 | Blog, Romance, Writing
It’s an oft-used cliché, but sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. And finding an image that supports both the book’s title and its story line, is magic. And part of an indie author’s remit. Take Making Up is Hard to Do. It started life as a...
by annestephenson | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, Romance
From the archives: how my love of silver played out on the page! I love silver. In all its guises. From silver cuffs and statement rings to sugar bowls and tea pots, the lure of a finely wrought piece of silver is irresistible. The hours I’ve spent in the...
by annestephenson | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Books, Romance
Welcome to Merlot, CA, an idyllic all-American town in wine country where love is in the air, the boys are grown as fine as the wine and the town is a breeding ground for second-chances, weddings, and brand-new beginnings. The All-American Boy...
by annestephenson | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, Romance
It’s 2021 and we’re excited. We have two new covers to share and another romance on the way! When Susan and I first started writing romance as Stephanie Browning, we had three rules: 1. The bedroom door would only be slightly ajar; 2. Our women...
