“White Soup” is a short story set in my Christian Contemporary Romance Sushi series. It takes place after the events in Weddings and Wasabi . Originally this short story was in the anthology A Recipe for Romance which is now out of print. But now, "White Soup" is available free if you sign up for my newsletter! What’s up with the white soup? Originally, I heard about white soup from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (FYI, my Sushi series short story is NOT a Regency romance). Mr. Bingley is talking about the ball he plans to host at Netherfield: “If you mean Darcy," cried her brother, "he may go to bed, if he chooses, before it begins—but as for the ball, it is quite a settled thing; and as soon as Nicholls has made white soup enough, I shall send round my cards.” I researched white soup and made it, then blogged about it here . But then I made the recipe again, simplified and a bit more hearty, but definitely not what Bingley served for dinner, and I b

Now that Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones was back in the picture, I could write more romantic scenes between him and Phoebe. :) I had a good time doing that. This isn’t very conventional, but the song I usually play when I’m writing romantic scenes between Phoebe and Michael is “On Your Mark” by Sawano Hiroyuki from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn soundtrack . I’m not sure why, but the very first time I heard this song, I was completely swept away by the emotions of the piece. It’s absolutely beautiful and I completely fell in love with it.

I finally finished writing my contemporary Romantic Suspense/Romantic Mystery novella, The Wedding Kimono ! After a few days off, now I’m working on the next book in my Regency series, Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 4: Betrayer . I didn’t realize this would happen, but a few months of writing a different book has booted me completely out of my Regency world. I tried starting work on Betrayer and realized I didn’t remember what happened at the end of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 3: Aggressor ! (I firmly believe any forgetfulness is due to menopause and NOT old age! LOL) So I decided to read through books 1-3 again to fully immerse myself back in Lady Wynwood’s world. It’s been more fun than I had expected, especially when coming across little snippets like the one below. This is one of my favorite passages from Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer , and it takes place in chapter 2 (right after the end of the Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer excerpt that I had posted here o

If you PREORDER my Christian Contemporary Romance anthology, Save the Date , you’re eligible to join this limited-run Save the Date newsletter and get a FREE ebook every month! Each month, we’ll give away an ebook from one of the authors in the anthology. Once you join the newsletter, you’ll get an ebook free every month until the anthology releases! This month, the free book is Manuscript for Murder by Chautona Havig! Alexa Hartfield. Author, local celebrity, fashion connoisseur. She chose Fairbury for its close proximity to Rockland, its small town atmosphere, and its low crime rate. Then someone made her life a literary cliché. A mysterious accident with a light bulb sparked an interesting idea for her latest novel—and for Fairbury’s new serial killer. The first replication infuriated her. The second left an even worse taste in her mouth. The third blasted more than her self-confidence, and the fourth beat her down so far she’s considering giving up writing completely.

I’m posting an excerpt of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer , the first part of my Lady Wynwood’s Spies series! Part one in a Christian Regency Romantic Adventure epic serial novel with a supernatural twist Lady Wynwood’s Spies series, volume 1 She met him again by shooting him. After four seasons and unmarried because she is taller than most of her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber receives the shocking news that she is being callously banished from her father’s estate because he is remarrying. Feeling betrayed by her father and by God, and wanting to escape her family’s presence, she attends an archery tournament with her friends. But her perfect aim fails her, and her arrow hits a piece of paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones, whom she hasn’t seen much in society in several years. But strangely, her arrow tears a section of the paper with a partial symbol that looks eerily familiar to her. He met her again while searching for a killer. Michael had quit his wor

Today, I’m posting an excerpt from Liwen Ho’s Christian Contemporary Romance, One Vow for September , which will be one of the books in the Christian Wedding Romance anthology, Save the Date . Here’s the back cover description: She’s a writer with an unconventional assignment, he’s the jaded coworker playing her husband; together they’re one odd couple about to find out how real love is. Magazine writer September Yu has a great idea for an article—a “how to” piece on renewing one’s wedding vows on a budget. Her only problem? She’s missing a husband that her boss wants her to bring along for research. With her boyfriend across the country, there’s no other man she can turn to but her annoyingly handsome coworker. Dumped at the altar years ago, Tristan Hu has sworn off relationships—a decision that should have stopped him from volunteering to help September. There’s no rhyme or reason why he should care, except that he can’t get her off his mind. He just needs to get through one

The 3rd book in my Lady Wynwood’s Spies series releases this month! For this book, the model on the cover is supposed to be the character, Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones. I absolutely love this cover model! His name is Anatolii and here’s the original stock photo . It was really tough to try to decide which photo to use for the cover! It was a tossup between him and Phoebe for the cover for book 1, but I eventually went with Phoebe. Then in book 2, he was kind of out of the picture. Now that he’s back, he’s on the cover of book 3, although it’s kind of weird because he’s one of the main characters but he doesn’t show up on a cover until book 3. Once again, Thorne could have been on the cover of the book but he was nixed! Poor Thorne. :( However, I have other books planned that give him and Isabella more page time, so I’ll have them on a cover eventually!

I’m posting an excerpt of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer , the first part of my Lady Wynwood’s Spies series! Part one in a Christian Regency Romantic Adventure epic serial novel with a supernatural twist Lady Wynwood’s Spies series, volume 1 She met him again by shooting him. After four seasons and unmarried because she is taller than most of her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber receives the shocking news that she is being callously banished from her father’s estate because he is remarrying. Feeling betrayed by her father and by God, and wanting to escape her family’s presence, she attends an archery tournament with her friends. But her perfect aim fails her, and her arrow hits a piece of paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones, whom she hasn’t seen much in society in several years. But strangely, her arrow tears a section of the paper with a partial symbol that looks eerily familiar to her. He met her again while searching for a killer. Michael had quit his wor

Today I’m continuing my interview with Liwen Ho ! ( Part 1 of the interview is here. ) Liwen’s bio: Liwen Y. Ho works as a chauffeur and referee by day (AKA being a stay at home mom) and an author by night. She writes sweet and inspirational contemporary romance infused with heart, humor, and a taste of home (her Asian roots). In her pre-author life, she received a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary, and she loves makeovers of all kinds, especially those of the heart and mind. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her techie husband and their two children (AKA munchkins). Camy here: Liwen is one of the twelve authors participating with me in the Christian Contemporary Romance anthology, Save the Date , which releases September 15. And now, here’s me and Liwen again! Your new book One Vow for September will be coming out as part of the Save the Date anthology. Tell us about it. My novella is a rom com featuring an alpha male

Since this is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, I’m participating in a special ebook sale on Bookfunnel! All the ebooks in the promotion are wholesome, sweet, or Christian romances that feature Asians! My Christian Contemporary Romance, Weddings and Wasabi , is on sale for 99 cents! This is the first time I’ve had this book in a Bookfunnel promo, and also the first time it’s been on sale in several years. Also, my Christian Romantic Suspense, Unshakeable Pursuit , is also on sale for 99 cents! (I know a lot of you already have this book, but if you know anyone who doesn’t, this is their chance to pick it up for a sale price!) Click here to check out the Asian romance ebooks promo!