Author: Deborah Cooke

  • More Relationship Tropes

    Here’s my last post on tropes in romance novels and in my books. Since we’re down to the bits and ends, this collection of tropes is a bit of a mixed bag. Protector – one of the protagonists volunteers or is assigned to protect the other, and romantic entanglements ensue. This also manifests in historicals…

  • Home from Romancing the Capital

    I just had the most wonderful weekend at Romancing the Capital, Eve Langlais’ reader event in Ottawa, Canada. This was the third year for the conference, and it was the third time I’ve attended. The pictures below were taken by Jess Ripley, who photographed the event. This conference starts with a half-day of panels about…

  • 100 99¢ Reads

    This month’s promotion from Patty Janson features 100 science fiction and fantasy reads that are just 99 cents. There’s quite a mix of work available—100 titles in a wide variety of sub-genres—including Paranormal Romance like Wyvern’s Mate. The sale begins today and lasts through tomorrow. Shop the promotion here.

  • New Bride Quest II Editions

    The new digital editions of the Bride Quest II books are now available! This latest update includes The Temptress and the Bride Quest II Boxed Set. The Countess and The Beauty were already updated. I’ve added them all to my online store, too. If you bought these books previously, you should be able to download…

  • Author Newsletters

    I go around about this all the time, so I thought I’d ask for your thoughts. My monthly newsletter is a huge document. It includes announcements of new releases and upcoming releases, the month’s sale title (when there is one), cover reveals, a list of posts from my blog, upcoming reader events and signings, etc.…