Bridget T. Little Changes Her Name

This month has been crazy. New adventures. New romance (novels, that is). New jobs (that's right, I'm starting a company--more to come on that later)! But most importantly, my seven-year-old daughter and I have ganged up and published our first book together called Bridget T. Little (Changes Her Name)!!We had so much fun plotting, writing, editing, and doing the graphic designs for this book. It was an incredible experience to share my passion for writing and publishing with my little "mini me." This book has turned out to be a hilarious look not only into our lives, but the lives of any mother, daughter, or son out there!It all started with a simple concept. What would a girl do to stop her brother? From there, Bridget T. Little was born. If you have a young reader in your family, you have to give this book a read... You will roar with laughter at what little Ms. Bridget does all in an attempt to take down her troll of a brother!About Bridget T. Little:

Sometimes a girl can’t catch a break—

especially from her brother…

Bridget T. Little—or Bridget Too Little according to her troll of a brother—is on a quest to stop him from teasing her about her name, even if it means changing it.From Chloe, to Katie, to Pink, Noodle, or Queen, no matter the name, Bridget soon learns a valuable lesson in keeping things simple and, even better, how to take down a troll.About D. and L. Winters: Danica and Little Winters are a mother and daughter team of authors who love to make kids laugh.Little Winters is seven years old. She dreamed of becoming an author and this was her mom’s way of making it happen (because her mom, Danica, believes that all kid’s dreams should come true)! Her favorite food is peanut butter and jelly and her favorite animal is her cat, Tommy (who makes an appearance in the Bridget T. Little Series from time to time).Danica Winters is an award-winning and bestselling romance author. She believes in the power of a good laugh and a great sense of humor.Where you can find your copy: Paperback | Kindle Ebook 

5 Rules of Being an Enduring Author

I have been writing professionally for several years now. I have seen writers come and go. I've seen fabulous talent fizzle under the pressure that comes with the business side of writing and it breaks my heart. So, in an effort to be honest to upcoming authors or those of you who dream of being a writer, I want to share five undeniable rules that can keep you moving down the long road of being an author. Rule 1: Follow your heart. Don't write what you think people want to read. Yes, it is important to be able to market to a certain group of readers (e.g. Vampire lovers), but it is even more critical that you are passionate about what you are writing. I'm a wee bit notorious for writing whatever strikes me, but I have found that my readers have followed. They read my books because each one is created with deep, unwavering passion for the topic and the characters.Rule 2:Be involved. Writing can be a lone wolf career path. You can sit in an office each day, diligently writing away and working your fingers to bloody nubs, but unless you are out there in the 'real' world, people aren't going to know you exist. No one owes you anything. No one has to be your friend. You need to go out, introduce yourself and find like-minded people. I've said it a thousand times, but it begs repeating, I have met some of my dearest friends at writers conferences and readers events. I LOVE talking books with people who are passionate about the world of romance and literature. These are great allies when you are feeling down. These are the people that remind you of why you love writing.Rule 3:Study. Study. Study. This can mean in the craft of writing in addition to researching your book. It is critically important that you are constantly learning and changing with the times. In just five years, there has been a dramatic shift in publishing and what readers want. In another five years, I can guarantee that it will continue to change just as dramatically. If you are not learning and watching the world around you, you will be left behind.Rule 4: Grow a thick skin. You are going to cry. You are going to scream. And then you are going to need to step away from your anger or pain and be ready to smile. The act of being an author isn't easy. You are going to get negative critiques, even more nasty criticism, rejection, and fluctuations. We all get them. It doesn't matter if you've never been published or are a New York Times Bestseller. Someone out there is not going to like you or what you write. Elizabeth Lowell said it best, "Whenever you stick your head above the crowd, someone is going to take a shot." I like to add, "But if you never stand up for what you are passionate about, you will be nothing more than a face in the crowd."When I have tough days, I force myself to think about what could come, or better yet, what will  come if I just keep going. I can't stop to lick my wounds, instead I let them heal in the reassurance that there are better days ahead.Rule 5:This is by far the most important rule. NEVER STOP WRITING. I have small children, a job, a husband, pets, family (that sometimes puts the fun in dysfunctional), friends, I get sick, sad, happy, crazy (though I try to keep that under wraps as much as possible), and I get bored. I'm human. You're human. We all have things that require our time and attention; regardless, we have to make time for what we love.There are many days in the job of writing where it would be easy to just quit. People are cruel. You can't let them put you down and keep you from your dream, your passion. If you do, you are your worst enemy, not them. So ignore the fervor around you, the neigh sayers and critics, and put your blinders on and write!You are in control of only one thing--yourself.  

Gaining Perspective

“Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves is a change of perspective,” (Savannah Sacrifice, Winters, 2014).Life has been crazy over the last year with writing, having small kids, and working for a publishing house, but things are a'changing (I can’t explain why I want to sing that line...).  I have decided to step down from my role in the publishing house to gain a new perspective. I miss spending time with my family, I miss writing for fun, and I miss talking to my fans.  I’m passionate about being an author, but the time has come to step back, refresh, and just write. I couldn’t be more excited.Thanks to this gift, I have found that I’m more eager than ever to dive into new projects and to celebrate the projects that are coming up. This week, I have received the cover for my next novel, Savannah Sacrifice (Book 4, Nymph Series), which is to be released June 9^th.I would love to share it with you!!What do you think? One of my favorite cities in the U.S. is Savannah, Georgia and this book was a chance to delve into a culture and a lifestyle that I knew that you would love as well.  Savannah Sacrifice was written to be a gift to my readers, my attempt to help readers also gain a new perspective, and a chance to get a break from real life. It is a dark book, a book where ghosts and evil spirits roam free, but where humor will always come to the rescue.  Quirky characters will keep you turning the page while you wonder what will come out of their mouths next.May you find your next favorite book in my gift to you: Savannah Sacrifice.Now, I must get back to writing that next book. I want to keep you happy!Oooh … I have a question for you … If you could set a book anywhere in the world, where would you pick?