All About Long Tall Ruby

Anne Marie discovered a passion for understanding people (and her characters!) early in life, which translated into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge in biology, psychology, counseling, and writing. She writes the Mindhunters series for Carina Press and is known for writing chilling villains and dark, psychological romantic suspense. Find out more at www.AnneMarieBecker.com.

Blog Posts from Anne Marie

Meet 2012 Golden Heart Finalist Alison Delaine

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Jun 11 2012, 12:01 am in 2012 finalists, 2012 golden heart finalists, Alison Delaine, golden heart, historical romance

It is my great pleasure to introduce Alison Delaine, Golden Heart® finalist in Historical Romance for her novel NOTORIOUS. Sometime this fall it will be 20 years since Alison brought home that first ream of typing paper and sat down to write a romance. It’s been a long journey—hills of commitment followed by valleys of [...]

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Winter Writing Festival WEEK TWO CHECK-IN

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Jan 25 2012, 12:01 am in perseverance, Winter Writing Festival

Winter Writing Festival WEEK TWO Check-in Congratulations!  You’ve made it to the second checkpoint in the writing marathon that is the Winter Writing Festival.   I have the privilege of hosting the second-week check-in.  And it is indeed a privilege.  I’ve *met* some awesome new friends and hung out with some *old* ones in the [...]

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Nov 16 2011, 12:01 am in Anne Marie Becker, attitude, writer's journey, writer's life

One of my Facebook friends posts almost daily about how grateful he is for his life.  He calls it “LIG’g it.”  Translation: Living in Gratitude.  I find his attitude infectious.  What’s more, I want to spread the infection and make the whole world one big love fest, populated by people with a genuine joie de [...]

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Guest Author: Donnell Ann Bell

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Sep 14 2011, 12:01 am in golden heart finalists, guest author, perseverance, writer's journey

I’m honored to host debut author Donnell Ann Bell on the Ruby blog today.  Donnell is not only supremely talented, but also an amazing source of support and encouragement to other writers.  Her novel, THE PAST CAME HUNTING, will be released by Bell Bridge Books on September 15th.  She’s here to share her experience with [...]

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2011 Golden Heart Finalist Arlene Hittle

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Apr 29 2011, 12:01 am in characterization, golden heart, golden heart finalists, heroes

Today, the Ruby-Slippered Sisters welcome guest blogger Arlene Hittle, 2011 Golden Heart® finalist.  Her manuscript,”Beauty and the Ballplayer,” is a contender in the Contemporary Series Romance category.  Her heart-warming and funny stories feature down-to-earth heroes, or average Joes. Power of the Average Joe A certain type of man populates the pages of our favorite romances. You [...]

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10 Ways to Kill Time Until the Call… GH, RITA, or THE Call

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Mar 23 2011, 12:01 am in golden heart, perseverance, rita

10 Ways to Kill Time Until the Call… GH, RITA, or THE Call It’s almost here!  March 25th.  A day that will always be significant in the world of romance writers.  But it’s not here yet and the anticipation makes the hours drag by.  So how do you spend these final hours? 1.)  Plan your [...]

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What I Learned (about Writing) from Watching Soap Operas

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Jan 26 2010, 12:02 am in craft, soap operas, writing romance, writing tips

Some people think watching soaps is cliché or frivolous.  But years of watching soap operas helped prepare me for my future career.  No, not as a sultry-eyed vixen, but as a romance writer.

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January Q & A Day

Posted by Anne Marie Becker Jan 8 2010, 12:01 am in Free-For-All Friday

Head in a whirl after the holiday blitz?  Trying to get back into the writing habit, but have some nagging questions you’d like answered first?  Acronyms got you flustered?  WIP, POV, or SASE – we’ve got you covered.  Confusing feedback from an agent, editor, or judge?  You’re not alone.  Most of us have been there!

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