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From My Desk to a Reader's Heart: The Final Voyage of Beautiful Wilderness
Sending an early copy of Beautiful Wilderness to a reader was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Discover how heartfelt feedback and a strong, resilient heroine made this historical romance even more special to me.
rkscottauthor
3 days ago1 min read
Story Excerpt: Beautiful Wilderness
“Why is my accent something worth mocking? Everyone has an accent.” “Yeah, but yours just sounds funny.” Jane's jaw twitched at Joe's...
rkscottauthor
Sep 51 min read


Stories, Schedules, and Sweet Chaos: How I Balance Work, Family, and Writing
As a working mom and aspiring author, my life is a constant balancing act. Juggling my career, family, and passion for writing isn’t always easy, but it’s deeply rewarding. Today, I want to share how I manage these responsibilities while still nurturing my love for reading and storytelling.
rkscottauthor
Sep 33 min read


Beautiful Wilderness Pre-Orders Available
I’m thrilled to finally share some exciting news—my next novel, Beautiful Wilderness, will be released on September 30th, 2025! This...
rkscottauthor
Sep 22 min read


Mark Your Calendars! Beautiful Wilderness Arrives September 30th!
I am absolutely thrilled to finally announce that my new novel, Beautiful Wilderness, will be released on September 30th! This story has...
rkscottauthor
Aug 182 min read


A First Look at Beautiful Wilderness
The moment you've been waiting for is here! Today, I'm absolutely delighted to reveal the official cover for Beautiful Wilderness ....
rkscottauthor
Aug 141 min read


Cover Reveal Coming Tomorrow!
I’m excited to share that my novel has entered its final editing stage! Even more exciting, the talented team at GetCovers has finished...
rkscottauthor
Aug 131 min read


Welcome back, romance readers!
Today's glimpse into my new novel focuses on one of the elements that helped shape the story – the Santa Fe Trail. When I set out to...
rkscottauthor
Aug 122 min read


Hello, fellow romance lovers!
Something beautiful is stirring. For quite some time now, I've been working tirelessly to write something new and I'm about to publish my...
rkscottauthor
Aug 111 min read
Story Excerpt - Beautiful Wilderness, Chapter 1
Screeching brakes sounded all along the seven-carriage train. Jane grimaced at the mind-aching noise while being jostled forward as the...
rkscottauthor
Jul 232 min read
Character Profiles
Check out my character profiles for my two main leads in my WIP Beautiful Wilderness! I'm expecting to publish by December 2025! Name:...
rkscottauthor
Jul 232 min read


Things I Wish I'd Known About Storytelling
As I sit down to reflect on my writing, I can’t help but think about how much simpler things could have been with a guide or at least...
rkscottauthor
Jun 243 min read


Choosing Season Updated
Hi all! I'm thrilled to announce that my novel, Choosing Season, has undergone extensive professional editing, greatly improving the...
rkscottauthor
Jun 241 min read
I'm Featured on Shepherd.com!
Check out this article I wrote for shepherd.com . They asked me for some book recommendations and here they are!...
rkscottauthor
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Excerpt from Choosing Season, The Eagle and the Starling
An Eagle flew through the forest With a scar and quills of gold. He heard a Starling singing, And found her in a pine below. She called...
rkscottauthor
Nov 20, 20231 min read


So close!
I'm so close to finishing my first draft of Choosing Season, between work and life it's been difficult. However I'm hopeful of getting it...
rkscottauthor
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Choosing Season Excerpt from Chapter 9
“By the way, everything cool with you and Katerina?” Bridget nodded and glanced towards the gardens. “Janine gave her a warning. My hair...
rkscottauthor
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Short Story - The Chair
NOTE: This is an expanded version of an earlier post, let me know what you think. Check it out on Reedsy too. The Chair – A Romantic...
rkscottauthor
Oct 7, 202211 min read


Gideon’s Vengeance
Gideon rushed down an under-construction office stairwell as he clutched his phone to his ear, Astrid was two floors down in the office...
rkscottauthor
Sep 29, 20226 min read


Jealousy is a Curious Thing
Richard sat quietly in his office staring at Margaret’s candidate profile as he toyed with the shell within his fingers, he smiled...
rkscottauthor
Sep 12, 20224 min read
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