New Look, New Designer

by Isabella Norse // August 16, 2016 // 4 Comments

An important consideration when publishing a series is having a consistent, or “branded,” look to the covers so that readers can tell at a glance that the books go together. Love them or hate them, two series that have done... Continue reading →

Privacy, Wherefore Art Thou?

by Isabella Norse // November 16, 2015 // 5 Comments

WARNING: While this post does not contain instances of potty mouth, mention of the actual bathroom occurs regularly. Those of you with delicate sensibilities that feel such rooms should not be discussed in polite company should read no further. Continue reading →

Nine Deadly Lives

by Isabella Norse // September 28, 2015 // 4 Comments

** The contest is now closed. Congratulations to winner Lynda Bailey! ** Whoo hoo, I am happy dancing with excitement! My newest story, The Nerd in Shining Armor, is now available for pre-order as a part of Nine Deadly Lives,... Continue reading →

Read and Rescue

by Isabella Norse // October 20, 2014 // 2 Comments

I am a life-long animal lover. For years, my family and I served as a foster home for a local animal rescue group and many cats and kittens have brightened our lives with their presence during their journey to their... Continue reading →

Saying Goodbye

by isabellanorse // September 8, 2014 // 10 Comments

Sometimes words come easily to me. Now, though my tears flow freely, my words do not. You see, I lost a friend this weekend. His death was sudden and completely unexpected; it left a large hole in my heart –... Continue reading →

The View from an Empty Nest

by isabellanorse // July 14, 2014 // 7 Comments

Two weeks ago, my youngest son moved out. This means that for the first time in our married life the hubby and I have no offspring living at home. Some people dread the so-called Empty Nest Syndrome; I have been... Continue reading →

My Writing Process – Blog Tour

by isabellanorse // March 24, 2014 // 4 Comments

Happy Monday and welcome to the next stop on the Writing Process Blog Tour! My name is Izzy and I will be your guide during your visit. I’d like to thank my friend Sydney Holmes for inviting me to be... Continue reading →