LATEST RELEASE!
My small-town high school bullies called me “walking stick.” I showed them by becoming a big-city model on the Fashion Week catwalk.
Now I’m back home to run my parents’ café, Home for the Hollandaise, while they both recover from surgeries. I came dressed to impress in my designer clothes, which is good because one of my former bullies, Reid, is the café’s general manager. Why didn’t my parents warn me?
He’s determined to usurp my authority while subtly flirting with me, but I’m determined to put Home for the Hollandaise back on the map, something Reid hasn’t done in two years as manager.
After the holidays, I’m heading back to New York City to rejoin my model boyfriend and resume my life. Never mind that Reid looks unexpectedly hot in a flannel shirt and treats my parents like they’re his own. He won’t interrupt my plans one bit. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.
Home for the Hollandaise is a sweet romantic comedy about the magic that can happen when you give your worst enemy a second chance.
Four More Days!
We're almost there! Home for the Hollandaise releases on Amazon on Wednesday, October 4th in paperback and e-book. For all you Kindle Unlimited readers, it WILL be in KU, so you'll be able to read it for free with your KU subscription! If you want to reserve your...
How Readers Feel About Text Generative AI Technology
A few weeks ago, I conducted a very unofficial survey about the use of text generative AI in an author’s creative process. I asked my newsletter subscribers several questions, and the results I received were very intriguing. Keep in mind, my newsletter is rather...
What Was I Thinking??
Over the weekend, my brutally honest side sat down with my excited, wants-to-do-all-the-things side and told her that publishing four books this year ain’t happening. So much more goes into a book than simply writing it. There’s the second draft, sending the story to...
It’s Finally Here!
I can't believe I finally get to share the lovely cover of Home for the Hollandaise! I know every author says, "OMG, I love my cover so much!" But, OMG, I love this cover so much! Odd Mr. T is a genius. He captured my female lead, Eadie Tucker, perfectly! Here's what...
Something BIG This Way Comes
I have some BIG writing months ahead. Well, that’s the plan. The rest of August, as well as September and October, will have me typing furiously on my keyboard in the wee hours of the morning. Again, that’s the plan. Why do I indie publish? I chose indie publishing...
Ack! My Back!
Something new happened to me on Sunday. My back gave out. It started on Saturday when I picked up my dog and I felt a little tweak. I woke up Sunday morning thinking I was better. It was hard for me to lean over and tie my shoes, but I persisted. I think that’s where...
Getting Organized with Kanban Boards
I have so many irons in the fire, I didn't know what was what, so I dusted off my Trello kanban board and started creating to-do lists. (I didn't really dust it off. It's electronic.) What’s a Kanban Board and Why? A lot of authors use kanban boards to track their...
Why I Write Sweet Romance
If you are new to the romance genre, it’s important to realize the distinction between “sweet” romance and “spicy” romance. According to Raine at Author’s of Mainstreet: Sweet romances emphasize the emotional intimacy between the hero and the heroine. Although...
Dealing with Discouragement
If you’re a creative person, you might have noticed that stress negatively affects your creative output. I’m no different. The world is a stressful place to live. First we had Covid. Then we had inflation. With inflation, now we have a serious problem with Russia and...
Welcome!
My name is Erin Lucy, and I’m a writer. It’s taken me nearly five decades to be able to say that. I’m not a singer or an entertainer. I’m not a content creator or an “influencer.” I’m not a pundit or a critic. I tried those things to varying success. They were fun for...