It’s a new month, and for the Romance Trope Tuesday series, I’m focusing on a new type of love story: second-chance romance. There can be two possible definitions of this popular trope in romance. One, it could mean a second chance at love, when two people who’ve had previous relationships that ended with other people … [Read more…]
Today concludes my look at the enemies-to-lovers trope in romance fiction as part of the Romance Trope Tuesday series. In case you missed it, check out what it is and why it’s so popular, how it works within a film, and a suggested reading list. This Tuesday I’m providing some best practices for writing your own … [Read more…]
I’m starting a series this summer on the blog. Called Romance Trope Tuesday, I’ll be highlighting a popular romance trope each month. One week I’ll introduce why it works; another week I’ll examine the device in action in a movie; in the third week, I’ll provide a reading list of books that fit the trope; and finally, I’ll give you some tips … [Read more…]
Happy March! I’m sharing two exciting things in celebration of the (almost) springtime: *Today the SMART & SEXY SPRING GIVEAWAY begins. I’m part of this group of authors writing smart, sexy romance who are holding a month-long Facebook party with chances to win free books and other prizes every single day–including a Kindle Fire at the end of … [Read more…]
I’m a big fan of podcasts. They’re not only a great way to keep entertained, but allow you to absorb information while commuting, cleaning, or driving your kid to school. Podcasts have made a huge impact in my journey as a writer: teaching me about the book world, inspiring me to self-publish, helping me craft better sentences. … [Read more…]