In case you’re new to the Romance Trope Tuesday series, this month I’m focusing on the enemies-to-lovers trope. Earlier this month, I explained what it is and why it’s so popular in love stories, and last week I showed how it works within a film. Today I’m sharing a reading list of recommended romances that follow this … [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…]
I’m over on romance site Lady Smut today talking about secrets–particularly those in the books we read. If you like secrets in your plot, hop on over and let me know why (or why not)!
I’m over on romance site Lady Smut today, talking about Sweet Valley High, like you do. Check it out: Six Ways Sweet Valley High Lied to Us Did you read Sweet Valley as a kid, too? I love talking about it. Pop over and comment what you think! I also posted recently on Lady Smut … [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…]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I asked the authors in the Writers Who Read series, What’s the best kiss you’ve ever read? Here are their choices for favorite lip-locks in the world of literature. Lisa Barr, author of FUGITIVE COLORS: “His heart beat faster and faster as Daisy’s white face came up to … [Read more…]
Similar to how I analyzed my reading for 2014 last year at this time, I thought I’d examine this week what, who, how, and how much I read this calendar year. (Those who are chart-phobic may want to gently avert their eyes now.) This past year, I attempted to read 58 books. This is lower than … [Read more…]
I’ve over at Lady Smut today talking about robot/human pairings, the comic Alex + Ada, Ex Machina, and what robot women can tell us. Check it out and let me know what you think!
I’m well on my way to reaching my goal of whittling down the ebooks I’ve purchased from 20 to 15 by New Year’s–if by “well on my way,” I mean I’ve read three and bought, oh, about nine more. For something that gives me as much joy, relaxation, and sanity as reading, I’ve written here … [Read more…]
Fictional creatures have the power to intrigue us, amuse us, delight us–and terrify us beyond belief. I asked the authors in the Writers Who Read interview series a simple question, What is the creepiest creature in literature? Here are their choices for the scariest non-human entities, drawn from classic horror to children’s books, that are trapped (we hope) … [Read more…]