Workplace Romance–Oh, How I Love Thee!
I’m over on the romance site Lady Smut today talking about why I love workplace romances. Pop on over and check it out!
Romance Fiction & Rom-Coms
Romance Trope Tuesday: Writing Enemies-to-Lovers
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…]
Romance Trope Tuesday: Enemies-to-Lovers Reading List
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…]
Romance Trope Tuesday: Something’s Gotta Give
It’s Romance Trope Tuesday, and this week I’m looking at our trope of the month, Enemies-to-Lovers, in action in a film. There are many movies that use this trope, but I decided to use the 2003 Nancy Meyers film Something’s Gotta Give, since it’s one of the few romances with older main characters. Something’s Gotta Give works by forcing two opposites, … [Read more…]
Romance Trope Tuesday: Enemies-to-Lovers
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…]
SCARY, LOVESICK, FOOLISH out!
I’m happy to announce that my goth rom-com SCARY, LOVESICK, FOOLISH releases today! SCARY, LOVESICK, FOOLISH is the sequel to CRAZY, SEXY, GHOULISH and continues the story of Nora and Brendan. It was a question he had to ask… Brendan Forrester loves his girlfriend, Nora. Like can’t-live-without-her, Gomez-to-her-Morticia-Addams loves her. But when he asks her … [Read more…]
Why Do We Love to Read About Secrets?
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)!
Six Ways Sweet Valley High Lied to Us
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…]
Smart & Sexy Spring Giveaway! (and other Facebook news)
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…]
What’s the best kiss you’ve ever *read*?
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…]