3 October 2023 |
Even stories with a tiny touch of magic in them need some thought about how things should work to stay consistent throughout the book, which you just don’t have to worry about in contemporary romance.
20 September 2023 |
I love the fated mate trope, and Jill and Luc’s story is no exception. They are coming out of bad relationships. Neither are looking for a partner in life, but sparks fly when they see each other.
2 September 2023 |
There are, however, parts of The Guy from the Wedding that I'm now certain will survive the revision processes, so this is what I can tell you about the book.
16 August 2023 |
Maeve juggles her high school sweetheart, a cousin with a touch of clairvoyance, a no-nonsense detective, and an apologetic, two-timing ex-fiancé.
2 August 2023 |
It wasn't long before burnout would strike, and I promised myself I'd do better once I recovered. But did I do better? You bet I did... NOT! Yeah, that's how strong the inertia can be to keep on working.
26 July 2023 |
Having been a ghostwriter as well as having worked with ghostwriters, I can say it's sometimes very nice to focus solely on one aspect of the work without worrying about everything else too, knowing that your efforts contribute to a collective effort to produce something positive.
19 July 2023 |
Accomplished writer Neil Placky shares the inspiration behind his latest cosy mystery release. Spoiler alert: they're furry, friendly, and provide unconditional love.
5 July 2023 |
Seelie Kay is here today to chat about her work, what kind of romance hero inspires her, and why she wrote her latest book, In the Midst of Angels.
2 July 2023 |
Writing is a lonely career. The people you spend the most time with are the ones in your head, who you're desperately trying to bring to life on the page (or computer screen). After wading waist-deep in this kind of work for a long enough time, even an introvert can start craving a bit of community.
28 June 2023 |
The Guy from the Flower Shop was my first contemporary romance release. It came out in 2020 when I was accumulating a lot of nervous energy around Perth's first lockdown. I'm very grateful that the situation in my city wasn't as bad as it might have been, but everything was uncertain at the time. Finding a new creative outlet was the most positive thing I could think of to do., 1. Short stories can be just as emotionally compelling as novels