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February 2, 2019
AN ILL-ADVISED VICTORIAN (BLOGGING) EXPERIMENT by Sarah Raplee
Hi, I'm Sarah Raplee, author of Victorian, Steampunk and Paranormal Romance.
I decided to do something different in this Guest Post to illustrate the importance of research when writing Victorian Era romance stories. This is an excerpt from the second draft of my Victorian American romantic short story, "An Ill-advised Experiment".
In a comment, can you name five words that you don't
I decided to do something different in this Guest Post to illustrate the importance of research when writing Victorian Era romance stories. This is an excerpt from the second draft of my Victorian American romantic short story, "An Ill-advised Experiment".
In a comment, can you name five words that you don't
February 1, 2019
What Touches My Heart?
Hi, I’m Judith
Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, romantic women’s fiction
that honors pagan spiritual practices that nourish the soul. My stories show
you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where you are
unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where you do overcome obstacles
and find your happily-ever-after.
What touches my heart? Many things
Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, romantic women’s fiction
that honors pagan spiritual practices that nourish the soul. My stories show
you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where you are
unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where you do overcome obstacles
and find your happily-ever-after.
What touches my heart? Many things
January 30, 2019
Write What You Know: Advice Most Writers Have Heard
By Delsora Lowe
I read many different romance genres, but
I write contemporary – yes, I write what I know best. I admire the authors who
write historical or paranormal or…you name the genre. But I know I do best when
sticking with—in a way—what I know best.
Which leads me to why I write small
town-based romances.
For me to write what I know includes a
myriad of experiences of being
I read many different romance genres, but
I write contemporary – yes, I write what I know best. I admire the authors who
write historical or paranormal or…you name the genre. But I know I do best when
sticking with—in a way—what I know best.
Which leads me to why I write small
town-based romances.
For me to write what I know includes a
myriad of experiences of being
January 28, 2019
It's That Time of Life
by Courtney Pierce
When I try to recall the best book that I read in 2018, I
laughed out loud. I didn’t even finish one besides my own. Indigo Legacy took a full three years to complete, along with
multiple read-throughs from both my editor and so many from me I stopped counting.
But that doesn’t count, does it? Editing a novel is hard, hard work.
There were two books I attempted to
When I try to recall the best book that I read in 2018, I
laughed out loud. I didn’t even finish one besides my own. Indigo Legacy took a full three years to complete, along with
multiple read-throughs from both my editor and so many from me I stopped counting.
But that doesn’t count, does it? Editing a novel is hard, hard work.
There were two books I attempted to
January 26, 2019
A Detailed Account of Where I Got the Inspiration to Write my Novel by Dora Bramden
When creating a romantic story, I draw inspiration from my life experiences together with newspaper or magazine articles. They mash together in my mind like a crazy patchwork as pieces jostle around until they fit together and are dramatized.
A theme emerges that gets me started with the story and also helps me empathize with my characters’ journeys.
My most recently self-published novel
A theme emerges that gets me started with the story and also helps me empathize with my characters’ journeys.
My most recently self-published novel
January 25, 2019
Smiles for the New Year
By Linda Lovely
For this month's blog, we were challenged to pick the best books we read in 2018. I'm going to go slightly off topic and talk about two of my most recent enjoyable entertainment experiences--one is the book, Scot Free, written by Catriona McPherson; the second is the movie, Green Book.
First, Scot Free. If you've never met author Catriona McPherson or heard her speak, you've
For this month's blog, we were challenged to pick the best books we read in 2018. I'm going to go slightly off topic and talk about two of my most recent enjoyable entertainment experiences--one is the book, Scot Free, written by Catriona McPherson; the second is the movie, Green Book.
First, Scot Free. If you've never met author Catriona McPherson or heard her speak, you've
January 24, 2019
Best Books of 2018
By Cassandra O'Leary
When asked for the list of the best books of 2018, according to me, I admit I was stumped. Not because I didn't read...I read a total of 95 books last year going by my Goodreads list. But I tried mixing it up, reading across sub-genres and trying different, new-to-me authors to diversify my reading.
So, thinking about 'best' is difficult when comparing apples and
When asked for the list of the best books of 2018, according to me, I admit I was stumped. Not because I didn't read...I read a total of 95 books last year going by my Goodreads list. But I tried mixing it up, reading across sub-genres and trying different, new-to-me authors to diversify my reading.
So, thinking about 'best' is difficult when comparing apples and
January 23, 2019
Best Book I WILL Read in 2019
by M. L. Buchman
As most folks reading this blog probably know, there's an optional suggested blogging theme for each month developed by the founders and managers of the blog. As recurring bloggers here, we're welcome to wander off to any topic that amuses us, but we still have that nice prompt provided in case we need one.
This month "Best Book I Read in 2018" is a bit of a puzzle for me. I
As most folks reading this blog probably know, there's an optional suggested blogging theme for each month developed by the founders and managers of the blog. As recurring bloggers here, we're welcome to wander off to any topic that amuses us, but we still have that nice prompt provided in case we need one.
This month "Best Book I Read in 2018" is a bit of a puzzle for me. I
January 22, 2019
Romancing Groundhog Day by Sarah Raplee
BONUS: Popup Groundhog Cookie Recipe from She Knows Expert Sandra Denneler athttps://www.sheknows.com/food-and-rec...
Today is Groundhog Day in the United States, Canada and
Germany. I am inspired by Punxsutawney Phil, “Seer of
Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet
Extraordinary''—not to mention the
Today is Groundhog Day in the United States, Canada and
Germany. I am inspired by Punxsutawney Phil, “Seer of
Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet
Extraordinary''—not to mention the
January 21, 2019
My Favorite Books of 2018 by Kristin Wallace
Our theme this month is our favorite books on 2018. Not an easy subject, actually. I read a lot of good books and discovered several new authors. However my favorite books happened to be by some of my all-time favorite authors. Here are a few you might want to check out (if you haven’t already).
Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews
This is not a new book as it was published in 2015, but I must
Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews
This is not a new book as it was published in 2015, but I must
