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Examples of themes for romance novels

Also requested by some workshop participants in Ohio, the list of popular romance novel themes that I ran through very quickly (too quickly, apparently).  Be aware that there are literally hundreds of possible themes.  These are just a few I jotted down off the top of my head as examples.

You must let go of the past before you can move forward

Love is better the second time around

Love can triumph over unfortunate circumstances

Opposites attract

Compromise is necessary for a strong relationship

To ...

15 Most Common Plot Problems

While I was speaking at the Ohio Fiction Writers Association this weekend, I did a workshop called "Plot Fixer: The 15 Most Common Plot Problems and How to Fix them.

I confess, I rip through this list at a blistering pace, and the workshop participants thought it would be helpful to have a list of the 15 Plot Problems.

So, here ya go!

1. Your premise isn't compelling enough.

2. A cute meet does not a plot make.

3. Starting in the Wrong Place

4. A lack of clear-cut goals for your characters

5. Weak...

Moving my blog

This has been a very difficult decision, but I've decided to move my blog to a different site.I want to thank all of my readers, especially those who have been with me from the...

A lot has happened ...

I've been without phone or Internet for two weeks.  That's my excuse for why I haven't blogged, and I'm sticking to it.I've moved into my new (old) house (see below.) ...

House getting worse before it gets better

Electricians and plumbers are busy doing this sort of thing to all of my walls. This is Bryan, my plumber.  He is very cute.  Here, he is busy installing fixtures for...

Home from Catalina

We survived, the pets survived.  I always get nervous, leaving my kitty home by herself for even short periods as she is so freakin' OCD.  But she surprised me. ...

Good news and bad news

Good news:  I have finished my two synopses, Books 2 and 3 of the "Project Justice" series, and I've sent them flying off to my editor!Bad news:  Because I've been...

Celebrities at the flea market

The Long Beach Flea Market is about the last place I expected to see a celebrity.  It's not exactly a posh event.  I go there to replenish my supply of jewelry to sell...

Am I insane? I just bought this house.

This is the front.I fell in love with the4 wood floors and the woodwork.  Not so much the celery-green paint.My new kitchen Dining room windows My future office.  I...

Real Estate Nightmares

Actually my whole life is a real estate nightmare right now.  Every house I try to buy is jinxed!But as I was perusing the listings this evening, I ran across this...