How to Write a Romance--Research

So, research. The word alone makes lesser mortals tremble. I'm kidding. Research is the stuff you do that isn't actual writing but you need to make your writing better. Besides, you shouldn't be afraid to learn new things or learn things more in depth.
I can't think of a writing project I have undertaken that didn't require research.

For THE WISH LIST, I didn't have much research to do. It was my world, my rules. But…the story is set in San Diego. I went to college in San Diego. My husband grew...