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It’s time to get over it…write now!
Time. It’s a predictable concept. Seconds turn into minutes, minutes turn into hours, into days, into weeks, into months–it’s pretty straightforward, right? Well, if you’re a writer, time has a way of twisting itself into a set of never ending challenges. Too often, writers can feel like time is the…
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Why is plot more important than characters?
Last year, I attended the Sydney Writers’ Festival and listened to English author and creative writing lecturer, Scarlett Thomas, speak. This prompted me to purchase her book, Monkeys with Typewriters: How to write fiction and unlock the secret power of stories. This book goes a little deeper than the average…
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Review: Always a Bridesmaid by Jana Richards
Always a Bridesmaid Left at the Altar series Book Three Jana Richards Genre: Humorous contemporary romance Publisher: Uncial Press ASIN: B00HX34F94 Number of pages: 201 Word Count: 61,000 Cover Artist: Judith B. Glad Amazon Book Description: Dani Dipietro has always considered herself an ugly duckling in a family of swans. She’s…
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It’s not all about sex: creating tension in romance
When people talk about tension in romance novels, you’d assume they’re referring to sexual tension. It’s an easy assumption. After all, the most memorable romances have that amazing sizzle between the heroine and leading man that keeps you wanting to turn the pages (or watching the screen). Mulder and Scully…
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Review: Bounty by Elise Sax
Category: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense Book Description: Abby Williams has got it made: First a new job as magazine editor in London, and now a trip to an exotic island to review a five-star resort with poolside service. Unfortunately, on day two of her vacation, Abby finds herself bound and stuffed…
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