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Writing Prompt Pause: A Quick And Humble Offering Of Apology Here!
With only two weeks left of Writing Prompt Wednesday, Rohan of the Ruin, I hate to take a break, but this week I am, and for a very good reason! I received four chapters back from my editor for my first full-length romance novel. They still need some rewriting before officially being edited. Along with…
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Audiobooks: Bringing Books to Life for Those on the Go
While technology and I don’t always get along, one really cool development is leading to more and more people experiencing the wonder of reading in their everyday lives. Audiobooks! As someone who thrives on books, the idea of not reading regularly baffles me, and yet, on average, Americans read less than 12 books per year,…
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Trigger Warnings: The Great Debate
Trigger Warnings, perhaps you’ve heard of them, perhaps not. Recently, trigger warnings (TWs) have become a common theme discussed by readers and authors across multiple genres. So what is a trigger warning and why does anyone care? Trigger warnings are a list of tropes or themes that occur within a book that might cause an…
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What was Julie Garwood’s Secret to Writing Amazing Romance?
At this point, if you’ve read any of my other “favorite” blogs, you may notice that Julie Garwood is probably my #1 favorite romance author. Her passing in the summer of 2023 rocked the entirety of the romance community, hitting especially hard for those who thoroughly enjoyed her work. While she may have been considered…
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Catching the Eye: Elements of a Strong Cover
Today we’re talking cover design! Fun stuff right? Well, some people certainly think so, devoting their entire careers to the art of creating amazing book covers. Cover designers stand between authors and the public. They help authors make a great first impression on readers by designing the perfect cover for new novels. I’m currently choosing…
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Romantic Suspense Author Shares Publishing Journey & New Book
Last week I got to share an interview with Tee O’Fallon, a romantic suspense author. She is also the author of the Federal K-9 series, the K-9 Special Ops series, and the NYPD Blue & Gold series. Tee traditionally published her first three series but for series number four, she’s trying out the independent (indie)…
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Author Spotlight – Tee O’Fallon: Author of Spectacular Suspenseful Romances
You know the author or authors, who you read one of their books, and the next thing you know, you’ve gone down the rabbit hole and devoured everything they’ve written? Yeah, that was me with Tee O’Fallon’s Federal K-9 series. The next thing I knew, I had read everything available on Amazon. I had a…
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Happy Valentine’s Day (or Not)
February 14th! Some look forward to this day, while others dread it. Others prefer Valentine’s Day for the dark and bloody origin story. Whether you celebrate the day of love or despise it with your entire being, it’s nearly impossible to escape the red hearts and candy that decorate store shelves and shop windows. I…
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Thinking About Literary Careers? Here are 5 New Options to Consider
When I was in school, scoring well in writing and reading on aptitude tests meant: 1) journalism and 2) human resources. The problem was, that I didn’t want to go into journalism and also, I’m ridiculously awkward on the best of days. How was I going to survive in a human resources position? Writing as…
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5 Reasons to Love Romance Novels Beyond the Chili Peppers
The romance genre is so diverse and full of tropes that we love to hate, allowing readers to practically pick and choose what we read at any given time. Want a grumpy/sunshine with an age gap? No problem! Interested in a protector romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes, oh, and throw-in werewolves? Absolutely! Ask an avid romance…
