If there’s one thing you’d think romance writers – who tend to be women writing for women – know about, it’s the workings of their own bodies. After all, some of us write fairly explicit sex scenes, right? This week, though, I was surprised to discover how ignorant I was as I read the delightfully… Continue reading Five things romance writers should know about vaginas
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At first scent: exposing the secrets of chemical attraction
Romance readers are familiar with chemical attraction – that unmistakable yet intangible sensation when your body recognizes your soul mate. For horror and suspense writers, the most important chemical reaction is different: the scent of fear and hint of danger the hero detects that lets him react just in time to save his own life.… Continue reading At first scent: exposing the secrets of chemical attraction
More hot men are concerned about your breasts
I don’t usually drool and post pictures/videos of ripped men…unless I can find a way to relate it to writing. Remember last week I shared that video by Rethink Breast Cancer? The one featuring hot guys showing you how to check yourself for lumps and also served as a great lesson on providing a unique… Continue reading More hot men are concerned about your breasts
Places that make your imagination take flight
This weekend my husband, parents and I went to a village in California’s San Bernardino mountains that brought back a lot of memories for me. Nearly twenty years ago, my parents took me and my rambunctious little brother to Lake Arrowhead for the first time. I was thirteen and totally embarrassed by my family –… Continue reading Places that make your imagination take flight
Pride and joy in New York City
For those of us who spend our lives writing about and celebrating love, commitment and equality, this has been a beautiful weekend in New York. The Marriage Equality Act passed two days ago. Today New York City celebrated during the Pride parade. The mood was jubilant, and the joy on people’s faces was almost overwhelming.… Continue reading Pride and joy in New York City