I met my husband in one of the world’s most romantic cities – Prague (Czech Republic, not Oklahoma). We were sitting in a smelly classroom at an English language school. When we introduced ourselves, I arched my brow (which he thought meant I had attitude) and he spoke with a deep voice and British accent.… Continue reading Do you want your fiction realistic, or real?
Category: Thoughtfulness
Probing questions and random stories about writing and romance
No one forgets their first (vicarious) sexual experience
The other day, I was reading a post Imogen wrote at The Writing Groove about the first romance novels she remembers reading, and it got me thinking about how many of us romance readers got started when we were kids. As I told her, I remember very little about the plot of my first grown-up… Continue reading No one forgets their first (vicarious) sexual experience
What hits your hot button?
(Note: the hot button I’m referring to isn’t related to our previous discussion on how to heat up the fictional bedroom. Sorry if you’re disappointed.) Last week I randomly clicked on a link to a review for Judith James’ Libertine’s Kiss. (I can’t find that link now, so if this description of the review sounds… Continue reading What hits your hot button?
Dealing with negative feedback
In my day job, I write for and edit a large website. I’m fortunate enough to have a manager who’s taught me a lot about both disciplines. Since Charles is a former journalist and an experienced editor, I asked if he could write some tips on how to deal with negative feedback on your writing.… Continue reading Dealing with negative feedback
Contests: To enter or not to enter
I entered several contests this spring, partly because I wanted all the feedback I can get before entering the Golden Heart, and partly for the chance of getting my entry in front of agents and authors. I’ve now won two contests (Between the Sheets, and the single-title category of Ignite the Flame) and came second… Continue reading Contests: To enter or not to enter