Category: Thoughtfulness

Probing questions and random stories about writing and romance

Friday favorites: A six year old gives great advice on how not to be scared

Bianca Giaever was just about to graduate with a degree in narrative studies (how cool does that sound?) and was a little nervous about what would happen next. She was creating a short film and asked six-year-old Asa what the film should be about. He told her a story about a bear and a mouse… Continue reading Friday favorites: A six year old gives great advice on how not to be scared

Happy Valentine’s Day! Will your relationship keep you alive longer?

The annual day of candy- and card-pushers is here. For many, it’s just another day. For some, it’s a time to feel the pressure of making a grand romantic gesture. For Stuart Heritage, a journalist who writes for the UK’s Guardian newspaper, it’s a day to examine whether your relationship will keep you alive longer… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day! Will your relationship keep you alive longer?

Friday favorites: Letters from a British nurse in World War One

Up until a couple of years ago, I worked for the British Red Cross as a writer and editor. One of my favorite activities was talking to our archivist and finding interesting items that had been collected throughout the organization’s 145+ year history. I thought you might like these letters, which our archivist pointed out… Continue reading Friday favorites: Letters from a British nurse in World War One

French letters and rubber johnnies: Condom use in romance novels

Last week I discovered an absolutely wonderful blog – Romance Novels for Feminists. Though I’m proud to hold my hand up and shout that I’m a feminist, I don’t think you have to identify yourself as one in order to enjoy this blog. Jackie, who runs the blog, published a very thoughtful post last week… Continue reading French letters and rubber johnnies: Condom use in romance novels