Here’s a picture of my hero. Quite a looker, isn’t he? Well, this picture could actually represent most of us (plus or minus the penis, of course). It’s a sensory homunculus – a representation of our bodies that emphasizes our most sensitive parts. The sensory homunculus distorts humans based on how many sense nerves each… Continue reading Why my romance novel hero is the ugliest man in the world
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How to fall in love with your novel again
Like any long-term relationship, your relationship with your novel will go through its ups and downs. There’ll be times you think it’s the best thing you’ve ever done, and times when you’ll feel like setting your computer alight to make sure no one can ever read the file. I’ve hit both ends of this spectrum… Continue reading How to fall in love with your novel again
When the left side of your brain bullies the right
Earlier this week, I blogged about how I got away from the internet for a week and spent time in the real world. Since I spend roughly 25 hours a day online, that left me with lots of free time. Fortunately, I also have a nearly-finished first draft to work on, and I decided to… Continue reading When the left side of your brain bullies the right
Writing in an accent that’s not yours
The first manuscript I wrote – First Aid for a Broken Heart – features an American heroine and a British hero. Throughout the story, I tried to make sure that Spencer doesn’t just speak like a Brit but thinks like one, while Caitlyn thinks and speaks like an American. Weirdly (considering I’m American), Spencer’s voice… Continue reading Writing in an accent that’s not yours
Tools for heating up the (fictional) bedroom
If you write romance, chances are you’ll find yourself pondering how best to describe genitalia and different sexual positions. After all, who wants to read about boring sex? Having read romance for twenty years, I’ve seen the way sexual descriptions have changed. I still remember one novel where the hero and heroine made love on… Continue reading Tools for heating up the (fictional) bedroom