Musings of a Romance Author
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Last week I posted about how I struggled with time management, and started to feel the strain of what is effectively working two jobs. For my own sanity, I cut back and don’t do any writing related tasks on a weekend. I re-organised my time and I thought I was doing fine, until … Continue reading Time Management: What Is That, Again? Part Two
I finished the second edit of my first manuscript this week. I’m not certain how I feel about it. I’m kind of proud and amazed that I have actually managed to write and edit a whole novel. A year ago I would never have believed it, even though I’ve wanted to be a writer since … Continue reading It’s Time For Beta Readers
When I decided to make a proper go of being a writer I had no idea how it would take over my life. Last June, I was flying by the seat of my pants: Writing only when I felt in the mood, a bit of research here and there, finding out what I needed to … Continue reading Time Management: What Is That, Again?
Aulay Buchanan pulls a beautiful woman from the ocean. When she wakes she has no memory of who she is or where she came from. Offering her his protection, Aulay gives her the name Jetta, and does not correct the woman when she believes him to be her husband. The attraction between Jetta and Aulay … Continue reading My review: “The Highlander‘s Promise” by Lynsay Sands
Write about someone who is responding poorly to being rejected. “Urgh,” I moan. I try to open my eyes but it feels like they are being held down by lead weights. My mouth feels like the Sahara Desert. All I can taste is vomit. I try to open my eyes again but they protest against … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Rejection
Lord Alaric Wilde is an intrepid explorer and travel writer. His books inspired a play based on his exploits and have led him to become a celebrity whose image graces the walls of many ladies. At a house party he meets Miss Wilhelmina Ffynche, a spirited and inquisitive reader who wants nothing to do with … Continue reading My review: “Wilde in Love” by Eloisa James
I read the This Man series a few years ago and despite some reservations, I did enjoy it. I had been looking forward to reading another Malpas novel for a while, and since Passionflix have turned The Protector into a film, I decided to give it a go. Like This Man, the novel is written … Continue reading My Review: “The Protector” by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Your main character is doing something they shouldn’t. Practice using the fool by writing about how they try to get him or her to stop. “What are you doing?” Debbie asked. I shook the can of spray paint to show her. “What does it look like I’m doing?” Surely it was obvious. “It looks like … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Using the Fool
Lady Brooke Whitworth is forced to marry Lord Dominic Wolfe by order of the Prince Regent. The Prince orders the marriage to end a family feud, or both families will forfeit their lands and titles. Okay, straight away this plot premise rings alarms bells in my mind. Would the Prince Regent really care enough to … Continue reading My Review: “Make Me Love You“ by Johanna Lindsey
A beeping sound stirred Chris from his slumber. It was his alarm. It was loud enough to wake him, but not the rest of the house. He reached out to silence it before it eventually woke his sleeping wife or their toddler. There would be trouble if he woke Adam at five am. He carefully … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Morning