Musings of a Romance Author
Pretend you see five different people you know while shopping at the grocery story. Two are friends, two are former co-workers, and one is your arch-nemesis. You have to introduce each person without giving backstory. “Hey, Cath!” “Hi, hows things?” Liz marched towards me with a few items in her hands. “Sorry, but I can’t … Continue reading Flash Fiction: No Backstory Allowed
Set in 1817. Alexandra Mountbatten reluctantly accepts the post of governess to the two wards of the devilishly charming, Charles Reynauds. Alex has to win over her reluctant wards while fighting her attraction to her employer. I’ve read books by Tessa Dare before but this is the first one I’ve read for a few years … Continue reading My review: “The Governess Game” by Tessa Dare
Earlier this week I received my first critique feedback. It had been sat in my folder for a couple of days while it waited for me to pluck up the courage to read it. I finally decided to brace myself and find out my critique partner’s thoughts. Why was I so nervous? I’ve done a … Continue reading How I handled my first feedback
Book Two in The Ravenels Series Book Two continues the sub-plot form the first novel of Helen Ravenel and her fiancé Rhys Winterborne. Helen is the quiet and docile eldest Ravenel sister who entered into an engagement with the self-made millionaire and department store owner. At the end of book one Helen’s family break off … Continue reading My Review of: “Marrying Winterborne” by Lisa Kleypas
Trust me to break my leg mid-season. I should be training and competing but I was stuck at home with my leg in a cast and hobbling around on crutches. At least the cast was coming off next week. I’ve had to endure five weeks without any excerise. I felt like a caged animal and … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Frustration
Book One in The Ravenels Series I thought I would have a go at one of the series I have always wanted to read by best selling historical romance author, Lisa Kleypas. I have read the Wallflower series which I loved. The Ravenels is set about thirty years later. In Cold-hearted Rake, Devon Ravenel unexpectedly … Continue reading My Review: “Cold-hearted Rake” by Lisa Kleypas
Anne Lister has been labelled as the first modern lesbian. Click here to find out more about the women who defied convention.
This is book two in The Debutantes Series “Her heart raced as she eyed Max’s mussed appearance. His too long hair was in disarray, his face flushed. A trickle of blood marred the corner of his lip. He looked savage and her heart gave a treacherous little flip.” Lady Aurelia has been in love with … Continue reading My Review of: “All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue” by Sophie Jordan
I hate to be negative but this blogging thing; I don’t like it. So why are you doing it? Yes, I heard you! I’m doing it because it’s is apparently the thing to do to help a writer connect with their readers. Why can’t I just connect with readers through my books? Why do I … Continue reading Blogging Blues
My last writing prompt focused on conveying character through action. This prompt asks to do the opposite and only describe physical features. Your main character is at a party. Describe your character's physical features and the features of everyone else there. Lydia followed Lady Ravenwood into the overcrowded ballroom and watched her walk with a … Continue reading Fun For 15 Mins