by Heidi | Oct 26, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
My first draft was riddled with rookie mistakes. As is the case when attempting to learn a craft or acquire a new skill, I didn’t know what I didn’t know … until I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked others to critique my fiction writing....
by Heidi | Oct 24, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance, Five Minute Friday
photo credit Compfight I’ve struggled mightily with my writing this month. Real life comes at me hard and fast. The plans I’ve made fall apart and are pushed aside, replaced by runny noses, the carpool line, appointments and … laundry. Of course....
by Heidi | Oct 23, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
A cabin in the snowy Alaskan wilderness … a million stars overhead … the perfect Christmas tree illuminated in the yard … I don’t know about you, but I’m sold. This book was on my Kindle faster than you can say ‘stockings were hung...
by Heidi | Oct 22, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
One of the many benefits of sharing one’s writing with the world is the opportunity to connect with other writers. When I entered So You Think You Can Write, Rachael Ruddick and I connected over our mutual affection for sports romances. Her entry, Climbing Into...
by Heidi | Oct 21, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
Remember those lyrics from the late 90’s hit, ‘Tubthumping’ by Chumbawamba? In case you need to refresh your memory, the video is available here . While the lyrics are not at all family-friendly, the chorus has played in my head throughout the...
