by Heidi | Oct 2, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
Today I’m sharing some links and resources I’ve found helpful in creating fictional characters, particularly if you are writing your first manuscript or possibly stuck in a frustrating re-write with characters that seem “flat”. Writing a...
by Heidi | Oct 1, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
Welcome back. Today we’re talking about the crux of every romance novel: when the hero and heroine meet. Because let’s face it: readers of romance novels want to see your hero and heroine interact as much as possible. I think this is one particular area...
by Heidi | Sep 30, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
Since our first-born was an infant, I’ve sought connections with other women in a similar life stage. Mothers of Preschoolers meetings were my lifeline. Twice a month, I could count on adult conversation, a safe place for my child(ren) to be, laughter, and...
by Heidi | Sep 29, 2013 | Reviews, Wrangling Words
When you read a wonderful book, you can’t help telling your friends all about it, right? That’s why I’m proclaiming from the virtual rooftops how much I enjoyed Melissa Tagg’s debut novel Made To Last. With an entertaining plot and true-to-life characters, Made To...
by Heidi | Sep 26, 2013 | Five Minute Friday, Wrangling Words
It’s true. I spent hours staring at books and scribbling on paper until I figured out how to read and write for myself … which opened up a whole new world. It’s true. The bookmobile made a thirty-mile trek (one way) to my house in the summer, where...