by Heidi | Oct 3, 2013 | 31 Days Toward Writing a Must-Read Romance
I’ve encountered a bit of a road block in my current manuscript. My hero is in a tight spot and I don’t know how to write him out of it. Secondly, what role will the heroine play in all of this? Who has the most at stake? My first solution was to go out...
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...
