• Slow burn in Romance novels

    At the core of Regency romance lies a timeless love story. Whether it’s the tension between headstrong heroines and brooding heroes or the delicate dance of courtship, the genre weaves tales of passion and love that resonate across generations. The slow burn of romance builds anticipation, keeping me eagerly turning the pages or glued to

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  • A Passion for Regency Romance

    In the realm of literature and television, the allure of Regency romance has captured the hearts of so many, myself included. This genre, set in the early 19th century, holds an irresistible charm that transcends time. I have always had a love for history and an addiction to romance novels from an early age. With

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  • A Writer’s Dilemma-A Wealth of Knowledge

    “Just write the damn book.” This was the advice given on this wonderful Reddit thread. The OP asked: Hello, beautiful community! Wondering, what was the best advice you got that helped you? The answers were a gift that keeps on giving. I must share what I consider to be the best advice of all. Quote:

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  • A Writer’s Dilemma – A Word of Advice

    A word of advice to someone whose mind is full of ideas and leapfrogs from one to the next but never completes anything. I read this plea for help from a writer whose mind works like many, many other writers. We are full of ideas. Too many–all at once. I get it. Ideas are wonderful,

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  • A Writer’s Corner – Opinions

    Advice for someone who has had too many conflicting opinions on their book and it is messing with their creative process. Breathe deep and relax.Ask yourself: When you read your book, do you actually enjoy it?I don’t think it’s a great idea to rely on other people’s subjective opinions. There will never be a consensus.The

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  • A Misalliance with Love

    A Misalliance with Love

    “I know it seems that I’m dithering, but we will have to live separately,” she said, resignation weighing her down. “I will not take a place beside him in society. I will not attend these horrible functions. I will not throw dinner parties for him. We will live apart and will have a marriage in

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  • A Writer’s Corner – Seeing the Characters

    In a forum, someone asked: Do authors have a clear idea what their characters look like? I 100% cast my characters as if the book were a movie. I confess I do, too. In my next book, How to Care for a Duke Hugh, the Duke of Albemarle, looks like Timothee Chalamet. I see the

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  • A Misalliance with Love

    A Misalliance with Love

    “The interior of the House of Lords was designed to impress and awe visitors with its lavish decorations and furnishings. The walls were hung with richly colored tapestries and paintings depicting scenes from British history.However, he couldn’t shake the feeling that his colleagues were more concerned about their own political gains than his well-being.” Excerpt

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  • A Writer’s Dilemma – The Big Mistakes.

    On Facebook: What are the biggest mistakes you made/are making as a beginning writer?This question comes up a lot, as in this thread Three important things that lept out among the answers were:Some said things like:“Listening to other people’s advice. Some was good but some was damaging. And also, not listening to enough advise. There

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  • A Writer’s Dilemma – Using a Pen Name

    In a Facebook writer’s group and Reddit forums, this question comes up again and again: What are the pros and cons of using a pen name? Many answers are similar, with the ‘pro’ camp weighing in that a pen name does the following:-Allows you to establish your writer’s persona separate from your identity.-Allows you to

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