Tag: Love
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Writing Prompt Pause: A Quick And Humble Offering Of Apology Here!
With only two weeks left of Writing Prompt Wednesday, Rohan of the Ruin, I hate to take a break, but this week I am, and for a very good reason! I received four chapters back from my editor for my first full-length romance novel. They still need some rewriting before officially being edited. Along with…
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Audiobooks: Bringing Books to Life for Those on the Go
While technology and I don’t always get along, one really cool development is leading to more and more people experiencing the wonder of reading in their everyday lives. Audiobooks! As someone who thrives on books, the idea of not reading regularly baffles me, and yet, on average, Americans read less than 12 books per year,…
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What was Julie Garwood’s Secret to Writing Amazing Romance?
At this point, if you’ve read any of my other “favorite” blogs, you may notice that Julie Garwood is probably my #1 favorite romance author. Her passing in the summer of 2023 rocked the entirety of the romance community, hitting especially hard for those who thoroughly enjoyed her work. While she may have been considered…
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Romantic Suspense Author Shares Publishing Journey & New Book
Last week I got to share an interview with Tee O’Fallon, a romantic suspense author. She is also the author of the Federal K-9 series, the K-9 Special Ops series, and the NYPD Blue & Gold series. Tee traditionally published her first three series but for series number four, she’s trying out the independent (indie)…
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Here We Go Again! Rohan of the Ruin: Part IV
It is currently beautiful in the middle of the United States! The 50 and 60-degree weather days are wonderful compared to the ridiculous cold of last week. With the nice weather, staying inside to write has been difficult to convince myself to do, but here I am! Last week when we left Rohan and Faelynn,…
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Author Spotlight – Tee O’Fallon: Author of Spectacular Suspenseful Romances
You know the author or authors, who you read one of their books, and the next thing you know, you’ve gone down the rabbit hole and devoured everything they’ve written? Yeah, that was me with Tee O’Fallon’s Federal K-9 series. The next thing I knew, I had read everything available on Amazon. I had a…
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5 Reasons to Love Romance Novels Beyond the Chili Peppers
The romance genre is so diverse and full of tropes that we love to hate, allowing readers to practically pick and choose what we read at any given time. Want a grumpy/sunshine with an age gap? No problem! Interested in a protector romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes, oh, and throw-in werewolves? Absolutely! Ask an avid romance…
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If You Love Dragons, Rejoice! 5 Romantasy Reads for You in the New Year
Dragons represent power, heat, strength, and often an intimate bond of friendship that goes beyond typical human comprehension, but not beyond what we may desire from such a friendship. Dragon bonds are typically eternal and woven into a person’s existence that neither can exist without the other. Maybe that’s why we love dragon stories so…
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Modern Royalty? An Empire at Stake? Love on the Line? Check Out This Book Beauty’s Review!
It seems that winter decided to hit most of the nation all at once, including This Book Beauty. My kids have been home on winter break for an entire extra week, and man, am I ready for them to go back to school. Their brains need the mental stimulation, and I need a break for…
