Tag: Romance
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For The Love Of Tropes
Romance tropes are part of what makes the genre so very recognizable. Romance readers can essentially pick and choose their favorite tropes and there are some books, novellas, fan-fiction, or something out there with their handpicked tropes. If it doesn’t exist yet, it most likely will at some point. Anymore, it seems like romance readers…
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Check Out This New Review! This Much is True by Vivienne Lorret – Releases July 1, 2025
I recently had the opportunity to participate as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) reader for Vivienne Lorret’s upcoming book, This Much is True, Book 3 in The Liars’ Club Series. You can pre-order your copy here: https://a.co/d/1CcbUYT It’s been a while since I’ve read a historical romance, but This Much is True reintroduced me to…
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A New Book – Preparing for Book One: Only 35 Days to Novel Debut.
We’re only 35 days away from the release of Book One in my Shiloh Hills Small Town Romance series. I’m borderline freaking out with excitement and nervousness. I doubt that’s any surprise, but releasing a debut novel is proving to be quite an undertaking. Not that I didn’t expect a bit of difficulty. I thought…
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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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New Review Alert! Book 1 of the Crown of Everguard
Ever wonder what This Book Beauty is reading? Check out the latest reviews below: Fae Queen Rising (Book 1 of The Crown of Everguard) by Scarlett M. Honey Release Date: March 4, 2025 Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/gzjODUV *This Is Not A Paid Promotion Of This Book & I Do NOT Receive A Commission From Sales* Overall Rating: 3 Stars “I…
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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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Catching the Eye: Elements of a Strong Cover
Today we’re talking cover design! Fun stuff right? Well, some people certainly think so, devoting their entire careers to the art of creating amazing book covers. Cover designers stand between authors and the public. They help authors make a great first impression on readers by designing the perfect cover for new novels. I’m currently choosing…
