Tag: Writing
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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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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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One Series I Refuse to Give up Hope on
Growing up in the age of Twilight, I got to read so many new and wonderful YA books as they came out. The vampire craze swept YA readers everywhere. Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy and the following series, Bloodlines, were among those books that took us from teenagers to adults. So it may not come as…
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One More Week Until Rohan of the Ruin Ends
We’re baaaaack! Thank you for your patience and understanding while I took a week off of Writing Prompt Wednesday so I could work on editing for my novel. I finished the chapters and sent them back this weekend, so I’m ready to throw Rohan for a loop! Hopefully, you enjoyed the flash fiction writing prompt…
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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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All New Rohan of the Ruin! Part VIII: The Castle’s Shadow
Two more Writing Prompt Wednesdays before this edition is finished and put away on the shelf! Rohan of the Ruin has been an interesting writing prompt because it was so random! If you’re just joining us, you can check out the first part of this writing prompt edition here: https://www.bluedandelionpress.com/writingpromptwednesdayherewegoagain/ When we left off last…
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Trigger Warnings: The Great Debate
Trigger Warnings, perhaps you’ve heard of them, perhaps not. Recently, trigger warnings (TWs) have become a common theme discussed by readers and authors across multiple genres. So what is a trigger warning and why does anyone care? Trigger warnings are a list of tropes or themes that occur within a book that might cause an…
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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…
