Writing romance means facing Resistance (the Devil) and doing the hard work (eating the frog). So here are six soulful, practical action steps to help you write with courage, quiet the fear, and rediscover the joy of telling love stories.
Writing romance is more than storytelling—it’s soul-tending. Since love stories can be a form of emotional spring cleaning, here are four gentle steps to refresh your creativity, reconnect with your characters, and fall back in love with writing.
It’s time for the Spring Supper Series, and the first recipe is my favorite Stir-Fry Chicken & Cashews. Loaded with protein and veggies, it’s a perfect dinner for Spring. And if you’re observing a meatless Friday for Lent, just substitute shrimp, fish, or tofu for the chicken.
Even though the March winds are still blowing, it’s time to start thinking about my garden. So I’ve compiled a list of my favorite gardening YouTube videos, books, and blogs that are suitable for gardeners of all levels.
The history of Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom trees, a symbol of friendship between the U.S. and Japan, is long and tortured, yet so worth the effort.
Have you ever wondered about who illustrated the beloved Narnia and Lord of the Rings books? Well, today a beautiful, illustrated tribute to Pauline Baynes, the illustrator of those beloved series, has come out. It’s called Painting Wonder, and it’s one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever purchased.
A brief history of C.S. Lewis’s famous series The Chronicles of Narnia — just in time for its 75th Anniversary and a new illustrated book, Painting Wonder, about Pauline Baynes, the famous illustrator of these charming books.
While my Rough Draft Challenge for April project is all set, I’m trying to get my life ready. One of the things I do ahead of time is to plan my meals, for my self and my family. So let’s get started with a meal plan!
It’s finally Spring! And this April, to celebrate the sunnier weather, I’m joining a Rough Draft Challenge. I’m not worried about perfection or word count, and I’ve included a list of basic tools to help you prep a story for its (very) rough draft stage.
The mythological origins of the March winds in Virginia aren’t as strange as they might first seem. These fierce northwesterly gusts from the Shenandoah Mountains echo the ancient Greek Anemoi, the Greek gods of the winds.
Discover the best bookstores in New Orleans’ French Quarter! Explore Dauphine Street Books for rare finds, Crescent City Books for antiquarian treasures, and Beckham’s Bookshop for a deep dive into local history and literature.
Spring is finally here and it’s time to read some Persephone and Hades retellings. I hope you enjoy this list of romances (steamy, fantasy, and YA) to help you get in the mood for this next season.
