Sarah Munro’s Peppermint Chamomile Tea
Today I’m brewing up a lovely Peppermint Chamomile Tea that can help combat the effects of stress and help us all sleep better.
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The Friends to Lovers Trope
The friends-to-lovers trope is popular in modern romances because it creates powerful, emotional stories that are satisfying to readers and writers alike.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Banana Pecan Muffins
It’s Mother’s Day weekend so I’m spending all my time in the garden. But since I do need a treat to eat with my morning and afternoon tea, I’m making my favorite Banana Pecan Muffins.
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The Windswept Writer
Shifting to a more reflective writing space, today I’m writing about why I’m publishing more essays on The Windswept Writer on Substack. Expect thoughtful, narrative-style posts about the writing life, creative process, and storytelling, shared weekly in a slower, more intentional rhythm.
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The Easy Guide to Storing Fruits & Vegetables
Let’s talk about how to properly store fruits and vegetables to keep them fresh longer and reduce food waste. This easy guide covers which produce belongs in the fridge or on the counter, how to use crisper drawers effectively, and which fruits and veggies should (or shouldn’t) be stored together.
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A Story Bible for Tracking Continuity Beyond the Obvious
Story Bibles track many things, but one underused aspect is the ability to track small continuity issues like the name of a beloved dog or whether the hero wears a denim jacket of leather biker vest.
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Secret Baby Trope – Always a Fan Favorite
Today I’m exploring the Secret Baby trope in romance and fiction. Why it works, where it fails, and how to write it with emotional depth. This is a modern, craft-focused look at one of romance storytelling’s most enduring and debated tropes.
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Mending Hearts Cover Reveal
Today I’m sharing a new cover for Mending Hearts, a new enemies-to-lovers anthology coming out this summer.
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April’s Rough Draft Challenge Final Day
Rough Draft April ends today. But regardless if you hit your goal, all that matters is that you spent time with your stories. All that matters is that, as a writer, you know you’re not alone!
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Digital Spring Cleaning for Authors
Today I’m sharing tips pm digital spring cleaning for authors and online creatives. Let’s audit our websites, emails, promos, links, and reader funnels to keep our author businesses organized, functional, and reader-friendly.
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A Story Bible for Holidays & Events
Today I’m teaching how to track holidays, life events, and timelines in your story bible to create consistent, immersive fiction. Understanding how to weave time, seasons, and character milestones into a cohesive narrative across a series is a key skill in building a series story bible.
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Summer Heatwave Cover Reveal
Today I’m sharing a new cover for a a Summer Heatwave anthology I’m in where all the proceeds will go to a non-partisan, non-profit charity that benefits free speech.
