The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Flourless Chocolate Torte
It’s Friday so that means it’s time to make a cake, and this Flourless Chocolate Torte is one of my favorites.
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Why Winter Makes Romance Inevitable
Snowed in with unresolved tension? This is why the Snowed-In romance trope creates intimacy, emotional stakes, and irresistible chemistry. making it a reader fan favorite.
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Sarah Munro’s Vitamin C Winter Tea
This Vitamin C Winter tea is perfect for this time of year. It’s hot and filled with immune-boosting ingredients that can also help lower inflammation and aid in digestion.
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A Fairytale of Survival, Stillness, and Waiting
Today I’m writing about the fairytale of Thumbelina through the lens of winter symbolism, survival, and transformation for readers and writers.
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When You Didn’t Plan the Theme
Didn’t plan your story’s theme? Don’t worry. Here’s an essay to help you uncover and strengthen your novel’s emotional core during revisions.
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Shameless Saturday Promo: Snowed In With You
Since it’s Shameless Promo Saturday, today I’m sharing Snowed In With You, a contemporary romance anthology filled with winter romantic stories about couples who end up stranded in a snowstorm.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Red Velvet Cake
Valentine’s Day is over and Lent has started, but that doesn’t mean I can’t make a cake for a friend. And today’s baking project is Red Velvet Cake.
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The “Touch Her and Die” Romance Trope
Today I’m exploring the “Touch Her and Die” romance trope. How it builds irresistible tension, keeps readers on edge, and offers authors a blueprint for high-stakes, sizzling love stories.
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Preparing for Spring While the Snow Still Falls
Stuck in the snow but dreaming of spring? Today I’m talking about how to prepare for spring gardening in mid-February with simple, cozy planning tips.
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The Thread Beneath the Story
Tracking theme and motifs in your story bible can create deeper emotional cohesion and stronger character arcs in your novel.
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A Cupid’s History
The history of Cupid is much more interesting than the images we have of him as a cherub with tiny wings. Once upon a time he was a Greek warrior god with the power to grant love however, and to whomever, he wanted.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Chocolate Cocktail
It’s February which means it’s almost time to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with friends and loved ones. And this Chocolate Cocktail is my newest drink that has become a fan favorite.
