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Sharon Wray

Sharon Wray

Explore the morally gray hero trope, including its Explore the morally gray hero trope, including its history, why readers love complex protagonists, where the trope appears across genres, and tips for writing compelling, flawed characters.

https://sharonwray.com/craft-of-writing/the-morally-gray-hero/
Tracking characters in your story bible is crucial Tracking characters in your story bible is crucial no matter what genre you write in. It's especially important in long running series and books with large worlds. So here are some tips to keep your characters consistent and stories immersive.

https://sharonwray.com/craft-of-writing/a-story-bible-for-characters/
The 5th annual Worth the Wait Seasoned Romance Rea The 5th annual Worth the Wait Seasoned Romance Readers Anniversary Party is today! Come join us for fun and free books and other prizes!

https://sharonwray.com/book-fairs/its-a-worth-the-wait-party/
The weather has been so beautiful and all I want t The weather has been so beautiful and all I want to do is sit outside and soak up the sun. So, in honor of eating outside again, this weekend I'm making this Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Torte that I know everyone will love!

https://sharonwray.com/the-hungry-writer/the-hungry-romance-writer-chocolate-hazelnut-pear-torte/
Today I'm exploring the dark romance trope, includ Today I'm exploring the dark romance trope, including its history, why it’s so popular, why it’s controversial, and tips for writing emotionally intense, morally complex love stories.

https://sharonwray.com/craft-of-writing/understanding-dark-romance/
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