Have you ever wondered why some folks celebrate Christmas in July? According to a Google search, the tradition came about because for those who live in the southern hemisphere, Christmas is celebrated in their summer season. The month of July is actually the peak month in winter for these residents. That’s the reasoning behind it […]
Black Moments: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em?
One thing I’ve learned from reading romance over the years is that every satisfying story must have a black moment. You know, the scene that inserts itself into a storyline right when things seem to be going well for the main characters, then leaves them wondering if they’ve lost their only shot at love. It’s […]
Indie vs. Traditional (+ #Giveaway)
I’ve been pondering lately about indie versus traditionally published books. I realized that prior to becoming an author seven years ago, all the books I read were in the latter category. Which I suppose makes sense because I didn’t even know the self-publishing world existed until I looked into it. And because I’m surrounded by […]
What do you look for in a rom-com? (+ #Giveaway)
After the ups and downs of 2020, I decided I wanted to devote 2021 to writing romantic comedies. I have always loved funny things—books, movies, and most of all, puns! And my hubby has said that I’m rather funny in writing (not in person, unfortunately, haha!), so I thought this new genre would be easy […]
The Responsibility of Writing Christian Romance
I often think of what a privilege it is to be able to create stories for a living. The word fiction, according to Merriam Webster, means “something invented by the imagination”. So, as an author, I literally make money by making stuff up. Sounds cool, right? LOL. It is cool! Writing is a huge blessing […]
Birth Order & Relationships (+ #Freebook)
In case you didn’t know, I have a background in psychology, which explains why I love to write and read character-driven stories. I enjoy figuring out what makes people tick and how their backgrounds and life experiences help shape who they are. One area I especially like delving into is birth order. Here are some […]
E-books or Print books? + #Giveaway
Here’s your question of the day: e-books or print books—which do you prefer? I’ll give you my take on this, first as a reader, then as an author. As a reader who grew up in the “dark ages” (AKA. before the internet, cell phones, e-anything), I think print books have a bit of nostalgia attached […]
Let’s Play “Who’s Mostly Likely To” with Our Admins!
Have you heard the big InspyRomance news? We have a podcast now! *Cue the applause!* I bet you have questions about what this means. Well, here’s a brief rundown… Who: Each episode will feature our admins—Valerie, Elizabeth, and Narelle—and a guest (most likely an InspyRomance author). What: StoryChats will be chatting about all things related […]
7 Romance Cliches I (Secretly) Love + #Giveaway
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching a lot more TV during this time of quarantine. I’ve also gone back to my Asian roots and gotten into C-dramas, partly to brush up on my Chinese and also for nostalgia’s sake (I used to watch them with my parents when I was young). One […]
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Read My New Book + #Giveaway
Yesterday was a pretty special day for me because I released a book baby into the world! The multi-author series that Love Pact with the Hero is a part of literally started a year ago last October. At that time we (along with the rest of the world!) had no idea how much would happen […]
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