As I write this, I am sitting at the desk my granddaughters have set up for me in the dining room of their home. They were excited to show me this surprise. They know that when Grandma comes to visit, she usually spends some time on her computer doing writer things. Here’s my new desk […]
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Just Because by Merrillee Whren
Have you ever used this phrase as an answer when someone asked you why you did something? Did you give this answer because you weren’t sure why or just because? Today you’re in good company because it’s Just Because Day. So how do you celebrate? Maybe you could have cake and ice cream for breakfast […]
Front Matter, Back Matter, What Does It Matter? by Merrillee Whren
As you read the title of this post, are you wondering what I’m talking about? If you’re a writer, you know what I mean. If you are a reader and not a writer, do you know what this post is about? Just in case you might not know, I’ll explain. I’m hoping you will let […]
Women in the Work Force by Merrillee Whren
It seems to me in romance circles that readers and writers talk about the occupations of the heroes in books more often than they talk about the heroines. Cowboys, firemen, policemen, and military men= seem to be among the most popular occupations. But do we ever talk about the occupations of the heroines? Maybe, but […]
Disappointment by Merrillee Whren
During this time of the world-wide pandemic, I’ve tried to look on the positive side of things, but I think it’s okay to acknowledge that this virus has brought disappointment to many. The true tragedy is losing a loved one to the virus, but others are hurting in many different ways. We don’t get to […]
Be Courageous, Be Strong by Merrillee Whren
When I read this verse recently, it reminded me that God has given us such wonderful instructions. There are four right here in this verse, and I think they are very applicable to our current situation. Keep alert. We want to be vigilant. We don’t want our circumstances to give the devil a foothold in […]
Reunion Romance by Merrillee Whren
Last month I blogged about the love triangle romance trope. This month I’m going to talk about the reunion romance trope. In a reunion romance, the hero and heroine have a history, and most likely the history has some heartache involved. Why didn’t they wind up together in the first place? Can they mend a […]
Love Triangles by Merrillee Whren
Tropes are a big part of romance novels and romantic movies. One trope is the the love triangle. I enjoy watching the romance movies on Hallmark, and often there is a love triangle in the story. Right from the beginning you know which one the hero or heroine will choose. Most of the stories have […]
Character Interviews by Merrillee Whren
Today we have Brittany Gorman and Parker Watson from A MATCH TO CALL OURS, the newly crowned book #1 in my Front Porch Promises series, as our guests on the blog. Interviewer: Hi, Brittany, I’m so glad you could join us. Brittany: Thanks for having me. It’s not every day that I’m featured on a […]
A Front Porch Promises Merry Christmas by Merrillee Whren
The photo above was taken in the Public Garden in Boston. The duck is a statue of the mother duck from the book, Make Way for Ducklings. The mother duck is dressed for Christmas. Here is a photo of the entire string of ducklings and the mother duck. Notice the kids riding the ducks. For […]
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