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 […]
You Are Cordially Invited
Welcome! And yes, we’re going to have fun today. And fun starts with cleaning. (not really!) But I was cleaning out some boxes and came across a smaller box with note cards inside. Except all these note cards had been written on. I started reading them and they were given to me at my […]
What Should I Write Next? by Deb Kastner
I’ve been writing for over 30 years now, “full-time” for about fifteen, more or less. After my husband had his double-stroke three years ago, I’ve also taken on freelance editing to help make ends meet. And yes, at times I’ve been more than a little burned out. This year I want to focus the majority […]
What Qualities Do You Look For in an Author’s Voice? + #Giveaway
Have you ever wondered what your favorite author’s voice sounds like? Even if you’ve never had the blessing of meeting him or her in person, you probably already have an idea. In case you were wondering, I’m not referring to an author’s actual voice, but to the literary one. According to literarydevices.net, “A voice in […]
A New Beginning by Merrillee Whren
Last month I talked about a letter I had written to myself that contained goals. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had accomplished all five things on the list. One of the things on the list was to request my rights back for one of my Love Inspired books, Montana Match. A week […]
The Value of Christian Romance + #Giveaway
I recently saw an article shared on Facebook that got me thinking about the value of Christian romance. More specifically, is there any value in reading books about fictional Christian characters who fall in love? I would say, yes, definitely, and for sure! Here are 3 reasons why I believe there’s value in reading (and […]
Giving Away Grace
I was working on a webinar recently, and while the webinar isn’t specifically about giveaways, the subject does come up. Authors sometimes think of a giveaway as an opportunity to sell copies of their books. In reality, though, giveaways rarely result in sales. They generate name recognition, and depending on how it’s set up, a […]
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? When?
Hello! Lindi here. And I know what you’re thinking. With a blog title like that we’re talking Christmas! But wait, not so fast. Even though all the major retailers are decked out for the holiday, doesn’t mean I’m going there. But I kind of am. But just not Christmas. Stick with me, here. :) So, […]
Do You Love The Hero? plus #Giveaway
I’ve always believed that it’s the hero, rather than the heroine, who makes or breaks a romance story. As a reader, if I’m uncomfortable in the heroine’s headspace, I’m probably going to struggle to enjoy the book. If it’s written in third person rather than the closer first person point-of-view, that discomfort will be less […]
Let’s Talk…Author Websites
I might be an author, but I’m also an avid reader. I constantly have a book going and can get through two to four books a month. Every once in awhile, I read a really great one. When that last page has ended, I stare off into space for a moment, transfixed as I begrudgingly […]