If there’s ever been a romance trope more thoroughly beloved than friends-to-more, I’ve got the wrong data. Poll after poll shows above and beyond that this is one trope we romance readers will never, ever get enough of. Now, I’m well aware that the actual term for this trope is friends-to-lovers, but sometimes “lovers” has […]
The Inspy Valentine’s Awards
Happy day-before-Valentine’s! I’ll confess that we don’t do a lot to celebrate Valentine’s around here (shocking for a romance writer, I know!). But we do try to have a Valentine’s tea party with the kids every year. No matter how you do or don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, there’s one thing you absolutely need: a good […]
18 Years and 8 Reminders by Melanie D. Snitker
My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this month. I thought I might share the unusual way in which we met, and then decided to do so using eight things that remind me of the journey that brought us together. Howdy – Doug and I first met online in October of 1997. At […]