After a slow two weeks, progress on The Romance Novel Project has resumed. Progress is steady; although, it's not as fast as I would like it to be. That said, this post serves to announce the primary romance trope that will underscore and direct the action. I've struggled with this defining trope's identification, because the … Continue reading Romance Update: Trope Announcement
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Carmilla’s Ghost: Free this Weekend on Kindle!
With the release of It Hungers on May 3rd, I'm offering my novel Carmilla's Ghost free for anyone with a Kindle this weekend. While all of my books work as standalone reads, those following The Adventures of Sam Hain will recognize this as the book that immediately precedes It Hungers in the series. From the … Continue reading Carmilla’s Ghost: Free this Weekend on Kindle!
Romance Update: Edit as I Go
Time for the weekend update on The Romance Novel Project. Since I missed my Thursday post due to work-induced exhaustion, I'm going to combine them in this one. The short and sweet of it is that I believe I've figured out how to fix my conundrum of fearing that I need to switch the roles … Continue reading Romance Update: Edit as I Go
Rainy Day Writing
A serious thunderstorm is heading our way. As a result, school has gone virtual. I've given my students activities to complete, and I check email periodically. As the rain nears, the barometric pressure drops, and a gentle, cool calm fills the air. I know the storm will be a beast, as heavy rainfall and tornadoes … Continue reading Rainy Day Writing
Romance Update: AAAARGH!
I do apologize for the melodramatic title, but that sums up my feelings at present. I've moved beyond the "Adhesion" beat, and we're moving through the blossoming of romance that ends with the next pinch point/plot twist. That sounds great. I'm about 60% through the first draft. That also sounds great. So why am I … Continue reading Romance Update: AAAARGH!