In the case of this book, I learned a little about what not to do.
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Category: Romance Novels
You Can’t Trust A Muse
This idea of the muse, of some catch-all messenger of creativity is delightful and fantastical. It’s also completely made up.
That Book Ouch Moment
Diversity in race, sexuality, socioeconomic background and more in YA books plays a fundamental role in providing young people with a sense of identity, belonging and validity. Most of the time.
An Ode to the Perfect Name
By today’s standard, if you claim something’s a name, well damn anyone who says otherwise. But at the turn of the 19th century, everyone was still being named for their great grandmothers and the current ruler.
Interview With Savannah Kade
I got to sit down with my darling friend Savannah Kade to discuss writing, research, and her new book, Dark Secrets!
Writing Lessons From Reading Romance
But despite all those things people tend to say about romance, reading it has made me a fundamentally better author, both in and out of the genre. These books are often escapist and fantastical, yes, but I have taken many important writing skills and themes away from them. Here are just a few.
A Juggling Act
If you do find yourself in the midst of more than one long-term project at a time, here are a few tips and tricks for keeping all the books in the air.
