by hollandrae | Apr 17, 2019 | Audiobooks, Romance Novels
‘I don’t know how you can listen to that stuff,’ my roommate said, as she stepped into the kitchen. That stuff was a paranormal romance novel audiobook that I had sitting on the counter as I stir fried my dinner. Nothing like a little sizzle to go with my sizzle. I...
by hollandrae | Feb 4, 2019 | Industry, Inspiration, Musings, My Books, Reviews, Romance Novels
As writers, we’re told that it’s fundamental to read as many books as possible–and it’s true. Reading is what makes us better writers. It teaches us how to tell genuine stories, what pitfalls to avoid, what makes for strong characterization and how to hold a...
by hollandrae | Aug 27, 2018 | Feminism, Inspiration, Interview, Musings, Research, Romance Novels, RWA, Women
I am working on the coolest project right now. I get to profile the culture of romance writing in the 21st-century in a long-form magazine piece on a platform I don’t single-handedly curate. As someone who has read, written and advocated for romance for years, this...
by hollandrae | Oct 11, 2017 | Characters, Editing, Guest Post, Romance Novels, Tour
Today I got to hang out with Kim Knight to talk writing, characters and her book, Havana Heat! When did you realize or decide you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved to write from my school days, but never really fiction. I journaled a lot and realised I was...
by hollandrae | Aug 7, 2017 | Industry, Inspiration, Musings, Reading, Romance Novels, RWA
This past week I returned from Orlando and the 2017 Romance Writers of America annual conference. It was my second year attending the event, and the experience was overwhelmingly fantastic and inspirational. Here are just a few of my favorite highlights from this...
