by hollandrae | Oct 22, 2018 | Historical, Romance Novels
Oftentimes, character names come easily. Sometimes, the character name appears before the character itself is even fully fleshed out – might this person be a pirate, a lady, or a detective? They seem to know more about themselves than you know, and that makes it...
by hollandrae | Aug 13, 2018 | Characters, Heroes, Heroines, Historical, Musings, Reading, Romance Novels, Series
I recently moved to Nashville, but before I left I had the wonderful opportunity to hear Joanna Shupe speak at a luncheon hosted by my local chapter. For those of you unfamiliar with her work, Joanna Shupe got her start writing, what else, Regency novels, but recently...
by hollandrae | Feb 21, 2018 | Characters, Guest Post, Heroines, Historical, Reading, Romance Novels, Series, Writing
I got to sit down with Ellie St. Clair to talk writing, gambling, and her new release, He’s a Duke, But I Love Him! Author Interview When did you realize or decide you wanted to be a writer? I have always loved reading, but I knew I wanted to write in high...
by hollandrae | Jan 17, 2018 | Guest Post, Heroines, Historical, Industry, Research, Romance Novels, Writing
I got to sit down with Emily Murdoch to chat writing, characters and her new Kickstarter endeavor that’s full of fun and unique prizes for you! Author Interview When did you realize or decide you wanted to be a writer? Always. At my wedding a few years ago, my...
by hollandrae | Oct 23, 2017 | Historical, Inspiration, Musings, Romance Novels
It’s been a little over a month. I haven’t spoken of it much, just with the people I see every day, the people suffering just as I am, if not more. I’m lucky. I haven’t lost many people close to me. I recognize how rare that is, and I am grateful every day for my...
