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 | Sep 24, 2018 | Industry, Intersectional Feminism, Interview, My Books, Research, Romance Novels, RWA, Women, Women's Rights, Writing
Recently, I was given the remarkable opportunity to write about the romance writer, reader and industry. A culture snapshot, my editor explained, to give insight into what makes this genre so successful and beloved, despite generations of doubt, dismissal and outright...
by hollandrae | Aug 20, 2018 | Art, Characters, Industry, Inspiration, Musings, Research, Romance Novels, RWA, Statistics, Women, Women's Rights
Busting the Myths and Misconceptions Around Fiction’s Most Valuable Genre The romance genre is not new. Since the age of Austen and Bronte, romance has reigned, from the quiet, brown paper bag covers, to the shelves of the grocery store, from the bodice rippers...
by hollandrae | Apr 27, 2017 | Editing, Industry, Inspiration, Musings, My Books, Research
Why I’ll Always Edit a Hard Copy Technology is amazing. Just today, someone emailed me a PDF that I printed, signed, scanned, uploaded and emailed back. I can communicate with my boyfriend in the other office of the house or my publisher across the country with the...
by hollandrae | Oct 22, 2016 | Heroines, My Books, Romance Novels
Welcome to my stop on the Halloween Hop! Remember to check out some other amazing authors on the Hop – Here’s the full list! And be sure to enter our Rafflecopter giveaway! Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love sweater weather (though it’s been in...
