Bridgerton author: Don't spend $800 on one of my books

Posted on 01/13/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton books that have inspired a smash hit Netflix series, has a message for fans....

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Memorabilia, Romance, TV adaptation

Romance novelists on why their genre is so hot

Posted on 01/12/2021 at 02:33 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The romance genre has always been a popular and lucrative one, but it hasn’t always received much respect for those...

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, NPR, Politics, Romance, The Guardian, TV adaptation

The recipe for a perfectly sweet rom-com novel

Posted on 12/22/2020 at 03:35 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here’s a sweet recipe that won’t send your blood sugar spiking or fatten you up. Author Sam Tschida shares the...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance, Writing advice

Warm your readers' hearts with these 5 tips for love scenes

Posted on 12/15/2020 at 09:28 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When it comes to romantic holidays, Valentine’s Day is the unquestioned leader, but Christmas is a close second. So if...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Author Q&A: Kassandra Lamb

Posted on 12/11/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing author Kassandra Lamb, who writes mysteries and thrillers (and romantic suspense under the pen name of Jessica...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery, Romance

Author Q&A: Lynda Filler

Posted on 12/03/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing Lynda Filler, who writes mystery/suspense and contemporary romance novels as well as memoirs. Filler spent 2019 traveling....

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Tagged As: Author interview, Memoir, Mystery, Romance

Sales tips for self-published romance novels

Posted on 12/01/2020 at 11:21 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Romance is an incredibly popular genre — both in terms of how many readers love it and in how many...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing, Penny Sansevieri, Romance

Author Q&A: Vicki Lewis Thompson

Posted on 11/10/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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New York Times bestseller Vicki Lewis Thompson adores the life of a romance writer. While she’s enjoyed many spotlight moments...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Romance

The different types of love to explore in your novel

Posted on 10/27/2020 at 03:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When we share tips on writing about love, we tend to be thinking about the relationship between two life partners...

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Tagged As: Romance, Writing advice

Romance author shares her recipe for character chemistry

Posted on 10/26/2020 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Horror isn’t the only genre that sends chills along its readers’ spines — a good romance novel ought to give...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance, Writer's Digest, Writing advice