Romance Writers of America retires old awards, adds the Vivian instead

Posted on 05/23/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Romance Writers of America has replaced its annual awards with a new prize in hopes of moving past a...

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Tagged As: Awards, Diversity, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Scandal, The Guardian

Author: Anthony Fauci was the inspiration for my 1991 novel's love interest

Posted on 05/07/2020 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Apparently, 2020 is not the first time that Dr. Anthony Fauci has been seen as crush-worthy. Author Sally Quinn met...

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Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Romance

Stephenie Meyer's "Midnight Sun" will retell her Twilight trilogy

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 09:55 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

This news is likely to either delight or disgust you: Stephenie Meyer is in fact returning to the world of...

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Tagged As: Romance, Young adult literature

Author shares the basics of writing a BDSM romance

Posted on 02/22/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Valentine’s Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean we’re done talking about romance. Specifically, BDSM romance. Joey W. Hill...

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Tagged As: Romance, Writer's Digest

Realistic ways your romantic leads can be stuck together

Posted on 02/14/2020 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If Valentine’s Day has you in the mood … to write romance … then Writer’s Digest is ready to help....

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Tagged As: Romance, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writer's Digest

Romance Writers of America cancels RITA contest

Posted on 01/07/2020 at 09:58 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Romance Writers of America announced yesterday that it would cancel its annual awards, the RITAs, given the “recent events...

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Scandal

The highs and lows of recent literary news

Posted on 12/26/2019 at 03:53 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We hope our readers have enjoyed their holidays or, for those celebrating Kwanzaa and Hanukkah, are continuing to do so....

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Tagged As: Lawsuit, Movie adaptation, Obituary, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Scandal

Author Barbara Taylor Bradford discusses mourning — and moving forward

Posted on 12/04/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Excited about Barbara Taylor Bradford’s upcoming prequel to A Woman of Substance, her 1979 blockbuster hit? Then you’ll be glad...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Romance, The Guardian, Women in literature

Two-minute tip: Find your core story

Posted on 11/05/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Maisey Yates has advice for any fellow writers considering a genre or subgenre switch. First: Don’t be intimidated about...

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Tagged As: Plot / narrative, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Author Q&A: Melanie P. Smith

Posted on 08/12/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we’re interviewing Melanie P. Smith, a multigenre author who writes paranormal, criminal suspense, police procedural, and romance novels. For...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Paranormal, Romance