By Jennifer Deibel, @ThisGalsJourney As you read this, chances are, I’m still staring at the wall, mouth agape, in sheer disbelief at what the last month has held. You see, …
Six Secrets for a Successful Grand Gesture
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong With Valentine’s upon us, let’s talk about my favorite part of the romance novel: the grand gesture. If you don’t know what a grand gesture …
5 Tips for Creating First Dates for Your Characters
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Do you remember your first date? Or maybe your first date with the person who ended up becoming your spouse? My husband and I had a …
Historical Fiction: Research Tips
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Research is a kingly or queenly quest. You’re the hero in a foggy hallway filled with doors. You open one at a time to see what …
What to Write When the World is Hurting?
by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @Jesses_girl4evr My love of story started very young. I remember laying on my tummy in the living room learning to read one of those small Golden Books. As …