Category: ROMANCE

Aspiring to write good romance fiction

The subtleties of Carrero

March 10, 2018

Being an author is laying your soul out for possible stamping upon by readers eager to question your motives for writing …. I read and admire this post by LT Marshall, the author behind my present read – The Carrero Effect. Here she answers some questions with honesty, diplomacy and empathy. When I have completed the trilogy I shall be inviting her to do a guest blog, as I have mentioned before – can’t wait 🥂 🖤

Often I am asked by avid readers and fans about certain aspects of my books, and I think it’s time I shared in one post, answers to all of these things.

Are there characters with mental disorders? I was sure I picked up on traits with a few of them, but as nothing was said, I assumed not.

Yes. There are multiple characters through all of the books who have their own issues. One is a high functioning Asperger’s female. We have a character with ADHD and another with OCD. We also have high anxiety in another, yet I have chosen not to use any pointers or labels for these characters for a couple of reasons. Later you meet someone with depression.
Many adults only find out late in life they have some of these things, in the case of my characters it is true for one or two. Sometimes…

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The perfect kiss

March 5, 2018

The first Bridget Jones Diary film.

Final scene.

Snow.

Anxiety she’s lost his interest….

www.youtube.com/watch

“Wait a minute – nice boys don’t kiss like that!”

“Oh yes they fucking do.”

I always loved how that ended… while not all lovestories end with a happy outcome, sometimes we all love a big hug and this gives. It works because it has the anxiety she was feeling at his departure from her space, the thrill of the mini chase, his unreadable (for a moment) demeanour, the chemistry which has been building throughout the film… then the relief that their embrace instills within. That bond. That satisfaction. These are the elements I know Mills & Boon readers are used to and expect. My story may or may not conclude in this way – I am still struggling with the plot now I’ve reached a third way in…

Happy Monday!

I’m off to write Part 2 of the Bahamas 🖌

(photo credit to the film makers… )

Romance, IMHO, is more about emotion and a deep connection

February 26, 2018

Love is another thing altogether ….

Paused in my day job just long enough to boil the kettle for a coffee and what do I do?  Yup, I damn well log on here, (when you should be sweeping the yard 🙄) actually I fancied tea once I spotted the leftover muffin from Saturday – Poppy seeds might be my one-a-day?

But once again, I find an engaging post which I am drawn to share with you because it hit a mark, and you’ll know why when you read hers!!

Sugar in your coffee?