At our last writers’ group meeting we gained several new members. They’re all new to writing fiction. We discussed how to get started. Writing fiction: trust yourself Even if you’re new to writing fiction, you know the basics of what makes a story. You’ve been watching TV and movies most of your ...
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Regency Romance: Free Short Story, “The Question”
Last year, I published the Follyjohn Gossip Series of Regency romance short stories, which is now available as a collection. Since I seem unable to get Follyjohn and its inhabitants out of my mind, I hope you’ll enjoy a brand new short story, which you can read here: “The Question”. Regency ...
Regency Romance Cover Reveal: Cerise’s Story (6Th Eardleys Novel)
Do you love Regency romance? I love them too. The sixth novel in The Eardleys of Gostwicke Hall series will soon be published. I’m pleased with the cover, which you can see above. Regency romance, The Lady & The Devil: If You Knew Me Although Cerise Fortier isn’t an Eardley, she becomes ...
Write Fiction: 3 Easy Tips To Develop Your Characters’ Motivation
You write fiction because you're inspired; you have many ideas you want to share. Unfortunately, the nitty gritty of writing can be challenging. Sooner or later, your inspiration flags. You despise your characters and decide that your plot is silly. Want to light a fire under your characters? ...
Writing Fiction: 3 Tips For Building A Bigger Novel
Writing fiction presents various challenges. Here’s one that’s a little different: what do you do if you’re concerned that your novel’s too short? This topic came up in one of our writers’ groups meetings last year, and a friend brought it up recently. In some genres (fantasy, for one) readers ...
Clean Regency Romance: Melly And Lord Linton
Have you discovered the Eardleys? I’m currently working on the sixth in this clean Regency romance series: Julia’s story. Clean Regency romance: the Eardleys The Eardley woman are perfect Regency ladies — to a point. However, they won’t allow anyone to destroy their reputation. Melly’s story, the ...
