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Heart Songs
Like most of us, I’m part of several social media groups. One of them revolves around a cable TV show and it’s quite entertaining. Of course there’s a dashing male star, we’ll call him… Fred. Someone asked everyone to post pics of the ‘Fred’ in their life. Looking at the posts there were photos of men who were tall, short, thin, not so thin, bald, and every other male attribute you could imagine.…
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Lead Me On
We talk often about what makes a good romance hero. And honestly, who doesn’t love it? I could go on for hours about what makes the perfect book boyfriend. For the sake of this discussion, what about the female lead? What is that something special about her that makes you want to buy into the story and keep reading? Strong motivation is absolutely vital, but I’m thinking more about personality.…
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Maybe Next Year
My apologies for being a day late with this post. Yes, it’s the same day every month, but it snuck up on me worse than usual this time. I promised you a report on the RWA conference, and let’s just say it’s one I won’t forget for a while. I arrived in San Diego late on Tuesday to a beautiful hotel. These photos are the view from my room which had a lovely balcony. On Wednesday I did…
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Conference Time
Writing by its very nature is a solitary activity. So it’s really nice to be able to get out and spend time with other writers face to face. Although for some, the larger gatherings can be overwhelming. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a writer’s conference. I’ve been before, as a participant, a speaker, and a volunteer. So the drill is familiar. Comfy shoes, business casual, and a little…
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Editor Spotlight -- Sutton Fox
Editor Spotlight — Sutton Fox
Welcome Sutton Fox from Hearts Desire Press. A fairly new publishing house, they are making ground in the romance industry, acquiring and publishing romance with heat levels ranging from erotic to sweet.
Heart-Shaped Glasses is always interested in what editors are up to, so we’ve created a little spot, just to get the nitty-gritty down and out there. Send us your questions! Send us your…
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Once is Never Enough
Once is Never Enough
School. Ack! I remember being so excited to graduate because it meant no more school! I would be an adult and could make my own way. And that way certainly didn’t include any more school. Riiiiggght. We all know the many myths of adulthood and being finished with school is one of them. But it’s okay.
As I’ve grown one of the things I’ve come to realize is just how much I don’t know. Ahh, I miss…
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I Don't Care What You Think
I Don’t Care What You Think
Yes, I do. Really.
For a lot of writers, myself included, nothing could be further from the truth. We worry way too much about what the people closest to us might think of our work. Although I’ve heard many reasons why people won’t write a certain way, or in a certain genre, I can only speak for myself.
When I started seriously writing my first book in 2006, I worried. I worried about the…
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Are You Ready to Get Lucky?
Are You Ready to Get Lucky?
March is a fun month. I mean really. What other time of the year are you not considered crazy for talking about four-leaf clovers, good luck and drinking green beer? Okay, I don’t drink green beer but I do admit to enjoying a pint of Guinness from time to time. It’s as close as I can afford to get to Ireland at the moment.
See how easily I get distracted? What I really want to talk about today…
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