Author Gem Stone’s Top Tips For Writing Romance #AmWritingRomance @GemStoneAuthor

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As you know I am always on the look out for guest bloggers, so I was thrilled when author Gem Stone agreed to write me a post. I met Gem on her blog after reading some of her witty posts. Whilst chuckling to myself and hammering on the ‘blog follow’ button, I knew she had […]

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How To Handle Two Characters Who Won’t Stop Flirting #AmWriting #AmWritingRomance

If you haven’t experienced this frustrating writer problem, you haven’t lived. You are busy writing your romance novel and trying your hardest to keep your two main characters apart, but whenever they get an opportunity they play, what I call, flirty games. To make matters worse they engage in flirty games when you have NOT […]

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How To Handle Your Characters Enjoying Themselves A Little Too Much! #MondayBlogs #AmWriting

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I am sure all of the literary greats, during the creation of their masterpieces, raised an eyebrow at their fictional characters and muttered under their breath; “what do you think my book is – a fun-filled 18-30 holiday for you lot?” The realisation that your characters are enjoying themselves a little too much can be […]

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Interviewing Your Fictional Character – The Hidden Benefits #MondayBlogs #ASMSG

I am a big fan of giving fictional characters the limelight. As a writer we have to accept we are simply the host. Once our fictional beings have been created by us they need to be released and allowed to take centre stage. On a serious note, as writers, we have to be constantly looking for […]

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How To Survive Reading A Romance With An Unwanted Ending #AmReadingRomance #Romance

Unwanted endings in books can leave you feeling cheated and cross. I can just about cope with weak endings in other book genres, however if I am given a romance novel with an unwanted ending I will struggle….emotionally….for days after it’s finished. When I read a romance novel I want: Chemistry between the two characters. […]

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Heaven Calling – Part 7 #ASMSG #WomensFiction #RomCom

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Welcome to my weekly series – Heaven Calling.  Blurb Camilla’s enjoyment of heaven life came to an abrupt end after she discovered her husband Gerry was dating again back on Earth. He’d spent two years grieving her but in Camilla’s eyes this did not feel long enough. With her own team of angel assistants; Anna […]

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Heaven Calling – Part 6 #RomCom #WomensFiction #ASMSG

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Welcome to my weekly blog series – Heaven Calling Out every Thursday. Blurb Camilla’s enjoyment of heaven life came to an abrupt end after she discovered her husband Gerry was dating back on Earth. He’d spent two years grieving her but in Camilla’s eyes this was not long enough. With her own team of angel […]

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