When I first started reading romance (around age 13), I pretty much read whatever I could get my hands on. Slowly, I began gravitating to certain story lines - a bluestocking Regency heroine facing her debut in the Ton? Coworkers struggling to keep things professional (bonus points if the set up was boss/secretary)? Catnip! Later, I'd learn these recognizable situations … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Conflict doesn’t sound very romantic, does it?
Conflict isn’t characters fighting with each other (although that could be part of it!). It is the thing that is preventing our characters from finding their happily ever after (HEA) together. Stories that have strong conflicts, that make you wonder “oh my goodness, how will they ever get together?” are the ones that linger in a reader’s mind long after closing the book. … [Read more...]
A Convenient Marriage: Maggie Tideswell
Today Romance on the Rocks welcomes guest blogger, Maggie Tideswell, as she tells us about her upcoming release, A Convenient Marriage. The idea of two complete strangers getting hitched has always intrigued me, for one simple reason—why would they do such a thing? Could such a relationship succeed? By successful relationship, I understand not only the longevity of the … [Read more...]
Erotic Gothic-esque Romance
It's about to begin. This scary thing where I do an installment a month for the next foreseeable few months. I have the first one, it's rough. I tried to edit, but my mind isn't as clear as I'd like. Plus, you, dear reader, are my guinea pig. So, while you read this, know that the story might change, evolve, and become something different... because I am writing it almost as … [Read more...]
What are you reading?
I had a fun little story all ready for this month's blog, but then Sarah MacLean happened. Her latest release is A Scot in the Dark. It hit my Kindle a week or two ago, but it's been hectic and I didn't have a lot of time to read since it downloaded. Last night I decided to read just one chapter-- I don't even have to finish that sentence, do I? You know damn well what … [Read more...]
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