As writers we all know the struggle of editing and revision once the first draft is completed. I am continuing to 'polish' my western romance, Willow Tree Tears. Today's excerpt centers around my protagonist, Madison. She is thrilled about seeing the delicious Italian...
Many of us have to juggle family commitments while writing. Finding the 'perfect' balance between the two is always a challenge. You may be in the depths of a scene when a small hand lands on your lap and pleading eyes look up at you. Can you delay the toddler's wants...
Love makes the world go round - it's an old adage but is alive and well in romance novels around the globe. Historically, romance writing has been in existence since classical times. It is thought the 1740 novel, Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson to be...
Ruminate - definition: 1) to chew the cud, as a cow does 2) to think over and over again : ponder Is it counter productive to ruminate over a story idea? Are we in danger of over thinking the story, it's plot and characters? Out lines are one thing but can we lose the...
Augur - definition: to give promise of something to come later Publicity techniques are as numerous as there are stories. Whether you are happy to have your tales shared only with family and friends or explode it onto the global community, a little augur goes a long...
Acquiesce - definition: to accept, agree, or give consent by keeping silent or by not raising objections. I wrote a poem on this word - I hope you like it. As always comments are more than welcome. My Acquiesce, My Love You break our date moments before you are to...
Transgress - definition: 1) to go beyond the limits set by law : violate 2) to pass beyond or go over a limit or boundary; 3) to violate a command or law In a normal social environment going beyond acceptable limits is either frowned upon or punished depending on the...
Welcome to Tanya, whose fascination with ancient civilizations was the perfect link to today's word - Velarium : definition - an awning over the seats in a theatre of ancient Rome. Of the characters you have created or envisioned, which is your favorite & why?...
This brought up memories for me and I'm sure it will do the same for you! I read a great deal as a child and will have to look deeply into which books were the top for me. However, one does ring out - Stig of the Dump - I even re-read it last year! Now to discover the...