I've been thinking a lot about magically connected mates in romance lately, in part because Leah and Drake share a "magical" connection in The Shift Series, but also just because it's a lot of fun to read (and maybe even more fun to write!) But why? Why is it so satisfying to read about two … Continue reading Magically Fated Pairs: Yay or Nay?
The Romance of Firsts
I've been thinking about young love a lot lately as I get The Shift Series ready to come out of hiatus (stay tuned for more on that in next week's post!) Specifically, I've been thinking about what makes stories of young love so enchanting. And here's my hot take: It's not really about the age … Continue reading The Romance of Firsts
Why Sarah MacLean is amazing, and Romance is #NotSilly
I attended Emerald City Writers' Conference last weekend, and it was AMAZING! I attended last year and had a great time--this year was even better. Not the least of why being Sarah MacLean's keynote address on Saturday. I mean, I had a feeling it was going to be good when she got up on the … Continue reading Why Sarah MacLean is amazing, and Romance is #NotSilly