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Originally, I’d planned to write a post about Wanda Maximof today (the Scarlet Witch), since she is going to be a major character in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and because I think she’s pretty cool as well … Continue reading →

For me, whether or not a story works is driven by the characters. The choices the characters make have to make sense and feel important, otherwise the ending can’t be satisfying. So I love talking about fictional characters, especially amazing … Continue reading →

For me, whether or not a story works is driven by the characters. The choices the characters make have to make sense and feel important, otherwise the ending can’t be satisfying. So I love talking about fictional characters, especially amazing … Continue reading →

To me, a story is always character driven. If I don’t like the characters, I can’t get into a story no matter how much the concept and plot appeal to me. I’m not alone. Plenty of writing advice is aimed … Continue reading →

Long before I started writing romance, I was (and still am) an avid romance reader.  I’d like to share some of my favorite elements from romance novels and the reasons why I think they work so well. The holidays can … Continue reading →

Long before I started writing romance, I was (and still am) an avid romance reader.  I’d like to share some of my favorite elements from romance novels and the reasons why I think they work so well. I’ve known that … Continue reading →

Usually, I use my blog spot to talk about my favorite tropes, scenes, and themes in romance. However, this time is going to be different. On Monday, I lost my grandmother. It wasn’t unexpected, but it still hit me hard. … Continue reading →

Long before I started writing romance, I was (and still am) an avid romance reader.  I’d like to share some of my favorite elements from romance novels and the reasons why I think they work so well. Lately I’ve found … Continue reading →

Long before I started writing romance, I was (and still am) an avid romance reader.  I’d like to share some of my favorite elements from romance novels and the reasons why I think they work so well. Today, I want … Continue reading →

Long before I started writing romance, I was (and still am) an avid romance reader.  I’d like to share some of my favorite elements from romance novels and the reasons why I think they work so well. To me, a … Continue reading →