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“You read a romance story because you know what to expect. You read a love story because you don’t know what to expect” – Nicholas Sparks Today, I decided to write an opinion piece on Nicholas Sparks. Originally, I had a blog post planned where I talk about John Green and his works. However, I […]… Continue reading My Opinion on Nicholas Sparks — writersblockwhat

I launched the print version of my latest historical romance earlier this month. A local bookshop, Almo’s Books, hosted me, and laid on the supper. The photo above shows me, the book (Unkept Promises), and earlier books in the same series. I really enjoyed meeting fans, and talking about my writing and the romance genre […]… Continue reading Writing feminist fiction — Authors of Main Street

Kate Moreton is in Ireland on sabbatical from her teaching position at Dartmouth College when she meets Ozzie Ferriter, a fisherman and a veteran of the American war in Afghanistan. The Ferriter family history dates back centuries on the remote Blasket Islands, and Ozzie – a dual citizen of Ireland and the United States – […]… Continue reading Seven Letters by J.P.MONNINGER — Pirate Patty Reviews

Here we are with the next group, which are the archetypes that fall under the ‘Soul’ category. These characters pursue fulfillment of the spirit and all have some sense- of freedom within their core. This may be physical, emotional, or mental freedom depending on the archetype. As before, there is one per cardinal orientation that […]… Continue reading Jung’s Archetype: The Soul Quarter — Legends of Windemere

How can contemporary fiction cope with the rapid changes of today’s world? This is the topic of this month’s authors’ Round Robin, set by author Dr Bob Rich. Since I write romance, I’ve taken the liberty of adapting Bob’s topic a little: how can contemporary romance writers cope with rapid changes and incorporate new technology […]… Continue reading Contemporary romance and love stories in the age of instant messaging — Helena Fairfax

In the times of adolescence many people experience romantic feeling towards someone belong in the opposite sex, today I’m going to share to you My Top 5 Best Romance Stories. Top 5: Real no Heroine wa Irimasen After all I have read about romance and school […] via My Top 5 Best Romance Stories — Gento… Continue reading My Top 5 Best Romance Stories — Gento Fujio’s blog

*Ding* “You have now arrived at floor 100. Please enjoy your happily-ever-after.” I’ve seen quite a few people say they prefer those “building” romances over the “love at first sight” stuff, but it left me wondering why? Why do gradual romances have a generally larger appeal than, “I love you. You love me. Let’s be […]… Continue reading Why People Prefer “Stairway” over “Elevator” Romance Stories —

Having finished my reflection on the decade, I decided to look a bit closer at 2019 given I hadn’t really finished wrapping up the year. This is the first post in a series looking at the best anime series of 2019. As usual, these are all my own opinions and I’d love my readers to… Continue reading Best Anime of 2019 – Romance — 100 Word Anime