by acackler | Feb 11, 2021 | General, Series: Writing Close
If character awareness is the lock pick in the romance toolbox, then accidental nudity is the sledgehammer. There is zero subtlety when it comes to one character seeing another in a state of undress, but sometimes it’s exactly the right tool for the job. This is...
by acackler | Feb 6, 2021 | General, Series: Destructive Romance
This week, I rewatched episodes seven and eight of the Star Wars series, and then eagerly saw The Rise of Skywalker for the first time — and I fell in love. Not with Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, not with Reylo (Rey + Kylo) but with Adam Driver. Yup, it’s official. I...
by acackler | Feb 4, 2021 | Extras, The Little Owl
A deleted scene from The Little Owl. Last night, I typed two magic words into my third draft for The Little Owl: The End Don’t get too excited. There is still a lot of editing and cutting to do before final edits, beta reading, and more edits. Right now,...
by acackler | Feb 1, 2021 | General, Series: Just Write, Table Five
This is one of those frustrating things that happens to every author at some point or another. You’re typing along on your entirely original story, until one day you stumble across a new book that seems eerily similar to yours. What are you supposed to do now?...
by acackler | Jan 22, 2021 | General, Series: Destructive Romance
The romance genre (and romance subplots in any genre) is generally accepted as lighthearted, escapist entertainment. Plenty of themes and deeper messages exist in romance books, but the point is generally entertainment only. A deeper responsibility hides in all...
