How Important is Setting in Romance?

How Important is Setting in Romance?

Someone asked a question on Facebook today that really got me thinking. That’s what I love about online communities. They make me look at the various aspects of story telling in different, specific ways. I don’t think I have ever thought much about WHERE...
Drink your beer and tell us your story…

Drink your beer and tell us your story…

An excerpt from A Song of Giants Part 2: A City of Lies. A new character, Darius, has just been introduced, and he wants to help Nora and Eoghan get to New Haven. “Why don’t you sit with us a while,” Nora said. “Drink your beer and tell us your story. A wealthy trader...
The Marsh Road – Digital Art

The Marsh Road – Digital Art

Guys, I’m really digging this Procreate thing. It is making it so easy for a hobby artist with minimal skill create gorgeous art, including this scene set on the Marsh Road! It’s long been a dream of mine to be able to draw my characters and scenes, but I...
Body Positivity, the 90s, and You

Body Positivity, the 90s, and You

Oh my god guys, it’s been WEEKS since I’ve posted anything. And here I am throwing the 90s at you like I’ve been here all along. — God, I have no idea what that means. I’m tired. Let’s blow through the preamble and get right to the...
Serpent & Dove – Review

Serpent & Dove – Review

Author: Shelby MahurinSeries: Serpent & Dove #1Published by: HarperTeenPublish date: September 3, 2019Genre: Fantasy RomanceAudience: Young AdultRating: Four Stars An easy, fast paced read with sharp characters and a satisfying romance....