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 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...
by acackler | Jan 17, 2021 | General, Series: Writing Close
Okay, who here doesn’t love The Mummy? This is one of those movies that is universally enjoyed by fans of every genre (generally speaking). It is campy, scary, funny, romantic, thrilling, nostalgic, and action-packed. It checks basically all the boxes for movie...
by acackler | Jan 15, 2021 | Extras, General, Table Five
Some authors spend a lot of time on character description. There are all kinds of questionnaires and forms floating around out there on the internet, and they were even given to me as assignments in college. The author details favorite colors, food, music, and...
