No, I’m not talking about Russia (thanks Winston Churchill), I’m talking about the wretchedness that is internal conflict. As you know (or should know by now!) internal conflict is where Modern Heat/Modern is at and you’d think, after a year of learning about this, I would have finally figured it out. Nup. Witness my Kate’n’Alex … Continue reading “A Riddle Inside A Mystery Wrapped In An Enigma”
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Attraction
Following Heidi’s inspirational video (lord the Modern Heat authors know what they’re doing if this is their inspiration!) , I thought I might put one up of my own. I keep seeing this on TV and every time I see it I think, ‘yes, that’s what the attraction between the h&h has to be like!’. … Continue reading “Attraction”
Attraction
Following Heidi’s inspirational video (lord the Modern Heat authors know what they’re doing if this is their inspiration!) , I thought I might put one up of my own. I keep seeing this on TV and every time I see it I think, ‘yes, that’s what the attraction between the h&h has to be like!’. … Continue reading “Attraction”
Ten Fun Ways to NOT Win the Harlequin Presents Writing Competition
If you have your heart set on NOT winning the Harlequin Presents contest, here are some (slightly tongue-in-cheek) ways to achieve this. 1. Have no internal conflict.That doesn’t mean car chases and villains. Internal conflict is what keeps your h&h from their HEA if they met in bar one night. And it can’t be just … Continue reading “Ten Fun Ways to NOT Win the Harlequin Presents Writing Competition”
Why I Like Ebooks
Because I am extremely, extremely impatient and downloading an ebook is instant. No getting into the car and driving to the bookshop, no feeling annoyed because they don’t have the book you want, no getting back into the car and driving to another bookshop, no waiting in a queue at the fourth bookshop where you … Continue reading “Why I Like Ebooks”
The Joy of the One Page Synopsis – Part Two
Righto, now I shall reveal all my secrets… 🙂 Seriously, I am not setting myself up as an expert in this so please take my advice with a fairly hefty grain of salt. The final judge will always be the editor. However, I have learned a few things in the past year and doing it … Continue reading “The Joy of the One Page Synopsis – Part Two”
The Joy of the One Page Synopsis
This is a killer, right? You’re not wrong. How do you get everything you want into one page? Well, it’s not easy but it’s entirely possible. After Michelle S gave me her critique of my sorry synopses, she suggested that I try doing them in one page. This was really hard but in doing so, … Continue reading “The Joy of the One Page Synopsis”
Light and Flirty Modern Heat: Yeah, Right.
I’m worried about my sub. So what else is new right? Well after reading the transcript of the editor chat on eHarlequin, I’ve got several worries: Firstly, I’m worrying that my sub is too angsty for Modern Heat. The problem is that I love deep, emotional internal conflict. And I love a strong, tortured hero. … Continue reading “Light and Flirty Modern Heat: Yeah, Right.”
Home Again or Completely Gratuitous Shots of New Zealand Countryside
Okay, 4055kms later, I am finally back home! And already feeling the post holiday blues… 🙂 Stupid eh? But had a lovely time. Travelling the country has given me a new appreciation for how beautiful New Zealand is. If any of you are down this end of the globe, make it your mission to see … Continue reading “Home Again or Completely Gratuitous Shots of New Zealand Countryside”
A Missive from the Deep South – On Heroines
Still adventuring in the wilds of New Zealand’s South Island. We’re in Dunedin, the southern most city and I have been searching in vain for wireless internet. I think poor old NZ is rather foot-dragging when it comes to providing free wireless hotspots because there ain’t none around here. Luckily Dr Jax has an iPhone … Continue reading “A Missive from the Deep South – On Heroines”