After I finished up Romance Novel Month in August, I got to asking myself when Fantasy Novel Month was. Fantasy novels are my favorite genre. They were the books I gravitated towards as a kid. So I'm so excited to talk to you about fantasy novels. It's the most broad category as a reader. There … Continue reading Fantasy Novel Month
Spooky Reads Challenge
October is upon us, and even though I love Halloween, I am usually not a huge fan of horror or thrillers. I avoided most horror movies growing up (besides my weird fascination with the Final Destination movies) and when it came to books I'm more of a fantasy person (and October is also fantasy read … Continue reading Spooky Reads Challenge
5 Romance Books in 4 Weeks: A Review
Did it take me longer than 4 weeks to read all these books? Yes. Did I read every book on this list? No. We should expect this by now. I give myself these tight deadlines and then fall apart either do to book availability (I'm trying to focus on library books instead of spending money … Continue reading 5 Romance Books in 4 Weeks: A Review
In Defense of Quitting (A Project)
I might be an expert in this. It seems like I've quit nearly every other project I announce on this blog. I would be down on myself about it, but the reality is...it happens. And I'm not just saying sometimes, I'm saying all the time. Writing is a hard thing to do. Don't let anyone … Continue reading In Defense of Quitting (A Project)
Making a Good Romance Cover
My boyfriend has decided to leave me this week for an entire week and so I end Romance Book Month with my cat. The irony is palpable. But today I will continue by talking about a few reasons a romance book looks the way it does. The cover is used to convey a few specific … Continue reading Making a Good Romance Cover
Romance Month Writing Prompts
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com We've talked about romance books. We've talked about romance tropes. Now it's time to put all those talks into action with a few writing prompts about/inspired by romance. It's the month of love (and really hot weather--I'm mildly dying) so why don't we take advantage of that before it's … Continue reading Romance Month Writing Prompts
5 Least Favorite Romance Tropes
I've bored you with my favorite tropes, now we're down to the real controversies...my least favorite romance tropes! A lot of these are just ones I wouldn't pick up (excluding one that is actually one I hate), so if you love these don't worry about it. Accidental Pregnancy/Suddenly Parents I was an accidental pregnancy, but … Continue reading 5 Least Favorite Romance Tropes
5 Favorite Romance Tropes
Since it's romance month, I've been thinking about my favorite and least favorite tropes. There are a few that I will always pick up and some I will always avoid. Below are a few of my favorite tropes (I have more in romance than I care to admit). Photo by Alejandro Avila on Pexels.com Friends … Continue reading 5 Favorite Romance Tropes
Romance Read Recommendations
August is Read Romance Month and I have to be honest, I didn't become a huge fan of romance until a few years ago. I always avoided the strictly romance read because I thought it was beneath me. You know that all high and mighty teenage superiority complex. But as I got older I've realized … Continue reading Romance Read Recommendations
An Early Camp NaNo Tap Out
There's still over 4 days left in July and I can't lie. I didn't even attempt to participate. I wanted to. I spent days trying to figure out a plot or to work on the workbooks I wanted to create. But July became something else for me. I took part in alternative creative ways. I … Continue reading An Early Camp NaNo Tap Out