What is it that attracts us to historical fiction, mystery, and romance? For me, it is reading a well-developed plot and excellent characters with the added enjoyment of time travel. Whether the book takes place in Victorian England or pharaonic Egypt, our readers have certain expectations we need to meet to keep them coming back and pre-ordering our next book. Tip 1: World-Building Think world-building is just for the science fiction and fantasy writers? Not so! I would ar

Author Interview with romance writer Samantha Bryant on her new book Not Too Late

The chemistry between romantic partners has to be one of the most important aspects of a romance to get right. After all, if your reader doesn't believe (or care) that your characters are going to come together, what are we even doing? Chemistry Chemistry may start as a physical attraction, or even an "instalust" between individuals, but what else is it? I'd argue it's a few things. There's vulnerability. A willingness to show the other person(s) your emotions, your weaknesse