Random Musings: The Rise of the Beta Male

Random Musings: The Rise of the Beta Male

Nov. 12, 2018 by

Beta Male Characters are Popping Up in Movies, on TV, and in Romance Novels Just the other day I read another article discussing the many virtues of the young actor, Timothée Chalamet, as a new age, sensitive guy. He wears

Random Musings: Core Values in Real Life and Fiction

Random Musings: Core Values in Real Life and Fiction

Dec. 27, 2017 by

How Core Values Impact Real Life and Fictional Characters in My Romance Novels A few years ago, my then nineteen-year-old nephew moved in with me and my hubby. He lived with us a little over a year with the ambition

Random Musings: What Women Really Want

Random Musings: What Women Really Want

Jul. 7, 2017 by

What Women Really Want in a Marriage Partner—and a Romance Novel Two things you should know before reading on… 1) This article has nothing to do with that awful Mel Gibson movie from the early 2000’s. 2) I’m talking primarily

Random Musings: Unrealistic Expectations in Romance Novels

Random Musings: Unrealistic Expectations in Romance Novels

Jun. 12, 2017 by

Do Romance Novels Give Women Unrealistic Expectations about Relationships, Sex, and Significant Others? Until I started writing romance, I never even considered this a question. As a romance author, and someone who has been in a very happy relationship with

Random Musings: 5 Free, Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

Random Musings: 5 Free, Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

Feb. 14, 2017 by

Five Free, Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day I Don’t Believe in Valentine’s Day. Okay, before you get all upset with me, let me say that I love any day that celebrates love and the people you love–I am a