Themes and Tropes in My Romance Novels

Themes and Tropes in My Romance Novels

Jun. 2, 2023 by

Recurring themes and tropes in my romance novels.  I write steamy contemporary outdoor adventure romance stories. While setting them in the outdoors means some themes and tropes in my romance novels are going to be constants, it’s funny how many

My Philosophy for Writing Romance

My Philosophy for Writing Romance

Oct. 4, 2022 by

My Author Philosophy for Writing Romance Novels Twenty years ago, if you’d asked any of my friends if I would ever write romance novels (let alone have a philosophy for writing romance), they’d have laughed you out of the room.

Romance in First VS Third Person

Romance in First VS Third Person

Sep. 14, 2022 by

Why I write romance in first person dual point of view. Ever since first person point of view (POV) narrative became popular again, romance readers have had strong opinions about it. Especially compared to the third person POV romances we’d become

My romance writing process

My romance writing process

Jul. 29, 2022 by

A Behind the Scenes Look at My Ten Step Romance Writing Process Whenever I do interviews, or reader events, someone inevitably asks about my writing process. I think most of us writers believe this is boring, but everyone else is

Writing Romance While the World Burns Down Around Us

Writing Romance While the World Burns Down Around Us

Jun. 1, 2022 by

Writing Romance While the World Burns Down Around Us How have I kept writing romance novels these past few years? I’ve wondered the same thing. It’s a weird time for everyone, I think. Regardless of your politics or economic status,

Why I Write Outdoor Adventure Romances

Why I Write Outdoor Adventure Romances

Mar. 4, 2022 by

Inspirations for Writing My Upcoming Outdoor Adventure Romance, Wild at Heart Like many authors, my inspirations come from my own life. So, I write outdoor adventure romance—instead of another romance sub-genre—because I’ve spent a lifetime working and playing in the

10 QUESTIONS WITH STACY GOLD

10 QUESTIONS WITH STACY GOLD

Mar. 3, 2021 by

Please Enjoy this Ten Question Author Interview with Me, Stacy Gold Recently, I had the great pleasure of participating in a fast-paced Q & A with a group of avid romance readers. Many of the questions were incredibly thoughtful and

RANDOM MUSINGS: THE POWER OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER

RANDOM MUSINGS: THE POWER OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Oct. 31, 2020 by

Why Do Happy Endings Matter So Much in Romance? Like clockwork, somebody always pops up on social media arguing that you don’t need a happily ever after or happily for now (HEA/HFN) ending to have a romance. It would be

RANDOM MUSINGS: WRITING DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

RANDOM MUSINGS: WRITING DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

Apr. 16, 2020 by

Why Is Writing Romance Easier for Me than Nonfiction During the Coronavirus Lockdown? How are you doing with your quarantine life? Are you getting into a rhythm and staying productive? Or forcing yourself to take a shower and get out

Random Musings: Diversity, Politics, Love, and Romance Novels

Random Musings: Diversity, Politics, Love, and Romance Novels

May. 2, 2019 by

Washington DC Sits at the Intersection of Diversity, Politics, Love, and Everything Great About Romance Novels A couple weeks ago, I took a trip to Washington DC with my best girlfriend. Neither of us had been there since we were