While plotting a new manuscript the other day, my deranged imagination churned out all sorts of scenarios that I won’t use. One daydream was particularly over the top: the paranormal hero, who had shifted into a form other than human to best protect the heroine, ate the antagonist. Ate him! In my mind’s eye, the… [Continue Reading]
Most romance heroes are completely unique creations. Others are incarnations of familiar names. I am fascinated by novels that give new life to old characters. I think these sorts of characters are fun and excellent examples of creativity–not unoriginal at all. The Greek Gods are excellent examples of this, as are the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and… [Continue Reading]
While working on my current manuscript, I wrote a scene that provided information on the hero’s father. I almost deleted it because every single hero I’ve ever written has had daddy issues. However, I left it in because the experience in question is crucial to the character and the logic behind his decisions. My preoccupation… [Continue Reading]
