Few things pull readers out of a story faster than a plot hole. A plot hole occurs when part of a story contradicts established information, ignores an obvious solution, or depends on characters behaving in ways that do not make sense. Some plot holes are small enough that readers may…
Month: July 2026
How to Write a Slow Burn Romance Readers Cannot Put Down
Slow burn romance is one of the most satisfying romance tropes—when it is done well. Instead of having the characters fall into a relationship immediately, a slow burn romance allows attraction, trust, and emotional intimacy to develop gradually. Readers notice every lingering look, accidental touch, private conversation, and moment of…
BTS Wednesday: How I choose character names
Choosing character names is something that I love to do. Names have a power and a strength behind them. Sometimes, the people who have the same name as one of my characters, often have those same strengths. Am I admitting to writing about people I know? No. I’m saying that…
How to Keep Writing When No One is Reading Yet
This is the hardest thing as a writer. You want to write and love to write, but no one is finding your work. It can seem like a very lonely road in the beginning. When I first started writing, I really didn’t have an audience. For the most part, writing…
Books to read if you love romance
This post has affiliate links. I get it. Romance is something that you can escape into when you want to slow down. I’m the same way, and depending on my mood, my romance choices can jump from sweet and innocent to dark. But not everyone is ready for dark or…