This post is about writing and what makes a great author voice. If you’re a writer or a reader, we hope you’ll find something interesting in it. And in the comments, we’d love to hear which authors have voices you love. Amber: Elisabeth recently said in a blog post that she tries not to envy … Continue reading
When I realized I was schedule for a Paranormal Unbound conversation today and didn’t have an interview, I decided to have a conversation with Twitter and Facebook. I’ve been thinking about a particular character of mine, and his flaws, and the actions it drives him to. So I asked this: I got a ton of … Continue reading
When I was in college, organic chemistry was the hardest class I had to take. It’s infamous for causing biochem majors to jump ship, and for the first half of the semester, I wasn’t sure I would survive it, either. The number of reactions you have to learn to make it through O-chem is astronomical. … Continue reading
If you’ve met Jeffe Kennedy in person at a convention, you might know her as the woman with all the fabulous hats. If you’ve read her books, you know she specializes in devastatingly sexy romance and top-knotch writing. I’m completely hooked on Jeffe’s fantasy romance series, A Covenant of Thorns. It’s sexy, unusual and full of … Continue reading
There is a sweet spot of revelation in writing—the perfect amount to reveal about your character and the world you’re building—so the reader feels oriented to the world while also curious to learn more. But like so many sweet spots in life, it often proves elusive! When I am writing, I think of it as … Continue reading
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about women writing science fiction and fantasy, and how they can sometimes be treated like interlopers. Over the past few weeks, I’ve read story after story of dismissive, sexist, misogynistic and abusive behavior at conventions, books signings, and online forums. It’s been pretty depressing. Scratch that: It’s been … Continue reading
Hi everyone–Amber here. When I first started writing romance, the level of critical discussion happening in the blogosphere was eye opening. Romance was no longer the genre of hidden paperbacks, like I thought when I started reading it back in high school, but a smart and serious craft. When I found the website Dear Author, … Continue reading
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