Tag Archives: female characters

Writing Compelling Characters

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

This post is a blast from the past on my blog. I originally delved into this topic two years ago, here. Since I’m still doing revisions on my next novel, I’ve been looking at each character, examining them to make … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: A thank you to writers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Let me start with a disclaimer–I haven’t read a lot of YA this summer, Mormon or otherwise. I’m sad about that, but it couldn’t be avoided. Summer’s kind of a crazy time for me, and I haven’t had much time … Continue reading →

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Romance 101: The More Subtle Elements of the Formula

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Guest

by Moriah Jovan “The only real requirement of a romance novel is a happily ever after (HEA).” Everybody who reads romance knows this. Here’s the dirty little secret: That’s not really true. There are tropes, traits, tableaux, and themes that … Continue reading →

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YA Corner: Something to read during Spring Break

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Marilee Clark

Ah, Spring Break.  I miss it.  I really do.  I no longer go to school, or teach, and therefore I get no scheduled week off.  Sad, I know, but reality for most of us.  Still, some of you (or more … Continue reading →

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Stuff of Romance: The New Face of Romance

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Rachel Ann Nunes

At first I was going to entitle this blog Why I Like Romance, but as I started considering the subject, I realized that there are many varieties of romance today, some relatively new on the scene, and I only like … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Desk: When Messages Show Up

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Annette Lyon

In my last post, I ranted (who, me? rant?) about writers who put a message before the story, how messages in books will come across more powerfully if they aren’t put there intentionally. How I hated people asking what message … Continue reading →

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