Cookie Cutter Romance Books
I get it. I do. I understand why it would be comforting to know that a book is going to follow an exact formula. You know this one: Boy meets girl. Some conflict ensues but they continue to battle whatever … Continued
Throwing Books Across the Room
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that I strive for realism. You might wonder why; after all, much of fiction is fantasy (and I’m not talking about the genre). It’s because I subscribe to … Continued
A to Z Challenge: T is for TITLE
For the A-to-Z April Blogging Challenge, I’m writing a story, aiming for 1000 words a day (every day except Sundays). Continuing today with the next part of the story about the character Codie Snow. New to this series of posts? … Continued
Sunday Q&A: Concepts, Ideas, and Writer’s Block
Jade answers interview and reader questions on Sundays. About how long does it take you to take for you to complete a novel from concept to completion? Depends on the book. One book took me over five years to get … Continued
Sunday Q&A: Literary Influences, Character Development, and More!
Jade answers interview and reader questions on Sundays. Do you have any hobbies? Reading. MUSIC is a huge hobby for me. I used to have lots of other interests, but between work, kids, and writing, I don’t have much time … Continued
Sunday Q&A: Character Development and Processing Reviews
Jade answers interview and reader questions on Sundays. How do you decide who your characters are going to be? My characters usually tell me, just as the story usually guides me. But when I’m actively thinking about characters, I will … Continued
Sunday Q&A: Book Series
What are your thoughts about book series as opposed to standalone novels? Years ago, when I realized that my writing naturally gravitated to the romance genre, I didn’t consider writing a series at all. My ideas all revolved around standalone … Continued
Quality Control
I am and will always be proud to be an indie author. Long before Amazon “opened the gates,” I struggled with the process of seeking traditional publication. Some of you have heard it from me before, how I was able … Continued
Playground Bullies Online
I’ve had the pleasure of being part of several multi-author anthologies over the years (Hot Summer Nights, Inked, Mistletoe & Kisses, several editions of Pink Shades of Words, and—most recently—What To Read After Fifty Shades of Grey: Coming of Age). … Continued
Sunday Q&A: My Early Writing Days
What can you tell readers about your early writing days? Let me first say that I have always been a writer—even before middle school. Writing has always been something important to me, published or not. But, as an adult, I … Continued
