Romance Blog Posts

When I heard that Astraea was looking for true love stories, I jumped at the chance. Traveling back to the 1970’s was a ball! Or should I say “groovy!” The more I wrote, the more I remembered. It was like … Continue reading →...

      From the desk of Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy               Something about weddings appeals to our romantic natures and everyone – or almost everyone...

Nervousness, excitement and that tingling feeling and a host of other emotions is what I’m feeling right now which seems a little strange because I’ve already met Out of Sight who in just a few short days, will be back in California and t...

My writers' group, Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada, is donating a Kobo mini loaded up with e-booky goodness for the Brenda Novak Online Auction for Diabetes Research.Check out these titles that will go to the lucky bidder: 1 - Pa...

I have just seen the hardened rock of the sea water  Fall like curtains, drunk an eye of love begrudge  Walked on a thin layer of the heart string  It tore and I fell deep into breath of the heart  My shadow carried chains locked on my...

I feel this topic is beyond repetitive, and quite embarrassing too those on a green-card search, and those actually believe these individuals truly love them. Yet, I'm pretty open to the idea of cultures mixing together; in fact I love it, and hoping...

I feel this topic is beyond repetitive, and quite embarrassing too those on a green-card search, and those actually believe these individuals truly love them. Yet, I'm pretty open to the idea of cultures mixing together; in fact I love it, and hoping...

Tell us a little about yourself. I am a stay at home mom with three kids who will all be in school in one form or another next fall. It’s exciting to see them doing new things, but it’s also … Continue reading →...

This week's REVOLVING BOOK is the suspense thriller SUBMERGED by CHERYL KAYE TARDIF. After a tragic car accident claims the lives of his wife, Jane, and son, Ryan, Marcus Taylor is immersed in grief. But his family isn't the only thing he has los...

I wish you all a very pleasant and reflective Memorial Day holiday. It's good and well on this day to solemnly consider for a time the sacrifices made by those who stood against those powers who sought to put an end to our country...

From The Desk of Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy.......... As a little girl, we called it "Decoration Day" and our routine was constant.  We took out the flag which had once draped my late grandfather's casket and hung it proudly from the front p...

Beyond A Doubt, The Renaissance Hearts Series, Book Four The end is finally here… The final chapter has been written for The Renaissance Hearts Series. What began with Sarra and Cedric in There Your Heart Will Be Also concludes with … Continu...

by Kellyann Zuzulo Notice the change in eye color. The photo on right shows dilated pupils or "bedroom eyes." Romance authors think they already know this. But to be accurate with your descriptions, you must know exactly how this happens and by h...

I’m happy to be participating in the book tour for The Earth Painter by Melissa Turner Lee, put together by Jaidis Shaw of Juniper Grove Book Solutions. I have all the book details, an excerpt, and Melissa shares some information about her main...

This week's Revolving Book is the historical romance ONCE UPON A TOWER by ELOISA JAMES! Contest: http://eloisajames.com/contest.php "Romance writing does not get much better than this" - People Magazine BUY ELOISA'S BOOK ONLINE: AMAZON: htt...

you give me fever when you kiss me fever when you hold me tight fever in the morning fever all through the night It happens. You go on yet another first date, zero expectations because you know you’ll invariably feel let down otherwise… w...

On the hills of carpeted lands  Sprinkle spread as far the eye can see  Dandelions claim this land as their own  Bright and yellow like victory songs loud  On the hills of carpeted lands  At an advantage for observers watch  Lighthouse stand...

Ahh... Paris. It's hard to believe that just three or four years ago, I'd never been to Paris. I'd barely even been to France - except on a brief ferry day trip type thing from England. And now I'm obsessed with Paris. Utterly. To the extent that I j...

Visit my website @ http://shirleylye12.wix.com/princessmicDay 2 is slightly packed for us as we need to select + alter our gown / suits, discussion with the makeup artiste and the photographer on the location n the style we are looking at.We hea...

When I wrote Finding the Way Back, I always loved the chance to write Ellie, Hazel’s four-year-old daughter. Kids that age are so much fun and can be so precocious. Here’s a peek at one of my favorite scenes between … Continue readi...