by Annette | Jun 3, 2021 | Contemporary, Erotic Romance, LGBTQIA Romance Story Starters, Romance Story, Romance Story Starter, Romance Story Starters, Romance Writing, Story Starters
Your heroine has made a deal. In exchange for getting her heart’s desire she has to live in the body of a stranger for one year. She does get to choose the stranger. She chooses a woman who looks well put together and about the same age. The woman dresses...
by Annette | May 18, 2021 | Contemporary, Romance Story, Romance Story Starter, Romance Story Starters, Romance Writing
Your hero and heroine haven’t seen each other for a decade. A lot has changed. This is an unplanned reunion. They are both on the same train. There’s an altercation between your heroine and someone and your hero shows up out of the blue. How does she feel?...
by Annette | Jan 14, 2019 | Romance Story, Romance Story Starter, Romance Story Starters
Questionable Motives Your heroine learns that her neighbor, and the man she’s attracted to, was assigned to protect her. It’s no coincidence that he visits often and that he moved in next door. How does she learn this information? What does she do about...
by Annette | Oct 30, 2012 | The Creative Process
When it comes to writing a romance book, or a book of any type, taking your art too seriously is a great way to face a seemingly insurmountable road block. You see, when an artist, and that includes romance writers – you’re an artist, takes themselves or their work...
by Annette | May 18, 2012 | Romance Writing
It seems that the media is catching up to something women have known for quite a while – romance novels are hot. I don’t just mean popular but sexy too. There’s a reason why it’s the single biggest selling fiction genre. And while I’m not...