Author Archives: JLawler

March Webinar: Isn’t it Romantic? Or, I Have an Idea for a Romance. Now What?

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My Fallen Attention romance writers! Check out this great — FREE — webinar we’ve got scheduled for March: Webinar: Isn’t It Romantic? Or, I Have an Idea for a Romance. Now What? Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 3-4 p.m. Eastern Join the Crimson Romance editors for an hour-long webinar on getting your romance out of your mind and onto the page. If you have an idea for a romance but don’t know if it’s any good, or have started one but are running into roadblocks, we’ll help you figure out what you need to do next! ... Read more >

What Makes a Guy a Hero?

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Forever and Ever, Amen By Liv Rancourt, author of Forever and Ever, Amen The other day I took on a project I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Pulling from my Pinterest Do I Know You? board, I printed off black and white copies of a dozen different men and turned them into a calendar for my girls at work. I mean really, there’s no reason for our shared office to be boring, right? The men in question range from Cary Grant and Sean Connery to Ian Somerhalder and Ben Affleck. They cover a wide range in age and acting ... Read more >

What Is Paranormal Romance?

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Seal of Destiny By Traci Douglass, author of Seal of Destiny What Is Paranormal Romance? Per Webster’s Dictionary: para·nor·mal adjective \ˌpa-rə-ˈnȯr-məl, ˈpa-rə-ˌ\ 1 : not scientifically explainable : supernatural 2 : not understandable in terms of known scientific laws and phenomena ro·mance noun \rō-ˈman(t)s, rə-; ˈrō-ˌ\ 1 a (1) : a medieval tale based on legend, chivalric love and adventure, or the supernatural (2) : a prose narrative treating imaginary characters involved in events remote in time or ... Read more >

Q: Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?

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Hmm… Interesting question. I suppose it depends on the type of love to which you are referring. The ancient Greeks specified four types of love: true love (agape), erotic love (eros), friendship (philia), and affection (storge). In today’s terms, I’d classify these as: like, lust, friendship, and true love. I believe in like at first sight, and definitely lust at first sight. (Hugh Jackman, Colin Firth, and Bradley Cooper, to name a few… HELLO people! ☺) Even friendship at first sight. In fact, some of my ... Read more >

Writing the Athlete Hero

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Power Play By Nan Comargue, author of Power Play Before I ever turned my mind to writing about professional athletes, I was already a fan. I know a little about rugby and a little more about baseball but my true sports love has always been hockey. Of course, when I was a little girl, I thought sports were for boys, more or less. I knew female athletes existed but I had absolutely no desire (or talent) to be one. Sure, I watched the Toronto Blue Jays win back to back World Series’ in my childhood, but that was just ... Read more >

Walking a Fine Line between Good and Bad

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My Fallen By Ashlyn Mathews, author of Shadow Watcher and My Fallen I love a hunky Alpha male, especially if they’re the dark and tortured heroes of urban fantasies or paranormal romances. What is it about these men that appeal to readers? Can it be their imposing height, raw masculinity, good looks, or impressive knowledge and use of weapons at their disposal? For me, the appeal is embedded in who these men are. Vampires, werewolves and demons are evil creatures. Evil creatures shouldn’t be heroes. Vampires are ... Read more >