I am a retired teacher and school librarian but have had a varied career. I love to be challenged, so explored different careers. I’ve been a development director in a nonprofit, a freelance journalist, a financial advisor, and for twelve…
A great many of the stories we write are either history or fiction, and James Gilbert has dedicated himself to both forms of expression. He began as a historian of modern American Culture, at the University of Maryland. During his…
Debora Masterson is a writer, producer, musician and Francophone. A Los Angeles native, she currently resides in Chicago’s vibrant Far North. After a successful career in musical theater, she opened Working Artists Agency, representing post-production and developed programs for film…
I’m a writer who enjoys exploring emotions and how they shape our everyday lives. I’ve spent the last decade working in health and social care, alongside my writing. My long-term goal is to dedicate more time to it and eventually…
Lisa Dawn was brought up in New Jersey, where she fell in love with fairy tales and animated movies. She studied screenwriting at Ramapo College in the hopes that she could one day write the next great animated princess movie.…
From high atop a mountain in Western North Carolina, Mark Charles Powers shares glimpses of grace revealed in ordinary lives. Go to MarkCharlesPowers.com to be uplifted and inspired by his weekly blog Glimpses of Grace and his book Going Full…
A. Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a North American artist with a passion for Gothic horror. While most of her works are painted on canvas, she took a venture into the unknown and rekindled a hobby for writing. Sourced from both imagination…
Scotland-based historical fiction author, shortlisted as part of Penguin’s WriteNow program 2023 and invited to read at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as part of their On the Road event in 2022.
S.K. Fields was born in Yorkshire and has lived a life shaped by contrasts – from bustling cities to quaint villages and a rural community deep in the countryside.
Robert Callaway was born in Hollywood, California, and moved with his parents and sister to Utah when he was six. He grew up in the Orem-Provo area.
Why Romance Novel Ideas Matter More Than Ever Romance is often described as the most “forgiving” genre to write in because, after all, readers know how the story will end. But it’s exactly that familiarity that makes strong romance novel…
Romance doesn’t always need to be the central focus of a novel; it can subtly weave its way into genres like science fiction, fantasy, thriller, or historical fiction, adding depth and emotional resonance. After all, love permeates our everyday lives—it’s…
Writing Slow Burn Romance: Patience + Passion Writing slow burn romance is one of the most rewarding yet challenging endeavors in the romance genre. This beloved subgenre is known for its gradual, simmering build-up of attraction and emotional connection between…
Recently, The Guardian reported on an international publishing scam in which fraudsters cloned legitimate small-press websites, fabricated staff pages using AI-generated images, and solicited large upfront payments from authors under false pretenses. In some cases, these impersonators copied real publishers’…
How to Write a Romance Novel: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Authors Writing a romance novel requires more than bringing two characters together. At its core, romance is about emotional transformation, rising tension, and a satisfying resolution that feels earned.…
Snehal is a freelance writer and poet based in Surrey, UK. She writes about motherhood, memory, chronic illness, and the quiet drama of everyday life much like a Bollywood film, but with fewer costume changes and more laundry. Her work…
Roger Fischer is a multifaceted director, producer, and entrepreneur whose career spans high-fashion e-commerce, international film production, and the literary world. After successfully building and selling a tech-driven apparel company, Roger pivoted to entertainment, founding Regulate Entertainment and spearheading major…
I grew up in the Midwest, on the edge of the Ozarks close to the town of Joplin, Missouri. The first five years of my life, I lived in the log cabin my grandfather built. I left home when I…
Dr. Richter has received national writing awards for his novels.
Chirag Sainath is a versatile Indian author whose literary journey began at the age of sixteen. Originally from Patna, Bihar, and currently based in Delhi, Chirag has built a diverse body of work that spans from poignant romance to gritty…