Have you ever read a novel in which the very twisted villain played a prominent role and thought, “I can’t put this book down!  Does that make me weird?” I can honestly say I’ve been there more times than I can count! Villains, for me, are what give a story its excitement. I imagine I’m […]

I’ve just returned from Manchester Vermont, where I spent a glorious weekend skiing, snow-shoeing and reconnecting with nature–something that we residents of New Jersey tend to shy away from doing during the hard months of winter. No, I’m not a skier, and my 80 year old ski instructor would certainly attest to that! But, I

There’s nothing quite as romantic about reading a good Christmas story at Christmas time. Or is there? Many authors choose to write novels centered around a particular holiday or time of year. Doing so can breathe new life into a story, and it may offer the reader something of a guideline suggesting when the story

A popular discussion has spurred among authors, regarding how difficult it is to make sales nowadays. I’ve spoken with other writers in ongoing conversation over the last decade, talking about ways that we can improve our marketing skills but never have I known so many authors to have the same concerns, nor have those concerns

It is New Year’s Eve, and though this post will not go live until next week, I am excited to have completed the final story that I will read in 2018, Forbidden Love, the debut novel of friend and fellow author Diana Rose. This story, which showcases a Romeo and Juliet trope got me thinking

I don’t recall the title of the first romance novel I ever read.  I have only a vague memory of the book’s premise.  But one thing I do remember was that the title was a historic romance. If you read romance novels regularly, if you attend writers conferences or if you keep up with what’s

I’m so excited to welcome Poet and Short-Story Author Jack Donohue to Passion Between the Pages!  Jack will be chatting with us about his Writer’s Journey, and sharing one of his short stories with us, I Hear You Mom. Welcome, Jack! Tell us a little about yourself.  When and how did you decide you wanted

Happy Wednesday, Readers and Writers! Contemporary Romance Author Jennifer Wilck joins me today. She’s sharing an excerpt from her New Release, Learning to Love. Welcome, Jennifer! Tell us a little about yourself.  When and how did you decide you wanted to become a writer? I think I’ve always entertained the possibility of being a writer

When I was in college, I spent some of my free time working as a swim instructor. To clock in for my shift, I had to leave the pool area and go upstairs, to the main office, where the time cards were located. I’d pass through the gymnasium along the way. Going to clock in

When I was in junior high, a number of the kids in my class went out and purchased the same Tommy Hilfiger jacket, all in different colors. With billions of fashion items available for sale in the market, their statement had obviously been a planned one, and one thing was clear. A trend had been