Would you fall for romantic one-liners whether they were cheesy pick-up lines or heartfelt confessions? We've all heard them in real life or when watching a movie or television show. We either smile or groan, love them or hate them. Maryn Liles listed 101 pick-up...
I don't know about you, but every time I read a romance I fall in love with the hero. It's not hard to do, especially if the book is written well and the characters are believable. Here are my reasons why I fall in love...
We all need to practice self-care, especially now that we are coming out of lockdown in July (at least where I live). I haven't had to worry about what I looked like since all of us were in the same boat. Just brush the hair...
What are your must-haves when travelling? Whether it's by bus, plane, or train, what do you have to have to make the trip survivable? Flying isn't what it used to be, and freebies are mostly a thing of the past unless you like salted pretzels or...
Davina's Unwritten Rule In Love's Promises, the opening scene with Davina and Quinn makes reference to Davina's unwritten rule regarding lovemaking. Davi reminds Quinn that if he wants to make love, it has to be in a different place or a different position during a twenty-four-hour...
Counting Steps Grandma, you need more steps! Are you like me, needing more steps? All through the winter, my Fitbit would remind me that I needed to fit in more steps before the hour was over. I would get out of my office chair and do...
I've been asked by readers how I come up with the ideas for my novels, how I imagine my characters, and how I come up with their names. I'll tell you 5 things that come to mind. Names How do you name your characters in your novels?...
We're getting close. I can feel it. Adventure is waiting for us. That is to say, as soon as everyone has their vaccinations. And, as soon as the medical experts can say that the coast is clear as long as we wear our masks and...
"You don't have to do everything alone, you know. Have some trust in the people around you that they can help you." (Boss, Game Changer Series https://deboraharmstrong.ca/boss/ When I wrote this scene, I referenced the heroine's determination to handle her troubles by herself even though she had...
There's something about dancing, especially slow dancing. We've read romantic scenes where the hero sweeps the heroine off her feet by whisking her onto the dance floor and letting the music reflect his feelings. We've witnessed it in movies when the two characters hold each...