Behind the Pen: Rhea Revealed

Romance tropes are the familiar themes and storylines that create an instant connection between you, the reader, and the narrative. It might be the tension in an "enemies to lovers" trope or the charm of a "fake relationship" trope. Regardless of the trope – and there are several types – it serves as a framework that helps readers navigate the emot...

The romance genre is a flooded with new titles every day. Standing out can seem like a huge challenge. Writing a captivating story is just the beginning of your journey. The real magic is when your book finds its way into the hands of eager readers – and that's where marketing steps in. Marketing is not just a buzzword – it's an essential element t...

While a romance novel captivates readers with love, connection and passion, the characters are at the heart of every memorable romance. The characters have hopes, dreams, flaws, and triumphs that drive the narrative forward and capture your readers' hearts. Creating compelling characters is an art form and requires writers to delve deep into the hu...

Romance fiction writing is a genre that weaves tales of passion, desire, and connection that touch readers across the globe. Behind every captivating romance novel is a writer skilled at his or her craft who is able to weave human emotion into narratives that tug at your heartstrings. Whether you are a romance fiction fan, an experienced romance wr...

Every book has a setting created in the author's mind. In many cases, such as that of the Buck Hole Hollow series, the setting is based on a real place. However, works of fiction are just that – fiction. While a setting might be named after a real place and have some similarities, it's still a figment of the author's imagination.   Where is Bu...

Love is an art form, and those in love are the brush strokes on the canvas that bring emotions to life. As it is in real life, so it goes in romance novels. The characters who live in Buck Hole Hollow work, play and love, just like real people. However, where real people may not talk about certain feelings, these characters tell you all about them....

The holiday season isn't only about decking the halls. It's about family, friends, traditions and making memories. Holiday lights, family feasts, road trips, and more make up family traditions carried from year to year. Those old-timey traditions bring stability to our lives, and people are often reluctant to change them, even when life dictates th...

In many homes, Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition that requires turkey and all the fixins. The side dishes, which are often plentiful, provide a variety of flavors and textures with recipes often handed down over the generations. Sometimes, families make new traditions with new side dishes when they find a recipe they really like. You can fin...

Let me preface this by saying I abhor fiction written in the first person. It's rarely done well. However, Estelle Ryan has taken everything I hate about first-person writing and made me love it – at least in her series about Genevieve Lenard. I have read every book in the series over and over again. Ms. Ryan's characters show depth right from the ...

Some people plot, and some write by the seat of their pants. Which is better? That depends on the writer. Writing is personal and creative, and not one writer's mind works like another. Some people are natural storytellers and can come up with novels that are longer than the industry standard without a minute of plotting. Others need the structure ...

This romance series can be read as stand-alone books or as a series. When subsequent books refer to previous books, which is rare, Raeann gives enough information so you don't lose the storyline but not so much that she's repeating chunks of previous books in the series. At most, it might be a few summarizing sentences. These books are well worth t...