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Romance novels may just be the secret sauce your love life has been missing. Yup, you heard that right. Those steamy, swoon-worthy tales aren’t just fodder for daydreams; they’re actually…Continue readingRomance Novels Can Spice Up Your Love Life

Genres

Romance Fits Into Other Genres Like A Duck To Water

February 12, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Romance, ah, that sweet, chaotic, and utterly mesmerizing aspect of human experience, doesn’t just stick to its own genre like some well-behaved guest at a party. Nope, it likes to…Continue readingRomance Fits Into Other Genres Like A Duck To Water

General

The Power of Books: Unlocking Imaginations and Transforming Lives

February 2, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

In an era where we are bombarded from all sides by frequently ill-thought-out social commentary, the humble book continues to wield a remarkable power that transcends time and technology. This…Continue readingThe Power of Books: Unlocking Imaginations and Transforming Lives

Genres

Turning Up the Heat: The Evolution of Passion in Romance Novels

January 25, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Romance novels are a staple in literature. They offer escapism, fantasy, and a deep exploration of human emotions and relationships. However, the depiction of passion and intimacy in these novels…Continue readingTurning Up the Heat: The Evolution of Passion in Romance Novels

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The Many Shades of Heat

January 17, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

In the expansive world of romance novels, the intensity and explicitness of romantic and sexual content vary widely, offering readers a spectrum of experiences. This range, often referred to as…Continue readingThe Many Shades of Heat

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WHY I WRITE ROMANCE By Shelley Sommers

January 13, 2024February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Early on a weekend morning when I was seven, I would slip downstairs and curl up in a window seat with two books, Black Beauty and Arabian Nights. The books,…Continue readingWHY I WRITE ROMANCE By Shelley Sommers

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Heroic Characters in Romeo and Juliet (Hint: It’s not Romeo)

December 28, 2023February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Romeo, although he is the protagonist in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, is not heroic. You can read why here. That being said, it’s worth looking at other contenders for…Continue readingHeroic Characters in Romeo and Juliet (Hint: It’s not Romeo)

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Romeo Was Not a Hero

December 21, 2023February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Aristotle analyzed a bunch of Greek dramas and wrote about their structure. Based on that study, he strictly defined the characteristics of a tragic hero. Why is that important? Because…Continue readingRomeo Was Not a Hero

Flash Fiction

Vegas Surprise

December 13, 2023February 17, 2025Jane Rohde

A woman awakes in a Vegas hotel with a strange man, only to discover yjat she’s married.
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Flash Fiction

What Is Flash Fiction

December 12, 2023February 17, 2025Jane Rohde

Big Impact, Few Words Flash fiction is a very short story. While there is no set word count, flash fiction stories are usually less than 1000 words and can be…Continue readingWhat Is Flash Fiction