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It’s real. and the mere thought strikes fear in the heart if any writer. It’s where you sit down to a blank screen and the blinking curser seems to mock…Continue readingWriter’s Block

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The Role Playing Game Hârn Is A Source Of Inspiration

April 11, 2025Jane Rohde

I get a lots of inspiration for my romance novels from Hârn, even the ones that aren’t historical. The gritty realism of Hârn, a low-fantasy roleplaying game steeped in feudalism and historical simulation, might seem like the furthest thing from the steamy pages of a modern romance novel. Hârn is a world where life is hard, justice is rare, and your fate might be determined by a bad harvest or a grumpy baron. Romance novels, meanwhile, often promise emotional catharsis, passionate connection, and a satisfying resolution. But dig a little deeper — just under the castle foundations and between the pages of your favorite enemies-to-lovers plot — and the parallels start to gleam like silver beneath a peasant’s muddy tunic. …Continue readingThe Role Playing Game Hârn Is A Source Of Inspiration

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Sneak Peek – SHADOWS OF FIRE

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Jane Rohde

Lyssa Lyssa stirred awake, peeling open her eyelids. Smoke burned her eyes, wafting from something nearby that had been set ablaze. She waved it away, shivering from the cold, rough…Continue readingSneak Peek – SHADOWS OF FIRE

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What is Paranormal Romance?

March 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Paranormal romance is a subgenre of romance fiction that blends elements of the supernatural, fantasy, or horror with traditional love stories. It often features characters who possess supernatural abilities, belong…Continue readingWhat is Paranormal Romance?

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Shelley Sommers: Why I Love Writing Romance

March 4, 2025March 6, 2025Jane Rohde

Writing is my life. That sounds corny, doesn’t it? But, I’ve been a writer for most of my life. Website blogs, newspaper and magazine stories, fiction and non-fiction, ghostwriting, obituaries,…Continue readingShelley Sommers: Why I Love Writing Romance

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What is Erotic Romance?

March 2, 2025Jane Rohde

Erotic romance is where passion meets deep emotional connection. It’s a mix of steamy, explicit love scenes and a strong, meaningful romance—basically, it’s a love story that doesn’t fade to…Continue readingWhat is Erotic Romance?

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Why Do Fiction Writers Write?

March 2, 2025Jane Rohde

Fiction writers are a different breed. They sit down, stare at a blank page, and somehow create entire worlds, unforgettable characters, and stories that make people laugh, cry, or stay…Continue readingWhy Do Fiction Writers Write?

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What is Shifter Romance

February 21, 2025Jane Rohde

Characters who can shift into animals Shifter romance is a subgenre of paranormal romance that revolves around characters who can shift into animals—think werewolves, big cats, dragons, or even more…Continue readingWhat is Shifter Romance

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Nicole LaBrocca: Why I Write Romantasy

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025Jane Rohde

Nicole LaBrocca ventures into enchanting new territories with her spellbinding tales of romantic fantasy. She invites readers on an exhilarating odyssey through a realm where steamy passion intertwines with suspenseful…Continue readingNicole LaBrocca: Why I Write Romantasy

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What is Romantasy?

February 13, 2025Jane Rohde

Romantasy—a mashup of “romance” and “fantasy”—is exactly what it sounds like: a blend of sweeping love stories and epic fantasy elements. It’s the perfect genre for anyone who wants all…Continue readingWhat is Romantasy?