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Writing romance is more than just putting pen to paper for me; it’s a journey into the heart’s deepest emotions and the soul’s most intimate desires. Romance writing allows me…Continue readingWhy I Write Romance

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Need A Do Over Button?

June 8, 2024February 7, 2025Jane Rohde

When you write a book, you get a do-over on any situation. It’s like hitting the reset button. Didn’t like how a conversation went? Rewrite it. Wish you had taken…Continue readingNeed A Do Over Button?

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Dancing in the Dark Is One Of My Favorite Songs

June 3, 2024February 7, 2025Jane Rohde

That should be no surprise because “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen is much like a romance novel, capturing the essence of longing, personal transformation, and the search for…Continue readingDancing in the Dark Is One Of My Favorite Songs

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Family Histories Are Simply Stories

June 3, 2024February 7, 2025Jane Rohde

I am always on the lookout for meaningful quotes. Recently I read Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. In it she said,”Our family histories are simply stories. They are myths…Continue readingFamily Histories Are Simply Stories

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Reading Romance Can Banish Negative Thoughts

May 10, 2024February 7, 2025Jane Rohde

I’m a failure. No one likes me. I’ll never find that special someone. Why even try? There’s no point to any of this. Nothing good I achieve will ever be…Continue readingReading Romance Can Banish Negative Thoughts

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Summer Reading

April 26, 2024February 7, 2025Jane Rohde

Summer reading is the perfect time to dive into the steamy, sweet world of romance novels. There’s nothing like cracking open a book full of swoon-worthy characters and dreamy settings…Continue readingSummer Reading

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Romantasy–a Blend of Swords, Sorcery, and Swoons

April 21, 2024February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Your favorite fantasy epic just crashed a romance novel’s party And they got on like a house on fire! Imagine dragons soaring overhead, wizards throwing spells left and right, and…Continue readingRomantasy–a Blend of Swords, Sorcery, and Swoons

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The Lure of Paranormal Romance

April 12, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Find love in the most unexpected, out-of-this-world scenarios In the whirlwind world of book genres, there’s something wickedly enticing about paranormal romance that hooks readers, dragging them into the depths…Continue readingThe Lure of Paranormal Romance

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Romance Novels Celebrate Women

March 20, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Backbone of Steel In the world of literature, where every page turn offers an escape into another reality, romance novels hold a special place. Often dismissed as fluffy or frivolous,…Continue readingRomance Novels Celebrate Women

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The Oldest Novel Was Written By A Woman

March 17, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

“The Tale of Genji” by Murasaki Shikibu is the ancient equivalent of a blockbuster novel. Written in the early 11th century by a lady-in-waiting at the Japanese court. She produced…Continue readingThe Oldest Novel Was Written By A Woman