by Chloe | Jul 4, 2020 | Helios, Musings
Why is it that some of the best fun in reading occurs when a character makes a mistake, a cringeworthy, “oh, dude!” sort of moment? As long as it’s plausible, a misstep always draws me in. Is it more than mere schadenfreude, the pleasure in someone else’s misfortune?...
by Chloe | Apr 12, 2020 | Musings
Hey, gang! I’m lucky to have nine male beta readers for my novels, but from time to time I get comments like the following, from a successful lawyer and father: “This is very romantic. (Damn it. I’m going to lose my man card, aren’t I?)” While it made me laugh, it...
by Chloe | Mar 16, 2020 | Musings
It’s a funny thing, the way many people treat Romance novels—sneering, as if the stories are an embarrassment. Something shameful to hide. It’s much the same for those who write Romance: the implication that you could accomplish so much if you’d write something less …...
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