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4 Reasons Romance Novels Are an Important & Valid Type of Literature

February 17, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity during Valentine’s week to have a post about romance—particularly about writing romances. Even though nowadays romance novels are widely accepted and liked, there are still people who turn up their noses at the thought of reading a romance (or writing one). Some view such novels as “fluffy” or “trashy” or “titillating.” They may believe that romance novels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, romance, Romance Novels

When The Heart Dreams

February 16, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

This past weekend, I was honored to participate in a romance readers & writers event in Charlotte, NC called When the Heart Dreams. Games, activities, workshops, and books abounded. It was a great time. I actually shared headline space with New York Times Bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries! How cool is that? Most of the dozen or so authors in attendance write general market romance, so I did … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: romance readers, When the heart dreams

Fact and Fiction, Part 1

February 8, 2017 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Fact and Fiction

All of these "Ten Things You Might Not Know About Me" posts have been so much fun, that I thought I would continue along that line with some posts about my writing journey. I'm calling these posts Fact and Fiction. Today is part 1. Teach Me to Read My love affair with books began before I could read. I grew up in a household of readers. It seemed to me that everyone always had their noses in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing

Celebrating A Note Yet Unsung Release

January 30, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

In celebration of my newest release, A Note Yet Unsung, my publisher and I are hosting a fabulous giveaway that I hope you'll enter—and then share with your reader buddies. enter the giveaway more about A Note Yet Unsung begin reading A Note Yet Unsung   My TBR stack is piled high with fabulous new reads including some from our very own bloggers here at Inspired by Life and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Recipes

What Exactly is an ARC? (Plus a Giveaway!)

January 20, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

The third book in my young adult series releases in about 6 weeks (March 7). FOR LOVE AND HONOR. It’s a standalone novel, meaning you can enjoy it without having previously read the other books in the series. This book is set in medieval times and is about a noble knight returning home to protect his family from an imminent attack by neighboring lords who seek repayment of debts. Without … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Advanced Reading Copies, For Love & Honor, Jody Hedlund

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