Many times over the last 40+ years, rather than say, “I love writing,” I’ve said, “I love having written.” That is still true; I love having written. I love meeting my word goal and feeling good about the accomplishment. However, I’m in a stage of my career where I am loving the writing as much as having written.
So I thought I would look at a few things I love as I write:
1. Bringing History to Life – I love weaving historical details into my romances. I find joy in making the past feel real and vivid, allowing readers to step into another time and place.
2. Crafting Meaningful Relationships – My stories focus on deep, heartfelt relationships, romantic and otherwise. Whether it’s a heroine finding love, a couple overcoming obstacles, or a town coming together, I love writing about how people grow, change, and find where they truly belong.
3. Exploring Faith and Redemption – My novels carry themes of faith, hope, and second chances. Whether through a reformed troublemaker, a heroine seeking purpose, or a couple finding love after hardship, I cherish writing stories that reflect God’s grace and the power of love to transform lives.
I really hope readers can perceive the love that goes into the stories I write.
So tell me, what makes you fall in love with the books you read?
~robin
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Your post has inspired me to check out some more of your books on my next library visit. Love your purposes in writing! Thank you for writing winderful, God-glorifying books!
Thank you, Patricia. Hope you enjoy more of my books.
All of the things you mentioned. I love historical fiction because I learn so much. I just received your third British Are Coming book.
Keep writing!
Hope you enjoy To Capture a Mountain Man. I am loving writing the next book (Roger’s story), and my cover designer is working on the cover for book #5 (William’s story).
I love all of what you said – relationships, being transported to other places and times, a beautiful faith element woven through the story, and when I am finished with the book I want to be able to say: I’m glad I read this book.
That’s a great final comment, Alana. Thanks for chiming in.
I most enjoy the history!
History was always one of my favorite subjects in school.
A book with twists I would not expect, characters I consider real and ones I’d like to meet, a story that sticks with me long after I’ve reached the last page. Also, when I want more of their story. Those are the books I say “That was a great book” and recommend them to my friends.
Oh, yes. When a book is great, we can’t help recommending to friends!