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Only One Bed Fantasy Romance Recommendations
One of my all time favorite scene tropes is only one bed. The Proposal and Leap year are both excellent examples of this. No spice is necessary to create fantastic romantic tension with this trope. One of the things that makes it so fun is that the characters are usually in a the getting to…
Forced Proximity Fantasy Romance Recommendations
Forced proximity is primarily a romance trope and is one of the best ways to create intimacy and allow the main characters to get to know each other–whether they want to or not. You don’t have to have the characters forced to be together to create a romance but for a true romance they do…
Secret vs Forbidden Romance
When I first began compiling this list I thought that a secret romance was usually forbidden therefore they kept it secret–so basically the same, right? I quickly discovered how wrong I was. Not every forbidden romance is secret and not every secret romance is necessarily forbidden. A forbidden romance is a relationship in which a…
Disability Inclusive Fantasy Romance Recommendations
“Why highlight disabilities? It normalizes disability. It provides a window into life with a disability. It raises awareness and understanding. It increases accurate disability representation. It allows us to see a new perspective.” ~Mary Mecham As someone who struggles with dyslexia, anytime I find a character who also struggles with dyslexia I feel seen, even…
Grumpy Hero Fantasy Romance Recommendations
Why do people love grumpy heroes? There is a reason Beauty and the Beast is wildly popular–arguably one of the most popular retellings–and I think it is more than just the amazing library. Then there is Pride and Prejudice. Has anyone ever wondered why that is Austin’s most popular book? Sure he is rich, but…
A Villain’s Ever After
In 2019 I had the amazing opportunity to team up with eleven other authors to create a twisted fairytale series where the traditional villain is instead the hero of the tale. What a blessing it was to have this series to look forward to publishing in 2021 and to get to work with this group…
Little Red Riding Hood Recommendations
The Fairytale: The big bad wolf is the villain in many fairytales. The wolf is dangerous and cunning. He is a beast of prey ready to eat those who are too trusting. In “Little Red Riding Hood” he deceives her not once but twice. First when she encounters him on the walk through the woods…
12+ Recommendations for 12 Dancing Princesses
“The Twelve Dancing Princesses” is a lesser known fairytale from the Grimm Brothers. It is also known as “The Worn-Out Shoes” or “The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces.” One of the most popular adaptations is the Barbie movie from 2006: Barbie in 12 Dancing Princesses. I had never heard of the fairytale until I…
Alesha’s Secret Sauce: Recipe for a Rough Draft
Ingredients: One intriguing idea A healthy heap of excitement A daily dose of writing A dash of direction *Warning: Turn OFF the editing brain. It is not yet time to bake. Instructions: Begin with one intriguing idea. Ideas are flourishing everywhere, ripe for the picking, if you know where to look for them. They are…
Four Tips for Aspiring Authors
1. Write! I know this sounds obvious, but all your ideas will remain just that—ideas, until you set pen to paper (or fingers to keys) and write it down. We make time for the things that are important to us. If writing a book in important to you, make the time. I carry a notebook…
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