I'm reading a romance novel. Not a series. Not a paranormal romance. Just a good old-fashioned boy-meets-girl romance novel. There is no question about how the book will end. The guy and the gal will certainly end up together and have a happily-ever-after ending. So, if I knew how the book would end before I ever … Continue reading The Comfort of Predictability
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Top Ten Signs You’re Running Out of Blog Topics
1. At your day job, you’ve placed a Blog Topic Suggestion Box in your cubicle. 2. You blog about blogging (http://www.blog.triciadrammeh.com/2012/04/all-cool-kids-are-doing-it-so-why-cant.html)3. You make fun of your own website, blog, and Facebook page just to have something to blog about (http://www.blog.triciadrammeh.com/2012/06/ten-deadly-sins-of-building-your-author.html) 4. You begin offering vampire dating tips (http://www.blog.triciadrammeh.com/2012/04/vampire-dating-your-boyfriend-is.html) 5. You’re working on a undead fashion show extravaganza for your next … Continue reading Top Ten Signs You’re Running Out of Blog Topics
The Ten Deadly Sins of Building Your Author Platform
It stands to reason that I’ve been a reader far longer than I’ve been a writer. I began writing two years ago at the age of thirty-nine, so I have way more experience as a consumer of books than I do as a manufacturer. So today, I’d like to approach my writer friends, not as … Continue reading The Ten Deadly Sins of Building Your Author Platform
Etiquette for the New Vampire
Welcome back to the Vampire Dating Series. In previous posts, we’ve tackled the decision-making process involved in choosing whether or not to date a vampire. We've discussed the pros and cons of vampire dating so you can make an informed decision. We’ve also covered some helpful vampire dating tips which I hope you've found useful. … Continue reading Etiquette for the New Vampire
The Myth of Unconditional Love
Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of unconditional love. Soul-mates. Destiny. A key component in a paranormal romance novel is the magnetic draw between the two main characters. Often the heroine is able to capture the hero's heart in a way no one else can. Both are unable to resist the inevitability of … Continue reading The Myth of Unconditional Love