When breakups happen or "the one that got away" suddenly makes an appearance in your life, what are you supposed to do? Sure, you can take a session or two from your therapist, but what if I told you that you may just need a bout of "second-chance" love story trope -- those romantic literary devices that toy with the notion of rekindling old flames in a second shot at love? It's all a possibility when you curl up with one of your favorite, or soon to be, second-chance romance ... continue reading...
Evolution of the Romance Novel
Romance novels have entranced women (and men) for decades. The classic story of boy meets girl, boy loses girl, and boy regains girl's love, against all odds, resulting in a happily ever after. But over the years, the storylines of the genre have changed, along with the themes of the novels. Here is a brief history of the Romance Novel's history, from the beginning in the 1700s to modern times. The Early Years A romance novel is a novel that centers on a romantic story, which may or may not ... continue reading...
Everything’s an Adventure: Where I Get the Best Story Ideas
The question I get asked more than anything is, “Where do you come up with your story ideas? I could never think of a story like that.” And my answer is always the same: “Yes, you could because everything is a story.” That’s how I try to approach life in general. Everything is an adventure, and every event in your life, no matter how small, has worth. To come up with a really juicy plot point, I take a true event, a little imagination, and I start to spin. Now, at this point, you may be ... continue reading...
Food is Fuel: Top-Secret Tips for Eating Like a Titan
What do our Titan guys and girls eat? How would they keep going if they needed to jump on a plane and head to a rescue mission with only a few minutes notice? I'll give you an (obvious) clue! Eating plays an important role! The last thing anyone would need to deal with would be a hungry and grumpy Jared. Can you imagine the bedlam that would ensue because of that? Sugar needs to read this post and have her man prepared, to prevent any unnecessary conflict! In general, Cash and the boys ... continue reading...
Character Interview with Cash and Nicola – Part 2
I'm back with Cash and Nicola for the second part of their character interview! If you didn't read the first character interview, you'll want to read that first! Now let's jump back into our ongoing conversation with Cash and Nicola... Cristin: So, let’s change things up. Cash, you have complete free rein. Five questions that you like Nicola to answer. Cash: You ready, Sweet Girl? Nicola: Give it your best shot. I’m ready. (whispering) Kinda. Cash: Softball question, ... continue reading...
Character Interview with Cash and Nicola
Hey guys! Welcome to the Sweet Girl - Garrison's Creed character interview. I am Cristin Harber, author of Sweet Girl, Garrison's Creed, and Sweet One, where Cash and Nicola play the leading roles. Today, we're going to transport back to when Cash and Nicola started college. Time frame: Fall semester started a couple weeks ago, and Nicola’s birthday is coming up next week. Couple status: Cash and Nicola are crazy about each other. But, they're still hiding their relationship. Time for ... continue reading...
How To Find Time to Write a Romance Novel
How do you find time to write your first book? This question comes up often! The truth is simple. You find time to write. I wrote manuscripts long before I realized that was what they were. I had a story to tell, and while I was on the road for business, I'd pen a few hundred words. It wasn't until much later that I realized I wrote mystery/ thriller novels in my spare time. Haha! But that's not how it normally goes, and when I decided to switch to romance novels and pursue publishing ... continue reading...
How Do You Define a Broken Heart?
A broken heart -- what is it, really? And where do reality and fiction intersect? How do you survive a broken heart? A Broken Heart -- The Facts and Definitions Merriam-Webster Says The definition of broken heart is... 1 : a state of extreme grief and depression 2 : rupture of the heart muscle (as after myocardial infarction) The Medical Diagnosis Broken Heart Syndrome is a real medical diagnosis treated by medical providers. It can also be called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, apical ... continue reading...
10 Things NOT to Say to a Person with an Eating Disorder
Guest post by Laura P. Trigger warning: eating disorders For the purposes of this article, we are going to call the eating disorder “ED,” and we are going to treat this character like the abusive ex-boyfriend/father/brother living in your head. I also happen to like this name because it’s the name of the one boyfriend that triggered my eating disorder, so I think it has poetic meaning. The truth is scary. 9% of all males, and 13% of all females would have struggled with an eating ... continue reading...
Dear Mia and Sugar – Seeking Book Signing Advice
Dear Mia & Sugar, I want to attend a book signing(s), but there are SO many types to choose from. I must admit—I am overwhelmed and am in need of book signing advice. How do you decide which are best to attend? Should I spend money to travel on a cruise, to a big event with models, or keep my eye out for something smaller? I would be traveling alone, and it seems like everyone knows one another on social media already. While I occasionally comment in groups or like posts, I haven’t ... continue reading...
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