I’m single and not looking for a relationship. In fact, I write a blog that is about helping single women in all aspects of their lives. I do that because, for the most part, I enjoy being single. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy romance. I love watching it, reading it, writing it, and seeing it with my friends and their families. To me, romance is that special feeling of knowing you belong, that you have someone in your corner. I may not have the traditional romance of having a partner, but I do have people in my corner, friends I can depend on. One has even promised to paint my eyelids a garish blue if I cross over before she does. But then, I’ve promised to give her a clown’s grin with lipstick if she goes first. Isn’t friendship wonderful? I’ve been writing romance for thirty-four years, and while I’ve veered off into suspense and young adult, I know I’ll never give up the wonder of romance. The journey of two souls finding their way to one another is timeless and irresistible. I can enjoy that without needing it in my life…at least not right now.
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I had never heard this song until I was watching an episode of When Calls the Heart, and this song played for the promo of a much-anticipated wedding between the two main characters. Immediately, I fell in love, and I felt inspired. Inspired not just to write but to return to romance. I always include some romance in my books, but this song made me want to write the type of romance I used to write, the in-depth, all or nothing type of love that makes your heart beat fast. And I'm going to follow my new inspiration! I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do!
 40th wedding anniversary cake and cupcakes On June 20th, we celebrated one of my closest friend's 40th wedding anniversary. I, along with many other people, worked with her daughter to pull off a surprise party that consisted of about 100 people. Fortunately, it worked!
As I watched Deb and her husband, Jim, dancing to I Can't Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis, all I could think about was this is the reason I write romance. It's not all about the kisses, tingles, and winks. This is a marriage filled with love, laughter, heartache, struggle, and triumph. That's what romance is all about to me. It's not just the good times. What does romance mean to you? |
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