This is one of my favorite tips for how to write good dialogue… Give your characters something to do while they talk! The wonderful movie Warrior has a great lesson in how to write good dialogue. In one scene, a science teacher who moonlights as a fighter talks with his wife late at night while he repairs his girls’ dollhouse
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Romance book cover reveal--tell me what you think! 🥰 I hope everyone enjoys this time travel romcom. It's sort of Bridgerton meets modern-day Chicago. And yes, it's a sequel to HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, starring Rose! So grateful to @berkleyromance--they do such beautiful book cover designs!
Bookstores are where (even though I’m on a budget) I turn into the greediest person you’ve ever met.
Romance readers, do you like dogs (or cats) in your books? And romance authors, have any of your pets made it into your novels? 🥰 In HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, Emily’s dog Andy War-Howl is really just our rescue beagle mix here, named Bingley. He has such a good heart and such a LOUD BARK (more of a roar!) He also plays an important role in the sequel, starring Rose, who is dog-sitting him at the beginning. ✨
Book stack! I wanted to do a cute Valentine’s Day stack like everyone else 🥰 I don’t have a LOT of red and pink romance books, but I love these and I recommend them! And maybe I’ll get new book recommendations! 💕
Galantine’s Day pic! This is actually from a few days ago when I met up with a few other romance authors. We get together every month to talk about our writing goals!



