ROMANCE WEEKLY

Its’ that time again; time to share a bit more about my writing journey. I missed last week due to editing The Earl’s Enticement.

Okay, here we go.

1. What ages are your characters?

For my first five book, my heroes have been anywhere from twenty-six to thirty, and my heroines have ranged in age from eighteen to almost twenty-two.

I love the way ages are described during the Regency Era, the time period I write. Twenty-six would be six and twenty while eighteen would be written as eight and ten.

I’m not sure why I seem to be stuck in that age bracket. I know for the next three books the ages are similar for both the heroes and heroines because I already know who the characters are.

Maybe after this series I’ll break out of those age molds, although I don’t ever see myself writing YA. At least not as romances.

2. What special things or places inspire you to write?

My Shabby Chic Writing Room

I don’t really have any special things that inspire me to write. I do my best writing in my writing room, but then again, it’s set-up for that purpose. I have everything at my fingertips, the environment is my ideal writing environment, I have a lovely view from my window (Yes, the birds and squirrels distract me), and I have complete quiet.

Unless my mini dachshund Ayva’s being a pest.

I wouldn’t mind trying to write at a castle or two. Who knows how creative I might be!

3. What is the one message you hope women will receive when they read your stories?
My message to women is simplistic.

I want them to see and understand that long-term healthy, loving relationships are feasible, even though conflict is almost always inevitable. If a couple is committed to each other and their relationship, and if each is willing to love the other more than themselves, amazing things can happen.