by Collette Cameron | Dec 24, 2014 | Writing
What Readers Give Writers – Jane Kirkpatrick The words “to read” come from the Norse language and they mean “to unveil a mystery.” I love that! When we read, we peel back the outside of the story seeking the secrets the author has buried inside. But are also...
by Collette Cameron | Dec 7, 2014 | Historical Romance, Writing
One of the things I love the most about writing historical romance is coming across superstitions, old wives’ tales, and myths I can incorporate into my stories. Some superstitions I’ve used are common. For instance, red hair and green eyes are associated with...
by Collette Cameron | Nov 20, 2014 | Anne R. Allen, Writing
Saw this great blog by Anne R. Allen and wanted to share. Anne R. Allen’s Blog: Is Talent Overrated? 8 Things that are More Import…: by Anne R. Allen I often run into new writers who want to be reassured they have talent. They sometimes ask me to read...
by Collette Cameron | Nov 8, 2014 | Writing
All right, this week I want to talk about burying your dialogue. Once upon a time, it was the norm to see dialogue buried, often in long, drawn-out paragraphs. But the truth of it is, readers often skip long paragraphs, or at the very least, skim them.Dialogue...
by Collette Cameron | Nov 4, 2014 | Romance, Romance Writers Weekly, Writing
I was deep in edits for Bride of Falcon (Captivated by His Kiss Regency Boxed Novella Set, January 12, 2015) last Tuesday, so I missed the Romance Weekly blog. This week Sarah Hegger wants us to tell you our three favorite book boyfriends, why they are our...
by Collette Cameron | Oct 31, 2014 | Publishing, Writing
So, after judging a few more contests and communicating back and forth between critique partners and editors, I decided it might be helpful to share some of the things I’ve learned since becoming a published author. I’ve started a Saturday feature of...