I love coming up with fiction writing prompts or exercises, and I think this list is particularly good for character development. You learn a lot about someone from how they behave in their most embarrassing moments, and this is a great way to create a sympathetic character. I’m writing these as “you” statements because it’s less clunky that way. And you can use
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The best writing advice I’ve ever heard on social media! I’ve been an author and a book editor for so many years, so I don’t often come across new writing tips and tricks, but I think this writing tip is solid gold. It would be so helpful for screenwriting, too. #writingadvice #writingtips #screenwriting #authorsofig
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I love meeting up with brilliant romance author friends, and I loved visiting this stunning independent bookstore in Chicago. Partners in Crime (perfect bookshop name) specializes in my favorite genres—romance, mystery, and thriller!
Chicago book lovers (and especially romance readers!) There are signed copies of my romcom books (time travel romance) at Partners in Crime Bookshop, an amazing romance and mystery independent bookstore in Chicago. Since I am a local author, they may be on the Chicagoland authors bookshelf? Both books take place here in Chicago!
Hey Chicago, who else was at the Florence + the Machine concert last night? At the Rosemont Horizon (iykyk)? Wasn’t it amazing? I have a been a huge fan for a million years and still somehow didn’t grasp what an absolute Rock Star Icon she would be in concert! “Cosmic Love” with the gorgeous harp solo lead-in absolutely thrilled me…that was one of a few songs I listened to on repeat when I was writing HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE!
Have you ever been on old Route 66? I love vintage roadside attractions like this. We were driving back from seeing my mom and dad at Easter 🩵🐣 and I didn’t tell G. why I wanted to stop in Wilmington, IL. The Gemini Giant started out as a Muffler Man but got a new Space Age look in 1960. He lives in a little park now.


