Tag: Sweet Romance

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Posted on October 14, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Spooktacular Giveaway Blog Hop #bloghop #giveaway #romance #historicalromance

Welcome to my stop on the “Spooktacular Giveaway Blog Hop” hosted by Bookhounds! So what do I have for you on my stop on the hop? A $10 Amazon Gift Card plus an eBook copy of my novel, A Road Paved in… Read More

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Posted on October 8, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Eight: Rules – Personal Beliefs and Authenticity #historicalromance #romance

 When I first became obsessed with Outlander, I went online to read some of the reviews on the books. Why, I don’t know, but curiosity always drives me. Perhaps, it’s because I like to see that no matter how much of a… Read More

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Posted on October 1, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Seven: Rules – Fact vs Fiction #historicalromance #historical #writing #amwriting

Ask any reader or Google the question: “How important is historical accuracy in a novel?” and for the most part you will get the answer of “very”. It’s true that there are some who believe that authors aren’t teachers. That it’s not… Read More

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Posted on September 24, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Six: Rules – Research, Research, Research #writing #amwriting #historicalromance

Aside from finding your perfect time period and creating your perfect plot and characters, research is perhaps the most important rule to writing historical novels. Why? Because you will never be able to draw your readers into a different time period if… Read More

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Posted on September 17, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Five: Elements – Plot and Setting: Time and Place #historical

Why do readers read Historical Romance and Historical Fiction? When asked this question, the overwhelming answer is always ‘to bring the past to life’ and it’s our job as the author to do just that. Nothing will pull a reader out of… Read More

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Posted on September 10, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Four: Elements – Props and Attire #historicalromance #writing #amwriting

When I talk about proper props and attire, I’m not saying that you need to describe every single detail about what your characters are wearing or using throughout the whole novel. That would be telling, not showing, not to mention unbelievably boring… Read More

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Posted on September 3, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Three: Elements: Characteristics,Traits, and Behavior #historicalromance

Whether real or imagined, characters behave in keeping with the era they inhabit. That’s just one of the secrets to writing Historical novels that people will love to read. They don’t want to read about a man or a woman who acts… Read More

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Posted on August 27, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part Two: Elements – Elocution #writing #amwriting #historical

What is elocution? The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. So, in other words, speech (Elocution is more of a “historical” word for it . . . see what I did there?). Using proper dialect for… Read More

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Posted on August 20, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Writing Historical Novels, Part One: What is the Difference? #historical #amwriting #writing

In gearing up for my lectures in the 2019 Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference, I’ve decided to take the rest of the year to dedicate this blog to the two topics I plan to speak on. One of them is the “Elements and… Read More

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Posted on August 6, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Welcome Erin! #contemporary #romance #amreading #amreadingromance

Award winning author, Erin Bevan writes small town Americana romances straight from the heart. Born and raised in rural South Arkansas, she uses her past experiences to enrich her stories while infusing the right amount of heartache and humor to see her… Read More

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Posted on July 16, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Deleted Scene ~ In the Land of Gold #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreading #amreadingromance

I can’t remember why this scene was deleted, but I can guess it was because of story flow. After Cora wakes up in Flynn’s tent, hungover and failing to remember much, they argue and she storms out. To bring them together again,… Read More

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Posted on July 2, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

The REAL woman behind A Road Paved in Copper #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #western #amreading

I’ve gotten this question before, and the answer is yes. So what is the question? “Have I ever used real women as inspiration for my characters?” Anyone who knows my dad knows he likes to tell stories. One afternoon while visiting my… Read More

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Posted on June 25, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

What is your Burlesque name? #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreadingromance

Want to do something fun today? Take a few minutes to figure out what your Burlesque name would be. I know what you’re thinking: what is she talking about? Why would I want to do that? Well, honestly, I don’t really know… Read More

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Posted on June 14, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Splash into Summer Giveaway Hop #sweetandspicyromance #romance #amreading #giveaway #contemporary

Welcome to my stop on the Splash into Summer Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Bookhounds! I have no idea where June came from, but hey hey hey, it’s summer!!! Aside from enjoying the days off from school and the warmer temperatures, I… Read More

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Posted on June 11, 2018 by authorangelachristinaarcher

Every Era has it’s Slang ~ 1930’s Slang Words #sweetandspicyromance #romance #historicalromance #amreading

While it was hard to put slang in a couple of my historical romance novels, one of them it was an absolute must! One simply doesn’t write a novel set in the roaring 1920’s and not use the slang people spoke back… Read More

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