The best romance writers know there's nothing that builds conflict or makes a gentleman of a rogue more quickly than responsibility. Sarah MacLean buildconflictgentleman Change image and share on social
I think we can all agree that Colin Firth falls into the George Clooney category of 'Men Who Age Like Fine Wine.' Sarah MacLean ageagreecategory Change image and share on social
Romance readers love a wealthy hero, and why not? There's value in a man able to hire a helicopter, a coach and six horses, or a collection of werewolves to do his bidding - and the bidding of the lucky woman on his arm. Sarah MacLean armbidcoach share on social
Like so many others, I came to romance during the golden age of it - Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and Jude Deveraux were at the height of their historical domination. Without those women, I wouldn't be a romance novelist. Sarah MacLean agedeverauxdomination share on social
When it comes to love, the English language bears no shortage of cliches. Sarah MacLean bearclicheenglish Change image and share on social
In real life, I'd say that your commitment-phobe/narcissist/bad boy boyfriend is a lost cause, but romance is shelved in fiction for a reason. Sarah MacLean badboyboyfriend Change image and share on social
I think back on that day when 16-year-old me scribbled on some silly piece of paper for some long-forgotten high school career-day project that my dream job was 'romance novelist.' Sarah MacLean backcareerday Change image and share on social
There is a whole generation of romance readers and writers who suffer from what I like to think of as 'Thorn Birds' Fever. Sarah MacLean birdfevergeneration Change image and share on social
In fiction, as in real life, love might inspire acts that are at best foolish and at worst life-threatening, but in the best romances, love is the final, secret ingredient that turns mere mortals into heroes and heroines. Sarah MacLean actbadfiction share on social
I want to wake up one morning and know how to write page one, or page 10, or page 250. But I never seem to know how to do it. Every book is different and takes a different structure, style, process, etc. And relearning how to write is where the insanity comes from. Sarah MacLean bookinsanitymorning share on social
