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
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
At the heart of every successful romance novel lies the evolution of its characters. Through love, heroes and heroines grow not only into a perfect match, but into stronger, better, more admirable people. Sarah MacLean admirablecharacterevolution share on social
There is perhaps no more rewarding romance heroine than she who is not expected to find love. The archetype comes in many disguises - the wallflower, the spinster, the governess, the single mom - but always with one sad claim: Love is not in her cards. Sarah MacLean archetypecardclaim share on social
As a romance novelist, I have a rather skewed view of babies. You see, they don't typically fit into the classic structure of the romance novel - romance is about two people finding each other and falling in love against insurmountable odds. Babies... well... babies are complicated. Sarah MacLean babyclassiccomplicate share on social
Even in 2014, when romance heroes are as varied as their genre, somewhere in them you can still always find the alpha male. Sarah MacLean alphafindgenre Change image and share on social
I never met Colleen McCullough; if I had, I probably would have cried and made a fool of myself. Sarah MacLean colleencryfool Change image and share on social
The trick to great romance is in overcoming adversity. In realizing that love is worth some uphill climbs. Sarah MacLean adversityclimbgreat Change image and share on social
The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion. Sarah MacLean amountcommondependent Change image and share on social
As for the zone, I always find the zone immediately after I am sure I will never ever find the zone again because it has left me for some other, better writer. Sarah MacLean findimmediatelyleave Change image and share on social
