Not Your Average Romance Novel via Angela Ruth Strong

Cynthia Herron Books, Romance 8 Comments

Do you have some thoughts about romance novels? I’m sure you do! Today, please help me welcome Angela Ruth Strong as she dishes a delightful side of romance. ♥ Angela, take it away!   Even though I write romance, I often cringe when reading blurbs or excerpts for other romance novels. I love talking about love, but so often these love …

How to Stand out in the Crowd

Cynthia Herron Writing 8 Comments

I’m in editing mode so today’s post is a slight variation of one from last year. Enjoy! ****** When we’re “in the zone,” sometimes we can get so enamored with our writing that we neglect the one thing that will set us apart from other writers: our brand. Last year, I was privileged to hear Shannon Vannatter speak at a branding and marketing workshop while …

10 Reasons Why I Write (Faith-based) Romance

Cynthia Herron Romance, Writing Christian Fiction 6 Comments

As many of you know by now, if you’ve read this blog a bit, then you know that I write faith-based romance novels.  The first book in my series is with my agent, and I’m continuing to work on book two. In my post Isn’t It Romantic? I shared with you my perception of romance.  Today, I’d like to highlight a few more reasons …