Monthly Archives: March 2009

Romance in a Lightning Storm

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

It isn’t always a place that inspires romance. Lightning can be very romantic. That charge of electricity in the air makes the breeze cool yet sizzle with excitement. Thunder is like the drumroll of passion, thrumming through the blood. Lightning … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Romantic Place by Writer Teirney Medeiros!

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Nights of Passion welcomes Romance Writer Teirney Medeiros. What’s your favorite romantic place? I’ve been to a lot of great places. The military affords us opportunities to live in such places as Hawaii and Florida. However, the most romantic place … Continue reading →

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Expectations of A Romance Novel

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

What I expect from a romance is romance–not sex to take advantage or sex for sex sake only.  I want to see true passion from two who really love each other and not just in that moment.  I also want … Continue reading →

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Romantic Places: New Orleans

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I love New Orleans.  The music, the food, the old places, everything just breathes of romance.  Whether it’s rolling on a riverboat or a horse drawn carriage through the French Quarter, you’ll find the city mysterious and romantic.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Romantic Places: Lake House

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

An important part of romance is the setting.  When was the last time you read a romance that was set in the city dump.  Unlikely.  It just doesn’t set a mood.  One of my favorite romantic places was a house … Continue reading →

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Rites of Spring and Chocolate

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I was so busy Twiligting that I forgot about the Rites of Spring.  March 20th, Friday, was the first day of Spring, the Equinox, meaning equal day and night.  In the predawn sky Jupiter was visible low in the southeast near … Continue reading →

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Interview with Romance Author Isabelle Santiago

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Nights of Passion welcomes Romance Author Isabelle Santiago. Isabelle, tell us about your background.Although I’ve always been what my friends considered ‘the creative type’, I wasn’t one of those people who knew they wanted to write since grade school. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Twilight Parties and more

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

There are Twlight Parties galore tonight.  Borders, Hot Topic, Fye, are just some of the bookstores and businesses that are throwing parties.  Some malls are having parties.  I’ve found several Twlight websites of interest.  The first is Twilightations, which advises … Continue reading →

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What the Worst Line You’ve Ever Heard?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

You see a handsome stranger across the room.  His eyes are glued to yours.  The last time that happened to me, the guy sautered over to me and asked, “What’s your sign?” I smirked, replied,  “Exit,” and I did.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Twilight: The Debate of Vampires vs. Werewolves

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

All right, Twilight, just reiterates a debate that’s been going on a long time.  To begin with I have to state that Jason and his tribe was not really werewolves, as they are not ruled by the moon.  They are … Continue reading →

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