Category Archives: Twilight

What I’ve Learned: Sharing Secret 9 – What Makes A Love Story Great? By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

When you read a love story, what qualities in the story really attract you? What makes the love story great? Romeo and Juliet is a play by William Shakespeare and is about two feuding families. But one night Romeo and his … Continue reading →

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How Paranormal Are You?

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Every year I give this little quiz.  The questions always change so no one can cheat, and you simply cannot study for it.  No worries.  We’re just having a bit of fun.  Circle one answer per question. How Paranormal Are … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details: The Name Game by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;” –William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet A name might only a small detail, but it isn’t.  It influences how readers feel about and … Continue reading →

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What Romance?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by C. Margery Kempe

by C. Margery Kempe I have a guest spot over at Cathie Dunn’s blog today, talking about the mad city, Manchester, site of my story Man City. I may also be featured in the Irish version of The Sun newspaper … Continue reading →

Posted in C. Margery Kempe, contemporary romance, erotic romance, inspiration, Kit Marlowe, Marketing, medieval, romance, Romance News, Settings, Twilight, What inspires you?, Writer's Life, Writing Topics | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

At Readercon

Posted on July 17, 2011 by C. Margery Kempe

I did manage to stop myself today on the panel on “beast men” from blurting out my characterisation of the differences between urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Our moderator focused on the open-endedness of the urban fantasy narrative and the … Continue reading →

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Why We Believe in Love

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’ve been thinking lately. When it snows, as long as you are home everything slows down. You have a lot of time to think. Okay, between shoveling. I’m in writing mode right now. In between writing I watch movies. I … Continue reading →

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Double the Fun with Inara LaVey and Dana Fredsti

Posted on December 4, 2010 by C. Margery Kempe

I’m joining up with my pal Kit Marlowe to welcome the fabulous Inara LaVey and her fun loving pal, Dana Fredsti. We first met over at Ravenous Romance because Dana was the whiz who put together a wild and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Footsteps of Twilight

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Today we have with us the intrepid adventurer Cera C.  She has just returned from Forks, Washington.  Twilighters know exactly what I’m talking about.  Before talk to Cera, let’s get in the mood. Click on photos to make them bigger. … Continue reading →

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Captivating Storytelling

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Toni Kelly

These past few weeks my days (when not working the day job or writing) have been filled with weddings, birthdays and baby showers. I swear I need another job just to pay for all these gifts. But as I’ve headed … Continue reading →

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Albacon: Where SF and Romance Collide!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by C. Margery Kempe

It’s almost here! This coming week — at last — it’s Albacon, the Capital Region’s only SF/fantasy/romance/horror/comics/anime/manga and more convention! Both Susan Hanniford Crowley and I will be there, as well as friend of the blog, Stella Price, and a … Continue reading →

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