by cynthia | Oct 31, 2017 | Cynthia Roemer, Encouragement, Inspirational novels, Inspirational writing, Writing Tips
What makes a hero and heroine compelling to readers? Often it’s the fire and ice relationships that make for an interesting read. In the world of fiction, as well as real life, opposites seem to attract. When creating lead characters, writers often choose...
by cynthia | Oct 24, 2017 | Cynthia Roemer, Encouragement, Inspirational novels, Inspirational writing, Writing Tips
So you’ve written a novel. You’ve polished it until it shines, and are ready to submit to an agent or editor–at least you think you are. Then you take another glance and find you’ve overused a word or your sentence structure is too similar in...
by cynthia | Oct 17, 2017 | Cynthia Roemer, Inspirational novels, Inspirational writing, My Books, Writing Tips
I can’t tell you how long I’ve dreamed of being an author. I’ve penned short-stories and articles for many years, but always considered myself a writer. Not an author. To me that title is reserved for those who’ve battled their way through...
by cynthia | Oct 10, 2017 | Cynthia Roemer, Encouragement, Inspirational writing, Living a balanced life, Writing Tips
Every writer faces dry times, when the words just won’t flow. That blank page (or screen) can seem like an insurmountable barrier, especially when moving from one project to the next. For months–years for some of us–we’ve held our characters...
by cynthia | Sep 26, 2017 | Cynthia Roemer, Encouragement, Inspirational novels, Inspirational writing, Living a balanced life, My Books, Writing Tips
No doubt about it. Our lives are BUSY! If we aren’t careful, we can run ourselves ragged just trying to keep up. If you’re like me, you can find yourself pulled in every direction, trying to balance family activities, work responsibilities, church and...
