Episode 29: Moll Flanders is Not a Heroine
In “Moll Flanders,” Daniel Defoe aimed to pen a tale of a heroine who faced a life of poverty, perversion, and penitence. Instead, the title character was an unlikeable heroine with surprisingly few ...
12 Dec 202310min
Episode 28: The Darcy Arc
To become a Darcy, a hero needs the Five M's. Misunderstood Character(istics) Mistreat the Heroine Movement towards Awkwardly Pursuing the Heroine Magnanimity: an Act of Kindness Missive Swoonworthy D...
5 Dec 202316min
Episode 27: The BM of the Flame and the Flower
A BM is a big misunderstanding. What? What did you think it was? This is my least favorite craft technique. I also don't appreciate them as a reader. But I've found that they abound as a plotting devi...
28 Nov 20238min
Episode 26: Bodice Ripper Part 2
I presented my first academic paper on romance. It got rave reviews and I'd like to present it to you in two parts. It's entitled From Bodice Rippers to Booktok. Ready? Here's Part 2!
21 Nov 202322min
Episode 25 Bodice Rippers Part One
I presented my first academic paper on romance. It got rave reviews and I'd like to present it to you in two parts. It's entitled From Bodice Rippers to Booktok. Ready? Here's Part One!
14 Nov 202312min
Episode 24: Pulling off a Grand Gesture
Grand gestures are significant in romance as they heighten emotions and often bring about resolution or clarity in relationships. They're powerful tools in a writer's arsenal to amplify the romantic s...
7 Nov 20237min
Episode 23: Surviving Dark Moments
The Dark Moment is a crucial scene in a romance novel, where the hero and/or heroine face a major obstacle or challenge that threatens to tear or keep them apart. This moment typically occurs towards ...
31 Okt 202310min
Episode 22: Planning Fun and Games
In the romance genre, the "fun and games" phase is pivotal, marked by budding connections and escalating stakes. 1. Buddy Love: From initial friction to deep bonds, relationships often mirror dynami...
24 Okt 20239min
