Guest Bloggers by Name, Michelle Helliwell, Author

Michelle Helliwell: Scandalous Spinsters and the Power of Female Friendship: Historical Romances Reimagined

As a writer, I adore writing banter, not just between my hero and heroines, but between the FMCs themselves. All of the Everwell Spinsters are unique women, with distinct personalities. They have to rely on and work with each other. And like a family, sometimes they get on each other’s nerves. But they are also there for each other.

Guest Bloggers by Name

J.C. Hannigan: We Need Romance Books More Than Ever 

Personally, I think we need romance books more than ever these days. We need books that depict healthy, thriving relationships–not just between the central characters, but between the friends and communities featured. We need more love in this world, not less. We need to embrace vulnerability and authenticity. We need hope. 

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What’s going on here, eh?!

Dear CanLit Romance fans; Did you know I’ve got an Events section to my website? And that I offer a newsletter featuring those event listings? You do now! If you want to sign up for the newsletter right now before you read on, here’s the linky link: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/883580/117424214225454781/share The Events listings exist for one simple… Continue reading What’s going on here, eh?!

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I got my mind set on Amy Lea’s Set On You

Amy Lea: Set On You Dear Reader, Amy Lea won me over with my not-favourite enemies-to-lovers trope very quickly because of Scott and Crystal’s nemesorial flirting at the gym. (I don’t think nemesorial is a word, but it should be). The other thing that won me over was Amy’s thoughtful content warning letter at the… Continue reading I got my mind set on Amy Lea’s Set On You