Years ago, when I read a historical Western romance with a mail-order bride trope, I realized I needed to write my version. Because I love space, it felt natural to set my book there. I then filled the book with more of what I love: forced proximity, inhospitable environments, power imbalances, hurt/comfort, found family, a cinnamonContinueContinue reading “Gael and Bram are back!”
Tag Archives: To See the Sun
Stuck Together
Next up on the trope hit list: Forced Proximity. Although I love this trope—and its cousins, fake relationship and marriage of convenience—I don’t really like the name. Stuck Together sounds better, whether the situation is forced or not, and I do love writing couples who are stuck together—just ask Marc and Henry! The Counting seriesContinueContinue reading “Stuck Together”
By the Tropes: Hurt/Comfort
I didn’t even know Hurt/Comfort was a trope until I started writing romance. Actually, I was writing my fifth book before I discovered that two of my previous titles included hurt/comfort situations. In retrospect, it should have been obvious. I had one character in hospital and the other character comforting them. I had not realizedContinueContinue reading “By the Tropes: Hurt/Comfort”
To See the Sun is now available in audio!
And I have four copies to give away! Before I get to the fun stuff, though, I’m going to talk a little bit about the book. To See the Sun started as an experiment. I love the simplicity of trope-driven romance–of having an idea of how a story will end (in a happily ever after,ContinueContinue reading “To See the Sun is now available in audio!”
It’s Release Day for To See the Sun!
Gael, Aavi, and Bram enjoying an Alkirak sunrise. Artist: SelkieMarie Normally, in the lead up to release day, I pretty much want to pack my bags and run away. I make plans to ignore the internet and tell myself I don’t care what people think of my book. To See the Sun is different. I’veContinueContinue reading “It’s Release Day for To See the Sun!”
Kelly Jensen 