Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
Sarah Gamez
86 episodes
4 days ago
"My therapist and I talk all the time about how the support system you have and where you're at (in life) totally dictates how you handle recovery." Romance Author Thea Claire portrays realistic recovery from addiction in her novels and how resilience shapes character arcs, emotional truths, and heals trauma. We explore the track of her own recovery and the importance of community, pushing through setbacks, and the impact it has on long-term growth. Connect with Thea: https://thea-clair...
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"My therapist and I talk all the time about how the support system you have and where you're at (in life) totally dictates how you handle recovery." Romance Author Thea Claire portrays realistic recovery from addiction in her novels and how resilience shapes character arcs, emotional truths, and heals trauma. We explore the track of her own recovery and the importance of community, pushing through setbacks, and the impact it has on long-term growth. Connect with Thea: https://thea-clair...
Ep 75 - Writing Family Dynamics to Reveal Character with Amber Royer
Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
52 minutes
1 year ago
Ep 75 - Writing Family Dynamics to Reveal Character with Amber Royer
"...Introducing family shows a different side (to the character) and allows the character to be a little more well-rounded in the way they interact..." Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, encounters the challenges and surprises of introducing new characters with her Bean to Bar Cozy Mystery Series. She even touched on understating off-page characters until authors know the dynamics they present with the main protagonist and the importance of moving a character forward.&nb...
Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
"My therapist and I talk all the time about how the support system you have and where you're at (in life) totally dictates how you handle recovery." Romance Author Thea Claire portrays realistic recovery from addiction in her novels and how resilience shapes character arcs, emotional truths, and heals trauma. We explore the track of her own recovery and the importance of community, pushing through setbacks, and the impact it has on long-term growth. Connect with Thea: https://thea-clair...