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My Writing Philosophy
Tell all the Truth but tell it slant---
Success in Circuit lies...
When I read this little poem in college, I realized how true it was. I try to follow Dickinson's advice in my writing, in how I approach my characters and plots. With romance, telling someone that "Love conquers all," just doesn't do it, and it isn't always exactly true. But creating full, well-rounded characters, making them as real as possible, putting them in difficult but believable situations and seeing how through their grit and determination they get through those situations, often overcoming desperate odds—that's telling the truth and hopefully giving the reader something they will enjoy reading.
Do romance novels end in happy endings? You bet. But they're earned happy endings. Why did I choose to write romance novels? Because in college, I read tons of "literature." I grew so tired of anything "literary" having to end in someone committing suicide or dying. I am a true romantic, and I believe in happy endings, or at least happy moving ons—surviving. I am more interested in the survivors. No, life isn't always happy, but I believe there can be happy moments along the way if one has a good attitude. I try to show that in my work.
Hopefully, you agree!