Romance University

Shifting Your Social Media Perspective with Laura Kaye

By Robin Covington ⋅ April 10, 2012 ⋅ 33 comments

My first Laura Kaye book, HEARTS IN DARKNESS, made me want to get stuck in an elevator with a hot guy with tattoos! Now, she’s tackling classic gods and demigods in her new, HEARTS OF [...]

Who’s On First? The Basics of POV with Virginia Kantra

By Robin Covington ⋅ April 9, 2012 ⋅ 25 comments

You read just one of Virginia Kantra’s books and you know that she is a master in the craft of writing. After I spilled water all over her at RWA Nationals last year (Sorry, Virginia!), [...]

Carve Out a Better Beginning with Dave Thome

By Jennifer Tanner ⋅ April 6, 2012 ⋅ 28 comments

We’re excited to have romance author Dave Thome at the lectern today! Dave’s book, THE FAST LANE, debuted on Amazon in November 2011. Dave makes references to compost and dead wood in his post. He’s not talking about gardening but [...]

Five Sex Thrills No One Talks About with Ruth Harris

By Jennifer Tanner ⋅ April 4, 2012 ⋅ 39 comments

I met Ruth Harris last year through Anne R. Allen’s blog. Ruth is a former editor and publisher, and a multi-published, NY Times bestselling author. Ruth’s engaging storytelling and her cast of complex and unforgettable characters always leaves me sleep deprived [...]

Strong & Sassy Heroines with Annie Seaton

By Robin Covington ⋅ March 20, 2012 ⋅ 15 comments

The romance writing world is a small one and Annie Seaton and I have crossed paths many times. I am so thrilled to have this strong and sassy author telling us how to put that [...]

Ask An Editor: Theresa Stevens’ Line Editing Series

By Becke Martin Davis ⋅ March 16, 2012 ⋅ 26 comments

Editor extraordinaire THERESA STEVENS is back with with an in-depth example of the line editing process. This month we continue our line editing series with an entry we are told is YA fantasy. Chapter One [...]

Sara Megibow Sells Romance – Shopping Self-Published Titles

By Becke Martin Davis ⋅ March 14, 2012 ⋅ 57 comments

There are a few hot topics out there in publishing right now and Sara is tackling a big one – shopping a previously self-published title. In her straightforward, smart, and insightful manner, Sara gives us the info [...]

Athena Grayson Decodes the QR

By Becke Martin Davis ⋅ March 12, 2012 ⋅ 46 comments

I met ATHENA GRAYSON when I first joined the Ohio Valley chapter of RWA several years ago. She’s a talented author who knows more about the technical side of marketing than I’ll ever figure out. [...]

Keys to a Successful Critique Group by Nina Singer

By AdrienneGiordano ⋅ February 29, 2012 ⋅ 21 comments

If you’re a regular RU reader, you’ve heard Kelsey, Tracey and I talk about the wonders of good critique partners. Today, author Nina Jade Singer shares tips on what to consider when searching for a [...]

Weekly Lecture Schedule for February 27 – March 2, 2012

By Robin Covington ⋅ February 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Romance University Weekly Lecture Schedule for February 27 – March 2, 2012 http://www.RomanceUniversity.org Adrienne Giordano’s lined-up some fantastic workshops this week—deepening characters, pacing, critique groups, and another installment of our line editing series. Hope you [...]