Category Archives: On Writing Romance

Sweet Saturday ~ 5/04/13 Speed Date: Roberta’s 1st Date

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

I’m back with more of the new WIP, Speed Date.  It’s a short story I have hopes of turning into a novella or novel. This excerpt is from where I left off last week, including the eight from Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: 04/27/13 Speed Date

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

Welcome back to the Weekend Writing Warriors again. I’m so enjoying seeing my old friends and finding new authors. Hope you all have a great Sunday! Today I’m continuing from my newest WIP, Speed Date.  This snippet immediately follows yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday ~ 4/27/13 Speed Date

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Jenna Jaxon

I’m starting on a new WIP today, called Speed Date.  It’s a short story I have hopes of turning into a novella or novel.  And what’s really strange is it’s contemporary and not erotic!  Virgin territory for me. LOL  The … Continue reading →

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Fall In Love Again Bloghop November 22-29

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

It’s so easy to fall in love—with books.  I’ve been in love with reading since before I could make out the words.  And now that I’m actually writing my own stories, I’m in love all over again. Historical romance is … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites: The Meet

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Nothing is more exciting that the first time a hero and heroine meets face to face in their book.  It might be a “cute meet” or an “omnious meet.”  But the first time is magical for both the couple and … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Candice Gilmer~Rescuing Rapunzel

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Today I’m welcoming fellow Lyrical Press author,Candice Gilmer, to Jenna’s Journal.  Since last year with the release of my fractured fairy tale, I’ve been fascinated by fairy tales as a romance trope.  Candice’s newest release takes advantage of this trope, … Continue reading →

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The Eyes Have It

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

As a personal preference, I, as a woman, have always loved blue eyes.  Deep dark blue to bright crystal blue, I could gaze into those fascinating orbs in a man’s face all day.  Followed at a close second with green/hazel … Continue reading →

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Come to Your Senses: The Art of Using the Sense of Sight in Romantic Writing

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

“Before there is a touch, a taste, a moan, a smell, there is perception, seeing and being seen, eye-beckoned.”  This quotation from Anne Taylor Fleming in her article, “Awaken Her Senses:  Look,” in Best Life, persuades us that sight is … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Lisa Kumar is Bound By The Mist

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

I’d like to welcome fantasy/paranormal author Lisa Kumar whose first full length novel, Bound by the Mist, has just released.  Isn’t her cover gorgeous? Character-driven Fantasy Romances in a World of Kickass Paranormals I’ve always loved paranormal and fantasy books … Continue reading →

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“Tell Me A Story…” 2

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

I’ve noticed my “Tell Me A Story” post getting a lot of traffic way after the post was published.  I think people are searching Scheherazade and finding the beginnings of that little story.  So I thought I’d play a bit … Continue reading →

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