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By Robin Kaye One of the things I struggle with as a writer is showing the moment when my hero and heroine realize they have fallen into the huge abyss that is love. Still, there are signs a person has fallen head-over-hiking boots in love. My heroes tend to be faster out of the blocks than my heroines when it comes to this. Maybe it’s because I have a tendency to write difficult women with issues and no real need for a man. They are strong, independent, and some say clueless when it comes to love. Or maybe it’s because deep down inside I like the idea of a man chasing a woman, wanting her so badly, he’s willing to do just about anything to win her heart. Sigh…yeah, that’s probably it. So here is a Top Ten list for heroines: You know you’re in love when… 10 . You’re together and you automatically walk to the passenger’s side of the car instead of the driver’s side—even when it’s your car. Let’s face it, guys like to drive and a woman has no need to prove to her significant other that s...

This is my first post with the Casablanca Authors. I began reading this blog before I was published so being here is both a thrill and a little daunting. When I saw the topic my first thought was to talk about all the things I love (books, dark chocolate, my favourite characters from TV and film). Or how much I love writing romance. Or about eloping with my high school sweetheart at 19 (we’re still together). But when I went looking for some interesting quotes I found this: "Falling in love is so hard on the knees." Aerosmith It’s been a long time since I fell over and skinned my knees, but I do remember the pain. And while I know why (scientifically) people fall in love. What is interesting is that we say we are ‘falling in love’, or that we ‘fell for someone’. Musicians sing about love, and falling into it. ‘Falling For You’ by Eskimo Joe (this is a live acoustic version which was recorded at a show I went to see earlier this year) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDFXXXLmd9E...

Okay, so did I get you with the title of my post? Is there really a ‘right’ way to fall in love? Cause I believe there are as many ways to fall in love as there are lovers. I believe in falling in love at first sight. I believe that love can be a slow journey. I believe that friends can become lovers and childhood pals can suddenly discover a love for one another. You can fall in love, stumble into love, fight, struggle, and dive into love. My characters always dictate how they will fall for one another. Sometimes I don’t have a lot of control over it. I can set up the situation, but they take it from there. So I thought I’d take a look at how some of the characters from my books fell in love with one another, wondering if I had a constant theme that I might be fond of. So here goes: Beneath the Thirteen Moons : My first book, where the characters are forced on a journey together in close quarters, and there’s a whole lot of lusting and fighting going on. My characters are ...

by Danielle Jackson So, I will be 100% honest—I drew a blank thinking of this blog. Yes, yes, I’ve fallen in love and I’m very happy (and no, not engaged just yet, you nosy authors!), but this topic was one that stumped me. So I did what any curious-minded person does—I Googled it. And I found a great list of ways to know you are in love. And wouldn’t you know it, this list made me think about how over the last few years, I’ve totally and completely fallen head over heels in love with the genre of romance! Top Ten Ways to Know You’re In Love (WITH A GOOD BOOK) 1. You’re in love if you think about them all of the time. - Yup, I’m constantly checking release dates of various authors I want to read, as well as pretty much thinking about Sourcebooks releases at all hours of the day 2. You’re in love if everything reminds you of them. - Remember in Lord of Scoundrels when Jessica shoots Sebastian in the arm because he’s just that infuriating? Or in Pride and Prejudic...

Never mind that I've been married to the same man since 1979 and never even dated anyone else, I've fallen in love at least a thousand times. Actors, singers, the guy next to me in math class... You name the type, and I've fallen for him. The euphoria and excitement I feel from simply from thinking about my current love is addicting, and I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one who has experienced that rush of emotion. After all, it's what every romance reader craves and what every romance writer does their best to convey. I remember the cold hands, the racing pulse, the quivering excitement of being near that person, or imagining being near him. And that imagination is what finally made me a romance writer. I've been told I'm rather fickle, soon tiring of one man and going in search of the next. Sometimes, my infatuation would last for years, but sometimes only for a few months, which is perfect for a romance writer. I can write a new story and exp...