Most of the stories I read are often epic fantasy adventures with high stakes and dramatic moments, but I have to admit that I do enjoy cute and cozy stories as well. There is a very nice and relaxing vibe that these stories provide even though moments of drama and action. It might be because … Continue reading Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Tag: Romance
How to Write Romance that feel Believable
With Valentines Day around the corner, it's a good time to consider how romance in storytelling is written. Romance in stories is both quite simple but also very difficult to write. The simple aspect is the notion that it’s usually two characters falling in love with one another. The complicated part is making that romance … Continue reading How to Write Romance that feel Believable
Book Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
While looking for a book to read, I stumbled on a book with a really curious premise. An empire falls and a lone librarian is forced to escape with crates of spellbooks lest they be lost in the fires of revolution. Now reading this, one would assume this could become a harrowing tale of loss, … Continue reading Book Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Book Review: Forest of Ruin by Kelley Armstrong
With how the second book ended on a rather surprising cliffhanger, I couldn’t help but wonder how Armstrong would continue the story in book 3 and end her trilogy. In a sense, the cliffhanger worked as it grabbed my attention since I needed to know what happened next. But that also created higher expectations as … Continue reading Book Review: Forest of Ruin by Kelley Armstrong
Showing Romance in Storytelling
While not always necessary in all stories, romance can be that additional touch on top of a well thought out storyline. It adds that added bit of drama and tension that a lot of people love to see. It can help with the character development of those involved and can lead to heartwarming scenes or … Continue reading Showing Romance in Storytelling
Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Romance novels were never really stories I had taken much interest in. While I do appreciate romance in stories I’ve read, I’ve always stayed clear of romance centered novels as they often tend to focus more on the physical side of romance while I prefer the tender and sentimental moments instead. With that being said, … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Storytelling Musings: The Love Interest
Romantic subplots can be difficult to pull off, especially in contemporary stories. The dynamics of the relationship can be so varied and have their own audiences that will enjoy them. It’s very much a matter of subjective tastes as, for example, I detest love triangles but I know some people love them. Love is a … Continue reading Storytelling Musings: The Love Interest
Book Review : The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a book at random to dive into. The last few times I had done so had been such a treat I thought I would try again. I picked up The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell at the local library and thought this book was interesting enough just … Continue reading Book Review : The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
Raph's Cozy Musings 