Posts by BRS Writes
Writing Antagonists (aka My Own Personal Circle of Hell)
People—my editors, readers, and critics—have even told me how well I develop my characters, and it’s become a point a pride for me. But with that comes a lot of pressure to make sure each story I write has realistic, relatable, and loveable characters…including the villains. And to be totally honest, I struggle with writing antagonists. A lot. It’s my least favorite part of writing and I’m not sure why.
Read MoreThe Inspiration Behind My Standalone Cozy Romantasy Novel, To Sway a Flame
If you’ve been around a while, you’ll have probably heard me talk about my struggle to write romance despite enjoying romance subgenres as reader. Like me when I first set out to write my standalone cozy romantasy novel To Sway a Flame, you’ve probably wondered “how did this happen?” Well, it’s a sort of funny, coincidental story.
Read MoreMeet the Main Characters from my Swoony New Adult Romantasy Novel, To Sway a Flame
Adelaide (A Common Thief) Forced to become a thief by the powerful Master of Thieves, Adelaide has spent the last four years dreaming of the day her debt to Mistress Scrabs has been paid off. It’s a wonder she hasn’t been caught yet, having stolen from some of the kingdom’s most prominent nobles and cultural…
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