by Gemma Snow | Feb 17, 2020 | Author, Blog Challenge, Inspiration
As writers, we’re told that it’s fundamental to read as many books as possible–and it’s true. Reading is what makes us better writers. It teaches us how to tell genuine stories, what pitfalls to avoid, what makes for strong characterization and how to hold a reader’s...
by Gemma Snow | Feb 13, 2020 | Author, Friends, Humor, Inspiration
It seems like an odd thing to say – that Valentine’s Day is a family tradition, but in my family, it’s true. Growing up, I never understood how anyone could dislike a day filled with chocolate and fun, but I realize now my family celebrates the holiday quite...
by Gemma Snow | Feb 5, 2020 | Author, Blog Challenge, Inspiration
An MFRW Author Post — and check out the other blogs on the hop! I don’t usually watch sports. When you come from a car family, you go to car shows on the weekend, rather than sporting events, and since my home state of New Jersey has exactly one professional sports...
by Gemma Snow | Jan 29, 2020 | Author, Editing, Inspiration, my books, Writing
Let’s face it, writing is not only difficult and frustrating, it’s also very lonely. While we do spend some time interacting with other writers about our process or our promotion, writing is a largely solitary activity and us authors spend a...
by Gemma Snow | Jan 22, 2020 | Author, Friends, Inspiration, my books, Writing
An MFRW Author Post – And check out the other blogs on the hop! The first romance story I ever wrote was a gift. At the time, I had been writing fanfiction for years, and I had actually completed a full-length romance novel my freshman year of college that...
