Posted by Anna Durand on Apr 28, 2017 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book, Fun Stuff |
You might not think a paranormal romance would have any basis in fact, but surprisingly often they do. Whether it’s ancient history or modern science, the truth can form a fascinating foundation for a made-up world. Dawn and Jake may struggle with decidedly non-realistic events at times, but these fun facts about the Reborn series reveal the truth behind the steamy romance.
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Posted by Anna Durand on Nov 14, 2016 in Behind the Book, Guest posts |
I’m sharing some of the features I loved best about [my] characters and their stories. Today you get a list about one of my central heroes: Hades. Here are ten of my favorite things about him.
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Posted by Anna Durand on Nov 11, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book |
In romance, secrets often provide the internal (emotional) conflict keeping the couple apart. The secret may also play into the external conflict. Let’s consider some famous, classic love stories as examples.
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The Fabulous Knights of the Tarot (Guest post by Sorchia DuBois)
Posted by Anna Durand on Oct 29, 2016 in Behind the Book, Guest posts, Research |
The tarot deck is a divination tool—a deck of cards with fantastic pictures sometimes used to forecast the future. I use the pictures on the cards to guide me when I get stuck or when I need to inject a little surprise. When I’m looking for a hero, I go to the Knight cards in the Minor Arcana.
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Posted by Anna Durand on Oct 14, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book, Writer's Life |
When it comes to crafting fiction, each author has a different method—and I’m about to let you peek under my hood to see how my creative engine works by examining three key areas. Ready…set…go!
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Saying Goodbye to a Series (post by Anna)
Posted by Anna Durand on Sep 30, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book |
Help me say goodbye to Dawn and Jake, from the Reborn series, as the final book releases today. And celebrate the upcoming release of Passion Never Dies: The Complete Reborn series with a giveaway!
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Coincidence in Real Life, A Writer’s Best Friend (post by Anna)
Posted by Anna Durand on Aug 8, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book, Writer's Life |
In fiction, coincidences can potentially wreck the suspension of disbelief writers aim for in stories. But in a real life, sometimes coincidences lead to unexpected benefits for a writer.
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Mummies, Curses & Forbidden Romance (Post by Anna)
Posted by Anna Durand on Aug 5, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book |
When it comes to writing a paranormal romance with ancient Egypt as the core of the story, this mysterious civilization provides plenty of fodder.
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Thursday 13: Dangerous in a Kilt Playlist (post by Anna)
Posted by Anna Durand on Jul 28, 2016 in Anna's Posts, Behind the Book, Playlists |
I’m sharing my playlist for Dangerous in a Kilt, with songs that evoke the characters, story, and steamy ambience.
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Medieval Music (guest post by Regan Walker)
Posted by Anna Durand on Jul 20, 2016 in Behind the Book, Guest posts |
Music was the chief form of entertainment of the people who lived during this time. The oldest instrument, of course, was the human voice, and the oldest form of that was the plainchant, singing without instruments.
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