• Changing genres mid-series (Pretty Little Prey)
    Dec 11 2024

    Talking about a series that changes genres or tropes from book to book. Oops!
    Writing this week is how I format and using Vellum.
    Review of Pretty Little Prey by M.K. Kate.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
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    See you next Wednesday!

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    10 mins
  • Entering a contest (Born for Silk)
    Dec 4 2024

    We talk about entering a writing contest.
    In writing this week it's the final compilation of feedback and read through.
    Review of Born for Silk by Nicci Harris.





    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
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    See you next Wednesday!

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    13 mins
  • Getting into TikTok? (Invisible Life of Addie LaRue)
    Nov 27 2024

    I'm thinking about making videos for my books to post on TikTok.
    For writing, talking about using text to speech for proofing.
    A review of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
    You can follow me on Amazon.
    See you next Wednesday!

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    10 mins
  • Working with a sensitivity reader (Assistant to the Villain)
    Nov 20 2024

    We talk about my choice to use a sensitivity reader, and how it worked.
    Writing this week: editing, editing, editing.
    A review of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer





    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
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    See you next Wednesday!

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    9 mins
  • How long does it take to write a book? (Quicksilver)
    Nov 13 2024

    I'm hearing about how long it takes to write a novel. It's probably not the same for your first novel compared to later books.

    In terms of writing, I talk about using AI to come up with names.

    The book I review is The Quicksilver, the first book in the Fae and Alchemy series by Callie Hart.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
    You can follow me on Amazon.
    See you next Wednesday!

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    6 mins
  • What's my take on reviews? (Whispers of You)
    Nov 6 2024

    I'm hearing about reviews, ratings, stars, and all that good stuff. What makes a bad review and what helps authors, particularly in a situation where you paid nothing to read their book because it came from the library or Kindle Unlimited?

    In terms of writing, I talk about the list, the very long list of tiny to-dos to figure out and add to my manuscript.

    The book I review is Whispers of You, the first book in the Lost and Found series by Catherine Cowles.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
    You can follow me on Amazon.
    See you next Wednesday!

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    7 mins
  • What are author meetups like? (Doctor Gray)
    Oct 30 2024

    I attended my first meeting of the Maryland Romance Writers group. I hope to share more about it in future episodes and maybe even some interviews with writers!

    In terms of writing, I talk about getting feedback from beta readers.

    The book I review is Doctor Gray, by Sharon Woods.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
    You can follow me on Amazon.
    See you next Wednesday!

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    6 mins
  • How do you write your first smutty scene? (My Favorite Kidnapper)
    Oct 23 2024

    I'm hearing about writing your very first sexy time scene, and the advice other romance writers give about it.

    In terms of writing, I talk about figuring out trying to stick to a realistic writing schedule and not deviate from what's working.

    The book I review is My Favorite Kidnapper, by Melanie Moreland.

    Let me know what you think!

    ARC copies available now for Breaking Free, a kickboxing romance with protect me and teach me vibes and no third act breakup!

    My Fighter's Passion series is available on Amazon and through Kindle Unlimited!
    Find me online at rubystarrromance.com where you can sign up for my mailing list.
    I adore reviews, please feel free to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts and book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

    Follow my book reviews on Goodreads here.
    My latest news is often on Facebook.
    You can follow me on Amazon.
    See you next Wednesday!

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    6 mins