When I decided to write romance novels, I did so after a ton of research and a LOT of reading. I liked the statistics. Total sales in the romance genre topped $1 billion. It makes up 13 percent of all adult fiction sold. The vast majority of people that buy romance...
The Writer Lori Osterberg Published on November 1, 2016 “When’s the last time you crossed something off your bucket list?” Beth eyed her warily. Kelly rolled her eyes. “I regret the day I told you about my bucket list.” “Not the point. When is the last time you...
I laughed at a comment my editor had for me on my latest book. “I think it’s funny that you started writing this book with the intention of not making the main part of the plot travel and yet …” Yep, you guessed it. A large chunk of the story revolves...
How do I start writing for the day? Pop in my earbuds and start up a personalized playlist, of course. For every book I write, I create a playlist exclusively for the characters. For the scenes. For the feeling they have. For the emotions they share with each other....
Destination Mexico City Lori Osterberg Published on August 14, 2016 ““Justin, no. I really wanted to see you this weekend. We haven’t been home together in a month. I miss you; I don’t like going two weeks without you.” Like, who was she kidding. Jena hated it,...
Summer, don’t you just love it! It’s my favorite time of the year. Around here, summer means concerts and outdoor plays and runs to the coast. It also means picking up new books to read along the way. I’m a sucker for a good romance novel. But I never stop there. You...