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Writing love scenes…
by Emily
Oooh, we’re going to get into it today! I wanted to spend today’s blog talking about writing love scenes, something that many people I spend hours and hours on. And in a way, I do…
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Writing unlikeable heroines
by Emily
You might be thinking that this blog topic is far too similar – and in a way, you’d be right. Writing unlikeable heroes and writing unlikeable heroines should be pretty much the same. But it’s not…
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The summer is (finally!) here!
by Emily
I don’t know about you, but after the last eighteen months, I have really needed summer. I wanted warm mornings with bright sunshine, lazy humid afternoons sipping a gin and tonic in the shade, and balmy evenings around a BBQ with friends and family.
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What’s your favourite summer read?
by Emily
Well, it’s officially the height of summer, and I don’t know about you but I have so many fond memories of reading in this season.
When I was a child, my family would bundle everything up in our car and head to Enid Blyton country in the south of England. When I say I had idyllic holidays there, I mean it. Hiking, art galleries, cricket on the beach and ice creams on the banks of medieval castles…
My favourite medieval romance novels
by Emily
As well as being an author, I am of course a reader! There are so many incredible medieval romance novels out there and there is no better time than to start exploring this fascinating and romantic period of history than right now.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
by Emily
A short and sweet one from me, because I am also celebrating my wedding anniversary this week!
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Do you know the secret language of flowers?
by Emily
Flowers have been used in courting for years, and the Victorian era solidified our ideas of the language of flowers, which existed as early as the Regency period…
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What’s in a name?
by Emily
Alright, I’m just going to come out and say it: naming characters is the worst.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
by Emily
Those of you who know me may be a little surprised at this blog post – after all, I’m not American but a Brit! However, I think it’s important to take the time to be grateful for the awesome things in your life, and although I probably shouldn’t need a day literally entitled ‘Thanksgiving’ to do so, it’s remarkable how it focuses the mind. … Read More Happy Thanksgiving!
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What do you want from a hero?
by Emily
One of the most challenging things about writing a hero (or many heroes!) is that something I think is attractive may not push your buttons. So how do you write a hero that EVERY reader will fall in love with?
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Regency era clothing
by Emily
I could spend all day with you, and the moment that I left your presence, I would not be able to describe what you were wearing.
Emily E K Murdoch 