by Gina Ardito | Jan 29, 2016 | bloggers, different romance, I Read Indie, I Write Indie, Indie Publishing, Reading, romance, romance without cliches, sweet romances, writers
Recently, I read a blog post from a romance blogger/reviewer complaining that she was “done” with contemporaries because they were all full of the following (this is not the complete list, just what I remember off the top of my head):Step-brother...
by Gina Ardito | Jun 19, 2015 | Afterlife Series, news, Reading, romance
The Afterlife SeriesAvailable Now from AmazonI’m often asked, “Why romance?” Why do I write them, why do I read them? I always say it’s because anything can happen, but there’s always a happily ever after in the end.These last few months,...
by Gina Ardito | Jul 23, 2014 | Literacy, romance, RWA, RWA National, San Antonio, Writing and authors
Photo courtesy of RWA Well, I made it.One of the things I love about RWA National is that, when you arrive, it’s almost as if the last year hasn’t happened. Oh, sure, there’ve been new books sold, new works published, people who are missing,...
by Gina Ardito | Jun 22, 2014 | Advice Whether You Want it or Not, Insults, Readers and Writers, romance, Romance Writing, Writers and Authors
This past week, I sat on a panel and the woman next to me asked a writer in the audience what she wrote. When the answer she received was, “Women’s fiction,” she remarked, “As long as it’s not trashy romance.”I immediately nudged...
by Gina Ardito | Jan 16, 2013 | Body Language, Guest blogging, Relationships, romance, ScribBLING Divas
I’m back at the ScribBLING Divas again, this time, I’m providing five tips that might help keep the romance in your relationship for decades to come. Stop by, tell me what secret works for your relationship!For tips on writing and fun articles, visit...
by Gina Ardito | Aug 10, 2012 | 50 Shades of Grey, Indie Publishing, library, publishing secrets, romance, The Future of Publishing
The other day, I headed to my local library and strolled over to the paperback fiction section. I began perusing the titles on the spines, looking for something to check out. What did I see? A whole lotta the same. Nothing new or the slightest bit...