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Finally, New Romance Release

January 10, 2025 / Gigi Lynn / 0 Comments

The best laid plans, and all that. I have experienced this in a real way for the last six months.

In June, (in three weeks), I wrote a romance novella, a prequel for a new series. It is a romance, I promise. But it is set in a historical fantasy world. (Think Greece in 200-300 BCE, but a fantasy version of that time and place).

I couldn’t believe how much fun it was to write, and how quickly it came together. I am excited to write the rest of this series. And to share it with you.

But first, I needed to publish the second book in my Rebel Hearts Series (IT”S AVAILABLE NOW!–Can you tell I’m ecstatic). Check out Dear Lord Wycliffe.

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So, I’m able to check one item off my list.

But there’s more on that list. I needed to finish book three in the Rebel Hearts Series. (It is 1/2 way written). I was a woman with a plan and all things were going my way.

But first, I always take a few weeks off in July to spend with family. Independence day is huge in our family.

Then instead of life according to my plan, a crazy version of life just came rushing at me. Covid, house sale, house purchase, moving, renovations, and the holiday season. My writing has been, shall we say, less productive, less regular, shorter in duration for six months.

But I am an author. And January is a new year. I am back at work and excited for everything that is to come.

And, I just happen to have another regency romance due for release in the next month. It’s much later than I anticipated, but it’s almost ready to go.

First draft of the cover of my upcoming Regency Romance

(And remember, I still have Book 3 of Rebel Hearts I’m working on and that delightful new project and the series it begins).

I have a plan. Cross your fingers.

Romance Writing Is Like a Romance

August 18, 2024 / Gigi Lynn

A metaphor

My romance begins with hope and excitement. Everything about this new book seems brushed with a golden glow. My characters are delightful. Their story is engaging. Every day is a lovely adventure. And the first part of the book flies by in that romantic, giddy haze.

Life is beautiful. I have found my place in this world. It’s perfect!

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And then, the challenges appear in my romance. My characters are rebellious and obstinate. They don’t agree with my vision for them and my ideas about what they should do. They have a mind of their own.

And suddenly, I come face to face with my own limitations and imperfections. Surely, if I could mark the path more clearly, find the right words, and string them together in the right order, I could return to those first halcyon days and weeks.

But it isn’t to be. I must learn how to work through my book’s idiosyncrasies and my own growth process. It is one of the most difficult and frustrating relationships,. But I keep working at it because it has so much potential. Even with the problems, I can see how beautiful it can be.

That middle part takes the longest, and it’s different with every book, but as I work with it, sometimes patiently, sometimes not, we come to an understanding. That first excitement and romantic haze grows into a rewarding trust in my characters, a contentment that I am doing my best, and a deep and abiding joy that it is a wonderful thing we have created together.

The final happily ever after is more satisfying when it is earned, both for my characters and for me, the writer.

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Life is beautiful. I have found my place in this world, and even with its scars and struggles, it is perfect.

Romance: Simple and Subtle Steps in the Dance of Love

October 31, 2022 / Gigi Lynn

Let’s Bring Back the Look (you know the one), the Gentle Touch, the Sweet Awareness?

Now, I really love a good kissing scene. Who doesn’t? But sometimes I feel cheated when a book or movie rushes right to that kiss and even hurries on past the kiss without giving me time to appreciate the romantic journey.

Does anyone else feel like we’ve left some sweet, important, fulfilling, delightful steps in romance behind?

A meeting of eyes, sigh! The brush of a hand, maybe even accidentally, oh my heart. (Who doesn’t love Mr. Darcy’s hand clench after helping Lizzie into her carriage?) Such small things, except they’re not. These too are the essence of romance.

And these things aren’t just for the meet cute or start of a new relationship. These are some of the signs of continuing love. This is one way that we nurture our relationships.

Do you remember the first time a love interest looked at you with special attention? Touched you? Held your hand? Put his/her arm around you? I hope you felt that thrill. I hope you still do. And I hope that in addition to the kissing scene, you love to read, or view, the simple steps in the dance of love.

So, hold hands, give a hug–and hold on for longer. Think about a feel those little, gentle touches. Don’t miss out on these lovely, simple, treasured Romantic gestures.