This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories sweep the reader to another time and place—Kaci Curtis! If you … Read More
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Hero
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, we’re discussing how to write a swoon-worthy hero. Hint: It’s more than abs, smirks, or broody stares…though those certainly don’t hurt. … Read More
Meet Frankie Sutton
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories of women protagonists take readers on an emotional roller coaster — … Read More
Why I Write Strong Heroines Who Refuse to Back Down
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. If you’ve read my books, you’ve probably noticed something: my heroines don’t wilt. They don’t wait. And they definitely don’t step aside while … Read More
Meet L.B. Griffin
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories are perfect for readers who cherish emotionally rich narratives—L.B. Griffin (Lynn). … Read More
The Anatomy of a Perfect First Kiss (Romantic Suspense Edition)
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m talking about the anatomy of the perfect first kiss—romantic suspense style. You know that moment. The air shifts. The world goes … Read More
What’s happening in my writing world
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. I’m thrilled to share my writing journey. I’ve dedicated more time to writing, and I’m eager to share the exciting plans I … Read More
5 Mistakes New Romance Writers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Every romance writer starts somewhere—and yes, we all trip over the same pitfalls. The good news? With a little awareness, you can … Read More
Meet Karina Bartow
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories are designed to keep you turning the pages and offer a … Read More
How to Start Writing Romance: A Beginner’s Guide
This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. So you’ve decided to write a romance novel—welcome to the most swoon-worthy, heart-racing corner of fiction! Whether you’re dreaming up enemies-to-lovers banter … Read More