Guest Blogger Today for Romance Readers and Writers
Thursday’s are guest blogger days here on the blog. Welcome today’s guest: romance author, Monique DeVere.
She writes heart-pounding romantic suspense and funny, feel-good romances filled with faith, heart, hope, and a dash of sass. Check out her titles here: Amazon Store.
After years of reading craft books, studying published novels, completing writing courses, and learning through trial and error, she realised that romance writing isn’t mysterious in the way it’s sometimes made out to be. There are mechanics at play and understanding them can be empowering. She wrote a craft book to help other writers understand, too. That’s the featured book today.
Why I Wrote This Book
I wrote How to Write Compelling Romance Novels because I wanted to help other writers shorten the learning curve in a way that’s encouraging. Writing romance should be joyful, but a lot of the time it’s more frustrating and lonely than thrilling. It is a labour of love, and truly the book I wish I’d had when I first started writing.
What’s Inside
At its heart, this book is about understanding the mechanics that make romance work, from emotional beats to chemistry, tension, and subtext. My hope is that it helps writers feel less overwhelmed and genuinely excited about the stories they’re trying to tell. If this book helps even one writer feel more confident as they sit down to write, then it has done exactly what I hoped it would do.
I’m a visual learner, which is why I’ve written examples to help writers see the elements put into practice. These are original examples created exclusively for How to Write Compelling Romance Novels. They exist to illustrate concepts clearly so writers can immediately see how to implement the tools.
At its heart, this book is about understanding the mechanics that make romance work, from emotional beats to chemistry, tension, and subtext.
My goal is to help authors write the kind of romance stories readers devour in one sitting—and remember long after they finish.
No matter where you are in your writing journey, this book is designed to meet you there. If you’re just starting out, you’ll find clear, actionable steps that demystify the process. If you’re an experienced author, you’ll gain new tools and insights to elevate your craft.
My hope is that it helps writers feel less overwhelmed and genuinely excited about the stories they’re trying to tell. If this book helps even one writer feel more confident as they sit down to write, then it has done exactly what I hoped it would do.
If you’re ready to take your romance writing to the next level, you can grab your copy today and start building stories full of emotion.
How to Write Compelling Romance Novels is available in eBook, Paperback, & Hardback.
Grab your copy today!
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About Monique
A true romantic, she believes falling in love should come with belly laughs, awkward moments, and that delicious slow-burn sizzle. Originally from Barbados, Monique lives in the UK with her real-life hero, their four grown children, five grandchildren, and an adorable Yorkie. She loves writing stories about strong, smart heroines and the swoon-worthy men who fall for them—whether in rom-com, contemporary, or Christian romantic suspense. When she’s not dreaming up emotionally satisfying love stories, she’s collecting new ideas, enjoying family time, or learning something new. Monique loves to hear from her readers. You can contact her at monique@moniquedevere.com
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