16
Mar
2026
My Craft Book For Romance Writers
Today, I am so happy to share my first nonfiction book! It’s a craft manual for romance authors, because so many editing clients have asked me for tips on how to write sex scenes, that I wanted to be able to hand them ALL my advice at once. It’s called Kiss and Tell: How to Write Unforgettable Sex Scenes. But don’t let the title fool you–this one has something to teach you for any romance author, even if you’re writing fade-to-black or YA romance with only kissing!
Learn how to confidently write smoldering sex scenes…even if the idea of it has you nervous-giggling into a glass of Chardonnay.🍷
This book is the holy grail for all spicy romance authors. Whether you’re a newbie who isn’t sure where to start or you’ve banged out so many sex scenes that your keyboard needs a cigarette break, this one’s for you.
As the author of nine critically-acclaimed—and very steamy—romances, I understand that lecturing yourself to “write this hotter!” isn’t enough. I’ve been a certified writing coach for nearly a decade, so I can lead you step-by-step through ACTUAL THINGS YOU CAN DO to turn your open-door scenes from “okay, let’s get this over with” to “melt your Kindle.”🌶
Here’s a taste of what you’ll get:
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Take the guesswork out of what makes something sexy or not.
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Stand out from the herd by writing sex scenes with depth: character specific, emotionally complex, and hot as hell.
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Deploy sneaky sentence-level tricks that will drive your readers’ subconscious experience.
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Choose vocabulary that doesn’t sound like you’re teaching sex ed.
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Advice that works for queer and straight romances alike. Nope, we’re not going to be hetero-norming over here!
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đź’‹Break down how to write a Big Kiss scene that has the trumpets swelling.
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Analyze examples from authors at the top of their game, like Katee Robert, Tiffany Reisz, Natalie Naudus, and more!
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BONUS: I’ll reveal the dirty secret of sex-scene writing that no one is supposed to say out loud–the one that’s going to revolutionize the way you look at sex scenes!
So go ahead. Grab some popcorn, kick your feet up, and let’s have a laugh along the way to making your happy couple even happier!
“If you write sexy scenes, you need Kiss and Tell. Written with humor and providing step-by-step how-to instructions and loads of excellent examples, it’s one of the best craft books on the market. Whether you’re writing your first sex scene or you’ve written dozens, Kiss and Tell will teach you how to make your readers swoon.”
– Cara Bristol, USA Today Bestseller and author of Naughty Words for Nice Writers, A Romance Novel Thesaurus
