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How do you write HOT sex?

I’ve gotten this question so many times from clients, and my answers just kept getting longer and more detailed…until I had to write a book! “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 Kiss and Tell: How to Write Unforgettable Sex Scenes 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...
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Book Deal News!

I’m over the moon to share this one, readers. This is my White Whale book, the one I believed in the most of everything I’ve ever written. It’s always felt special to me—weird, yes, but special. Ready for your first peek? This whole thing started in 2018. My 16 y/o goddaughter was walking with me down the streets of New Orleans and she said, “I saw my first dead body in Walmart.” I stopped in my tracks and said, “There’s a book in that line.” Then proceeded to turn myself inside out trying to find a story wild enough, beautiful enough, to fit the feeling that blew through my chest when I heard that first line. I’m about to have a new pen name, Nika Grace. This was at my request, because this book is so different from my contemp...
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Romance Author Meet Cute

Need an escape to fill that crusty, dusty creative well? Us too! Desperate to find your people—especially ones who understand the woes of the publishing industry? Same! That’s why the Romance Author Meet Cute is a three-day choose-your-own-adventure writing vacation. Think: low programming, optional activities, tons of writing time, plus unlimited ice cream. On this retreat, you will have 3 responsibilities: Write your face off. Make friends. Do absolutely zero chores (seriously, don’t even look at a dish unless it’s holding peanut butter cookies). This Retreat Is For You If… …you write romance or there’s romance in your [YA / Thriller / Fantasy / Erotic Pirate Chef Memoir]. …you know what “STFUATTDLAGG” means (and also if you don’t). …you’re currently burned out on publishing. …you have an agent, want an agent, or are an agent. …your romance is queer, straight,...
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