Adrianna Morgan
One of the sad things about many romance novels is that
the heroines are always simpering willows who cry on every other page or the
man-hating, never-fall-in-love-again characters who are so acerbic that, as a
reader, you have no interest in hearing her side of the story. It is hard to find that balance when it comes
to emotions but it is best to use yourself as an example. We have all been heart-broken before; sitting
on your bed with a large pizza, bag of chocolates and a box of Kleenex next to
you as you cry. Fast forward ten minutes
and you are no longer crying instead, you are wishing death upon the man who
hurt you. An hour later, you are
watching TV or perhaps have fallen asleep or you may be out on the town with
friends.
Strong emotions in romance involve that ping-ponging back
and forth, and while it can be the most devastating thing at the time, using
that personal experience is what makes a good romance even better.
Sex scenes are the hardest for me to write. It’s not that I’m shy, but once again,
balance is the key. My erotic fairytales
collection, “Fairytale Flirtations” ranges from sex in a crowded ballroom, to a
private bedroom, and a nightclub bathroom.
The sex scenes should complement not only the book, but also the
characters and their personalities. A
librarian should not become a dominatrix unless that is a part of the
story. And that can work—in the right
kind of story.
Sex does not have to be dry or boring, but to make it
romantic, it has to be more than just sex; there has to be that element of the
heart in the scene to make it romantic and believable. It might be easier for a woman to write in
this genre because we know what appeals to other women, but men can be just as
successful. Weaving a good story filled
with romance, drama, conflict and the requisite happy ending can make for an
excellent novel regardless of the gender of the author.
Once Upon A Fairytale Princess
In a matter of moments, Ella Fitzpatrick’s life went from bad to worse. Her father’s boast pits her against every seamstress in the village all vying for the ultimate prize—guest of honor at the Prince’s ball. Once there, Ella catches the eye of the charming prince and manages to make a powerful enemy; one who is not above using magic to aid her quest. Now Ella is on the run, chasing the very villain who killed her mother ten years ago and who may be trying to kill her now. The only thing stopping Ella is her lack of knowledge about her own magical background—and Hunter, the Prince’s brooding bodyguard. Hunter Kirk has been in love with Ella since she promised to marry him when they were children. Now she is pledged to his Prince and someone might be trying to kill her. He has to get to her before the last Fitzpatrick sorceress is killed—and he loses his chance to tell her how much he loves her.
Adrianna Morgan was born in the Bahamas. Of
both West Indian and African ancestry, she was exposed to the shadowy world of
the supernatural at a young age. She was blessed with a mother that knew the
importance of a good ghost story making her fascinated by anything that goes
bump in the night. Adrianna is obsessed with werewolves, vampires and demons,
oh my! A Marine Biology teacher by day, she is still intrigued by the weird and the unusual. Currently, she has 10 books on Amazon and has challenged herself to write one full novel per month this year, although she admits she is ready to throw in the towel. Almost.
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