In 2026, emotional safety is the fantasy. Everywhere you look at the moment you see disharmony, people struggling to survive alongside obscene wealth, cheers for a winning hand rather than compromise, the victory of might over right, disagreement turning into violence against the other. It doesn’t seem to be making us happier or more secure.Continue reading “In 2026, emotional safety is the romantic fantasy”
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Goodbye to 2025
I’m far too early, and there are always last minute surprises in any year, but I can’t wait until 31 December to write my final blog of the year. I’m sure I have a date that night. I want this blog to concentrate on the positives from the year. On so many levels, political andContinue reading “Goodbye to 2025”
Remembrance
November is for remembering. Australia, along with countries of the former British Empire and Commonwealth member states celebrates Remembrance Day on 11 November each year. The day acknowledges those who suffered or died while serving in wars, conflicts or peace operations. The date chosen is the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 that ended fightingContinue reading “Remembrance”
The Power of Words
Lots of people have lots to say about the power of words. And there are words everywhere—in our message groups, on our social media feeds and on our screens. That’s before you add books, journals, magazines and the steady stream of printed words we encounter wherever we turn. I’m also thinking of romance because that’sContinue reading “The Power of Words”
The Editing Cave
Last month I was admiring my award ribbons and reflecting on my success at the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) 2025 Conference where Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 did very well against internationally successful authors, including multi-published Harlequin Mills & Boon authors placing second in long romance and third in overall book of the year (e-book availableContinue reading “The Editing Cave”
Jennifer Raines 