Spark your dreams, Fan your passion, Ignite your story was the motto for the Romance Writers of New Zealand 2026 Conference. And it was a fabulous affair. Unfortunately I missed the Friday workshops, but the reports I heard were glowing. Jennifer Hilt, author and creator of The Trope Thesaurus: An Author Resource on The Emotional Blueprint: How Tropes Create Character,Continue reading “Kiss N’ Tell”
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Out to the open sea
I was reminded of this song when I heard of Bernard Bolan’s recent death. The chorus is a favourite with older members of my family. Bernard wrote the words and music to Rose Bay Ferry in 1973 and the song reached #1 on the Australian charts in 1974. A gentler time perhaps, which is why it’s resonatingContinue reading “Out to the open sea”
The Wrong Time for Love-The Anderson Sisters #3
Once upon a time, I wrote two stories about two sisters, Eleanor (Ella) and Grace Anderson. Taylor’s Law is Ella’s story and Grace Under Fire tells Grace’s story. The bits and pieces that make up a story are complex, but part of the inspiration for those stories was watching family dynamics. In fact, watching my mother and aunt rememberContinue reading “The Wrong Time for Love-The Anderson Sisters #3”
Let’s talk about wills
The idea for my first two published books, Taylor’s Law and Grace Under Fire—The Anderson Sisters came from the question of inheritance and succession for farming families. Wills are often messy, but they can be even messier when farms are involved. Worse, if no will exists. Rifts open in families that never heal. At the time I was writingContinue reading “Let’s talk about wills”
Look up here, Bob!
If you read my blog on the website, I always post a photo. I looked at heaps of photos for this month’s blog and settled on one I used last April. When I look at it I feel peaceful and happy. I also played with a few titles before settling on one: Look up here,Continue reading “Look up here, Bob!”
Jennifer Raines 