Anne Schroeder's Blog (1)

Ever read a novel that seems like it came off the author's brain ready-made? I have. And having written a few I can promise the reader that it isn't as easy as it seems. It's like "Dancing With the Stars," a lot of sweat and muscle cramps before the big reveal. I though you might like to see how it's done.

Writing a romantic western historical novel is like taking a journey backwards in time. The author is as surprised as the reader about what happens. I love those surprises, but I…