Category Archives: World building for paranormal romance novels

Layers of World Building For Paranormal Romance Novels

Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes many elements, aspects, and yes - layers to build a world worthy of a paranormal romance novel. Setting is always important to good storytelling. Doubt me? Just try to tell a ghost story on a sunny day in Disney World. Taking that initial place, ...

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God Worthy World Building for a Paranormal Novel

Okay, he's not  paranormal romance writer, but Rick Riordan sure has perfected the art of world building for paranormal novels. Riordan's latest young adult release, The Red Pyramid, The Kane Chronicles Book 1 came out in March, but I just got a chance to read it and I enjoyed the ride from ...

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World Building For Hobbitville FAQ

Here are some answers to questions I've received about how Hobbitville came to be a place of magic, mystery and so much fun! Q: Was there a real Hobbitville? Yes! When I was in the high school we would often go walking about late at night ...

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