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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I'm thrilled to deliver this post on Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns.
Not only is it a unique and excellently crafted paranormal romance novel - it's set in Chicago (well, part of the time) and Chicago is one of my favorite ...
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It's obvious, but often forgotten - the biggest perk of world building as a paranormal romance writer is that it's your world.
You get to make the rules and exceptions, you get to put the spotlight on whatever excites you: cityscapes, creatures, legends, mythology or mystery. This is truly the power ...
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