Hauling the Bricks
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Tracy Cooper-Posey
The Rise of “Shadow Daddies” in Romantasy—Or, How We’ve Been Here Before
That said, the latest romantasy trend making the rounds is the so-called “Shadow Daddy” archetype—a morally complex, brooding hero with shadowy powers and an unshakable devotion to his love interest. Fans swoon over these characters, lured in by their blend of dangerous allure and unexpected tenderness.
The Tiny Time-Saving Trick That Adds Up to Hours of Extra Writing
Ah, keyboard shortcuts—the secret sauce that transforms a writer’s workflow from a clunky tricycle ride into a sleek, high-speed chase. If you’re still dragging your mouse around like it’s 1995, it’s time for an upgrade. Embracing keyboard shortcuts isn’t just about shaving seconds off tasks; it’s about reclaiming your creative flow and keeping those brilliant ideas from evaporating while you hunt for the “Paste” option.
The Most Dangerous of All Allied Spies
From SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: When I was first researching what would become the Adelaide Becket series, I stumbled across
The Joy of Writing Prolifically (No, It Won’t Make You Depressed)
Recently, Anne R. Allen published a post titled “Can Marathon Writing Sessions Lead to Depression?,” citing studies that suggest long, intense writing sessions might mimic symptoms of depression. If you’re an indie author pushing for a prolific writing habit, this kind of claim can be alarming.
Meandering Paw Prints Scarf
This was a guest post, some years back and some of you who toured around guest blogs with me might
Email List Hygiene: The Pain and Profit of Culling Deadheads
Let’s talk about something that makes indie authors break into a cold sweat: cutting subscribers from your email list.
You built this list from the ground up. Every name on it represents hard-won sign-ups, countless freebies, maybe even ad spend. And now, after all that effort, you’re supposed to… delete them?
Yeah. You are.
New science fiction romance from SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey
SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey today released a fourth book in her award-winning Interspace Origins science fiction romance series. He thought
Why Can’t Hollywood Get Romance Right?
from SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: Have you ever watched a romance movie based on a book you loved only to leave the
Is Microsoft Using Your Words to Train AI? Here’s What Writers Need to Know (and Do)
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: Let’s talk about a topic that’s been making the rounds lately: the idea that