Making the most of an Easter lockdown
Having a safe Easter with books and film.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Monday, March 8, is International Women’s Day in 2021. According to UN Women, all women deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes, and violence. We’re talking about equal rights where women should have an integral role when it comes to decision-making. The media empower our voices The media play an important role in influencing …
Editing your story: what you need to know
How to avoid the common excuses that may stop you from getting your book edited effectively.
Writing with chronic pain
Can writers with chronic pain still write? Of course, they can. Here’s a glimpse into my life as an author/chronic pain sufferer and how I cope with it.
So, you want to get published?
How to make clever choices to get published.
Bad boys of romance
What’s with the bad boys of romance? Okay, so I’ve been asked a few times: what’s all the hype about bad boy characters in romance novels? Well, it’s not news. The ‘bad boys’ have been around for centuries and they are appealing for various reasons. According to the Oxford Dictionary online, a bad boy is …
Dispelling the myths of an erotic romance author
I’m enjoying the experience of authorhood with my publisher Black Velvet Seductions. As an avid reader who enjoys writing, I find writing mentally therapeutic. However, I’ve also learned a few things about exposure and how to deal with it, especially in the erotic romance subgenre. A number of assumptions come along with being an erotic …
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Hot and healthy romances
It’s been a busy week promoting the cover reveal of my debut erotic fiction novel Lessons on Seduction, published by Black Velvet Seductions. My debut erotic romance novel is available for pre-order on Amazon at a discount price and will be out on July 30. I know I should be writing a chapter for my …
Challenges of writing steamy scenes
Romance author E Pettersen’s blog on the challenges of writing steamy scenes.
Readers want empowerment
This blog post is dedicated to my Wattpad friends. About a month ago, my nonfiction book Kick-ass Career Guide for Women was nominated for the Readers Choice Awards, one of the platform’s biggest community awards where readers nominate and vote for their favorite books. I wasn’t aware of it until I was alerted that the …
Writers support writers
This month has been an exciting one filled with achievements. I have joined a new family—Black Velvet Seductions, a publisher with a wide range of books, including erotic romances, sweet seduction stories, and supernatural romances. My erotic romance, Lessons on Seduction, will be available from them and I am excited! I’ve also been badged as …
Why I love tropes
Advice and tips to writers on writing with literary tropes.
Writing your first chapter
So, you’ve written a draft of your first chapter and you’re thinking that it’s darn good. Great. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Now, go and grab a cup of coffee, tea, water, vodka, or whatever your poison is. Do something else, then come back to your writing project in a week.
Hello world!
Welcome to my blog. It’s my little corner where I will gladly share my tips, advice and knowledge about writing. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at: [email protected] Here are some articles to support aspiring writers: Writing your first chapter