It’s winter holiday time, and I’m taking a little break from the MFA-ing. But I don’t want to leave you hanging, so here’s a curated collection of #romancewriterproblems I’ve seen on teh Twitters. Because it’s not all wine, chocolate, and vintage typewriters: romance writer problems are real!
If you’d like to help a romance writer with their problems, check out their books when you’re thinking holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season and these are obviously humorous, insightful authors!
Romance Writer Problems with Family and Friends
Dea Poirier: “I had to admit to my mom that my book has naughty bits so she wouldn’t let a family member read it. 😂😂”
I had to admit to my mom that my book has naughty bits so she wouldn't let a family member read it. 😂😂 #romancewriterproblems
— Dea Poirier (@deapoirierbooks) August 9, 2017
Laura Brown: “My father’s male friend read and enjoyed my book. I’m not sure how I feel about that…”
My father's male friend read and enjoyed my book. I'm not sure how I feel about that… #romancewriterproblems
— Laura Brown 📚 (@AuthorLBrown) January 4, 2017
Liz Lincoln: “TMW you’re writing the couple sentences when your hero reaches his happy place, and your son picks that moment to burst in a give you a kiss.”
TMW you’re writing the couple sentences when your hero reaches his happy place, and your son picks that moment to burst in and give you a kiss. #RomanceWriterProblems
— Liz Lincoln 👩🏼💻🥄🐉🏈🍇🧀 (@TheLizLincoln) August 31, 2018
Suleikha Snyder: “Was on the phone with my BFF and complaining about how hard it is to describe a cute butt.”
"I should finish this blowjob and go to bed." – Actual thing I just said. #romancewriterproblems
— Suleikha Snyder (@suleikhasnyder) February 21, 2014
Giana Darling: “Writing sex scenes all day then going to your Grandma’s birthday celebration…”
Writing #sex scenes all day then going to your Grandma's birthday celebration… #awkward #romancewriterproblems #amwriting #writerslife
— Giana Darling (@GianaDarling) April 28, 2016
Cecilia Dominic: “Me: “I feel shy reading aloud with you in the room.” Hubby: “Why? Is it throbbing?””
Me: "I feel shy reading aloud with you in the room."
Hubby: "Why? Is it throbbing?"#norespect #romancewriterproblems— Cecilia Dominic (@CeciliaDominic) January 29, 2015
Tamara Lush: “The look your dog gives you when you’re listening to the steamy parts of your audiobook out loud for the first time.”
The look your dog gives you when you’re listening to the steamy parts of your audiobook out loud for the first time. #romancewriterproblems pic.twitter.com/ho5lhy959y
— Tamara Lush (@TamaraLush) May 19, 2018
Sarah Houck: “This dirty, smutty sex scene sure is hard to write when my kid is in the room trying to talk about trains!”
This dirty, smutty sex scene sure is hard to write when my kid is in the room trying to talk about trains! #NaNoWriMo #romancewriterproblems
— Sarah Houck (@SarahHachiko) November 8, 2014
Liz Lincoln: “I need to proofread, & the kids are watching tv so I could sit with them & do it. But it’s a sex scene.”
I need to proofread, & the kids are watching tv so I could sit with them & do it. But it's a sex scene. #awkward #romancewriterproblems
— Liz Lincoln 👩🏼💻🥄🐉🏈🍇🧀 (@TheLizLincoln) September 15, 2015
Tamara Lush: “Nothing like writing a emotional scene and your husband calls you into the other room to check the dog for fleas. ”
Nothing like writing a emotional scene and your husband calls you into the other room to check the dog for fleas. #romancewriterproblems
— Tamara Lush (@TamaraLush) March 9, 2017
Happy Holidays, and I hope you get through them without too many awkward family moments! The Romance MFA will be back and digging into Regency romance with the new year.
