Introducing my latest hero

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m Introducing my Latest Hero (And Why You’re Absolutely Going to Fall for Him). There’s something magical about this moment—the one … Read More

Tips for Writing Slow-Burn Romance

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m discussing tips for writing slow-burn romance. If you want to be—or are a romance writer, you’ll want to read this! … Read More

How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Hero

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, we’re discussing how to write a swoon-worthy hero. Hint: It’s more than abs, smirks, or broody stares…though those certainly don’t hurt. … Read More

Why I Write Strong Heroines Who Refuse to Back Down

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. If you’ve read my books, you’ve probably noticed something: my heroines don’t wilt. They don’t wait. And they definitely don’t step aside while … Read More

The Anatomy of a Perfect First Kiss (Romantic Suspense Edition)

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m talking about the anatomy of the perfect first kiss—romantic suspense style. You know that moment. The air shifts. The world goes … Read More

What’s happening in my writing world

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. I’m thrilled to share my writing journey. I’ve dedicated more time to writing, and I’m eager to share the exciting plans I … Read More

How to Start Writing Romance: A Beginner’s Guide

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. So you’ve decided to write a romance novel—welcome to the most swoon-worthy, heart-racing corner of fiction! Whether you’re dreaming up enemies-to-lovers banter … Read More

Forced Proximity Done Right: When Danger Throws Them Together

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. This week, we’re discussing how to effectively use forced proximity in storytelling, particularly when danger brings characters together. Romance thrives on sparks, … Read More

Adding Suspense to Romance: My Approach

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. This week, I’m thrilled to discuss adding suspense to romance: turning up the heat beyond the heart. Here’s my approach, which I … Read More

How Reader Feedback Shapes My Writing

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m talking about how reader feedback shapes my writing. So, off I go— How Reader Feedback Shapes My Writing When I … Read More