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

Ink and Intrigue

Hello Fabulous Readers! I’m thrilled to share a new milestone in my author journey—I’m introducing guest authors to my platform! To celebrate this new chapter, I’ve decided to name my blog Ink & Intrigue—where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every chapter promises a plot twist. I think it captures the essence of creativity and compelling storytelling. What do you think? … Read More

The one scene that made me cry writing it

Hello Fabulous Readers! As authors, our goal is to evoke emotions when you read our books. If a scene is meant to be humorous, we hope to make you laugh. If it’s extremely sad, we want to move you to tears. We know—it sounds a bit mean of us, doesn’t it? Did you know that we sometimes cry while writing … Read More

How I name characters

Hello Fabulous Readers! First, I want to inform you that I will post regularly – my posts will be on Wednesdays, and Saturdays will feature guest authors beginning August 9th. I’m excited to bring my world to you weekly, along with introducing you to other authors. Second, this post is about how I name my characters, so let me get … Read More

My first mistake!

Hello Fabulous Readers! Today, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I delve into my first steps as an Indie Author. You know, after hearing “no” from so many agents and publishers, I finally decided to give His Desire another shot. Originally, it had a different title, but honestly, I can’t even remember what it was. … Read More

Writing Sex Scenes

Hello Fabulous Readers! Did I capture your attention? It certainly pulled me in at 1:30 a.m. while I woke, ready to write “that” scene. Crafting a sex scene demands that I tap into the right mindset, as it reaches far beyond the mere physical act. It involves a rich tapestry of emotions, intimate expressions, and the dynamics of connection between … Read More

Camilla has been ousted!

Those who follow me may know that Camilla is my writing partner. She has been with me since she was small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. However, recently, Callie has been taking over Camilla’s usual spot on my desk every morning. When Camilla comes in feeling groggy and sleepy, she complains because her spot is already … Read More

Catching up

Hello fabulous readers! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I thought I’d catch you up with my life. I’m no longer working – now I can write full-time again. That is – after I move. I’ll be living with my sister in Florida for a bit – until my home in Mississippi is no longer rented. Then, I’ll … Read More