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. There’s something magnetic about a hero who carries weight. Not just responsibility. Not just danger. But guilt. Regret. History. The morally burdened … Read More
Writing a Character with a Dark Past
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. Some characters enter a story carrying secrets. Others enter carrying scars. When I write a character with a dark past, I’m not … Read More
Why Happily-Ever-Afters Hit Harder After Chaos
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. A happily-ever-after is never just about the ending. It’s about everything that came before it. The fear.The mistakes.The moments where it would … Read More
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