How does one become a romance novel writer?

Hello Reader,I think that some people consider romance novelists to be of a lesser quality than say murder-mystery writers.  However, I would argue that the nature of romance is about relationship development which in turn means that a good author must really...
Dipping my toe in the literary pool

Dipping my toe in the literary pool

Hello reader,I have my first book published on Amazon.com.  I have already had a few purchases which is extremely exciting but rather nerve wracking too. Will readers like the plot and characters? Is it believable enough? Is it relatable enough? Simply put: is it...

Welcome to Celeste Barclay, Author

Hello Reader, If you have stumbled and clicked your way to my blog, you are a reader of romance fiction.  Or perhaps you ended up here by mistake?  All readers, intentional or just curious, are welcome.  I began reading romance novels while recovering from surgery a...