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Broken by Daylight: When the Light Hits What’s Been Cracked All Along

November 25, 2025

Fairy Tale Retellings: What Makes Them Work in 2025

A blog header titled “Fairy Tale Retellings: What Makes Them Work in 2025” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The background features a fairytale-like castle with blue spires, framed by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky. The title appears in elegant serif font within a soft navy overlay bordered by white geometric lines, evoking a whimsical and timeless feel.

November 20, 2025

Crafting Villains Readers Secretly Love: How to Write Complex, Magnetic Antagonists

A dark fantasy-themed blog header titled “Crafting Villains Readers Secretly Love: How to Write Complex, Magnetic Antagonists” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The background features a dramatic image of two figures in battle—one holding a glowing sword—set in a shadowy, fire-lit environment. The title is framed in an elegant white geometric border with a deep navy overlay, evoking mystery and intensity.

November 11, 2025

Forged by Malice: The Prince Behind the Armor

Book review graphic for Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen. The design features the book cover on the left, showing a stylized portrait of a woman with roses, pink petals, and deep crimson tones. The text on the right reads: “Book Review — Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen – The Prince Behind the Armor.” Below are five white stars indicating a five-star rating. The background is navy blue with torn paper and floral illustrations framing the layout.

November 6, 2025

How to Write Satisfying Redemption Arcs

Blog header graphic with a background of dark swirling flames and glowing embers. The text in the center reads: “How to Write Satisfying Redemption Arcs” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The design uses a navy-blue overlay with white decorative borders framing the title, giving a dramatic and intense aesthetic to match the theme of redemption arcs.

October 28, 2025

Woven by Gold by Elizabeth Helen: The Gentle Heart of Autumn

A dark blue graphic for a book review of Woven by Gold by Elizabeth Helen. The left side features the book cover showing a woman with red hair surrounded by glowing autumn leaves and roses. The right side displays the text: “Book Review — Woven by Gold by Elizabeth Helen – The Gentle Heart of Autumn” with a five-star rating below. Decorative torn paper textures and leaf illustrations frame the design.

October 23, 2025

Creating Romantic Tension

Blue-toned blog header with a glowing open book at the bottom surrounded by sparkles. The central text, inside a bordered frame, reads: “Creating Romantic Tension” with the byline “by Nina Lopez-Ortiz.”

October 20, 2025

Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen — A Tale as Old as Time, with a Twist (and Five Beasts)

Book review graphic for Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen. The left side shows the book cover featuring a woman with roses in her hair and gold typography. The right side has a navy blue background with torn paper textures and reads: ‘Book Review — Bonded by Thorns by Elizabeth Helen — A tale as old as time, with a twist (and five beasts)’ followed by a four-star rating and floral illustrations.

October 14, 2025

Writing Amazing Backstories for Your Anti-Heroes

Blog graphic with a dark, moody fantasy background featuring a hooded figure standing before a stormy sky and rocky cliffs. Centered text in a blue overlay reads: “Writing Amazing Backstories for Your Anti-Heroes” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The design is framed with decorative white borders, giving it a mystical, gothic tone.

October 10, 2025

Pacing Pitfalls: When Your Story Drags (And How to Fix It)

A blog header graphic with a background of a grand, cathedral-like hall featuring tall arched windows and stone columns. The title in white serif font on a blue overlay reads: “Pacing Pitfalls: When Your Story Drags (And How to Fix It)” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. White double-line border frames the text.

October 7, 2025