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The Romance Plot—Part V

Posted on September 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

We’re looking at some of my “favorite” types of romance plot. We know they all have in common the guy and the girl. They will end up together. The fun part is making up the story that brings them together. In essence, we play matchmaker. @donnalhsmith @a3writers #TheRomancePlot Click to Tweet

The Romance Plot — Part III

Posted on August 22, 2018 2 Comments

When did you know you “fell in love?” Both lead characters need to do it. #WritingRomance101 @donnalhsmith @a3writers #TheRomancePlot Click to Tweet To review: In our contemporary romance, Tovah has rejection issues, and Judah is a beta male who’s hiding something. They met at synagogue when Tovah’s homily papers flew right at Judah’s feet. She […]

The Romance Plot — Part II

Posted on August 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Physical attraction is what some used to call “love at first sight.” But do the main characters have to be handsome princes and beauty queens? Yes and no. Click to Tweet #WritingRomance101 @donnalhsmith @a3writers #TheRomancePlot

The Romance Plot – Part I

Posted on August 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Our little romance we’re writing, tentatively called, “Romancing the Rabbi,” has two lead characters and we’ve learned a few things about them in the previous months. The storyline of a romance IS the romance. But what little plot points along the way are important to note? Click to Tweet #WritingRomance101 #donnalhsmith #almostanauthor #TheRomancePlot

REFRESHING STREAMS EVENTS

In today’s world, with numerous competing voices, it is imperative that we learn to hear God’s voice not only for us but to speak words of truth and encouragement for others. We are all wired to hear from God and learn the many ways He speaks to us. With this in mind, Refreshing Streams is […]

The Days of Noah – Part 2 – Enoch

One of my favorite Bible characters is Enoch, the sixth from Adam, who lived only 365 years on earth. Did you know that he is quoted in the Bible? He is the only extrabiblical source mentioned in the Word of God. Jude quotes Enoch, and Peter refers to him. What is it about Enoch that […]

As It Was in the Days of Noah… Part 1

“And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: 27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.[1]”