

On a scale from 1 thru 10, how romantic would you consider yourself? Before I started writing romance, I would say I was a whopping 2 on that scale. Okay, maybe a 3, but that’s it. Nowadays, I would easily consider myself to be a solid 8. How did this happen, you ask? Well, it’s quite simple. A day in the life of a romance writer includes many, many romantic thoughts. As I’m brainstorming, I come across some really romantic ideas about where my characters will go on their first date, if they’ll kiss under the stars or in a candlelit room, and if there will be a nightcap (if he’s lucky).

Before I started writing romance, my brain was constantly thinking about work, laundry, what to cook that evening, and if I’d be able to get to bed on time with all the things I had to do, not wanted to do.

Now, my mind is flooded with romantic places to dine during date night with the husband, exotic couples resorts we can travel to, and how hot the nights could end up to be (if he’s lucky).

The laundry still gets done, I still make it to work every day, the kids are fed, the house is clean, and to top it all off, I’m a more romantic person than I was before the sexy books.

So, with that said, it’s plain and simple; the more romantic thoughts you have stirring around in your head, plotting the next scene in your novel, the more romantic you become even though you’re not trying.

Although I consider myself an 8 on the romantic scale at the moment, I have pretty high hopes of landing a solid 10 after the uber romantic story I’m planning to release in 2016.

This article was written by romance author Marie Jem. You can check out her bestselling books here and see if they inspire your relationship. No prescription needed.