You’ve probably heard discussions about American Eagle’s jeans advertisement that states Sydney Sweeney, their celebrity model, has great genes. You can read about that story from other sources. I’m just talking about genetics here, as my eighth romance novel, Lucky Genes, is about to launch. Your high school biology class probably lauded Gregor Mendel, anContinue reading “A Word About Those Great Genes”
Tag Archives: modern fiction
Will I Succeed at Writing Suspense? I feel the tension mounting…
GOOD ARTICLE FROM MY INBOX>>> Writing Suspense January 15, 2025 / Stephen Geez By Stephen Geez Most novels and stories have at least some scenes that require suspense. Others build suspense throughout the story. Your suspense scenes need to contrast with other plot elements so readers feel the emotion of jeopardy. Suspense requires periods of “relief” toContinue reading “Will I Succeed at Writing Suspense? I feel the tension mounting…”
The Story Behind The Love Genes
I’m sure many of you have done a DNA test now that they have become widely available for matching up relatives. Even if you haven’t, many television programs focus on how detectives can use DNA to identify suspects in crimes, and how genealogists use genetics to trace the guest stars’ roots. The science becomes moreContinue reading “The Story Behind The Love Genes”