An intricately-woven plot and strong, believable characters are needed to keep the reader so interested that she feels the hair on her arms rise and she gets goosebumps. Humor is always welcome. May be contemporary or historical. Intimacy scenes may range from sweet to sensual. Love isn't just for the young, the beautiful, and the perfect.
Romance enters the lives of people of all ages, all sizes, and all circumstances.
Use your writing skills to make the reader fall in love with your well-rounded characters. Make your characters come alive in the same ways. Avoid sounding preachy. Your hero and heroine having passion for each other is normal, however, lewd thoughts and graphic descriptions of their passionate feelings are unacceptable. With regard to alcohol consumption, please keep the guidelines of the religion of your characters in mind and follow them accordingly.