Carla I. Pinilla D.The Terrible Two … Thousand Words: Writing Through DistractionsStruggling to stay focused on my new novel! From life’s demands to endless distractions, here’s how the first 2,000 words can be the…6d ago6d ago
Carla I. Pinilla D.In Memory of Donald Sutherland: A Legacy of Iconic PerformancesMourning the loss of Donald Sutherland, reflecting on his iconic roles in Pride & Prejudice, The Hunger Games, and more. His legacy…Jun 20Jun 20
Carla I. Pinilla D.Reclaiming the Past: Queer Romance and Historical Insight in Jeanne Reames’s “Dancing with the…Jeanne Reames’s “Dancing with the Lion” is a must-read for fans of queer romance and history, celebrating Alexander and Hephaestion’s love.Jun 12Jun 12
Carla I. Pinilla D.Starting Anew, or: Researcher’s Block Is a Real ThingFrom one novel to the next, I must manage my love for research, struggle with the blank page, and find balance between planning and…May 12May 12
Carla I. Pinilla D.Rediscovering the Joy: Why ‘Psych’ is Worth a RewatchUncharacteristically, I decided to rewatch my beloved show “Psych” to remind myself that there is still joy in this world. You should, too.May 6May 6
Carla I. Pinilla D.Beyond Enemies: The Case for “Dislike to Love” in Romance TropesIs “enemies to lovers” too broad for you? Try “dislike to love” instead for a more gradual, genuine connection between characters.Apr 16Apr 16
Carla I. Pinilla D.When the Credits Roll: Navigating the Sadness of a Favorite TV Show EndingFans like me mourn the conclusion of Netflix’s Young Royals, finding solace in shared experiences and gratitude for its lasting impact.Apr 8Apr 8
Carla I. Pinilla D.The Anxiety of Writing Out of TimeTurns out, for my new novel, I’m working with two levels of non-linearity when I was already freaking out about just one.Mar 26Mar 26