Kathy L. Wheeler
“What I love about historical romance is taking all those strictures placed on women, the fact they couldn’t own property, couldn’t make decisions, were constantly judged, and throwing a wrench into them."Read More
“What I love about historical romance is taking all those strictures placed on women, the fact they couldn’t own property, couldn’t make decisions, were constantly judged, and throwing a wrench into them."Read More
“Second chances can be messy. They come with history, misunderstandings, and old wounds, but that’s exactly what makes them powerful. Watching two people choose each other again is incredibly satisfying.”Read More
“I wanted to write something that actually reflects how people date now—while still keeping that classic rom-com charm.”Read More
“I always start with the character. I let them speak to me first, even if it’s messy at the beginning. Kara’s voice came through right away—funny, insecure, self-aware in all the wrong ways—and from there, the story took shape. I don’t outline the tropes first. I build the person, then let everything else evolve around them.”Read More
“I always start with the tropes. They’re the foundation for my characters and plots, but they’re also key for marketing. Readers love them, and they help me clearly communicate what kind of story they’re getting.”Read More
