Marissa chats with Alicia Thompson about her contemporary romance - LOVE IN THE TIME OF SERIAL KILLERS - as well as some of the benefits and challenges of writing your romance in first person point of view; a more informal approach to outlining your novel; infusing your character's voice with your own unique sense of humor, to hilarious effect; striking a balance between sustained romantic tension and a believable falling-in-love arc; describing small moments, gestures, and facial expressions to help clue your reader into the thoughts and feelings of your love interest; and a shared favorite trope: the "when I fell in love with you" speech.
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