FORBIDDEN STOWAWAY by Arabella Sheen

 

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FORBIDDEN  STOWAWAY -  Historical Romance by Arabella Sheen is now available for PREORDER  

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What was it Captain Crowe had said?
‘No woman could pack her trunks in time to sail on the morning tide.’
Well, she was about to prove him wrong.

Looking for a thrilling and captivating historical romance? Then look no further than "Forbidden Stowaway," a story that will take you on a journey of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Meet Olivia, a woman who has burnt her bridges and must face the consequences of her actions.

When she sets foot on board Captain Luke Crowe’s merchant ship, she knows that her reputation in elite society is in jeopardy. But when she is faced with the choice of saving her brother or saving her good name, she knows what she has to do, even if it means surrendering her innocence to Luke.

Join Olivia as she embarks on a journey of illicit discovery with Luke, a man who will challenge her in ways she never thought possible.
Will Olivia's love for her family be enough to outweigh the sacrifices she must make for them? Or will she lose everything she holds dear in pursuit of what she desires?

With rich historical detail and passionate storytelling, "Forbidden Stowaway" is a tale that will capture your heart and leave you breathless. Don't miss out on this unforgettable romance.​

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Tips on Plotting a Novel - Arabella Sheen

 

When it comes to plotting a romance novel, there are a few different approaches that can be effective. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Start with your characters: Before you start thinking about plot, spend some time developing your characters. Who are they, what do they want, and what obstacles do they face? The plot should emerge from your characters and their goals and conflicts. 

2. Create a compelling conflict: Romance novels thrive on conflict, so it's important to create a compelling obstacle that keeps your characters apart or causes tension between them. This conflict could be external (like a rival love interest or a family feud) or internal (like a fear of commitment or a past trauma).

3. Use a story structure: While romance novels can be freeform, using a basic story structure can help you organize your plot and keep your readers engaged. Consider using a three-act structure, which typically includes an introduction, rising action, a climax, falling action, and a resolution. 

4 Include character development: Romance novels aren't just about the plot; they're also about the characters' personal growth and emotional journeys. Make sure to include moments of self-reflection and growth for your characters, so that the readers feel invested in their personal journeys as well as their love stories.

5. Balance tension and release: To keep readers engaged, it's important to balance tension (like conflict and obstacles) with release (like moments of intimacy and connection between the characters).  Make sure to pace your novel so that readers are invested in the outcome of the conflict, but also have moments of emotional payoff along the way. 

Overall, the key to plotting a successful romance novel is to create compelling characters, develop a strong conflict, and balance tension with release. By following these tips, you'll be on your way to crafting a captivating love story that readers won't be able to put down. 

Tips for Authors - Show vs Tell - Arabella Sheen

When it comes to the "show, don't tell" rule in writing, there are a few different approaches that a romance novelist can take. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Use sensory details: Rather than simply telling the reader how a character feels or what they look like, try to show these things through the sensory details. For example, instead of saying "She was nervous", you might describe how her palms were sweating or how her heart was pounding in her chest.

2. Use dialogue: Dialogue can be a great way to show the reader how characters are feeling or what they're thinking. Instead of having a character think to themselves about how much they love someone, for example, you could have them say it out loud to the person.

3. Use Action: Another way to show rather than tell is to use action to convey a character's emotion or thought. For example, if a character is angry, you might show them slamming a door or clenching their fists.  

4. Use setting: The setting can also be a useful tool for showing rather than telling. For example, if you want to convey that a character is feeling isolated or alone, you might describe a deserted street or a dark room. 

Overall, the key is to be descriptive and specific in your writing and to think about how you can use various elements of storytelling (like dialogue, setting, and sensory details) to convey your characters' emotions and thoughts in a way that feels natural and engaging to the reader.