I always thought I sprinkled a bit of romance in every story, and then a good friend called me out. She said, “Where’s the romance? I need someone to fall in love!”

Mind blown.

Now, I’m wondering: How much romance is too much? How much is enough?

Just to clarify, I am not writing a romance novel. Not sure I have it in me. Luckily, one of my characters in Home and Dragons, Randall, is head over heels for another character, who is oblivious to his attentions. So, before his pining gets on my nerves, how much romance should be in a good Urban Fantasy novel? 

Here’s Randall. AI finally got a character right! He’s a mess and as much of a goofball as he looks. He’s also smarter than most of us. How can I refuse to let him have a meaningful relationship?

This is my quandary this week. Right now, I’m letting him moon over his love, follow her around like a puppy, and she still has no clue.

Looking for suggestions.

Peace,

L.K. Latham

P.S. For those who don’t care for romance, don’t worry. Home and Dragons is not a “Romantasy” novel, even though Randall is not the only one who wants to strike up a romance with another character.

I’m working full time on Home and Dragons, and I’m having a blast! To say my characters are taking on their own lives and telling their own stories is an understatement.

Today, let me tell you how it all began: An accident. I’m sitting with a group of writer friends, and we’re challenging each other with various prompts. The prompt I was given had nothing to do with dragons. I can’t recall it having anything to do with anything that’s in the story at all, but it’s where I met my first two characters, Jasper and Randall. In that first meeting, they told me all about the first dragon attack. 

Before long, I was playing with AI images and came up with this one.  

60K-plus words of many wee stories and character sketches followed.

I’m devoting the rest of 2025 to completing Home and Dragons. While I introduce the characters and a few events to you, I promise to give away any spoilers: at least; I hope not, but you may get one or two. 😉

Peace,

L.K. Latham

P.S. Can there be too many spoilers? How about a few hints of things to come?

When I released Midnight Wildes, I’d hoped to sell a book or two. While I’m no threat to Amazon’s top ten authors, I’m actually selling books. Thank you!

My next project is moving along. Almost done with the outline; the characters are lining up as they should; the timetable flows logically; and the settings are fantastic. This is where I need your input.

What do you think of this:

Winter Solstice: A penthouse in Austin’s newest and grandest high rise, two contestants clasp hands as they wait for the winner to be announced, and their careers to soar, on America’s favorite home decorating contest. The director calls, action. The host radiates her delight at the camera. A dragon attacks.

 Is this a good hook? Would you pick up this book to see what happens to the host, the camera crew, the contestants, the dragon, the floor plan?

I need to know. My brain is tingling. I’m missing something. What is it?

This is the point where I can incorporate your input. Please let me know what you think of this premise and what you’d like to see in this story.

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Peace,

L.K. Latham

P.S. More books to add to the to-be-read pile! Can the TBR list ever be too big?

Midnight Wildes is now officially live for download, but that doesn’t mean I can sit back and do nothing.

Get your copy of Midnight Wildes at your favorite online bookstore.

First, I must clear some space: both a physical space and my inner space.

Now, I’m ready to start something new. Well, it’s not totally new.

Don’t want to talk about it too much and jinx it; still wrapping my head around the details. I will say that it takes place in Austin (mostly), and some characters from the Midnight Whispers series are around. (They pop in from time to time.)

I will share my current mood board. Look interesting?

Home and Dragons Mood Board

Peace,

L.K. Latham

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