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The Allure Of The Anti-Hero
What is it about the anti-hero type we find so appealing? Barb Han and Carolyn Hector tell us what it is about these guys that makes them sw
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#FreshStart - Michelle Douglas
Michelle Douglas outlines her writing focus for 2019: ditching the hyper-masculine romance novel hero in favour of a more modern interpretat
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#Rebranding - Evolving Over Time
As part of our special PHS Rebranding Edition, Kate Walker is talking about the importance of constantly evolving as a writer...
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From Vikings to Flappers
This month's PHS Poll looks at historical settings, from the traditionally popular regency, to vikings, flappers and the early 20th cent
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#PinkHeartPoll: What's Your Favourite Hero's Profession?
We're talking about the jobs we think all heroes should have at the PHS this month. Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy - what's your prefe
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#TheRomanceAcademy: Classic Heroes
This month in the Romance Academy, PHS columnist Melissa Blue is looking at the heroes in classic romances who'd be a hard sell for mod