Rima Jean's Blog

But I got up again. At least, I think I did. I’m dizzy from the fall and still reeling, but I’m on my feet. Every once in a while I squeeze my eyes shut and try my damnedest not to relive certain horrific moments over again in my mind. But, holy hell, I got up […]

Made these eons ago; making them available for free, for you, because I love you all.    

As a freelance writer and editor, I’m always on the lookout for free sh*t that helps me get things done. It’s a great way to procrastinate. And since I can’t seem to keep awesome finds to myself, I’m sharing them with you. That is also a great way to procrastinate. You’re welcome.   Site blockers. […]

Hi All! Summer is upon us! So I figured I would offer up a graphic design freebie. Yes, I made them. Don’t act so surprised. These cute little labels were used for my daughter’s birthday pool party. Go ahead and download them, print them out, and do whatever you want with them (except sell them. […]

According to Melissa Mohr[1], cuss words are stored in the “lower brain,” which controls emotion, heart rate, and blood pressure. Saying (and hearing) swear words evoke emotional and physical responses in us, and can even help us deal with bodily pain. So saying “sh*t” after smashing our thumbs with a hammer helps us cope better […]

You can now download Quick & Dirty: Medieval Europe, my short PDF of historical resources for writers, readers, and history lovers alike. If you prefer it in Kindle format, you can get it on Amazon for $.99.

You’re welcome. Historical Fiction: Gone With the Wind -Margaret Mitchell The Thorn Birds -Colleen McCullough The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas The Bronze Horseman – Paullina Simons The Tea Rose – Jennifer Donnelly Outlander – Diana Gabaldon Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern   Contemporary Fiction: Bridget Jones’s Diary – Helen Fielding The Notebook […]

So I’ve come to the conclusion—based on the overwhelming *3* responses I got on my poll, one of which was my own—that you guys are DYING for me to post more serial fiction. So I’m doing it on Wattpad, in order to possibly reach more readers. Who the eff knows if it’ll work? Worth a […]

I debated long and hard before writing this post, because, well, I don’t like to write sex. Look, I just don’t. I admit it. I write and edit for a romance publisher, and I don’t like to write sex scenes. Come to think of it, I don’t like to read sex scenes either, if they’re […]

What is your fiction about? It’s about time travel and pirates. This is what my response is every time someone asks me this question, and it always elicits the raising of an eyebrow and, occasionally, nausea. Not that I blame anyone — telling people you are writing about these things individually will get you some […]