I personally don't like to use as many effects because when you play live, something always goes wrong.
What I loved about romances was the character, and I think I still bring that to my novels. What romance taught me was that the 'who' will always matter more than the 'what.' It's fun to come up with plots, but I want to make sure the reader cares about who it's happening to.
I like to try all kinds of styles so it always challenges me and forces me to try to look different.

