Writing Blog
Why I Chose to Write Romance
I didn’t always consider myself a romance reader. Growing up, I read widely across different genres, but it wasn’t until about three years ago that I truly fell in love with romance. Since then, I’ve devoured books across the genre—contemporary romance, dark and taboo romance, romantasy, paranormal romance, and the occasional rom-com. Each subgenre brings something unique to the table, but what they all have in common is what keeps me coming back: deep, emotional storytelling centered on characters and connection.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a First-Time Author
If you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, know that you’re not alone. The doubt may never fully disappear, but it doesn’t have to control you. Keep writing, keep learning, and keep reminding yourself that your voice matters. Every writer starts somewhere, and every story you write—no matter how imperfect—brings you one step closer to the writer you’re meant to be.
Creating Complex Characters: My Scrivener Character Template
In this post, I’m sharing the template I use in Scrivener to develop my characters. I’ve found it invaluable in ensuring my characters are multidimensional and consistent throughout my stories.
The Inspiration Behind My Novel
Every story begins with a spark—an idea, a moment, or a feeling that refuses to let go. For me, the journey of writing my debut novel started with a single, persistent thought that grew into something much bigger. In this post, I want to take you behind the scenes of what inspired my novel, how the idea evolved, and why I felt compelled to write this story.
Categories
Writing Journey – My goals, milestones, reflections on my progress, and lessons learned along the way.
Writing Process – Blog posts about drafting, revising, and my creative habits.
Writing Resources – Tools, research methods, and recommendations.
My Novel – Updates on my current work in progress.
Book Reviews – Reviews of various writing craft books and comparable novels to my work in progress.