There’s something a little reckless about the way a good romance novel steals me. One minute I’m promising myself a single chapter, and the next I’m fully gone—heart thudding, breath caught, completely at the mercy of fictional tension. That’s what essential romantic fiction does best: it seduces quietly.

Romantic fiction is a world where hearts beat louder, emotions run deeper, and every page is a dance of passion and hope. If you’ve ever felt the spark to write stories that make readers fall head over heels, cry their eyes out, either from laughter or sadness, you’re in the right place. I want to share with you some of the best ways to unlock inspiration for romantic fiction.

Romance isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s an entire garden of stories, each blooming with its own flavor of passion. Maybe you’re craving the slow-burn tension of a historical, the bite of a paranormal, or the raw, messy heat of new adult love. The beauty of romantic fiction is that you never have to choose just one—you can wander, sample, and let your heart decide where to linger.

Romance is a genre that wraps readers in warmth, passion, and the thrill of connection. When I first started reading romantic fiction, I...

Romantic fiction has a special place in the hearts of many readers, including myself. There’s something special about devouring a story where love conquers, and characters' hearts and emotions run deep. But beyond the swoon-worthy moments and happily-ever-afters (HEA), this genre holds surprising benefits that enrich our lives in subtle yet powerful ways.

Where Lines Blur is officially written and edited—but before I send it out into the world, I’m sharing it with the people closest to me for a final round of feedback. She’s almost ready… and when the time’s right, you’ll find her on Amazon.

Writing stories has never been the problem—it’s writing great stories that stay with people. That’s why I enrolled in 14 free Reedsy courses, each one pushing me to grow in new ways. Whether it was plotting a novel, writing steamy romance, or sharpening my character arcs, I walked away with tools I use every day in my writing process. If you’ve been wondering whether those Reedsy courses are worth your time, I’m here to tell you: they are.

This year, I’m all in—on finishing my novel series, turning my blog into a poetry book, and growing my author brand. In this post, I’m sharing my 2025 writing goals, what I’m working on behind the scenes, and the big dreams I’m chasing (with rest and reality included).