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Balancing it all perfectly? That’s a myth. The goal isn’t flawless balance; it’s a rhythm you can actually sustain without burning out or resenting the work. First things first, when promotion feels like a chore, it shows. And honestly? We, authors, know that YOU—the readers—can feel that energy immediately. No one wants to be sold 24/7. […]
Last time, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Queen of Zurdonia and her ever-watchful Head of Security. This time, however, I’ve been granted an audience with the man above them both — the Director of Security, Fletcher Novak. The last time we spoke, I had the privilege of interviewing Queen Elena Markova […]
So, as you head into The Crowned Mystic: Hunted, I hope you carry this with you: your reactions matter. Your messages, comments, and quiet feelings you don’t even realize you’re sharing—they ripple outward. They shape characters. They shift storylines. Sometimes, they even save a life on the page. And honestly? I’m grateful they did. Because […]
If you’ve spent any time in bookstores, on BookTok, or scrolling reading recommendations online, you’ve probably noticed one thing: spice is everywhere. From Young Adult (YA) edging into New Adult (NA), to nearly every corner of the romance genre, explicit scenes have become more common—and more expected. Before I go any further, I want to […]
How I Turned a Single Scene Into a Full Novel (…And Somehow a Whole Series. Oops?) The Big Questions are always asked of writers: In honor of my recent release of The Crowned Mystic, I thought I’d pull back the velvet curtain and show you how one single scene-yes, ONE-waltzed into my head, kicked off […]
So… I did a thing ???? If you’ve ever wondered which type of character you’d be in my new series, The Crowned Mystic, now’s your chance to find out — because I just launched a character personality quiz for my upcoming novel! Answer a few fun questions and discover whether you’re the loyal protector, the fearless royal, or the steadfast best […]
My Interview Exclusive: A Sit-Down with Princess Elena of Zurdonia (And Her Very Broody Bodyguard) By: Lauren Kutney, Special Contributor/Author ????Location: Somewhere “Secure” in the Zurdonian Capital????️♀️Security Presence: Confirmed and uncomfortable When you get called to interview a girl who has gone from orphan to heir presumptive to a royal line that was thought to […]
We all know what a trope is—those familiar character quirks or story beats that show up again and again, especially within certain genres. But what about a book’s premise—the central idea or situation that drives the story? When a book is a massive hit, it’s not surprising that a trend of follow-up tales gets flooded […]
Ah, the trope — the heartbeat of a story that tells you what the book is going to be about and the journey our characters will take along the way. As a romance writer and reader, I, like you, have favorite (and not-so-favorite) tropes — the kind that will have me one-click a book instantly, […]
Where Do Story Ideas Come From? Here’s the Truth Behind the Inspiration. One question I get asked more often than not as an author is “Where do you get your ideas for a story?” Honestly? Many of them come from an overactive imagination. But more often than not, there’s a spark—an experience, a question, or […]
