Let me tell you about the creatures my brain created while I was asleep, and how one specific moment in a dream made me feel things that changed everything. The Rens weren’t planned. They weren’t researched. They just… showed up in my recurring...
Forbidden love is one of fantasy romance’s most enduring tropes. From Romeo and Juliet to modern romantasy, we keep coming back to stories where the couple absolutely shouldn’t be together. But why? What is it about forbidden love that makes it so...
Using mythology in fantasy romance creates a unique challenge: how do you incorporate rich mythological elements without drowning your love story in worldbuilding? If you’re writing fantasy romance with mythological creatures—whether sirens, fae, dragons, gods,...
Stakes are what make readers turn pages at 2 AM thinking “just one more chapter.” They’re why readers care what happens, why they’re invested in the outcome, why they need to know if everything works out. But in fantasy romance, you’re...
Cultural world-building in fantasy romance presents a unique opportunity: the chance to create conflict, depth, and emotional stakes through the societies your characters come from. When you’re writing fantasy romance, your magic systems and geography might be...
