A lot of romance novels don't seem to realize when they're veering into horror territory. What's the line between horror and romance?
It’s a Fine Line: The Relationship between Horror and Romance
Saved by the Selkie Preview
On November 28, 2023, a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas begins. Get a sneak peek at SAVED BY THE SELKIE here!
Omegaverse Biology: Queering Gender Norms
One of the most fascinating tropes to formalize in the last decade or so is the omegaverse. This form of worldbuilding has become incredibly popular in some circles. Even if it’s still niche, there are many people who read and enjoy omegaverse stories. I’ve argued that one of the reasons omegaverse is so popular is its willingness to play with gender and sex. In some ways, you could argue...
Between Here and Eternity: The Age Gap Romance
The age gap romance gets more play than anyone gives it credit for. What does it look like when we put supernatural creatures into play too?
Why Book Banning Is on the Rise
Statistics show that there's been a rise in book banning in the last few years. An increase in banned books should have us all on edge.
Is “Fated Mates” Really So Romantic?
Readers love the fated mates trope. Yet, if you start digging, the whole notion gets a little bit more sinister than you might expect.
Playing Fast and Loose with Fairy Myths in Rare Flower
Rare Flower incorporates a fair few fairy myths, although accuracy isn't its concern. What does "real" fairy mythology look like though?
Greek Mythology in Rare Flower
I took a fair bit of inspiration from Greek mythology when I was writing Rare Flower. Here, I explore some of the stories that were melded.
Why Is Mpreg a Thing?
A lot of people do not "get" mpreg, which is fine. But it does bear further exploration: why IS mpreg a thing?
How Does Mpreg Work Anyway?
When people first encounter the trope, a lot of them have one question: how does mpreg work anyway? This post goes over the myriad methods.