Despite being the highest-selling genre in fiction, romance is often dismissed as shallow, unserious, or a “guilty pleasure.” But when we look at its history, impact, and cultural evolution, it becomes clear that romance isn’t just real reading. It's one of the most powerful forces in publishing. Today, we’re unpacking how romance became so popular, why it dominates the industry, and why it still struggles for respect.

Bookish opinions that might get your panties in a twist.

There was a time, back when I was a wee beginner as a romance reader, that the fated mates trope was met with a simple shrug and a read. Ahh, fated mates. Cute. Let’s read it. And then, after the hundredth book centered around the fated mates trope, I started to wonder… do authors know how to write anything else?

We are in an era where there are more indie authors than ever and more events trying to capitalize on our need to promote. If you’re an indie author and maybe even a reader who spends any time whatsoever on social media, you’ve probably noticed a huge influx of bookish events. Not just conventions, but fantasy balls in particular have become extremely common.

We all have that author or that book that sort of broke the ice for us. Stole our genre virginity, if you will. And mine was Ruby Dixon.

Whether you’re a fan of Ann Rice’s Vampire Chronicles or Stephani Meyer’s Twilight Saga, I’m sure we’ve all been seduced by one or more broody, blood sucking love interests.

I feel like pirates and romance have been growing in popularity lately and you know what? We need recommendations. Jump down the rabbit hole with me! Check out my personal list of wonderful pirate romance books. Arrrgghhh!☠️

Clones are finding love on an ice planet and for some reason I'm completely here for it.

Enemies and Lovers is a fantasy bookish event put on by Tea and Tropes Events and it was held at the Mesa Convention Center in Arizona on May 9th-10th, 2025.

Faeries. What are they? Where’d they come from? And why are we putting them in steamy romance books? 

What a night!! Fantastique Collection did it again and organized such a magical night for fantasy lovers. Last year, I was asked to...

If you're not familiar with romance, then you might not realize that orc romance indeed is a popular genre of romance and erotica.

If you're like me, then you think #music can make or break a scene.

How do you write compelling characters that readers will love, hate, and get attached to? Here's some tips, tricks, and things to think...

When it comes to #reviews, authors need them. We ask for them. We know we'll get them. But they won't all be positive. Here are some of...

It's a controversial genre you either love or hate.

Halloween may be over, but do vampires ever go out of season? And if you're looking for some steamy vampire romance books, here are five of

Are you at all like me? A mood reader? Because if you are and you feel a desire to get into the spooky season with some Halloween themed rom

It's that time of year and my annual Halloween time romance is nearly here!!

A small teaser! Enjoy this upcoming alien romance book excerpt from second book in The Surge series!! "Fighting Gravity." This is an...