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History of Vampires & Gothic Romance: From Monsters to Romantic Icons
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.

Courtney Leigh
5 days ago13 min read


7 Swashbuckling, Spicy Pirate Romance Books that will Shiver Your Timbers
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!☠️

Courtney Leigh
Jun 277 min read


A Weird Alien Romance Recap: Surviving Skaar
Clones are finding love on an ice planet and for some reason I'm completely here for it.

Courtney Leigh
Jun 1212 min read


Enemies and Lovers: A First Year Bookish Fantasy Event
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.

Courtney Leigh
May 125 min read


Unraveling the Charm: Exploring the Fascinating World of Fae in Romance Literature
Faeries. What are they? Where’d they come from? And why are we putting them in steamy romance books?

Courtney Leigh
Mar 148 min read


Why Do We Love Orc Romance?A Deep Dive Into a Popular Sub-genre
If you're not familiar with romance, then you might not realize that orc romance indeed is a popular genre of romance and erotica.

Courtney Leigh
May 6, 20247 min read


Turning Negativity into Opportunity: Handling Bad Reviews as an Indie Author
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...

Courtney Leigh
Nov 17, 20235 min read


Unpacking the Evolution of OmegaVerse: From Its Inception to Present State
It's a controversial genre you either love or hate.

Courtney Leigh
Nov 10, 20235 min read


5 Steamy Vampire Romance Books That Will Make You Weak In The Knees
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

Courtney Leigh
Nov 3, 20233 min read


"The Devil In Blue" Excerpt: (Halloween Dark Fantasy Romance)
It's that time of year and my annual Halloween time romance is nearly here!!

Courtney Leigh
Oct 10, 20239 min read


"Fighting Gravity" The Surge Book 2 (Upcoming Alien Romance Book Excerpt)
A small teaser! Enjoy this upcoming alien romance book excerpt from second book in The Surge series!! "Fighting Gravity." This is an...

Courtney Leigh
Jul 28, 20233 min read


5 Alien Romance Book Recommendations to add to your TBR (updated)
When it comes to romance, there is something particularly appealing about being taken off of Earth and forced on a scifi adventure...with...

Courtney Leigh
Jul 19, 20234 min read


"The Carnal Games" by Naudii Nebula: REVIEW
A true enemies-to-lovers with "Hunger Games" vibes. ************************************************ If you know me, you know I love my...

Courtney Leigh
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Kindle Books: How to Write and Format Your EBook for Uploading
Writing and formatting your ebook for the easiest upload experience. Writer help for people who want to be self-published.

Courtney Leigh
Jun 23, 20235 min read


The At Home Author Workout
Writers, we all know that most of the time, our lives are spent in a chair in front of a screen, slouched over with T-rex hands typing...

Courtney Leigh
Jun 16, 20234 min read


Top Indie Romance Book of 2023 (So Far): "Song of the Shadows" by Mona Storm
Top notch world building, lovable characters, suspense, and a romance that will melt your heart. ****************************************...

Courtney Leigh
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Top 5 Most Underrated Movies
When it comes to movies, some of the best works of art are often forgotten before they even come out. Here are 5 movies you rarely hear...

Courtney Leigh
Jan 27, 20238 min read


Top 5 Alien Romance Books...That Are Not About Mail Order Brides or a Shortage of Females
If you know me, you know I'm a total sucker for alien romance. It all started when I picked up a Ruby Dixon book as a joke. I saw a cheesy c

Courtney Leigh
Jan 14, 20236 min read


"Across the Stars" Excerpt
[Ready for a little teaser for my upcoming alien romance?!] *************************************** “Everything but the E7 vials and the...

Courtney Leigh
Jan 5, 20236 min read


Hollow Beasts: A Look At The Horrifying World and Why I Wrote It
I wanted a world that was uncomfortable and addicting at the same time. Hollow Beasts is a story about monsters. Some monsters look the...

Courtney Leigh
Nov 23, 20225 min read
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