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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


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


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 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


"Sweet As poison" Beyond the Merillian book 5 EXCERPT
[Get ready for Nylian and Shaerra's story! An arranged marriage. A lie. A break of trust that must be built back. This story is coming...

Courtney Leigh
Aug 24, 20226 min read


It Feels So Right...But Don't Tell Anyone I Said That... (Age Gap) Carian Cole Book Review(s)
Soooo... I've never really gotten into contemporary romance. I've found a book or two here and there that have really pulled me in, but...

Courtney Leigh
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Beyond the Merillian: The Elven Romance Series I Didn't Think I'd Write
As a writer, I get asked how I came up with my stories A LOT. I wish there was some epic process behind what I write, but in truth, I...

Courtney Leigh
Jun 5, 20223 min read


Damaged Gods (The Monsters of Saint Mark's) by KC Cross REVIEW
BLURB: When I answered an ad for a caretaker at Saint Mark’s Sanctuary I thought I’d be dusting chandeliers and polishing floors. I...

Courtney Leigh
May 25, 20222 min read


BOOK REVIEW: After the Fade (Rise Book 1) By Emilia Foxe and Kamryn Foxe
If you follow my Goodreads then you've already gotten a little overview of this review. It was featured in my Top 5 Omegaverse Youtube...

Courtney Leigh
May 1, 20223 min read


Making Your Own Book Covers (Indie Authors on a Budget)
If you're anything like me, an indie author with a very limited budget to spend on the production of your books, then this might be...

Courtney Leigh
Feb 22, 20224 min read
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