Author: Jessica

  • Men as Dogs – Part 1

    Men as Dogs – Part 1

    If you’re in the reader circles on social media, you’ve probably heard different book boyfriends described as different breeds of dogs, but not everyone is very familiar with dog breeds, so sometimes these descriptions don’t always tell us much. No more though, I put together a handy compilation of some different dog breeds and the…

  • Amazon Boycott and the Impact on Indie Authors

    Amazon Boycott and the Impact on Indie Authors

    I’ve been seeing a lot of talk on social media about boycotting Amazon in an effort to “stick it to Bezos” and to retaliate for the company rolling back their DEI. And while I wholeheartedly stand behind both of those points, as an indie author, I also rely on Amazon for my income. I don’t…

  • Beta Readers Needed!

    Beta Readers Needed!

    The time has come! I have almost completed the manuscript for Under the Aurora Sky so I have begun the process of gathering applications for potential beta readers! If you are unfamiliar with the concept, beta readers read a manuscript, typically before it is professionally edited, to help an author check for plot holes, inconsistencies,…

  • Romance Novel Planning Workbook for Authors

    Romance Novel Planning Workbook for Authors

    Planning a new book is probably my favorite part of being a writer, maybe because I’ve got such an effective process for brainstorming and planning all the details of my characters and their stories so it comes easy for me. When a new story idea starts brewing in the back of my mind, I can’t…

  • How to Get Free Romance Books, Legally & Ethically.

    How to Get Free Romance Books, Legally & Ethically.

    [Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking, I may be compensated, at no cost to you – I only share links to things I personally use and enjoy so please feel confident if you use any of my links that you can take it as a personal recommendation] You…