What's the worst sex scene you've ever read? I can think of some doozies... Without naming names, shout out what icks you the most in on-page spice when it goes wrong. #romancelandia #writingcommunity #amwritingromance

Fiction is all about choosing the best analogy to carry your message. And nothing grabs peoples' attention faster than s*x. So why wouldn't you use *sexy* metaphors as the most sizzling way to make your point? 🌶️🌶️🌶️ #romancelandia #writingcommunity #amwritingromance www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF3GK8W1

Find out how to make your consent sexier: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF3GK8W1 #romancelandia #writingcommunity #writingtips

Having fun mailing ARCs out this morning for my How to Write Sex Scenes book! My favorite part is the “friends don’t let friends write bad sex” promo lip balms😂🔥💋

I am THRILLED about the audiobook narrator for Kiss & Tell. 🎧 I needed somebody who can talk about the steamiest stuff without blushing. And who better than the narrator of 400+ titles, who has become The Voice of queer romance? 👑 #romancelandia #writingcommunity #amwritingromance

Can you guess the audiobook narrator for my How to Write Sex Scenes book? Drop your theories below! 🔥 The answer is in my Fall in Lust with Writing Substack (link in my bio) or you can wait until tomorrow for me to reveal here! #romancelandia #writingcommunity #amwritingromance

Mystery box! #writingcommunity #romancelandia

Ok, I'm not a fan of AI, but the AI on Storygraph made this summary of my new sex scene writing book and...I like it? "A witty, step‑by‑step guide for romance writers craving a confident, character‑driven, emotionally layered, and unapologetically hot approach to crafting unforgettable sex scenes."

My next book, anyone? 🔥 “The funniest, sexiest craft book you’ll ever read! Hazen gives practical, actionable lessons and makes it feel like an indulgence, not like homework.” - Eagan Daniels, author of Behind the Lights Find out more: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF3GK8W1

It occurred to me today, after some happy emails, that my job as a book coach is basically to make people happy all day? And...that is really so far superior to any day job I have ever had, I truly can't imagine better. 🥰

Y’all. THIS IS WHY WOMEN ARE TIRED

My favorite reads of 2025! #romancelandia #bookrecs #amreading Thanks to @bandherbooks.bsky.social for last year's template.

Did I *have* to write a blog about all the reasons Heated Rivalry is so great? Yes, I would argue that I did. #romancelandia #amwritingromance #amreadingromance sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/what-can-h...

#romancelandia sound off! If you were buying a book on sex scene writing, what would you be HOPING it would help you out with??

Oh man, I was just updating my blog about gift ideas for authors and I found another cool one while I was writing! Now, to cut one of the previous ideas or run the post with 13 gift ideas...decisions, decisions...

Do any other authors have a recommendation for a plug in on a Wordpress site to block spam on your contact form? I am getting SO MUCH SPAM.

Which do you love most, drafting or revising?? Here are 3 things I didn't expect to love about revision, that I learned along the way. sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/revision-3... #writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting

Pinch me, is this really my life? Jill Gillett and Flora Hackett have been behind some of the greatest book-to-movie adaptations of the last ten years, and now they're on board to take my Dexter + Killing Eve sapphic serial killer novel into the TV space. Can't wait to see what happens next!✨

The question I get most often...how to keep the spark alive for writing. Guys, I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ONE! open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...? #writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting

Poll! I want to make lip balms as author swag. Which of these flavors would you like best? 1. Vanilla Coconut Milk 2. Cherry Kiss 3. Lemon Drop 4. Chocolate Lava Cake

Writing as Nika Grace in my thriller era! You can add my new book here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

Proud to see some of our politicians trying to hold the line of constitution and democracy!

And just like that, the hardest book of my entire career has a book deal. I'm so excited that my wild sapphic serial killer book is going to be released upon the world! ❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️ Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true! #booksky #writers

Eep! I love the feeling when I have a BRAND NEW CHAPTER 1 of a brand new client book to read. So it begins!

Loved all these!

Yup, those are my notes in dry erase on the windshield so I can call all my reps on my morning drive. Call away, people, it’s so easy!

Judging by my last few new clients, I'm apparently becoming the book coach for people who love fanfic but now write original fiction??🤔 Never would have thought to brand myself that way, but yeah, makes sense.😂 Those are my people.

Many before me have tried to write about Harry Styles' left ear. But have any of them managed to take that, mix it with a dash of Elizabeth Gilbert & bring it home for a lesson about writing inspiration? Mmm-hmm, I thought not. #amwriting #romancelandia open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...

I found one where they let you donate bone marrow until you're 55, so I signed up! If a patient has multiple matches, they can prioritize younger donors, but if they DON'T have other younger willing donors, I'll be there.☺️This made me so happy! Here's the link if you want to sign up. www.dkms.org

Ever been stuck googling, trying to find a half-decent editor who can help with your book? Yeah, me, too. Here are a couple of places you can find (actually qualified!) editors: www.sanctuaryeditorial.com/post/how-to-... #romancelandia #amwriting #amquerying

Disappointing moment to start the day with...finding out I'm too old to donate bone marrow. 😕

I finally finished my TBR challenge! With THE FAVORITES, which was absolutely unforgettable! Gripping, intense emotion, I could NOT put down OR predict the plot, and the writing. Whole MFAs could be earned just analyzing the craft and structure in that book. *chef's kiss*

I wanted more things for writers to DO when they're still dying to share the book that meant so much to them. And I've finally come up with some ideas that can give you closure...or a fresh start for your old idea. 👀 #writingcommunity #romancelandia #amquerying open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...

I need your best summer-vibe romances, people! Think beach vibes, lots of swimming, lakes, rivers... Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is my gold standard for this. I'd love to find a new favorite!

When you're reaching for a demonstration of value for your love interest in a romance novel, try one of the main 3: LIFT something FIX something SAVE someone #romancelandia #writing

You guys. I went to The Materialists expecting a fun but shallow rich guy/poor guy rom-com. What I got was so much more. The acting is nuanced & gravitational: impossible to look away from. And the characterization is confident, takes its time & is absolutely fascinating. Something really fresh!

Out today!!! #Romancelandia

There is a seemingly abandoned newborn fawn napping outside of my cabin. How am I supposed to work with this level of cuteness?

Welp, guess I've found a new contender for my Top 10 Romances of All Time list. Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Anybody need to revive their muse? Artist Dates are the perfect escape! open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar... #writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky

How many do we have in common? 10 favorite reads, 5 to be read... #writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky

6 down on the TBR challenge! Halfway there!! ✔️Fan Service by Rosie Danan If you have ever had an A03 account or loved an early 2000s CW show, you MUST read this book. It's gentle and funny and hilarious and has JUST the prickly kind of heroine & sweet himbo hero I can't help but love.

I've been suddenly receiving a lot of messages from readers about BREATHE THE SKY, my 2020 book, and WOW, apparently a lot of you found it all at once? Is there a viral tiktok I don't know about? Anyway, thank you for all the sudden love for my grumpy/sunshine desert tortoise biologist romance!😍

For any authors who need to hear this, I switched to Substack just bc it was FREE whereas Mailchimp costs $$$. I don’t do ANY paid tier stuff and they don’t seem to care. And I find myself writing more newsletters now bc they’re easier to put together? Not a bad switch.

I don't want anything as much as the internet wants to sell me an item I already bought.

New Orleans is my favorite foreign country.😂 www.facebook.com/reel/1365199...

Buccaneers is the new Bridgerton, I'm loving it, and I'm curious why #Romancelandia isn't all over this one? slate.com/culture/2023...

This country makes a lot more sense when you realize that the posters of Uncle Sam were modeled off a former circus clown who ran for president. Google it.

In the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 42 is the answer to everything, so this should be my year! Not feeling like I have all the answers yet, but I at least have 42 of them. ✨Which one of these spoke to you?✨ #writingcommunity

It is a truth universally acknowledged that your library holds will only come in the day AFTER you were out running errands.