If you’ve ever stared at a blank page and thought, what’s the point? trust me, I’ve been there.
There have been days when I’ve doubted every word I’ve written. Days when real life got loud, when the kids needed me, the dogs demanded attention, and the idea of writing felt impossible. But the truth is, storytelling has always pulled me back. Because your dreams don’t disappear when life gets messy. They simply wait for you to catch up.
People often imagine that being a romance author means endless inspiration, beautiful notebooks, and peaceful writing sessions. Sometimes, yes — it’s like that. But often it’s chaos. It’s balancing real life and fictional heartbreaks, it’s rewriting chapters that don’t work, and it’s wondering if anyone will ever care about the story you’ve poured your soul into.
Writing dark romance adds another layer, it means digging into the uncomfortable bits of love and loss, and exploring the shadows we usually try to hide. Some days it hurts. Some days it heals. But it always feels true.
When I first started writing, I was terrified of putting my words out there. What if people didn’t get it? What if my stories were too dark, too emotional, too real? Then I realised something: the right people will always get it. The ones who see themselves in my characters. The ones who’ve lived through heartbreak and still believe in love. The ones who want stories that make them feel.
That’s who I write for. And that’s why I’ll never stop.
Whatever your dream looks like, whether it’s writing, painting, baking, or building something of your own, it’s worth chasing. You don’t need permission to start. You just need courage, stubbornness, and a touch of madness.
The world needs your story especially the messy parts.
So write the book. Start the thing. Take the risk. Do it scared. Do it tired. Do it anyway.
I’m still learning, still growing, still tripping over my own words some days. But every new reader, every message, every connection reminds me why this is all worth it.
If my stories, or even these little pieces of my heart I share here, inspire you in any way, I’m so glad you’ve found me. Stay a while. Follow along. Let’s build a space for dreamers, dark romance lovers, and second-chance believers; because that’s exactly who I am too.
Until next time,
Jilly x