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❤️ The Ultimate Guide to Romance Books: Tropes, Trends & Hidden Gems Romance Readers Love

October 11, 2025Miranda Martin

Welcome, romance readers! Whether you fell in love with my Red Planet Dragons of Tajss, Draconians, Dragon's & Phoenixes series or you’re just discovering my worlds, this guide is for you....

Behind the Stories: When Fiction Hits Close to Home

September 13, 2025Miranda Martin

One of the most moving messages I’ve ever received about A Voice of Silver and Blood came from a reader who said the early chapters reminded them of difficult parts...

Behind the Stories: Vampires, Fae, and the Fatigue Factor

September 9, 2025Miranda Martin

If you’ve read a lot of fantasy and romantasy lately, you’ve probably felt it: vampire fatigue, fae fatigue. So many books lean on the same tropes—brooding vampires with perfect hair,...

Why Romance Written by a Guy Isn’t Automatically Bad

September 6, 2025Miranda Martin

A reader told me recently that they almost didn’t pick up A Voice of Silver and Blood. Their reason? “Nearly every book I’ve read by male authors has been awful.”...

Writing With Your Soul-mate

August 11, 2025Miranda Martin

I thought I'd share a few quick thoughts on my new pen name, Miranda Vale.I'm not abandoning my name, but I wanted to write something different and my soul-mate, James,...

How We Built Our Author Business & Found the Help We Didn’t Expect

May 31, 2025Miranda Martin

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a successful indie romance author’s life? In this heartfelt blog post, bestselling author Miranda shares a rare, personal glimpse into...