Behind the Stories: When Fiction Hits Close to Home September 13, 2025Miranda MartinOne 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 MartinIf 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 MartinA 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 MartinI 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 MartinEver 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...
Writing Romance That Hurts So Good: My Thoughts on Fluff, Depth, and Tajss May 24, 2025Miranda MartinIn this candid behind-the-scenes post, bestselling indie romance author Miranda explores the difference between “fluffy” romance and emotionally deep storytelling. She shares her personal struggles with writing light, easy reads...