Dispatches
The Storm Destroyed Secrets in the Sand
My characters insisted on a name change for my current series.
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What Does Danger Look Like?
What does danger look like? When I started working on covers for the Storm Series, I knew I wanted something that captured both the elegance of the Ivory Tower world and the suspense crackling beneath the surface. Easier said than done.
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As we approach the end of 2024
I don’t know what 2025 will bring, but I do know I’ll get further ahead in my newest endeavor if I reflect on some accomplishments I’ve had this year.
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Wildecraft
Why I Gave My Heroes Psychic Powers
Let’s be honest: romance heroes have been turning heads for decades. Brooding billionaires. Grumpy bodyguards. Reformed bad boys with dark pasts.
But when I sat down to write the Storm Series, I knew I wanted to do something different.
Wildecraft
Setting as a Character: Why the Island Matters
Mimosa Cay may be a fictional island off the coast of southeast Florida, but it has its own heartbeat—its own rhythm, secrets, and shadows. And like any great character, it has the power to comfort, seduce, or betray.
Storm Watch
Trust Issues and Red Flags: Writing Suspenseful Romance That Hurts So Good
There’s a reason trust—and the betrayal of it—lies at the heart of so many unforgettable romantic suspense stories. Nothing gets my pulse pounding quite like the tension of wondering: Can I trust you… or will you destroy me?
Wildecraft
Falling for a Storm: Why I Love Writing Slow-Burn Romance
When passion finally breaks through after chapters of tension and self-denial… it hits different. Like thunder after a long, charged silence. Like a storm you’ve been watching roll in from the distance, knowing it was only a matter of time.
Wildecraft
What I’m Working on This Summer
Here’s a peek at what’s been keeping me busy this summer—and what’s coming next in the world of Jena Wilde (and beyond).
Wildecraft
Writing is Equal Parts Chaos & Ritual
People often ask what it really looks like to write romantic suspense—the kind that simmers with heat, unravels secrets, and dances with danger.
