Frequently Asked Questions

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Margaret Atwood once said in a class, “If you ask yourself whether or not you should be a writer, the answer is probably no.” That resonates deeply with me. Even as a child, I constantly had stories swirling in my mind.

As a teenager, I wrote my first book just for fun. My only reader was my sister, who not only encouraged me to publish but also claimed one of the characters as “hers” even though, in my mind, that character was nothing like her. 

For over 20 years, ideas kept coming to me. I would indulge in a bit of “mind writing,” creating stories in my head, but I always pushed the thought of creating aside.  Life is busy, and the idea of actually becoming a writer felt... unreachable. 

Last year, life threw its share of challenges at me. One day, I found myself lost in yet another story in my mind. When my husband found out about my secret dream, he wouldn’t let it go he insisted I needed to write and publish. He never stopped believing in me. He kept telling me, “You need to write this. You need to publish.” 

I owe it all to him... for helping me follow my dream. For me, there always was only one option.

 I remember watching Superman as a child. While all my friends were swooning over him for being perfect, my mind kept telling me he was an absolute idiot. I mean, who would have that much power and not take what they truly wanted, choosing instead to suffer for no real reason? At the time, I didn’t fully understand what that meant, but as I grew older, I realised it was my deep-rooted hunger for justice... no matter the cost.

What most people don’t know about me is that I’m a trauma survivor. Life hasn’t always been kind, but in those dark moments, my pain gave me something unexpected... an awareness of everything around me. I became attuned to people’s emotions, their personalities, and their hidden struggles. It also gave me the tools to cope in the darkest moments and a unique lens through which I see the world.

In all honesty, I couldn’t write anything else. The stories that come to me, the characters who demand their space, are always complex, flawed, and beautifully broken. They have loud voices and messy, painful journeys that refuse to be ignored.

Dark romance is the only place where I can truly explore the raw, unfiltered complexity of human emotion, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Rina Kent – She’s incredibly unique in the way she presents her work. If you read her books in the order she intended, you’ll witness not only her evolution as an author but also the sheer power of her voice. Her writing is beautifully detailed, and her characters are rich, deeply scarred, and enhanced by powerful psychology that makes them unforgettable.

Sonja Grey – I think she has such a distinct voice in her work. Her books are beautifully balanced. While she writes dark romance and includes graphic, dark elements, there’s always a surprising sweetness woven into her stories. Her characters are flawless, and her attention to detail, especially in her complex plots, is truly impressive.

Neva Altaj – I adore her work because it sheds light on the truth that we’re all broken in some way. Staying true to who I am, I always gravitate towards her most unhinged characters. They’re raw and imperfect, and that’s what makes them so captivating.

Lauren Biel – Honestly, if you want dark dark, but high-quality dark romance, she’s the author for you. Her characters are not only beautifully complex and well-crafted, but with every book, you can feel the immense amount of research, technique, and dedication she pours into her work.

I’m very particular about what I put on my list. These are my personal favourites, but it’s important to remember that reading is a deeply personal experience. It’s not about an author being good or bad, it’s about how their work resonates with you.

And yes... there’s also some rubbish writing out there you’ll want to steer clear of.

 The idea of a modern version of the Mafia/Bratva haunted me for years. I kept asking myself, If I were in the Mafia, how would I do it? That question planted the seed for the Dominion series.

In today’s world, true power doesn’t come from guns or violence alone, it’s behind a keyboard, fuelled by a brain full of knowledge. True power is knowledge, intelligence, strategy, and control in a digital age, and that’s exactly what I wanted to explore.

The series began in my mind as a persistent idea, a world where power is redefined and the old rules no longer apply. And once the characters took shape, there was no turning back.

 There will be three series under Dominion, each containing three books. I love my patterns, so it’ll be a 3x3 structure.

All the books are already mapped out in my mind, some are more vivid than others, demanding to be written right now. Finding a way to survive without sleep would certainly help me write faster!

Don’t worry, though, they’ll all come to life. The characters are already loudly yelling at me to tell their story.

The Path to Dark Love will take you deep into the minds of Angela and Dominic, where love collides with darkness and vulnerability. Written from both of their perspectives, this story explores not only the intensity of their passion but also the messy, often chaotic nature of human emotions and psychological struggles. 

Through their inner dialogues, you’ll witness how unspoken fears, desires, and insecurities shape their actions and decisions. 

This book captures the raw and unfiltered reality of love, as Angela and Dominic grapple with the weight of their own personal demons, offering a glimpse into the depths of human disorders and the relentless pull of an all-consuming love.

The idea behind The Path to Dark Love came from one of my eternal questions: How amazing would it be to read other people’s minds?

It all started with an unrelenting image of a flower shop flashing in my mind, over and over again. I couldn’t shake it. That image became the spark for the story. I was so captivated when both Angela and Dominic began revealing not only their emotions but also their raw, unfiltered inner voices during key moments in the story.

They refused to stay silent until I told their story exactly as they needed it to be told.

In The Strength of Dark Love, Hunter and Sofia are two souls shaped by pain and betrayal. Hunter’s sharp wit shields his vulnerability, while Sofia’s strength masks the scars she’s hidden for years. As their worlds collide, they must confront the shadows of their pasts to uncover a love strong enough to defy the darkness. 

This is a story about the undeniable pull of love and the courage it takes to rewrite our own narratives. As Hunter and Sofia face their demons, both past and present, they come to realise that while our histories shape us, they do not define us. Together, they learn that the power to decide who we become tomorrow lies in the strength we find in each other today. 

The idea behind The Strength of Dark Love bloomed from the scars we all carry from our upbringing. Some are deeper than others, but they all shape who we are today.

What I want to give this book is encouragement, support, and hope for everyone who has been through difficult times. It’s a reminder that, no matter how much we’ve endured, we’re still here. Our pain doesn’t have to define our future.

At its core, this story is about survival, about resilience, and, most importantly, about the power we all have to rise above our past and define our future.

I still remember the day I first learned about female genital mutilation. I was horrified. I felt small, powerless, and ignorant in the face of the unspeakable atrocities inflicted on women and girls around the world. That was the day Sofia was born in my mind. I know I don’t have the power to stop these things from happening, but I do have the power of my words. The research I did to support Sofia’s story was extensive, and while I don’t know if this book will make a change in the world, I can only hope it reaches someone with the power to do so.

Great things! I’ve already started writing it, I just couldn’t help myself. Monica and Elijah are beyond amazing, and their story is intense, raw, and most definitely dark.

Expect strong emotions, complex characters, and a journey that will stay with you forever. Monica and Elijah have a lot to say, and trust me, they’re not holding back.

I love art, and one of my favourite painters is Crisco Art. He has a painting called The Weight of Love, which shows a boy pulling a large stone. That image sparked something in me, and it became the inspiration for Elijah and Monica’s story in The Weight of Dark Love.

I actually own a few of his pieces, and I highly recommend checking out his work. Just be prepared, his personality is as bold and unfiltered as his art, which not everyone might find easy to take.