From Wattpad to KDP- My Journey into the Dark Side of Sapphic Romance
I have always wanted to write from as far back as I can remember, My first book idea came form the Angelina Jolie/McAvoy 'wanted' movie, also that was my Lesbian awakening but I digress, I dreamt about her so much that night and the next I was sitting writing a full drafted movie script, that was 17 years ago and I have never looked back.
I then set out to write dark, obsessive love stories, because the voices of my characters whispered, 'Make it messier, make it hurt,' and I listened.
Like many writers I believe, my journey started with an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. I didn’t know if I was writing something people would love, or if I was just pouring my heart into a void. But I wrote anyway.
First before I picked up a pen to paper, I devoured books, I remember my mom had a bunch of novels and the first I ever read was a Daniel Steel Novel as young as I was at that age I loved it, Then came Stephen King books, to Poe, Tom Sawyer, Nancy drew books, I read and read, lost myself in fictional worlds, and secretly crafted my own stories in notebooks no one else was allowed to see. But it wasn’t until I stumbled upon Wattpad that I realized I wasn’t alone. There was a whole world of readers and writers hungry for the kind of intense, all-consuming love stories that made your heart race and your morals blur.
Publishing my first story on Wattpad was terrifying. I expected silence, maybe even criticism, but instead, people read. I remember when I posted and kept checking daily no reads just yet, I was anxious, excited and disappointed also so green to all the concepts for uploading to Wattpad. Then it became my playground, my battlefield, and my classroom. I Read first, for years, A lot of Genres too learned what made readers desperate to turn the page. I discovered that the characters who refused to behave, who were flawed, possessive, and unapologetic, were the ones that kept readers up at night.
But there was always a part of me that wanted more, more control over my stories, more freedom to write without limitations, and the chance to turn my passion into something bigger.
I didn’t just fall into dark romance I plunged headfirst. The more I wrote, the more I realized I was interested in writing intense love stories. I wanted obsession. I wanted power struggles, forbidden desires, and characters willing to burn the world down for each other. I wanted to explore the kind of love that isn’t just passionate, but dangerous.
Of course, not everyone understands the allure of dark romance. Some call it problematic. Others call it unrealistic. But to me, it’s a place where emotions are raw, stakes are high, and love is never easy. And that’s what keeps me coming back, book after book.
Wattpad was my foundation, but self-publishing was the dream. The moment I decided to put my work on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), everything changed. At first I foolishly removed all books that had many views on WP, and then uploaded on KDP, after editing and creating better covers and blurbs, Suddenly, I wasn’t just writing for free I was building a career.
The transition wasn’t easy. As I had been in the Corporate world for over 7 years with on again off again writing unfinished drafts, There were formatting nightmares, cover design struggles, and the terrifying reality of marketing my own work. But hitting that publish button for the first time? Seeing my book available for preorder? That feeling was worth every late-night edit and every moment of doubt.
This is just the beginning. I am still improving myself, I have more stories to tell, more characters to ruin, and more love to set on fire. If you’re here for Dark, Steamy, Possessive Sapphic Romance that refuses to play by the rules stick around. You won’t be disappointed.
Have you ever read a book so intense it made reality feel bland? That’s the kind of story I live to write. Tell me, what’s a book that’s left you haunted long after the last page? I'd Love to talk in the comments.
I then set out to write dark, obsessive love stories, because the voices of my characters whispered, 'Make it messier, make it hurt,' and I listened.
Like many writers I believe, my journey started with an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. I didn’t know if I was writing something people would love, or if I was just pouring my heart into a void. But I wrote anyway.
First before I picked up a pen to paper, I devoured books, I remember my mom had a bunch of novels and the first I ever read was a Daniel Steel Novel as young as I was at that age I loved it, Then came Stephen King books, to Poe, Tom Sawyer, Nancy drew books, I read and read, lost myself in fictional worlds, and secretly crafted my own stories in notebooks no one else was allowed to see. But it wasn’t until I stumbled upon Wattpad that I realized I wasn’t alone. There was a whole world of readers and writers hungry for the kind of intense, all-consuming love stories that made your heart race and your morals blur.
Publishing my first story on Wattpad was terrifying. I expected silence, maybe even criticism, but instead, people read. I remember when I posted and kept checking daily no reads just yet, I was anxious, excited and disappointed also so green to all the concepts for uploading to Wattpad. Then it became my playground, my battlefield, and my classroom. I Read first, for years, A lot of Genres too learned what made readers desperate to turn the page. I discovered that the characters who refused to behave, who were flawed, possessive, and unapologetic, were the ones that kept readers up at night.
But there was always a part of me that wanted more, more control over my stories, more freedom to write without limitations, and the chance to turn my passion into something bigger.
I didn’t just fall into dark romance I plunged headfirst. The more I wrote, the more I realized I was interested in writing intense love stories. I wanted obsession. I wanted power struggles, forbidden desires, and characters willing to burn the world down for each other. I wanted to explore the kind of love that isn’t just passionate, but dangerous.
Of course, not everyone understands the allure of dark romance. Some call it problematic. Others call it unrealistic. But to me, it’s a place where emotions are raw, stakes are high, and love is never easy. And that’s what keeps me coming back, book after book.
Wattpad was my foundation, but self-publishing was the dream. The moment I decided to put my work on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), everything changed. At first I foolishly removed all books that had many views on WP, and then uploaded on KDP, after editing and creating better covers and blurbs, Suddenly, I wasn’t just writing for free I was building a career.
The transition wasn’t easy. As I had been in the Corporate world for over 7 years with on again off again writing unfinished drafts, There were formatting nightmares, cover design struggles, and the terrifying reality of marketing my own work. But hitting that publish button for the first time? Seeing my book available for preorder? That feeling was worth every late-night edit and every moment of doubt.
This is just the beginning. I am still improving myself, I have more stories to tell, more characters to ruin, and more love to set on fire. If you’re here for Dark, Steamy, Possessive Sapphic Romance that refuses to play by the rules stick around. You won’t be disappointed.Have you ever read a book so intense it made reality feel bland? That’s the kind of story I live to write. Tell me, what’s a book that’s left you haunted long after the last page? I'd Love to talk in the comments.
Published on March 29, 2025 05:25
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