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My Vicious Beast: A Dark Monster Romance is Live! Melissa Cummins
My Vicious Beast: A Dark Monster Romance is Live!
|Melissa Cummins
My Vicious Beast is the monster romance about a gargoyle who waited centuries for her. Read the blurb, tropes, and content warnings. Read more...
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My Vicious Beast: A Dark Monster Romance Cover Reveal
|Melissa Cummins
My Vicious Beast is the dark monster romance that changed how I write. Here's the cover reveal, blurb, and everything you need to know. Read more...
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Crowned In Blood Deluxe Edition with Exclusive Art Pack Now Available
|Melissa Cummins
When printer problems forced a new print run of Crowned In Blood, it created an unexpected opportunity for readers who missed the original Kickstarter to get this special edition. Read more...
Dark Romance Is Not Your Punching Bag
|Melissa Cummins
When another author tore down dark romance on my page, I had to speak up. I'm sharing my story and why this genre deserves respect. Read more...
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The Vampire War Box Set is Now Live!
|Melissa Cummins
The wait is over! The complete Vampire War trilogy is now a box set, with over 600 pages of vampires, witches, and fated mates. Read more...
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The Vampire War Omnibus: The Complete Trilogy Reveal
|Melissa Cummins
The complete trilogy is here! Get all three books of The Vampire War in one epic omnibus, including bonus scenes and a discounted price.   Read more...
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My Brutal Beast is Now Live!
|Melissa Cummins
It's release day! My Brutal Beast is now live, a dark Beauty and the Beast-inspired romance with a monster who finds his curvy queen. Read more...
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My Brutal Beast: Cover & Blurb Reveal
|Melissa Cummins
The cover and blurb for my new dark romance, My Brutal Beast, are here! This isn't your childhood fairytale—it's a story of a monster and his curvy queen.   Read more...
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I Wrote a Plus Size Romance Heroine Who Doesn't Need Fixing
|Melissa Cummins
My Brutal Beast is the plus size romance that refuses to "fix" its heroine. Here's why I wrote Cassandra the way I did.   Read more...
I Tore Down My Author Branding and Built Something Better
|Melissa Cummins
I tore down my author branding and rebuilt it from scratch. Here's the hard truth about reader expectations that forced the change.     Read more...
Finding Free Books Beyond Subscription Services
|Melissa Cummins
Free books are everywhere — you just need to know where to look. Here's how to keep reading without Kindle Unlimited or a big budget.     Read more...
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Night Fall is Here
|Melissa Cummins
The epic conclusion to The Vampire War trilogy is here! Mya and Erik's story ends in Night Fall, the final book in the Chronicles of The Otherworld series. Read more...
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Night Fall Cover Reveal: The Final Chapter in The Vampire War Trilogy
|Melissa Cummins
The cover for Night Fall is finally here! Get the first look at Mya's story, a second-chance, centuries-long romance that completes The Vampire War trilogy. Read more...
Why I Walked Away from Author Burnout and Chose a Softer Life
|Melissa Cummins
From hustle culture to a "soft life." In this post, I share my journey of leaving survival mode behind, the power of asking for help, and why embracing gentleness is key to sustainable creativity. Read more...
How TV and Film Influenced the Magic Systems in Chronicles of The Otherworld
|Melissa Cummins
Ever wonder what inspired the magic in my books? I’m sharing how TV shows like Charmed and films like Beautiful Creatures influenced the raw, emotional magic in my world.       Read more...
Celebrating One Year as a Published Author: What I Learned About Creative Writing
|Melissa Cummins
One year as a published author taught me that creative writing isn't about innate talent. It's about showing up despite doubt and doing the work anyway. Read more...
Where to Find My Vampire Romance Books Beyond Kindle Unlimited
|Melissa Cummins
I'm stepping away from Kindle Unlimited exclusivity so my vampire romance books are available on more platforms. Here's why and where you can find them now. Read more...
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Night Fury is LIVE: My New Vampire Romance is Here!
|Melissa Cummins
Night Fury is the vampire romance that goes darker than you expect. Meet Luke and Johanna — fated mates caught in a war that could destroy them. Read more...
Announcing Night Fall: The Conclusion of My Paranormal Romance Series
|Melissa Cummins
Night Fall is here! Book three concludes Part One of my paranormal romance series Chronicles of The Otherworld. Mya's journey to happiness and redemption begins now. Read more...
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Night Fury Cover Reveal: The Next Book in My Vampire Romance Series
|Melissa Cummins
Night Fury cover reveal! Discover the next vampire romance book in The Vampire War series. Read more...
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Finishing Night Fury: My Writing Process and Character Development Insights
|Melissa Cummins
The first draft of Night Fury is done! Here's how this character-driven story evolved my writing process and what I learned about developing characters through sensory details. Read more...
From Childhood Stories to Paranormal Romance Books: My Author Journey
|Melissa Cummins
My path to writing paranormal romance books wasn't straightforward. From childhood journals to publishing vampire romance—here's how I became an author despite Imposter Syndrome. Read more...
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How Sailor Moon Shaped My Writing Process and Love of Fated Mates
|Melissa Cummins
Sailor Moon was my first introduction to fated mates and completely shaped my writing process. Here's how childhood anime influences my paranormal romance today. Read more...
Night Fury Pre-Order Live: Vampire Romance Book 2 Available Now
|Melissa Cummins
Night Fury pre-order is live! Book 2 in my vampire romance series releases June 14th. Plus read early chapters on Kindle Vella now. Read more...
My Romance Writing Process: What Works (And What Doesn't)
|Melissa Cummins
What works for one manuscript won't work for another. Here's how my romance writing and editing process evolved—methods I kept and techniques I abandoned. Read more...
Night Fury: Book 2 in My Vampire Romance Series Revealed
|Melissa Cummins
Announcing Night Fury! Pre-order February 12th for my vampire romance series book 2. Plus exclusive sneak peek excerpt from Chronicles of The Otherworld. Read more...
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My Vampire Romance Book Release Day: Night Shade Rankings & Reader Response
|Melissa Cummins
"Release day for my vampire romance book Night Shade was magical. From unexpected rankings to reader response, here's what happened when Daniella found her readers. Read more...
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How Night Shade, My Vampire Romance, Was Born from Visual Inspiration
|Melissa Cummins
One Pinterest image I found reluctantly sparked Daniella and my entire vampire romance series. Here's how visual inspiration transformed my creative process for Night Shade. Read more...
Night Shade's Vampire Romance Release Date: September 28, 2021
|Melissa Cummins
Night Shade vampire romance releases September 28, 2021! From manuscript to cover design—here's what goes into launching a paranormal romance book. Read more...
Completing Night Shade: My Vampire Romance Book Journey
|Melissa Cummins
My birthday gift to myself: Night Shade's first draft is done! Behind-the-scenes look at completing my vampire romance book and what's next. Read more...
Night Shade's Evolution: My Vampire Romance Writing Process
|Melissa Cummins
How my vampire romance characters took over, critique partners shaped the story, and Night Shade evolved beyond my outline into something more authentic. Read more...
My Writing Process: What I Learned Rewriting Night Shade my Paranormal Romance Book
|Melissa Cummins
Going back to rewrite Night Shade taught me something unexpected about my writing process: old work isn't always bad work. Here's what I discovered. Read more...
The Paranormal Romance Books That Inspired My Writing Career
|Melissa Cummins
Two paranormal romance books changed my life: The Sun Witch and Fantasy Lover. Here's how they inspired me to become a dark romance author. Read more...