“I wanted to write something that actually reflects how people date now—while still keeping that classic rom-com charm.”

— Paula Rogers on Swiped, Smart Romance, and Turning Heartbreak into Humor

“I always start with the character. I let them speak to me first, even if it’s messy at the beginning. Kara’s voice came through right away—funny, insecure, self-aware in all the wrong ways—and from there, the story took shape. I don’t outline the tropes first. I build the person, then let everything else evolve around them.”

— Sierra Prynne

“I always start with the tropes. They’re the foundation for my characters and plots, but they’re also key for marketing. Readers love them, and they help me clearly communicate what kind of story they’re getting.”

— Erika Lynn