Erika Vanzin
@erikavanzinauthor.bsky.social
Some days the words flow. Some days I reorganize my desk like that counts. Both are valid.
January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Some days the words flow. Some days I reorganize my desk like that counts. Both are valid.
Emotional intimacy will always be sexier than money, fame, or grand gestures.
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Emotional intimacy will always be sexier than money, fame, or grand gestures.
Rockstar romance hits differently when the chaos fades and it’s just two people in a quiet room.
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Rockstar romance hits differently when the chaos fades and it’s just two people in a quiet room.
Winter writing days feel extra cinematic. Soft light, warm drink, and zero desire to leave the house.
January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Winter writing days feel extra cinematic. Soft light, warm drink, and zero desire to leave the house.
There’s something comforting about romance that feels safe. Intense, yes, but grounded in care.
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 AM
There’s something comforting about romance that feels safe. Intense, yes, but grounded in care.
Fake dating is just two people lying badly while absolutely catching feelings. We all know how this ends.
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Fake dating is just two people lying badly while absolutely catching feelings. We all know how this ends.
Writing update: I moved a sentence, drank more coffee, and stared out the window like it owed me answers.
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Writing update: I moved a sentence, drank more coffee, and stared out the window like it owed me answers.
The best romantic moments aren’t dramatic. They’re quiet. A look held too long. A hand that doesn’t let go.
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
The best romantic moments aren’t dramatic. They’re quiet. A look held too long. A hand that doesn’t let go.
Billionaire romance works best when the power isn’t loud; it’s careful. Soft control. Gentle confidence. Emotional restraint.
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Billionaire romance works best when the power isn’t loud; it’s careful. Soft control. Gentle confidence. Emotional restraint.
Some mornings feel like a romance trope in progress. Coffee, quiet, and a story slowly waking up with me.
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Some mornings feel like a romance trope in progress. Coffee, quiet, and a story slowly waking up with me.
Every love story deserves at least one golden-hour moment.
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Every love story deserves at least one golden-hour moment.
How do you read most often: digital or paper?
January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How do you read most often: digital or paper?
Sometimes all you need is a new room and a fresh angle on the same story.
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Sometimes all you need is a new room and a fresh angle on the same story.
The quiet moments are the ones that linger the longest.
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The quiet moments are the ones that linger the longest.
What makes a romance unforgettable for you: tension or tenderness?
January 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
What makes a romance unforgettable for you: tension or tenderness?
Ten-minute writing sprint. No pressure, no expectations, just vibes.
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ten-minute writing sprint. No pressure, no expectations, just vibes.
Romance lives between the lines, not just in the declarations.
January 10, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Romance lives between the lines, not just in the declarations.
Favorite romance setting: city streets or ocean air?
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Favorite romance setting: city streets or ocean air?
Closed the laptop. Reopened the laptop. Growth is not linear.
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Closed the laptop. Reopened the laptop. Growth is not linear.
Slow burn deserves celebration. Champagne optional, feelings mandatory.
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Slow burn deserves celebration. Champagne optional, feelings mandatory.
How attached do you get to fictional couples? Asking for science.
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How attached do you get to fictional couples? Asking for science.
Tiny writing win: I reread a scene and didn’t immediately want to delete it.
January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Tiny writing win: I reread a scene and didn’t immediately want to delete it.
Music says the things characters refuse to admit out loud.
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Music says the things characters refuse to admit out loud.
Rockstar chaos or billionaire polish: which romance mood are you today?
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Rockstar chaos or billionaire polish: which romance mood are you today?
Choosing the emotional support mug is a critical part of the writing process.
January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Choosing the emotional support mug is a critical part of the writing process.