Author Archives: Sami Lee

The Truth Shall Set Us Free

The past decade has been a roller coaster. In 2010 I was suffering from writer’s block so bad I was afraid to open my laptop, because almost every time I… Read more »

Romance is Part of Rape Culture

We in Romancelandia make a lot of the idea our genre is somehow singular, special. ‘By women, for women’ (which has rightly been pointed out as excluding the men, non-binary… Read more »

Romance Has a Problem with Abortion

Abortion – the act of it and even the discussion of it – has traditionally been frowned upon in romance. There’s no denying it. I grew up reading romances with… Read more »

Lazy

Lazy ADJECTIVE unwilling to work or use energy. characterized by lack of effort or activity. showing a lack of care. Synonyms idle, indolent, slothful, shiftless I have a kid who… Read more »

Playing to Win OUT NOW

It’s out! The revised, recovered and retitled version of my ex Kindle World story, Twice as Daring, is out NOW. Something to download and read on your device while waiting… Read more »

For the Love of Libraries

I’ve always bought books. From a young age I would save up pocket money/birthday money and spend it on books. Some new, many from my frequented 2nd hand bookstore. I… Read more »

I Am Angry

I am angry. That’s an understatement. I’m filled with a burning, swelling rage that I’m having trouble controlling. I am controlling it—just. And I’m angry that I’m controlling it. That… Read more »

New Cover and Preorder

I’m thrilled about this new cover for my latest offering, Playing to Win. Isn’t it gorgeous? I mean, holy mackerel, right? Playing to Win is a previously published novella which… Read more »

Ocean’s 8 Review and More

You many have noticed I talk about movies a bit here. I enjoy writing quick and dirty movie reviews so I thought I’d find somewhere more appropriate to store and… Read more »