I am Anaiya Kamryn. Wife. Mother. Writer. Reader. Pink Enthusiast. Romance Author!

I have been writing (and loving it) for as long as I can remember. Writing is my calm, my center, my passion, and my purpose. And after years of dreaming, I’m finally publishing my first novel!!

In addition to writing, I also love to read. Specifically, romance novels. In 2024, my love for reading turned into something close to an obsession. I lost my grandmother that March and suddenly the ground under me became unstable. Nothing made sense anymore. It took more energy than I possessed to remain upright and partially functioning for my daughters. I felt lost, existing in a state of both deep denial and deep depression. I had forgotten what normal felt like. I had forgotten what being me felt like.

At the suggestion of a friend (hey Emilee!) I picked up a romance novel. It wasn’t my first, but it was my first in a long time. Before I knew it, I had completely devoured the entire series, and the spin-off series in a matter of days. And just like that, I was hooked. Often reading two books at the same time (reading one on my Kindle and listening to another with Audible). At that point, I thought something might be wrong with me. But even then, I didn’t stop. I couldn’t stop. Because my books were helping to regulate and balance my emotions. I found peace in the structure of romance novels. I love, love, so that part alone was deeply satisfying. But there was also safety and security in knowing that whatever emotional ride the book took me on, there would be a happy ending.

Once I started coming out of my depression, I was able to recognize more ways romance novels were benefiting me. Specifically, in the bedroom (sorry Mommy), but outside of it as well. My husband and I were connecting like we never had before. It was him who pointed out the direct connection from my romance novels to our newly-lit spark.

It was then that I accepted the true power of the romance novel. Okay, that may be a bit dramatic, but I am proof that there is, at least, some power in those pages. And maybe it isn’t just romance novels, but romance as a whole. In all its forms. Because it comes down to one thing. Love. There’s nothing in the world more powerful.

Romance and love as a tool for healing is what Love, Ink. is about. Using a good enemies-to-lovers or brother’s-best friend as cheap therapy. To be clear, I am in no way suggesting fiction books as a replacement for actual therapy from a licensed professional. I am simply suggesting that we enjoy the benefits of them. The boost in endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin, our brain’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. The smile on our faces as we swoon over our book boyfriend’s attempts to win us, I mean the heroine, back. The blush that spreads throughout as we read a spicy scene. And the fun in acting said scene out later ; ).

I hope you’ll enjoy the time you spend here. Whether it’s interacting in a book club or engaging with me in my blog, where I talk about the things that stress me out and the romance novels I read to survive them. Or, soon, interacting with me and other readers about my debut novel. Thanks so much for stopping by!

With love,

Anaiya Kamryn