This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends.
Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories captivate the heart / bring heat and heart / deliver swoony heroes and fierce heroines, Summer N. Dawn! If you love dark romance with plus-sized FMCs, you’re in for a treat.
Summer N. Dawn is known for writing relatable dark romances with plus-size females who navigate the world, come into their own, and fall in love without compromising who they are. Her release, Torn By Chance, is a second-chance love story with a dark past and surprise happiness that will bring you to tears.
In this spotlight, Summer N. Dawn shares how other authors inspire her and motivate her to keep going, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Torn By Chance.
Whether you write love stories, devour them, or dream of doing both, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it and give a warm welcome to Summer N. Dawn! 💖
Let’s get right into the questions.
How do you handle writer’s block, especially during emotional or steamy scenes? I turn to my husband and let him read what I wrote. He will give me his honest opinion and tell me where I should go from there, or tell me if I should throw it in the trash.
Are your characters based on real people, or entirely fictional? The characters in TBC are completely fictional; in all my other books, they are modeled after people in my life. My MMCs have all the different sides of my husband.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors? Write! Tell your story, no matter the negativity that may surround it!
Which books or authors have influenced you the most? Nicholas Sparks, Jr. Ward, LJ Shein, and you. Each author has helped me learn and develop different things. For example, you helped me develop my writing style and my character development. Nicholas Sparks has shown me that happily-ever-afters can be OK, no matter the situation. Jr. ward is my spirit animal, she has shown me that it is OK to be your authentic self people will still love you. LJ Shein has shown me that it is OK for readers to hate your main characters.
Thank you for the compliment. It’s been a delight working with you!
Do you have any quirky writing habits or rituals? Yes, I have to have music playing and caffeine right beside me to concentrate on what I am writing.
What are you working on next? I currently have two projects going. I am working on a new omnibus and also writing book 7, which will be a little different than my other books. Book 7 will still have some mafia in it, but it’ll be more problem-driven than violence-driven.
Do you have a dream project you hope to write someday? Yes! I hope to do a collab one day with a few of my author friends, which could possibly interconnect different subgenres of romance.
What do you hope your legacy as a writer will be? I hope that my legacy as a writer will show women that you don’t have to be model size to be loved and that you can fit in any world, no matter your preference of love or if you have a disability. And for women to always know that their crown needs to shine, and they may not need a man to do it.
Thank you for the interview! Here is Summer’s bio:
Summer N Dawn is a small-town author who is living her dream. Loves to spread the love. Who loves to write romance and bring joy to anyone who will listen. A small author with big dreams who doesn’t let her Cerebral Palsy stop her from following her dreams!
I hope you loved getting to know Summer N Dawn and hearing about her journey, inspirations, and latest swoon-worthy release, Torn By Chance. If you haven’t added this to your TBR yet, now’s the time—trust me, you won’t want to miss it. 💖
You can connect with Summer N Dawn here:
📚 Website: https://www.summerndawnllc.com/
📱 Socials: https://linktr.ee/summerndawn
🛒 Grab her books: https://www.summerndawnllc.com/
Thank you for joining me in spotlighting a fellow romance lover who’s giving us all the feels. Stay tuned for more author features, book talk, and behind-the-scenes romance goodness.
Until next time—keep reading, keep swooning! 💖