Chicago North Romance Writers
CNRW and CNRW-adjacent writers and friends
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@lauraridgefield.bsky.social
@despinakarras.com
🌪️Certified weather geek | Award-winning contemporary romance writer | Disability rights advocate | @pitchdis.com founder | 🐶 & 🐱 mom | Coffee addict | ♊️ Repped by @evascalzo.bsky.social www.despinakarras.com www.medium.com/@despinakarras
@lilrongal.bsky.social
author of YA books THIS NIGHT IS OURS & WHEN THE STARS LEAD TO YOU copy editor • MFA • poet • traveler • cat mom • player of cozy video games • dreamer 💙✨ ronnidavis.com insta: lilrongal DA-7887-2919-3492 Steam: lilrongal
@rpcauthor.bsky.social
Sweet romance author of heart-felt, hope-filled novels. I believe in second chances, the Loch Ness monster, and my family. rachellepaigecampbell.com
@kathybailey.bsky.social
Member at Ethical Society of St Louis. Books: "Half Dome, Whole Heart;" and "Bridezilla," co-authored with Kurt Pankau. Poems in "Utopia Science Fiction" and "Dreams and Nightmares."
@djacksonbooks.bsky.social
author. reader. baker. crafter. THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP & ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE, now available! https://linktr.ee/djacksonbooks
@colettedixon.bsky.social
Author of historical and contemporary romance. Reader of all the things. Chicago-ish. linktr.ee/colettedixon
@jendupuis.bsky.social
Disabled librarian turned writer • 📚 • Mom to rescue dog Clara & cat lover • #pwme #migraine 😷 #amquerying GenX women’s fiction jendupuis.com | Detroit, MI | she/her
@riengray.bsky.social
Agender Intersex Butch | Author of F/F and F/NBi romance, fantasy, & horror | They/Them | 2025: GALEAS THE KEEN, LESSER HUNGERS | #sapphicromance #lesfic https://riengray.itch.io/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rien-Gray/author/B091NLB55
@melaniedusseau.bsky.social
Creative writing & lit prof, querying romance author, Lamplighter/AI refuser, book lover, & poet of the ginger life. www.melaniedusseau.com Associate Professor of English, U of Findlay (she/her/Ohioan), MFA, witchy, dog-loving, traveling Hibernophile 💗
@dabakerauthor.bsky.social
Romance writer, voracious reader, Scorpio, sailor, animal lover, professional shower singer, proud trans mom, she/her 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 darciannbaker.com
@kellyfarmerauthor.bsky.social
(she/her) Author, Actor. Lover of dogs, music, nature & the 80s. IT'S A FABULOUS LIFE, THE OUT ON THE ICE SERIES & SECRET SPARK. FANNING THE FLAMES ignites July 22! Repped by Eva Scalzo. ☮️❤️🙂🏳️🌈 Newsletter sign-up: kellyfarmerauthor.com
@marissamcqueen.bsky.social
I write happily ever afters dedicated to those who came before me. In a world filled with racism, trauma, and negativity, my stories highlight the love, community and beauty we deserve. Check out my novels: https://www.marissamcqueen.com/my-links
@kellygarcia22.bsky.social
Animal wrangler by day, word wrangler by night. Love magic in my mysteries, witches in my romances, and cream in my coffee.
@lizlincoln.bsky.social
Bi author of swoony, sexy contemp (Liz ) & witchy (Brigid) romance. Rheum. arthritis, ADHD, women’s⚽️ fan. 🧇 & 🧀 enthusiast. WI girl. Has Punky Power. She/her. lizlincoln.com
@maureenwrites.bsky.social
Romance writer and reader, photographer, traveler. www.maureenewing.com
@maryloquacious.bsky.social
1/2 of @phoebewalker.bsky.social Romance professor, SNHU Online MFA VP, @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social Stories & essays in lit mags. Mother. MFA. Chaos Muppet. Romance fan and author. Bi 🌈 Website: https://marymorris-writer.com
@sallysultzman.bsky.social
The One In The Hat. Published by Cast of Wonders, Sley House & more. Owner of Sarah STETS Editorial Services. YA pen name of Sarah M. Anderson. Owner of large tea mugs, loud beagles, too much yarn (never!) she/her www.sallysultzman.com
@stephaniejayne.bsky.social
Romantic comedy & YA Author Casual gamer, pop culture fan, your cat's new BFF. Fight book bans (she/her) BEAUTY AND THE GREASE (7/22/25) I'VE GOT MY MIND SET ON BREW (Alcove out now) https://linktr.ee/stephaniejaynebooks
@juliecassidy.bsky.social
💕 Romance author 🧀 Cheese plate enthusiast 📺 Vanderpump Rules & Housewives historian ✨ #amquerying REALITY CHECK, a steamy celebrity romance 📍Chicago
@jvontobelwrites.bsky.social
❤️🔥 Enemies to Lovers Addict ⚔️ Fated to be Monsters is Available now! 🌭 Chicagoan 🗺️ Worldbuilding Nerd https://linktr.ee/jacobvontobel
@christinewhenkle.bsky.social
Romantasy reader and writer. Obsessed with my cats and collector of dragons and rubber ducks. Member of Chicago North Romance Writers #Romancelandia ANTI-AI She/her
@authorsarafujimura.bsky.social
YA Author | NPR Best Book Winner | Educator Authorpreneurship Coach at Tanabata Wishes Enterprises Rep'd: Ann Rose, Tobias Literary Agency aka The Obento Lady https://linktr.ee/saraffujimura
@bryndonovan.bsky.social
Author, blogger at BrynDonovan.com, freelance book editor at LuckyAuthor.com, and hopeful romantic in Chicago. Get my romcom novel HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: https://amzn.to/3CxgpYF
@pamalaknight.bsky.social
Writer, extroverted introvert, voracious reader, tennis addict, music lover, slacker mom, tea drinker, coffee lover. She/Her #BW
@chicagonorthrw.bsky.social
Supporting members in their romance writing journeys & publishing careers. Not affiliated with RWA. Meetings virtual & hybrid. #romanceauthors ➡️ Books in Bloom Chicago area event register now! https://linktr.ee/chicagonorthromance
@suleikhasnyder.bsky.social
Also Mala B. & Kali Decker. She/her. Erstwhile entertainment editor. Ribald romance writer. Freelance book reviewer. https://linktr.ee/suleikhasnyder https://ko-fi.com/suleikhasnyder
@jilliandavid.bsky.social
Romance author. Drafts quickly, edits slowly. Rural family physician. Specializes in chocolate. Runs trails, eats snacks. Advocates for access to all healthcare for each person. Rep:Jana Hanson @ D4EO Newsletter, books: https://linktr.ee/JillianDavid
@maggiewells1.bsky.social
Maggie Wells #author of #feminist #romance & #romanticsuspense. Here for a good time. Like books? Competent characters & HEAs are my jam. https://linktr.ee/maggiewells1
@cindysku.bsky.social
Teen Librarian, Aunt, Dog Mom, Romancelandia Shadow and Bone Fan, I miss my soap Guiding Light. Cindy Crushes Programming on Teen librarian toolbox. I like Sports. I love Care Bears. I read a lot of books. I play Pokémon go and Dreamland valley.
@ruthkaufman.bsky.social
On-camera, VO and improv actor who sings in a chorus and enjoys taking pictures of flowers.
@youknowlydia.bsky.social
Comedy writer known for 1900hotdog, The Trailer Park Boys Comic Book, Cracked, Reductress, BunnyEars, a TikTok about Beetlejuice, radical skateboard moves. Chicago based.
@carlaluna.bsky.social
Romance writer, former archaeologist, biracial Latina. She/her. Author of the Blackwood Cellars Series🍷& the Romancing the Ruins Series🏛️⛏️ carlalunabooks.com
@azhoosiergirl.bsky.social
Fifty-something INFP ADHD mom, wife, aspiring supernatural romance/romantic horror author, amateur photographer (all photographs I post are my own), and crow whisperer. Uninvited DMs are creepy and will get you blocked.
@meloniejohnson.bsky.social
#TheWritingLush Romance Author. Star Wars Geek. Shakespeare Nerd. In need of coffee, a cocktail, or both.
@lauraridgefield.bsky.social
HEA forever. Romance novelist, repped by LCS Literary (agent Sobi Burbano). Board Member, Chicago North Romance Writers. #romancelandia On SUBMISSION with my novel, "Under the Influencer." PR practitioner, mom, bleeding heart. She/her