Staying In My Genre

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Last blog post for January of 2025. Hard to believe tomorrow is the last day of the month.

This decision is my own. I'm staying with my own genre which is Lesbian Romance and keeping my Author name. I'm staying as Author Amber M. Kestner, no pens, no run around in circles or anything else. I'm an Author with a lot of books to my name and have made a name for myself. I've built my world of stories in my own way with some tropes but that isn't my thing. As I listened to Jason Blayne's Podcast today and hearing his advice for Writers and Aspiring Authors, it made me realize that no matter how old my books are, no matter how new my books are, I will find an Audience and rebuild myself. I have newer books lined up for coming into 2025 and going beyond. 

I'm staying. I'm going to keep working and improving myself along the way. Also all my Lesbian Romance going forward will be whatever they want to be whether Mature or Clean, I can do both while still keeping an audience interested. It is my choice as an Author. As long as my readers love my content that is all it matters. 

And, for the bullies still watching me which I know you are and somewhere on my Facebook not sure where but I'll find you someday and find out who you are. All I gotta say is you aren't keeping this Author down. I don't care how much you hate me as a person and believe the shit that you do but you know what? At least I'm not afraid of succeeding in this business while you have yet to show yourself and write a book. 

And for everyone else, keep writing, keep reading, and keep believing in yourself. Always support Indie Authors, we all started somewhere, no shame in making mistakes and building yourself. Part of writing is learning, learn away and never be afraid to research.

Off to go write got more sparks and inspiration coming in flows. 

~Author Amber M. Kestner


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