When aspiring writer Marcie is hired as the personal assistant to her all-time favorite author, Rosalind Lindbergh, she expects to be learning the ins and outs of the industry - not fending off red-hot feelings that aren't exactly "workplace appropriate." Season 1 of Romancing The Writer *** Willing to do anything to prove she has it together, unemployed writer/perpetual screw-up Marcella Harper somehow manages to land her second-place dream job: personal assistant to her personal hero, best-selling author Rosalind Lindbergh. Brutally dumped less than 24 hours after her first day, Marcie discovers that there may be no better distraction than her new job ... and new boss. After all, Marcie has had a crush on über-famous, ultra-hot Roz since high school. And - although she promised Marcie their relationship was strictly professional - Roz might just be returning her awkward, bumbling advances. When lines begin to blur and career prospects end up on the line, Marcie is sure of one thing: either she gives up on her dreams, or her dream woman. "You know, they have tutorials online for this kind of thing," I tell her. "You know, I hired a personal assistant for this kind of thing," she retorts. And then, we both stand there, awkwardly close. We watch the coffee sputter, then begin to pour. Neither of us utters a word. And, when it's done pouring, neither of us reach for it. "Are you ... not gonna take your coffee?" I finally ask. It's quiet. Tentative. "Oh. Right."

Lily is a laidback slacker with a phobia for commitment...who happens to owe the devil her (nonexistent) firstborn. When the ruler of Hell comes knocking, what choice does she have but to let the devil play matchmaker? *** Lily has never been good at relationships, not that it matters to her. That is until Eve, a seductive woman claiming to be the devil's apprentice, shows up to collect a debt Lily doesn't remember owing: her firstborn child. Without a firstborn to give, and with the threat of eternal damnation at her heels, Lily finds herself on a chaotic matchmaking quest with the devil herself. Eve swears she's only playing matchmaker to collect the debt owed to her, but with each failed set-up, Lily suspects there may be something more to the devil's plan. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch [[Wattys 2020 Winner]] Content warning: this story includes dark humour, mature themes, and scenes of violence and gore

Jennifer Dawson's life has always been a rollercoaster, battling extreme highs and lows due to her bipolar disorder. On some days, she struggles to even get out of bed, trapped in an overwhelming depression that keeps her in a dark room for 12 hours at a time, unable to clean up the mess or take a step forward. But when the mania hits, everything changes. Jennifer becomes someone else: impulsive, energetic, and almost unrecognizable. This isn't just Jennifer's story. It's a look into the lives of those around her, showing that everyone has their own battles. No one's life is perfect, and no one is without their suffering. This story dives into the perspectives of different characters, all with their own struggles-whether it's dealing with personal demons, complicated family relationships, or trying to find meaning in a world that often feels too heavy. Jennifer's rivalry with Cole, who's been picking on her since kindergarten. Their families are close, almost like one unit, but that doesn't stop the tension between them. Cole and Jennifer's brother are best friends, making her life even more complicated. There's more to it than just their rivalry, though-it's about navigating the mess of love, hate, friendship, and everything in between. Through every perspective, this story proves that we all have struggles, and no matter how hard we try to hide them, they're always there, waiting to be seen. No one is alone in their pain.