Inkfeather Pages is where I share the messier, more honest side of writing life — drafting, revising, the odd garden-fatigued Sunday, and everything in between. Expect notes from the desk, behind-the-scenes glimpses of works in progress, and the occasional ramble about what it actually takes to finish a novel.
Jemma Weir is a Scottish indie author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy with bite: magic is messy, love is fierce, and family means everything. Fantasy was her first love. Now she writes the kind of stories she always wanted to read — gritty, heartfelt, and just a little unhinged.
Book one of the Highland Rift Pack is permanently free. A fated-mates shifter romance set in the Scottish Highlands — no catch, no countdown. Start free today.
I love grounded magic — the kind that sits quietly in the background, shaping tension without overwhelming the world. That’s the flavour you’ll find in a lot of my favourite urban fantasy, and in my Death & Visions series, where Visions are subtle, unsettling, and tightly woven into the mystery. But when I write paranormal romance, I also like the magic to be big. Not flashy for the sake of it — but elemental, instinctive,
Paranormal romance has a very specific kind of pull — the kind that hits somewhere between the heart and the gut. It’s magic and emotion tangled together, danger and desire sharing the same breath. I love the intensity of it, the way the supernatural amplifies every feeling, every choice, every moment of connection. Paranormal romance gives me that perfect blend of magic, tension, and heart. The Couples at the Core What draws me in most
There’s something magical about a series, isn’t there? One book can sweep you away… but a series lets you stay. You get to linger in the world, follow characters through more than one adventure, and discover new corners of the same universe. For me, that’s the heart of why I love both reading and writing series: That’s why I love series: they’re not just stories, they’re journeys. How My Books Reflect This I write two
Word Count: 66,869 / 50,000Status: Draft 1 Complete The Finish Line (and Beyond) Novel November has officially wrapped, and I’m thrilled to say Burned by Embers crossed the finish line at 66,869 words—well past the 50K target. The draft is complete. It’s rough in places, missing a few connective threads, but it’s alive. And that’s the victory worth celebrating. The Struggles The Successes What Comes Next The draft needs to cool. I’ll step back, let
It’s been a long road back to the page, but I’m finally writing again—and I’ve got exciting news. The Blindsided novella is coming this November. After months of trying (and sometimes failing) to rebuild my writing habits, I’ve finally found my rhythm again. Some days were a battle of willpower and tea (yes, caffeine in the form of tea is my creative fuel), but the stubbornness paid off. I’m thrilled to say that Blurred Lines,
Bitten by Frost is the 2nd book in the Highland Rift Pack Series Bitten By Frost Amelia’s Pack sent her north as a punishment for rejecting the Alpha’s son as her mate. But for the first time, she feels free. Now, she’s never going to let anyone close, not even the frustrating scientist who’s testing her patience and self-control. For years, Mitchel has hidden his Frost magic, protecting his family’s reputation. But when he goes
I spent Week 9 working on the Highland Rift Pack series, both the short story for Staci and copy edits for book 3. It went smoothly, with no issues with either story. Which is a delightful change :D. I’m going to spend Sunday going through and doing final edits (hopefully) on the 3 short stories in the book 3 prequel, then I’m back onto the Death and Visions series for a little bit until the
Week 8 was all Short Stories. After last week’s hiccup with the Death and Visions Prequel, I managed to finish it this week. It’s still a little rough, but I think I have all the foundations in place. The Highland Rift Pack Prequel for Staci has been through quite a few drafts and was still missing something; thanks to my writer’s group, I think I managed to figure out what that was, and I added
Direct Ebooks This month, Story Origin (who I use to send my freebies) announced they partnered with Lemon Squeezy to distribute Direct Ebooks. This means you can now get the ebook file directly from me and cut out the middleman ebook store like Amazon. You can check out my store here – https://jemmaweir.lemonsqueezy.com/, or if you click on the book below, you will see a direct sale link. There doesn’t appear to be a pre-order
