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.
An honest writing retreat reflection: what I got done, what surprised me, and what still went sideways during a week at Acorn Writing Retreats.
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
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
