Grateful for the Love: Reflections on the Rotten Romance Collection

When I created the Rotten Romance collection, it was meant to be a little love letter to the complexities of the heart—messy, vulnerable, and sometimes bittersweet. What I never could have predicted was how many people would connect to that same tangled tenderness.

The messages, conversations, and recognition have meant the world. To know that the words and emotions woven into this collection have resonated beyond my own heart—that they’ve sparked reflection, inspired vulnerability, and reminded others that love isn’t always neat or perfect—has been nothing short of beautiful.

I feel endlessly grateful for the way Rotten Romance has been received. The love you’ve shown is proof that even the rawest emotions have power and purpose, that there is strength in softness, and that even the cracked edges of romance can shine.

So, from me to you: thank you for embracing this little collection with such open hearts. Rotten Romance was created based on aspects of my own experiences, but it’s your response that has truly given it life.

Here’s to the messy, magical, rotten, and radiant ways we love.