Okay, real talk… I’ve written a lot of books 😅 Like, “accidentally built a whole book boyfriend universe” a lot. And if you’re new here, you might be staring at my catalog like:

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“Excuse me, ma’am… where do I even BEGIN??”

First of all—hi, I love you already 😘
Second—don’t panic. I’ve got you.

All of my books are interconnected standalones, which is a fancy way of saying:

👉 You can jump in anywhere
👉 You’ll get a full love story + HEA
👉 And if you fall for one book boyfriend, well, good luck escaping the rest 😏

(No seriously. They talk. They recruit. It’s a whole thing.)

So don’t stress about reading in order or picking “the right” one. Just follow your mood—whether you want a growly alpha, a chaotic witch, or a man who falls first and never recovers.

👇 Pick your vibe below and dive in
Fair warning: “just one book” is a lie we all tell ourselves 💋

🐺 ALPHA HEROES • FATED MATES • OBSESSION

You want:
• Possessive heroes who fall HARD
• Fate that refuses to be denied
• High heat + emotional intensity

👉 Start here:

• Dire Wolf Mates Series

• The Maverick Pride Tales

• Motley Crewd Shifters

• NYC Shifter Tales

🔥 Start Your Fated Mates Binge

🧁 FUNNY • CHAOTIC • WITCHY ROMANCE

You want:
• Laugh-out-loud moments
• Magical chaos
• Steamy romance with heart

👉 Start here:

• Hungry Fur Love: The Witches of Castor’s Corner

• Date to Mate Series

• Witch Shifter Clan

😂 Start Your Witchy Romance Binge

😈 DARK • OBSESSION • MORALLY GRAY HEROES

You want:
• Dangerous men
• High-stakes tension
• “He’d burn the world for her” energy

👉 Start here:

• Jersey Bad Boys Series

• Lords of Nightfall Series

• Mergers & Acquisitions Series

🔥 Enter the Dark Side

💼 BILLIONAIRES • POWER • POSSESSIVE ALPHAS

You want:
• Wealthy, powerful heroes
• Control → obsession → devotion
• High heat + emotional payoff

👉 Start here:

• Wild Billionaire Romance Series

💎 Start Your Billionaire Binge

🏔️ SMALL TOWN • PROTECTIVE HEROES • EMOTIONAL ROMANCE

You want:
• Rugged men with soft hearts
• Forced proximity + caretaking
• Deep emotional connection

👉 Start here:

• Woodhaven Mountain Men Series

• Dry Creek Cowboys Series

❤️ Escape to Small-Town Romance

🐉 PARANORMAL WORLDS • SHIFTERS • MAGIC

You want:
• Immersive supernatural worlds
• Shifters, dragons, witches
• Action + romance + heat

👉 Start here:

• Falk Clan Tales (Dragon Shifters) (Book 1 FREE)

• The Island Stripe Pride Series

• Macconwood Pack Series (Book 1 FREE)

• Lords of Nightfall

🔥 Enter the Paranormal World

🌙 YA URBAN FANTASY • ADVENTURE • SUPERNATURAL

You want:
• Strong heroines
• Coming-of-age magic
• Adventure + danger

👉 Start here FREE:

• The Grazi Kelly Series

🌙 Start the Adventure

🎄 HOLIDAY • SHORT • INSTA-LOVE HEAT

You want:
• Quick, spicy reads
• Holiday romance
• Instant chemistry

👉 Start here:

• Cherry On Top Tales Series

• Arrhythmia, Texas Series (multi-author world)

• Barvale Holiday Tales

• Macconwood Pack Tales

🔥 Grab a Quick, Spicy Read

💖 Wherever you start… just know one thing:

You’re probably not stopping at just one.

Happy reading—and welcome to your next obsession 💋

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

That idea—of embracing what makes us unique—is at the heart of why body positivity matters so much to me. Because “healthy” doesn’t have one look. Bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and stories. And every single one of them deserves love, respect, and joy.

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For me, this isn’t just something I write about—it’s something I lived.

I grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey, as a plus-size girl surrounded by strong, capable, no-nonsense women. I went to an all-girls high school run by women who taught us to take up space, speak up, and own who we were—no apologies.

At home, I watched my mom build and run a successful business, with my sisters right there beside her.

Girl power wasn’t a slogan—it was just life. 💪💖

And that shaped everything. Including the stories I tell.

The curvy heroines I write aren’t all the same—because women aren’t all the same. And isn’t that the truth?

Inside my tales you’ll meet:
💋 The curvy witch juggling magic, responsibility, and a love life she didn’t plan for
🔥 The small-town woman starting over after life knocked her down—and refusing to stay there
🏉 The confident PR girl who knows her worth, even when love gets messy
💼 The curvy heiress navigating power, family expectations, and her own heart
🐺 The outsider who never felt like she belonged—until someone sees her exactly as she is
And so many more…

Some of them are bold. Some are soft. Some are messy, stubborn, healing, thriving, or figuring it out one step at a time.

But every single one of them is worthy of being loved exactly as they are—not as a before, not as a makeover, and definitely not as a compromise.

Because that’s what I believe.

And that’s what I want for every reader who picks up one of these stories.

That’s also why I’m so proud to be part of this book fair. 💕

A group of incredible authors has come together to celebrate curvy heroines and the heroes who adore them—in every genre, every trope, every flavor of romance.

Whether you’re craving:
✨ Sweet small-town charm
🔥 Sizzling paranormal heat
💼 Billionaire drama
💋 Or something deliciously in between

You’ll find stories here that don’t just include curvy women… they center them, celebrate them, and give them the love stories they deserve.

📚 Browse the Curvy Girl Romance Spring Book Fair:
👉 https://books.bookfunnel.com/curvy-girl-romance/wfqoqhwzek

Because every body is different.
Every story is unique.
And every single one of us deserves a love story. 💖

Happy reading,
C.D. Gorri

P.S.
You can now find my eBooks & Audiobooks on Curios!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/curvy-girl-romance/wfqoqhwzek

I recently participated in the TNTNC (Tempted & Tantalizing NC Author Signing Event) anthology duo and wrote the first book in my new cowboy romance series featuring a crossover with April D. Berry’s Destiny’s Enforcers MC series…

So how does something like this work?

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• First, shared vision is everything.

• Making sure both you and the other author align on tone, heat level, and reader expectations from the start.

• Respect each other’s worlds. Characters, settings, and lore should feel authentic in both books—no stepping on each other’s canon.

• Clear character boundaries.

• Decide which characters belong to which author and how they appear across both stories.

• Consistent timeline & events.

• Crossovers shine when readers can spot overlapping moments from different POVs.

• Communication = smooth magic. Regular check-ins keep plot holes, continuity issues, and confusion out of the story.

• Play to each author’s strengths.

• Respecting and knowing your partner is important. And so is sharing the glory.

• Let each voice shine while still blending seamlessly for the reader experience.

• Cross-promotion is key.

• This is the best part of working on a project like this. Sharing audiences—newsletter swaps, social posts, and joint hype build momentum for both books.

• Easter eggs make it fun.

• Hidden references, cameos, and callbacks reward readers who pick up both stories.

• Reader-first mindset.

• While the point is to cross promote, each book should still stand alone while enhancing the crossover experience.

• Finally, just have fun with it.

• When you put two creatives together there’s an unmistakable energy being created and if done right the readers feel it on every page.

At the end of the day, writing is a craft—and working with other authors only makes us better, helping us learn, grow, and keep honing our skills with every story we tell.

Keep on writing and reading!

C.D. Gorri

Sawyer Link

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Like right now my life is:

✔️ Packing books
✔️ Unpacking books because I packed the wrong ones
✔️ Repacking books but now questioning all my life choices
✔️ Stickers? Check.
✔️ Bookplates? Check.
✔️ Pens? I have 47. Why do I have 47 pens.
✔️ Did I pack deodorant? PRIORITIES.

And then there’s the mental prep…

Because let’s not forget—I am, at my core, an introvert who spends most of her time making fictional people fall in love and/or ruin each other’s lives.

And now I’m just supposed to casually walk into Tempted & Tantalizing (TNTNC) like, “Hello yes hi I am a normal human who knows how to socialize.” 😅

The truth? I don’t. Not really.

BUT.

Put me in a room with readers?
Other authors?
People who love books as much as I do?

Suddenly I will talk your ear off about:
🔥 Book boyfriends
💋 Fated mates
📚 Plot twists that wrecked me
👀 And probably overshare something chaotic

So yeah—there will be nerves. There will be awkward moments. There will absolutely be me forgetting what I was saying mid-sentence.

But I am SO excited to be back at TNTNC—my very first signing back in 2017 and still one of my absolute favorites. 💕

If you’re coming this weekend, PLEASE come find me (Table 75!!). I promise good vibes, great books, and at least one slightly frazzled but very happy author.

Let’s talk books. Let’s laugh. Let’s make it a weekend to remember.

xoxo 💖

C.D. Gorri

If you’ve been reading my work for a while, you may have noticed a few little Easter eggs scattered throughout my stories. A familiar town name. A passing mention of a character. A place that shows up again in an entirely different series. Sometimes the connection is obvious, and sometimes it’s subtle enough that only the most eagle-eyed readers catch it.

And honestly? I love that part.

Because to me, stories don’t exist in isolation. Worlds grow. People cross paths. Places hold history. And sometimes the most interesting connections happen where you least expect them—even between completely different genres.

Let me give you a fun example.

The Motley Crewd Shifters

If you’ve read my Motley Crewd Shifters series, then you already know the vibe.

Once upon a time…

Nah, scratch that. These aren’t those kinds of stories.

Yes, there are supernatural creatures.

Yes, there’s magic.

And yes, there’s love.

But there’s also crude behavior, foul language, and more than a few boorish alpha males with questionable manners and extremely possessive instincts. These guys are rough around the edges and proud of it.

The series follows a crew of supernatural misfits trying to navigate fate, loyalty, and the one thing they never thought they’d have a shot at controlling.

Their own destinies.

Because if there’s one thing the Fates love doing, it’s proving that none of us are as in control as we think we are—especially when it comes to love.

Those stories take place in the fictional town of Dry Creek in Barren County, New Jersey, where the supernatural world hides just beneath the surface of everyday life.

Dry Creek is one of those places where strange things happen.

Where danger lurks around the corner.

Where loyalty matters.

And where the family you choose can matter more than the one you were born into.

Or in this case…

the Crew.

But Here’s Where It Gets Fun

My upcoming release Sawyer also takes place in Dry Creek.

That’s right. Same town.

But this time the story isn’t paranormal.

Instead, we’re stepping into the gritty world of Jersey Iron Ranch, where bulls, business deals, and dangerous alliances rule the day.

And at the center of it all is a man who absolutely did not plan on falling for trouble.

Sawyer – A Jersey Iron Ranch Steamy Cowboy Romance

She’s a lil bit of trouble.

He’s a whole lot of man.

Sawyer DeWitt didn’t buy Jersey Iron Ranch to babysit problems.

He bought it to build an empire—champion bulls, champion bloodlines, and the kind of reputation that puts a rancher on the map.

The kind that also puts a target on his back.

All Sawyer needs is time, muscle, and a little luck.

The last thing he needs is Elisabeth Corona.

She calls herself Bit, and trouble seems to follow wherever she goes. Fire in her eyes. A gang at her back. And a sharp tongue that cuts straight through Sawyer’s control.

She’s reckless.

She’s bold.

She’s irresistible.

And when she shows up at his ranch asking for protection, the only thought running through Sawyer’s head is one simple word:

Mine.

Protecting her means striking a dangerous deal with an MC—exactly the kind of muscle Sawyer needs to move his cattle through hostile territory.

Risky.

Necessary.

And the kind of mess he thought he left behind with his special ops team.

But once Sawyer gets a taste of Lil Bit, no amount of bull is going to stop him from claiming the only woman wild enough to make Jersey Iron Ranch feel like home.

Why I Love Doing This

To me, using the same setting across different stories creates something special.

It makes the world feel alive.

Dry Creek isn’t just a location—it’s a place where different kinds of stories unfold. Sometimes supernatural. Sometimes gritty and grounded. Sometimes romantic, sometimes dangerous.

But always connected.

Readers who’ve spent time there before might recognize certain places. Maybe a familiar bar. Maybe a name mentioned in passing. Maybe something subtle that hints the worlds aren’t as separate as they seem.

Those little moments are my way of saying thank you to longtime readers who enjoy spotting the threads.

Now I’m Curious…

Have you ever noticed any of the Easter eggs hidden in my books?

Maybe a character cameo.

Maybe a location popping up again.

Maybe a connection between series you didn’t expect.

I’d love to hear what you’ve spotted.

Because sometimes readers catch things even I forgot I planted.

And honestly, that might be my favorite part of all. 😉

Del mare alla Stella,

C.D. Gorri

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One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in this business is this:

Stop trying to do what everyone else is doing.

Seriously. Just stop.

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It’s incredibly easy to get swept up in the constant stream of advice floating around the indie publishing world. Every day there’s another post, another thread, another video telling you that if you want to “make it,” you have to be doing X, Y, and Z.

You should be rapid releasing.
You should be writing to market.
You should be running ads on three platforms.
You should be doing audiobooks.
You should be launching a Kickstarter.
You should be selling direct.
You should be on TikTok.
You should be posting daily.
You should be writing faster.

And before you know it, you’re trying to juggle fifteen different strategies that may or may not even make sense for the kind of career you want.

But here’s the truth I’ve learned after years in this industry:

What works for those geese doesn’t always work for this one.

Not all of us have the same destiny.

Not all of us have the same path.

And we certainly don’t all have the same interests, strengths, or bandwidth.

Some authors thrive investing heavily in audiobooks and building huge audio catalogs.

Some authors do incredibly well writing short, punchy serials that readers binge in a weekend.

Some build beautiful special editions with art and collectibles that their readers adore.
Some authors love newsletters and community building.

Others would rather just write the next book (ME).

All of those paths are valid.

But here’s the part I wish more people said out loud:

You don’t have to do it all.

You don’t have to be on every platform.
You don’t have to follow every trend.
And you definitely don’t have to do something just because someone else says you should.

The real key is figuring out three things:

• What you actually enjoy doing
• What you’re realistically able to sustain
• What kind of author career you want to build

Because this isn’t a hobby for most of us. It’s a career. And careers aren’t built by copying someone else’s blueprint line by line.

They’re built by experimenting, learning, adapting, and figuring out what works for you.

So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise of “must-do” advice, let me offer this reminder:

March to your own drummer, friends.

Your path might look different.

Your timeline might look different.

Your strategy might look different.

And that’s not a failure.

Sometimes that’s exactly what makes it work.

Save yourself some sanity.

Trust your instincts.

And build the author career that actually fits you. Hang in there.

Good luck!

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

I absolutely love meeting readers in person, and 2026 is shaping up to be such an amazing year already! If you’re planning to attend any of these events, make sure to add me to your must-visit list 💕

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Here’s where you can find me:

💋 March 28–29

Tempted & Tantalizing (TNTNC26)

Raleigh, NC

http://www.tntnyc.net

📖 April 18–19

BOOKCON

Javits Center – NYC

https://www.bookcon.com/en-us.html

🥃📚 May 16

Booze & Books

Garden State Distillery – NJ

https://www.facebook.com/groups/boozeandbooksnj

✨ July 23–26

Beyond the Read Author Event (BRAE)

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.beyondthereadauthorevent.com

🎸💕 August 1

Rockin’ Romance Readers

Hilton Knoxville Airport

Knoxville, TN

https://rockinromancereaders.com

I’ll have special editions, signed paperbacks, exclusive goodies, and all the romance—paranormal, contemporary, darkish, steamy, and everything in between.

Come say hi, grab a book, and let’s celebrate love, magic, and happily ever afters together 💖✨

Who am I seeing in 2026?!

If you’ve been with me for a while, you probably started your journey into my growly, protective, swoony Bear Shifter world with The Bear Claw Tales.

Then maybe you followed those beloved characters into the first spin-off series, Barvale Clan Tales — where we stayed in Barvale with four Polar Bear Shifters at the front, digging deeper into Clan dynamics, fated mates, and the happily-ever-afters we crave.

But here’s something some readers don’t realize… there’s more than one spin-off.

And Barvale? She’s not done with us yet.

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🎄✨ Welcome to the Barvale Holiday Tales

These short, fast-paced, steamy holiday stories are set in the Bear Shifter town we know and love. If you like guaranteed HEAs, cozy seasonal vibes, and growly heroes who fall hard? You’re in the right place.

This series includes:

A Bear For Christmas
Christmas is a time for love… and second chances.

Hers to Bear
All Hallow’s Eve is a time for secrets to be unveiled…

Thank You Beary Much
Harvest season is here, and for one of Barvale’s own, that means reaping what he’s sown.

Bearing Gifts
She’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice…

Bearly Friends
Things heat up in Barvale when Betty and Crush go toe-to-toe over a job!

Unbearable
Can an ex-Alpha and his housekeeper find common ground when the kids are all grown?

Popular Tropes? Glad you asked!
Fated Mates • Second Chance Romance • Sassy Heroines • Holiday Heat • Small Town Magic

🌎 But wait… there’s more! When Worlds Collide: Barvale at its latest and greatest!

And if you really want to see Barvale shine? Enter the When Worlds Collide series.

This is where the town expands. Where connections deepen. Where different worlds brush up against one another and sparks fly.

Featuring:

🐻 Coveted by the Bear and 🐻 Promised to the Bear - my newest release!

In these stories, Barvale isn’t just a backdrop — it’s alive. Protective. Watching. Holding generations of love stories inside its woods and streets.

Promised to the Bear especially digs into loyalty, family bonds, destiny, and what happens when fate refuses to be ignored. Honor and Rosalind’s journey brings heart, tension, and that emotional intensity I love writing into this world.

Barvale is at its strongest when love is hard-won. And trust me — these Bears never do anything halfway.

💬 What Readers Are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I love this story!! The characters are great! I love this series! I am looking forward to more adventures.” — BookBub Reviewer

So, if you’ve already fallen for Barvale once… come back.

There’s always another story waiting in the woods. 🐻💛

🐾 And Now… I have a gift for my paid subscribers!

Grab your copy of Bearly Friends here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/ddteo2v67n

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

Typos.

Somewhere along the line, indie authors got branded with this idea that we produce “unpolished” work. That if you read self-published, you should expect errors.

Here’s the truth:

Typos happen. Period.
Not because someone doesn’t care.
Not because someone isn’t professional.
But because publishing — traditional or indie — is a human process.

And human error is real.

This is not just an indie thing. Not even close.

Here is a list of some traditionally published, massive bestselling titles that readers publicly noted had errors in early printings or digital editions (and I found this by doing a simple search):

• The Women (2024) by Kristin Hannah – readers reported punctuation and spelling issues in early, fast-tracked editions.

• Fourth Wing / Iron Flame (2023–2024) by Rebecca Yarros – high-demand releases from Red Tower (Macmillan) that had reported typos in early printings due to intense production pressure.

• The Housemaid series (2024–2025) by Freida McFadden – readers mentioned editing inconsistencies in both ebook and paperback versions.

• Recent Stephen King releases (like You Like It Darker, 2024) – even top-tier authors with powerhouse publishers aren’t immune to early edition errors.

• The 50th Anniversary edition of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath – yes, even classics have had QC issues in new printings.

So no — this is not an indie author problem.
It’s a publishing reality.

Books are edited by professionals. Then proofed. Then formatted. Then converted to multiple file types. Then uploaded across platforms that sometimes reflow text or introduce glitches.

And still sometimes something slips through.

Indie authors are often working with smaller teams. Sometimes it’s one proofreader. Sometimes two. Sometimes three passes. Sometimes more.

But we don’t have a New York publishing house’s multi-layered (and still imperfect) production machine behind us.

We care deeply about quality. At least I know I do.

And here’s something I want to say gently.

There is a big difference between saying, “Hey, I loved this book! I spotted a small typo on page 147 — thought you’d want to know!” And reporting a book to a platform in a way that can damage an author’s account or livelihood.

One helps.
One can seriously hurt.

When a reader sends me a kind message pointing out an error? I’m grateful. Truly. I fix it. I update the file asap.

That’s one of the beauties of digital publishing — we can correct things quickly.

But when stereotypes creep in — “Well, that’s what you get with indie…” — that stings.

Because indie authors are professionals. We invest in editing. We invest in covers. We invest in formatting, marketing, software, proofreaders, beta readers, ARC teams. This is not a hobby. This is our career.

So here’s my gentle ask.

When you rate and review, be kind.
Be honest, absolutely.
But don’t assume imperfection equals incompetence.

If you loved the story, the characters, the emotion—let that weigh in too.

And if you find an error? Message the author if you can. Most of us are incredibly appreciative.

At the end of the day, we’re all human beings telling stories and hoping they connect.

I hope you love the books.
I hope they make you feel something.
I hope you’re entertained for a bit when you read them.
And I hope we keep building a reading community that chooses generosity over stereotypes.

Now go read something amazing. 💛

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

The answer?
It’s not magic.
It’s not luck.
It’s not winning the lottery.
It’s work.

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I started self-publishing in 2014. And when I say I started small, I mean small. No giant launch team. No massive ads budget. No overnight bestseller fairy sprinkling sparkles on my keyboard.

Just me.
A story (Wolf Moon).
And the willingness to keep going.

Over the years, I learned formatting. Covers. Marketing. Distribution. Direct sales. Kickstarter. Audiobooks. Wide strategy. What worked. What flopped spectacularly. What I never want to do again. 😅

I didn’t “suddenly” get fast. I built systems.

My qualifications? I don’t know. Life? I mean, yes, I earned a BA in English Lit. And i know, people love to joke that an English degree is useless.

But here I am.

My useless BA in English taught me structure, pacing, literary analysis, editing discipline, and how to think critically about story. It trained my brain to see narrative patterns. It gave me the technical foundation that now lets me write instinctively and revise efficiently.

So maybe, it wasn’t useless. Maybe it was training.

Now, back to my career. See, being a writer is my job. My profession. The thing I do that contributes to my household and family.

This is the part that matters most.

Writing isn’t my hobby.
It isn’t a side hustle.
It isn’t something I fit in when I feel like it.
It’s my career.

I work every single day on my craft—from the first spark of an idea to drafting chapters at lightning speed to reviewing proofs and approving covers. Even when I’m not typing, I’m thinking about story. About character arcs. About emotional beats. About marketing hooks.

Romance is fast-paced and emotional. And I write that way intentionally. My books are designed to move. To feel. To grab you by the throat (lovingly) and drag you straight to the HEA.

Some people ask why I don’t stay in one lane or why I don’t have a dozen pen names.

First, I know I genre hop. I do it a lot.

Paranormal.
Dark romance.
Sports romance.
Romantic suspense.
Small-town.
Romantasy.
Urban Fantasy.
Monster romance.

Why don’t I pick just one?

Because my brain doesn’t work that way.
Blame it on:
An overactive imagination
A curiosity problem
A slowly dwindling attention span
Perimenopause? (Honestly, who knows. 😂)

But here’s the truth. Genre hopping keeps me creatively energized. If I stayed in one lane too long, I’d burn out. Switching worlds refreshes my excitement. And excited authors write faster.

When I’m obsessed with a new idea, I move. Fast. That energy translates to the page.

Systems = Speed

Here’s what really allows me to publish quickly:
I know my voice.
I know my tropes.
I know my workflow.

I don’t reinvent the wheel every book. I have:
Cover design software I trust.
Editors who know my style.
Formatting software I can’t live without.
Marketing/Distribution plans ready to plug in and go.

When you’ve been doing something for over a decade, you build muscle memory. Publishing becomes a process, not a mystery.

But speed doesn’t mean sloppy. It means:
Strong habits.
Trusting your instincts.
Finishing what you start.

And that last one? That’s huge.
I finish the book. Every. Single. One.

The real secret to writing and publishing quickly?
Consistency.

Just show up. I know I do.
Even when I’m sick or tired.
Even when algorithms are weird.
Even when imposter syndrome whispers.
Even when I’m juggling three series and a Kickstarter.
Because this isn’t luck.

It’s work. It’s a craft I’ve been honing since 2014.
And I’m still learning. Still experimenting. Still genre hopping. Still chasing the next spark.

And honestly?
I wouldn’t have it any other way. 💕📚

Bottom Line?

Find what works for you and do it. Live your dream.
Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t cut your own path because you absolutely can.

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

This series lives in that delicious space where ruthless, powerful men finally meet the one woman who brings them to their knees—and they like it there.

Inside this 8 book collection you’ll find:

🔥 Tattooed alphas with unmistakable mafia energy
💖 Curvy FMCs who are claimed, protected, and absolutely worshipped
✨ Exclusive hand-drawn character art for every single couple—created specifically for these editions
📚 Eight darkish romances brought together in one complete collection

And here’s the part I really don’t want you to miss…

These character art special editions are Kickstarter-only.
They won’t be sold anywhere else.
They won’t be reprinted later.
Once this campaign closes, that’s it.

This has been such a collaborative, special experience—watching these books come to life in a way I’ve never been able to do before—and I would love for you to be part of the small group of readers who get to own them.

👉 If this series has ever lived rent-free in your head, now’s the moment:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cdgorri/mergers-and-acquisitions-a-complete-darkish-romance-series

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Thanks for following me. Happy reading!

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

It’s about control.
It’s about connection.
And honestly? It’s about keeping our books ours.

When authors sell direct, we’re no longer handing over the steering wheel to massive corporate platforms that decide—often without explanation—how our books are priced, when they’re discounted, how visible they are, or whether they’re shown to readers at all.

Selling direct means we set the rules.

We decide:
What our books cost (including real, meaningful discounts—not pennies off)
When they release (hello, early access and surprise drops 👀)
How they’re bundled (entire series, audio + ebook combos, reader-favorite collections)

Big retailers don’t love flexibility. They don’t love author-friendly pricing. And they definitely don’t love letting authors bundle multiple books together at deep discounts.

Selling direct gives us the freedom to do all of that—without asking permission.

It also means we’re not fighting an ever-changing algorithm just to be seen. No guessing games. No shadow bans. No “hope this email or ad lands today.”

We get to talk directly to the readers who already know what they like—and who want these stories.

For me, it’s to the ones who love:
Curvy heroines who are never side characters
Obsessive, protective, slightly unhinged heroes
Fated mates, found family, and emotional HEAs that hit you right in the chest

Selling direct lets us:
Reach you without an algorithm deciding if our work deserves attention
Offer better prices and exclusive deals
Release books early (yes, really 👀)
Create bundles and specials that big retailers simply won’t allow

It’s indie publishing the way it was always meant to be—author to reader, no middleman rewriting the narrative, no corporate rulebook telling us what we’re allowed to offer the people who support our work.

Where to Find My Buy Direct Store 🛒💖

You can browse my entire catalog and find Buy Direct Bundles and singles right on my website, where I get to spoil my readers a little extra: https://www.cdgorri.com.

Speaking of perks when you Buy Direct…

✨ Early Release Alert

You can get The Lumberjack and the Jersey Girl RIGHT NOW when you buy direct—before it goes wide. Early access, no waiting, straight to your device. Just click the pink eBooks button, then click on Buy Direct.

✨ Bundles = Big Savings

Reading on a budget? I’ve got you. Did you know you can save 20%–50% off when you grab a Buy Direct Bundle?

Yep. That’s an entire series or trope bundle—discounted automatically.

Here’s how easy it is:
Browse the bundles
Add your pick to your cart
Watch the discount apply automatically at checkout
Easy. Peasy. Dangerous for your TBR. 😌📚

How You’ll Get Your Books 📩

Your eBook bundle is delivered straight to your email via BookFunnel, so you can read on whatever device you love most. Already have a BookFunnel library?
You can view all your purchases here anytime:
👉 https://bookfunnel.com/my-bookfunnel-library

Not sure how to load books onto your Kindle, phone, or tablet? No worries—BookFunnel walks you through it step by step (or you can click their handy tips for your favorite app).

Supporting authors by buying direct doesn’t just save you money—it helps keep indie stories bold, inclusive, and unapologetically ours.

And I promise… I’ll keep making it worth your while. 💋✨

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

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It’s personal.

I grew up loving romance—devouring it, escaping into it, believing in it. But for a long time, I rarely saw women who looked like me at the center of those stories. The love interests were always other women. Smaller. Sleeker. Easier to imagine being chosen.

And even when I knew—logically—that love wasn’t limited by a dress size, stories have a way of sinking deeper than logic. They teach us who gets to be wanted. Who gets pursued. Who gets the grand gesture.

So when I sit down to write, I write the stories I wish I’d had more of.

I write plus-size women who are desired without apology.
Who aren’t “fixed” by love.
Who aren’t jokes, sidekicks, or lessons in self-acceptance before they’re allowed intimacy.

They are the main character—from page one.

Because everyone deserves to see themselves as the center of their own love story.

Not the exception.
Not the consolation prize.

Just… worthy. Period.

And that belief doesn’t stop at the page.

That’s one of the biggest reasons my new Kickstarter means so much to me. For the first time, I’m offering human-drawn character art that intentionally represents plus-size heroines as they are meant to be seen—confident, sensual, powerful, romantic, and unmistakably the lead.

These are fully illustrated, professionally created character pieces, drawn by real artists, celebrating bodies that deserve to be centered—not corrected.

Seeing these characters brought to life visually the way I’ve always seen them in my head? It’s emotional. It feels like closing a circle I started drawing years ago when I was still searching for myself in the books I loved.

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cdgorri/mergers-and-acquisitions-a-complete-darkish-romance-series?

Romance should be aspirational—but it should also feel possible.

If you’ve ever read one of my books and felt seen, even for a moment, then I’ve done what I set out to do. And if you’re still learning to see yourself that way? You’re welcome here, too.

These stories are for you.
These characters are for you.
And now—finally—you can see them.

💖

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

The Mergers & Acquisitions Special Editions Kickstarter is officially LIVE. 🎉🔥

This project exists because of you—your enthusiasm, your messages, your love for these characters, and your belief that these stories deserve something special. I don’t take that lightly, and I’m so grateful to be able to share this moment with you.

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🎨 Custom Character Art—Made to Be Seen

For the first time ever, every couple in the Mergers & Acquisitions series is getting fully illustrated character art—designed specifically for these editions.

Not stock.
Not silhouettes.

These are intentional, detailed, graphic illustrations that bring each couple to life—inside and out.

✨ Illustrated covers
✨ Custom interior chapter heading art
✨ Visual storytelling that actually matches the characters you fell for on the page

These books are meant to be collected, not scrolled past.

💖 Plus-Size FMC Representation—Front and Center

There’s something at the heart of this series that matters deeply to me, and I want to say it plainly.

The women in Mergers & Acquisitions are curvy, plus-size, confident, and deeply desired—without being softened or diminished.

They are:

• Wanted

• Chosen

• Loved fiercely

• Seen as worthy of devotion and obsession

And yes—the art reflects that.

No shrinking.
No smoothing.
No trying to make them easier to digest.

These heroines take up space—in the story, in the art, and in the world—and I’m proud to celebrate that with you.

🔥 Darkish Romance. Dangerous Men. Devoted Love.

If you love:

Morally gray, unhinged men
Obsession that borders on feral
Marriage of convenience, forced proximity, and touch her and d*e energy
Billionaires who fall hard for women who change everything
This series was written for you.

Eight couples. Eight desperate loves. One complete collection.

⏳ A Limited Kickstarter Moment

These editions—especially the illustrated ones—are Kickstarter exclusive.

Once the campaign ends, they won’t be available again in this form.

If you’ve been thinking about backing, now is the moment—there truly isn’t a “later” for these.

👉 Back the campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cdgorri/mergers-and-acquisitions-a-complete-darkish-romance-series

Thank you—for reading, for supporting my work, and for trusting me to tell love stories where every body gets to be the main character.

I wouldn’t be here without you.

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri 💋✨

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I am so thrilled to reveal the covers for Sawyer by C.D. Gorri and Rooster by April D. Berry, Author!

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👉 Sawyer: https://www.cdgorri.com/books/sawyer/

Sawyer

A Jersey Iron Ranch Steamy Cowboy Romance

by C.D. Gorri

She’s a lil bit of trouble. He’s a whole lot of man.

Sawyer DeWitt didn’t buy Jersey Iron Ranch to babysit trouble. He bought it to build an empire—champion bulls, champion bloodlines, and champion spunk.
The kind of business that puts a rancher on the map, and a target on his back.
All he needs is time, muscle, and a little luck.
The last thing he needs is Elisabeth Corona.
She calls herself Bit, and trouble follows wherever she goes—flashing fire in her eyes, a gang at her back, and a sharp tongue that cuts straight through his control. She’s bold, reckless, irresistible. And when she turns up at his ranch begging for cover, the only thing Sawyer can think is mine.
Protecting her means striking a deal with an MC—the same kind of muscle he needs to move his cattle through hostile territory. Risky. Dangerous. Necessary. The exact mess he swore he left behind with his special ops team.
But once he gets a taste of Lil Bit, no amount of bull can stop Sawyer from claiming the only woman wild enough to make Jersey Iron Ranch feel like home.

👉 Rooster: https://books2read.com/Rooster-DEMCATL

Rooster

Destiny’s Enforcers MC

by April D. Berry

With the rat taken care of and the new rivals seemingly disbanded, Destiny’s Enforcers Motorcycle Club is back to business as usual. But when Rooster and some of the brothers head north to handle a favor before their run, the normally quiet biker is stunned to run into his long-lost love, and to find the rivals aren’t gone.
Kristie’s been bitter for years after her summer fling, the one she thought was her forever love, abandoned her without a word. After losing her job and her research, she drags her cousin out for drinks, only to come face to face with the biker that broke her heart.
Even though Kristie has mixed emotions seeing him again, she and her cousin take off with Rooster and his club after they rescue them from a group of unruly bikers. When learning who the other bikers really are, she’s thankful for the help but struggles with what her heart wants.
When Rooster’s ordered to leave her with strangers and handle club business, he remembers why he left her to begin with but isn’t sure he can do it a second time.
Can a little forced proximity and chaos give their love a second chance, or will their differences and history keep them apart forever?

Two explosive romances tied together in one unforgettable crossover!

✨ Two worlds collide

✨ Alpha cowboys & dangerous MC heroes

✨ Curvy, fearless heroines

✨ Second chances, forced proximity, and touch-her-and-die protection

✨ High heat. High stakes. Guaranteed HEAs.

These are the FULL, EXPANDED EDITIONS, first teased in TNTNC’s 2026 Anthologies: Round Up & Saddled Up—now bigger, bolder, and hotter than ever.

📦 Want them BOTH?
They’re available in an exclusive, limited-edition signed book box for TNTNC26—with custom swag you won’t find anywhere else (available for shipping) here: https://forms.gle/HaAsLLUxVGSTvppm6

OR preorder your copies here:

👉 Sawyer: https://www.cdgorri.com/books/sawyer/

👉 Rooster: https://books2read.com/Rooster-DEMCATL

Drop a 🔥 if you’re Team Cowboy, a 🏍️ if you’re Team MC—or BOTH if you like your romance dangerous. 😏

If you’re an indie author just starting to put yourself out there, it can feel awkward, overwhelming, and a little like walking into a party where everyone else already knows each other. You wonder what to post, how often to post, and whether anyone is even listening. (They are, even when it doesn’t feel like it.)

But here’s the good news!

You don’t have to do this perfectly.

Or loudly.

Or like anyone else.

Social media is part of being an indie author now—not because you need to be everywhere, but because it’s one of the ways readers discover us and connect with our stories.

And that connection? That’s the magic. ✨

That said.

👉 Not every platform needs to look the same.
👉 Not every account needs to work the same way.

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Your TikTok can be chaotic fun.
Your Instagram can be pretty book vibes.
Your Facebook can be cozy and chatty.
Your Substack can be calm, thoughtful, and yours.

You get to choose what fits your comfort level and your energy. Start small. Try things out. Keep what feels good and quietly let go of what doesn’t. There’s no “right” way to show up—only your way.

And please hear this part clearly.

💛 Boundaries are not optional—they’re essential.

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You are allowed to:

• Log off when you’re tired

• Keep parts of your life private

• Skip trends that make you cringe

• Protect your peace without apologizing

Visibility doesn’t mean access to all of you, all the time.

Because while writing comes from the heart, being an author is a career choice, not a hobby. And careers deserve structure, sustainability, and care. Treat this work—and yourself—with the same respect you would any other profession.

Social media is just a tool. Not a judgment. Not a scoreboard. Not a measure of your talent or your success.

So dip your toes in.
Be curious, not pressured.
Show up as you.
And most importantly—have a little fun with it.

You’re doing the best you can, and that truly is enough. 💕📚

Keep up the good work!

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri

Merciful Lies by C.D. Gorri

🎙️ Narrated by Elle Sonali & Mick Fanning

📅 FREE starting January 9

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One night to pay a debt.

Six months later… a secret baby—and a man she can’t escape.

When Anna Keller is offered to dangerous, tattooed Nico Fury for one night, she never expects the consequences to follow her back into his world. Now hunted, pregnant, and out of options, Anna returns to the king of the Vipers for protection.

Nico doesn’t do mercy.

But he does protect what’s his.

🖤 Dark, possessive, and scorching hot—this is the audiobook that kicks off the Jersey Bad Boys series.

🎧 FREE for a limited time on:

Chirp • Google Play • Nook • Apple • Buy Direct

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👉 Grab it here: https://www.cdgorri.com/books/merciful-lies

Tropes: Dark Romance · Morally Gray MMC · Secret Baby · Forced Proximity · Touch Her & Die · Plus Size Heroine · Sweet For Her

So I thought I’d kick off 2026 with a little behind-the-scenes peek at what I’m working on right now.

This month, my focus is firmly on contemporary romance.

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First up, you’ll be seeing Book 2 in my Wrecked Rockstar Romance series, Broken Chords, releasing soon. This one is a second-chance romance—past lovers reunited, old wounds reopened, and a connection that refuses to stay buried. It’s about rediscovering each other, growing stronger than before, and delivering an explosive HEA that hits you right in the feels. Emotional, intense, and very worth the wait.

Next on deck is Ego, part of my Sigma International Security series. This story pairs a grumpy, closed-off bodyguard with a sweet schoolteacher who completely derails his self-control. She’s sunshine, he’s scowls—and somehow she makes him think all the naughty thoughts. And if he does something wrong? Well… he secretly hopes she makes him do it again. 😏

Of course, releases don’t happen in a vacuum.

Alongside the writing comes the business side of this author gig—and yes, that means the dreaded marketing plans. January is when I sit down, look at what worked in 2025, what didn’t, and try to forge a smarter, more sustainable path forward.

And honestly? That’s where I want to leave you with a little advice—whether you’re a writer, a creative, or just someone setting goals this year:

👉 Look at your own stats.
👉 Pay attention to what’s actually making a difference for you.
👉 Don’t get caught up in what everyone else says you should be doing.

Different strokes, people. What works for one creator won’t work for everyone—and that’s okay.

Here’s to starting 2026 focused, creative, and doing things our way. 💕

xoxo,
C.D. Gorri

Four fierce, devoted, utterly irresistible monsters are ready to fall hard—and claim the love of a lifetime in a brand-new Valentine romance project packed with spice, humor, heart, and guaranteed HEAs.

✨ Coming Soon to an eReader near you:

🐉 Valentine for the Bad Dragon by Julia Mills

👉 https://books2read.com/monsterromance1

🐺 Valentine for the Lone Wolf by C.D. Gorri

👉 https://books2read.com/monsterromance2

😈 Valentine for the Doting Demon by TJ Bell

👉 https://books2read.com/monsterromance3

🐻 Valentine for the Boss Bear by Melanie James

👉 https://books2read.com/monsterromance4

✔ Standalone monster romances

✔ Small-town chaos & swoon

✔ Valentine vibes with claws, fangs, and fire

📚 Preorder now — links above!

So tell me… which monster is claiming your heart this Valentine’s Day? 💋🐉🐺😈🐻

xoxo,
C.D. Gorri

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May the year ahead bring you good health, big laughs, cozy reading days, bold dreams, and moments worth celebrating (even the small ones—especially the small ones).

Here’s to fresh starts, new stories, familiar favorites, and all the magic still to come. I’m so grateful to be on this journey with you.

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