A Coming-of-Age YA Romance in 2025—With a Spin

The way Chloe “comes of age” is different depending on the partner she chooses.

The Good Girl, the Good Friend, and the Guy With Secrets: Relatable Characters in a New Teen Romance

One of the things that makes these characters relatable is that…they do have their flaws and they make mistakes from time to time.

A New High School YA Romance With a Black Female Lead

In my new high school YA romance, Chloe—the female lead—is Black. She’s a second-generation Haitian-American.

From IM Chats to Late-Night Phone Calls—Experience a New High School YA Romance

High school romance can be fun because you get to experience the simplicity of youth while also mixing in preparation for more adult stuff.

The Weight of Hidden Feelings: Living in the Friend Zone in a New YA Romance

He doesn’t tell Chloe how he feels because she’s so lost on Mordecai. Still, he values her friendship.

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A New Young Adult Romance That Sheds Light on Black Hair Care

Although it is a love story, it includes a lot of detail about what the main character has to go through to keep her perm looking nice.

Will an INFJ Come Back After Leaving a Relationship?

An INFJ may have left a relationship for reasons that had little or nothing to do with the other person. Sometimes they were just dealing with their own issues.

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When Should You Give an INFJ Space?

It can be hard for INFJs to make their needs known, so it’s a big deal if they’re asking you for space.

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What Should You Do When You Miss the Person Who Ghosted You?

This may be considered “ghosting” by some definitions, but it could just be that they’re dealing with something and aren’t in a position to respond.

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Confessions of an INFJ in Love

I know enough of INFJ love to make the following five confessions.

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7 Tips for Building a New Relationship With an INFJ Who Left

Allowing your INFJ the space they need to understand how they feel about you will make it easier for them to feel comfortable with you again.

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A New Series: Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love

This year, I’ve decided to start a new chapter in the life of Questions and Tisane.

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What Is a Journey of Self-Discovery Like for an INFJ?

Every person would benefit from going on a journey of self-discovery at least once in their life. But embarking on this particular quest may feel more instinctive to INFJs.

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