How Lucia Jordan Built Wild Hearts Romance to Lift Up Indie Writers
In the romance industry, there is often a wide gap between "The Publisher" and "The Author." One cares about sales; the other cares about storytelling. But at Wild Hearts Romance, that gap doesn't exist.
Why? Because our foundation wasn't built in a boardroom. It was built on a laptop, late at night, by a writer just like you.
We are proud to officially spotlight our founding author and creative force: Lucia Jordan.
If you write spicy romance, you likely know the name. Since 2012, Lucia has been a trailblazer in the digital romance revolution. She has penned hundreds of adult-themed titles, generated millions of downloads, and even earned a nod from Women's Health magazine for her hit novel Rock Hard.
But while the world sees the bestseller lists and the five-star reviews, they often miss the bigger story. Lucia didn't just build a backlist; she built a lifeboat.
When Lucia helped launch Wild Hearts Romance over a decade ago, the landscape was different. Indie publishing was the "wild west." Authors were struggling to be seen, fighting against stigmas surrounding erotica and spicy romance, and trying to navigate a market that was constantly shifting.
Lucia realized early on that success shouldn't be a solo journey. She believed that the appetite for unashamed, escapist romance was massive, too big for just one author to satisfy.
"Rising Tides Lift All Boats"
Lucia’s vision for Wild Hearts Romance was simple: For Authors, By Authors.
She wanted to create a platform that didn't just sell her books, but one that understood the unique struggles of the genre. She knows the panic of a banned ad account. She understands the frustration of a blocked cover. She knows the grind of the daily word count.
That is why Wild Hearts Romance exists today—not just as a publisher, but as a partner.
Because our founder is an active, writing author, our company DNA is different.
- We Champion New Voices: Lucia is committed to finding up-and-coming talent and giving them the platform she worked so hard to build.
- We Navigate the Spice Together: We understand the nuances of marketing "heat" because Lucia has been doing it successfully for 12+ years.
- We Believe in the Genre: Like Lucia, we are "Unapologetic Escapists." We believe spicy romance is a powerful, valid, and necessary genre.
The Future of Wild Hearts Romance
Lucia often says that romance authors are stronger together. When one of us hits the bestseller list, it brings new readers into the genre, and eventually, those readers find your books.
Whether you are sipping tea in your garden gazebo (Lucia’s favorite writing spot!) or furiously typing during your lunch break, know that you have an ally in Wild Hearts Romance. We are here to keep the industry growing, keep the stories coming, and ensure that every hungry reader finds their next unforgettable obsession.
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