About Romy
Once upon a time, Romy dreamed of one day living inside one of the fairy tales in her head. But she grew up in Durban, South Africa – not exactly the sort of place where fairy tale princesses grow up. With the help of a great many fairy godmothers, the slaying of a few dragons (but not nearly enough pretty glass shoes), Romy's own fairy tale came true, and she now lives her dream as a multi-published author and writing coach. For the cherry on the top, her Hollywood romance, Not a Fairy Tale, was a 2016 finalist for the Romance Writers of America® RITA Award.
As the founder and first Chairperson of ROSA (Romance writers Organisation of South Africa), Romy discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring writers, and, after two decades in film production, she transitioned in 2017 to working as a writing coach, developmental editor and workshop facilitator. She has pioneered writing courses for Savvy Authors, Now Novel, and RWA (Romance Writers of America.)
Though Romy's heart lies in Europe, she doesn't cope well with the cold, so she lives in sunny South Africa, in the City of Gold, Johannesburg, where she is mom to two teens chasing their own happy ever afters, a menagerie of cats, and a pet dragon called Rori (okay, he's a bearded dragon, but that still counts!)
Romy writes contemporary, feel-good romances in which her heroines discover themselves when they travel outside their comfort zones. She loves to watch foreign language RomComs on Netflix, travel, and musical theatre. She is also obsessed with romantic K-dramas. (If you're a K-drama fan too, sign up for her weekly reviews on Substack.)
A few of Romy's favorite things
Favourite authors
Christina Lauren, Kristan Higgins, Leonie Mack, Avery Flynn, Kelly Hunter, Janet Evanovich, Kwana Jackson, Mia Sosa, Katherine Kerr, Charlaine Harris, Mary Stewart, Georgette Heyer.
Favourite singers/bands
BLɅϽKPIИK, Le Sserafim, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Harry Styles, P!nk, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, and BTS (I'm a Jimin bias.)
Favourite musicals
Wicked, Anastasia, Newsies, Jekyll & Hyde.
Favourite sports
Formula One motor racing, Figure skating (especially pairs skating!)
Favourite K-dramas
Crash Landing on You
Romance is a Bonus Book
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (aka Goblin)
The King: Eternal Monarch
When the Phone Rings
Hospital Playlist
While You Were Sleeping
Idol I