Eight years ago, I began my journey as an erotica author, publishing six novels in one year. 

Seven years ago, I didn’t think I would write another word.

What started off as an adventure of exploration, self-expression, creativity, and community-building devolved into a soul-crushing disaster of burnout, overexposure, and upset. 

I had curated a wonderful crew of authors, creators, and friends, but I abandoned them, too paralyzed by the prospect of continuing on the path I’d forged. And abandonment was only the first step. I also shut down all social media, newsletter activity, and creative pursuits; to this day, I still don’t know why I didn’t delete this blog. The thought of writing—of being Jaye Elise—was too much to endure. 

But, as you might have gathered from the title of this post (and the fact that I’m posting after seven years), I’m back. I’ll spare you the obligatory “phoenix rising from the ashes” or “back in the saddle” clichés, but I will say that it’s nice to be here with you again.

It’s doubly nice to be back and sharing a key update. Within the next month or two, I’ve got a new book coming out. While I can’t share too many details quite yet, I can say that I’ll be heading back into one of my favorite sub-sub-sub-genres (emphasis on the sub). D/s dynamic, strong hero/defiant heroine, bondage, medfet, spanking, and more. I can’t wait to share more with you as we get nearer to publication! 

Also, thank you. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your grace. And to those of you who I’ve abandoned, my sincerest apologies. 

Sending much love and support your way…as I make sure to reserve some of those for myself, too.