Jenna Penrose

‎To all my friends, near and far, happy November!😍🧡✨ Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year? And what a year it was!😭 I wanna take a moment and say that I’m proud of you all, no matter how small your progress was. What matters is that you’re here, you haven’t given up on yourself, and that to me is an achievement to be applauded!🥳🌻

This month, I’m inviting us all to do one simple thing, to find pockets of blissful silence on purpose. I’m inviting you to 💟GET BORED💟 Yes, my friend, I’m boring myself to boredomville this month. It’s exactly why I crossed almost every single item on my to-do, because I WANNA DO NOTHING!🤣 We’re used to optimizing every minute and filling every small gap with scrolling, shows, or podcasts. We’re used to chasing achievements that we haven’t allowed ourselves just nothing.

‎Boredom is not just empty time. Psychologists found out that it’s a mental pause that allows the brain to shift into default mode network (DMN), where creativity, problem-solving, and reflection live!💝 Allowing yourself quiet moments welcomes clarity to process your thoughts and emotions, and it often leads to coming across new ideas and getting inspired. It also shifts your nervous system from high-alert mode to healing-and-restoration mode.

‎So, the next time you find yourself with nothing to do, resist the urge to reach for your phone and fill the silence, and notice what it’s like to simply be. Sit with yourself a bit. Listen inwardly . . .🧘🏻‍♀️🩵
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‎I believe we all need this before the chaos of the holidays. So, let’s treat ourselves to some boredom. I would love some, in hopes of hearing from my silent characters🥹 Love you!

November 1, 2026 by Jenna Penrose🌻

‎📌Important Notice📌

I’m unpublishing “Melting Me Softly.” As a closed-door romance author, keeping my only spicy book here while I’m striving to write clean and closed-door romance feels like cheating. That’s what I read—you know I skip the spice and read no-spice books—and I don’t want to write something I can’t read😅 Of course there’s a reason, but that’s a story for another day😝

My novels focus on emotional connection, mutual growth, and self-discovery, but I also want them to be centered on faith in God🙏🏻🤍 I won’t be able to face God or be at peace with myself if I keep MMS up here like this. Of course, I’m not saying spicy books are bad—everyone has their own preferences, and lots of spicy novels do shed light on emotional connection and healthy relationships, but a lot others don’t. I’ve seen lots of books that romanticize toxic relationships and center their stories on physical intimacy. And reading that ruined my life (a story for another day🫡)

Now, as for Melissa and Mason—my lovely couple up there😍—those two make a huge miscommunication trope. Mason loves Melissa so much, but he can only express himself through touch. And Meli, who values communication and has to hear the magic words to be sure that he actually loves her, thinks that Mason only lusts for her, which makes her feel like she’s involved in a toxic relationship. I still want to shed light on the importance of communication in love, but I also want to remove the spice. Of course, I have editing plans—I always do😂—because Melissa and Mason deserve all the best.

Hope you respect my decision and support me in it🥹💐 Hope you love MMS even more when I republish it, when Mason and Melissa will softly melt for each other❤️✨

Love you and catch you again soon!🌻👋🏻

As a closed-door romance author—I don’t know if MMS counts😂🫣—and as someone who aspires to continue writing this type of romance, I thought of sharing this guide created by Michelle Pennington of The Writing Gals to what closed-door intimacy levels mean, so when my lovely readers pick up my books they know what to expect❤️✨

Feel free to check out this guide and save it if you want. You can press on the photo on the app and zoom in to read, or long press on the website and download it on your device. Either way, I’m pinning the guide up here for reference!✌🏻

Enjoy the weekend!🌻👋🏻

#29: Stay Here, Don’t Go

God, the title is so fluff🫢 And the teaser! Am I the only one getting butterflies?🤣🙈 I’m leaving this here for you, my friends. Go read today’s chapter from “True Colors” and let me know what you think!❤️

https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/30

Special thanks to @Salem Chabayta for binge-reading TC and leaving all these comments and reactions😭✨ You’re the best! And speaking of reactions, I tend to forget paragraph reactions exist, so forgive me if I never use them🫡 Catch you again soon!🌻

#27: Heart of Gold

Fun Fact #1: I’m late to posting the teaser because I had my bestie’s cute baby in my lap, then a pizza 🍕😋

Fun Fact #2: IT’S RAININGGGG

Fun Fact #3: This chapter of “True Colors” was the climax of climaxes in the old version, but in this new and final version of the story, the climax of climaxes is in four chapters. Buckle up. The ride is only getting wilder!🔥😎

Fun Fact #4: This chapter is titled after “Heart of Gold” by the Japanese boy band INTERSECTION (the song is in English, though) These guys will always be my favorites😭

Fun Fact #5: If you can read this post, then you can read my story too. So, what are you waiting for?👀
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/28

Here’s your sign that your favorite author is still alive after five hours of tutoring, and your sign to read chapter 26 in “True Colors” too! I’m just glad I remembered to update!😭🤣

#26: The Song of Happiness
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/27

You must be wondering why I posted a new chapter almost every day this week. I’ve been reading the story myself, and let me tell you, “True Colors” is a good read😭✨ So, yeah, I couldn’t but drop some surprise chapters! Go read my novel and let me know what you think!🌻👋🏻

#25: Je Te Veux
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/26

‎#21: Love and Other Confessions
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‎Unfortunately, the title of today’s chapter is SO misleading, so enjoy being misled and let me know what you think!🤣😝 Nothing makes an author happier than hearing from her readers, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback!😘💞
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‎Catch you again soon!🌻👋🏻
‎Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/22

‎Remember when I told you to bring some tissues? It’s time to use them!🤣 I’m not saying more besides that I love Elania so so much!😭

‎#20: A Bright Shining Light

‎#18: Rose-Tinted
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‎I’m feeling generous today, so here are three teasers from chapter 18 in “True Colors”!😌💅🏻 Actually, I couldn’t decide what to choose. They’re all so good!🥹✨ Enjoy today’s chapter, and let me know what you think!🌻
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‎https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1849092/chapters/19

‎Last but not least is our friend @Ǥwεƞ ТHΛMΞS who loves my dearest Sasha and Hazel as much as I love them. She will always be my #1 fan, and I hers!🥹🫶🏻
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‎Let’s hear from Gwen!💝

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Hey, hey!!! 👋
Gwen here! Thanks, Jenna, for featuring us! 💖🤗

‎I started writing fiction in 2018 as escapism from the crazy and difficult life situations I had found myself in. It carried me through a lot of drama! 😅 I always loved writing though and had done a lot of poetry through my high school years - some were even published!

I just finished "The Time Traveler and the Healer, Part 1" (🎉) in my Time Trilogy (it's book 3), so I've got some options as far as my next WIP goes. I'm rewriting book 1, "The Archaeologist," so I can/should get back to that - it's been on pause while I finished book 3. Timelines/characters overlap, so it was kind of a work-on-both situation.
Otherwise, I could also switch it up for a bit and work on "Sins from the Past," another WIP that follows a museum curator and FBI agent as they uncover a relic/art trafficking ring in small town Georgia.
‎So, we'll see! 😅

I think people would enjoy my work because I venture down paths not usually taken. I love mixing genres a bit, so I have a variety depending on what you're looking for.

Thanks again for the feature, Jenna!
‎Best wishes, everyone! 💖🤗

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You’re most welcome, Gwen! I adore all your books! I’ve enjoyed “A Love Story From the Heart”, “The Brave”, and “All I Wish for Christmas”, and I can’t wait to see what you will write next!😍✨ I love unconventional stories, so bring it on! Also, I gotta reread Jonas and Melia’s novel and catch up with them🤣🏃🏻‍♀️ Friends, go give Gwen a follow and read her books! You won’t regret it!😉

Massive thanks to everyone who participated in the latest game series! See you next time!🌻

🌙💜 A New Chapter, A New Beginning! 💜🌙

Sometimes, destiny brings two strangers together in the most unexpected way. 🥹✨ One midnight encounter, a little fear, some funny moments, and the beginning of a new friendship. ❤️🌌

Will Shara Kim and Kim Taehyung become friends, or is fate planning something more for them? 👀💕

📖 Come and read Chapter 7 of my story! Don't forget to share your honest thoughts in the comments. 🫶🏻💗

Thank you for being part of my writing journey! 🥰👑

#Inkitt #KoreanDrama #Romance #Mystery #SharaKim #KimTaehyung 💜

‎Next up is our friend @Salem Chabayta who is famous for writing 100+ chapters as long as the inspiration keeps coming. I find that incredibly amazing, and even more amazing is the fact that he can keep track of everything happening in his series.
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‎Let’s hear from Salem!😎

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Hi! I'm Salem! 🤩

‎I am a huge fan of fantasy and romance, but when it comes to both of them together, it's just spectacular! I became a writer to create a world of my own. To meet characters every time I type a word! To watch them grow and progress! Writing is my favourite thing to do, and sometimes when inspiration hits, it's like a hint telling you to start writing! ✨

My current WIP is a fantasy series called "Spiral Moon"! So far, the first book has been published, while the second book is a WIP with two new chapters coming out every week! The series contains fantasy, adventure, mystery, action, romance, and drama! It's a series about people able to use powers called "Moon Night" powers and that they can only use their powers every night! But the mystery behind the Spiral Moon is still not resolved, thus our main cast are still discovering and venturing further to get all the answers out! 🔮

‎I think those who love fantasy would love the "Spiral Moon" series, because it contains mystical elements, mythical creatures, kingdoms I've created, battles and adventures you'd watch the characters go through! 🌙

I think that's all I have to say about myself, I publish standalone books too every Wednesday! Some of them are short books, but they are still quite entertaining to read! It's nice to meet all of you, I hope you all have a great day/evening! ♥️

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Thank you so much, Salem! That enthusiasm right there is inspiring!🔥 So excited to read your series! I feel it will be like an anime to me, so bring on the 100+ chapters!🤣 Friends, don’t forget to follow Salem and check out his stories! Thanks for reading, and catch you again soon!🌻👋🏻
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