The Psychology of Jealousy: Cognitive vs. Emotional Insights

January 10, 2026 lizellyn Romance #humanbehavior, #polyamorous, #romanceauthor

Jealousy is a topic that I find intriguing in romantic relationships.

While doing research as an author, I recently came across this differentiation between cognitive and emotional jealousy. This would be a great concept to explore while developing the motivation behind characters’ motivations.

An Acostic Polyamory Poem

Image December 27, 2025 lizellyn Romance #EthicalNonMonogamy, #love, #polyamory, #relationships, #respect, #romanceauthor

Author of Polyamorous Romance

May 29, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #authorlife, #bookishlife, #CoffeeAndBooks, #polyamorouslove, #romanceauthor, #RomanceWriter, #spicyreads, #whychooseromance

Hi, I’m Liz Ellyn – writer of steamy polyamorous romance, passionate dog owner, and part-time baking addict.

With Defending Engagement dropping on June 3, it feels like the perfect moment to (re)introduce myself.

My other why-choose romance books include:

Overruling Judgment (Reader’s Favorite Finalist, Literary Titan Silver Book Award Winner)
Loving two men, she risks devastating three hearts unless she commits to both.

Willful Parties (Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner)
Sustaining their epic MMF romance demands more than luck.

When I’m not consuming mass amounts of hot coffee or writing fiery scenes, I’m listening to romance audiobooks on dog walks with Boomer (a Bernese/Cavalier mix) and a ruby King Charles Cavalier.

Behind the Spice – boundaries over obedience

April 22, 2025 lizellyn Romance #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks

A conversation about boundaries is always healthier than a blind expectation to obey

Behind the spice – disclosing polyamory

April 18, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks

I aim to write polyamorous books with authenticity. I’m looking to explore different ways people identify themselves as poly to others. (Without using an app that allows one to check a box.)

Behind the Spice April 5, 2025

Image April 5, 2025 lizellyn Romance #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks

Confessions of a Spicy Romance Author – Writing Roots

February 26, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #confessions, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks, #spicyromance

Interview at
https://cravebooks.com/author/liz-ellyn?tab=interview

Authors that influenced my love of reading

S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders – the first book I remember reading that I truly enjoyed

John Irving’s The Hotel New Hampshire – Started my love of the dark side as a young teenager

Stephenie Meyer – Twilight Saga – This book got me back into reading after decades of nothing.

Confessions of a Spicy Romance Author…Doggie Distractions

February 6, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #confessions, #eroticromance, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks, #spicyromance

Meet Boomer (Bernese Mountain Dog/Cavalier King Charles), Tanner (Aussiedoodle), and Bash (Cavalier King Charles)

All three are a distraction from writing and a cure for writer’s block. Taking the dogs for a walk while listening to an audiobook helps get me back on track.

Authors are readers before they become writers

January 20, 2025 lizellyn Guilty Pleasure #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #confessions, #eroticromance, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks, #spicyromance

I read romance books with all levels of heat. Recently, I have been on a dark romance kick. I’m welcome to all book recommendations, so if you have any, please leave them in the comments below.

I tend to stick to contemporary romance. I’m not into romantasy, but I do love paranormal romance. Bring on the werewolves and vampires.

I love almost all tropes. Please don’t spoil the plot with trigger warnings.