Pillow Talk Blog | Michelle M. Pillow
type: channel
description: NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Romance, Mystery, and Women's Fiction
date: 2026-05-18T23:42:38Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
generator agent: https://wordpress.org/
items: My Author Bucket List (Yes, I’m Actually Sharing This)
items: These Vampires Don’t Sparkle and I Will Not Apologize
items: The Realm Immortal Series Is Getting New Hardbacks and I Cannot Stop Screaming About It
items: Tribes of the Vampire – NEW AUDIO Dark Romantasy series
items: KING OF THE UNBLESSED Hardback Pre-Order SALE!!!
items: Feature: Writers Digest
items: Press Release: Author Develops Tribes of the Vampire TV Pilot Script for Streamers
items: New York Times & USA Today Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow Signs Seven-Book Deal with Pan Macmillan’s Tor Bramble UK
items: New Release: Lunar Bound
items: New Release: Solar Bound

My Author Bucket List (Yes, I’m Actually Sharing This)
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-05-01T03:59:14Z
subject: Articles
encoded: Imposter syndrome is real, y’all. I say that not as a throwaway line but because I mean it. Even after everything I have accomplished, there are days I sit down at my desk and wonder if I am actually doing enough, being enough, achieving enough. It sneaks in quietly. It does not care how many books you have written or how many readers have told you a story changed their life. It just sits there like an ugly little office troll. One of the things that helps me is writing down goals. Not for anyone else. Just for me. There are lists all over my office. Some are a reminder that there is still more I want to do, more I am reaching for, more that excites me about this career I have built from the ground up. I normally keep those lists private. Vulnerability is hard. Sharing dreams before they happen feels risky in a way I cannot fully explain. But I looked at this list recently and thought… maybe sharing it is the point. Maybe someone else needs to see that even an author with a career full of checkmarks still has a bucket list a mile long. Still gets nervous. Still wants things. Is still thirsty for more. Still feels like an imposter who needs to gather more accomplishments to prove herself. So here it is. What I Have Already Checked Off These are the wins I have to actively remind myself to be proud of: Book signings Author panels Awards Traditional publishing deals Dinner with readers Millions of copies sold My own direct store Pillow Fighter merch Getting letters from readers Giving a speech NYT Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Arts grants recipient Extra on Z Nation (refugee, not zombie. The zombie dream lives on) Climbed Mayan temples in Belize (that was cool) That list is not nothing. On the hard days, I come back to it. What Is Still On the List This is the part that excites me and terrifies me in equal measure: Live reading event Extra Pretty Pretty Print Hardbacks Movie from one of my books Cameo in that movie (obviously) Be a zombie in a horror film (this one i…

These Vampires Don’t Sparkle and I Will Not Apologize
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-04-13T10:34:00Z
subject: Book Features
subject: News
subject: Book Lists
subject: Press Release
encoded: If you love your vampire romance dark, atmospheric, and complicated in all the right ways, welcome. You found your next obsession. The Tribes of the Vampire series is a four-book dark vampire romantasy quartet by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. Set in a gothic urban fantasy world where eight powerful vampire tribes answer to an ancient ruling council, each book follows a different couple drawn together by destiny and torn apart by the dangerous politics of the immortal world. Think forbidden love, morally gray antiheroes, dark protectors, and spicy romance with genuine emotional depth. These are dark paranormal romance books for adults who want their vampires atmospheric, seductive, and completely free of sparkle. Thanks to a seven-book deal with Pan Macmillan’s Tor Bramble UK, all four books now have brand new audiobooks narrated by Natalie Naudus as Victoria Mei, the fan-favourite romantasy narrator known for Starling House, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, and Victoria Aveyard’s Realm Breaker series. Her voice is absolutely perfect for this world and I could not be more thrilled. Reading Order: Redeemer of Shadows The Jaded Hunter Eternally Bound In Her Shadows (Novella) Best read in order. Each book is a standalone romance within the same world, but the overarching story builds across all four books and pays off beautifully by the end. Now let me tell you about each one: Audio on Amazon Audio on Kobo Audio on Audible Audio on GooglePlay Links to more Formats Audiobook available now, narrated by Victoria Mei. Ebook available now at all retailers. Get Redeemer of Shadows → Book 1: Redeemer of Shadows Dark Vampire Paranormal Romance / Gothic Urban Fantasy Eternity feels endless until her. Hathor Vinceti has never felt like she belongs anywhere. After moving to London to help her aunt, she stumbles into a thriving underworld where bored immortals congregate, feed on deserving humans, and compete to build the most monstrous reputations. She was …

The Realm Immortal Series Is Getting New Hardbacks and I Cannot Stop Screaming About It
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-04-10T22:05:31Z
subject: Book Features
subject: News
subject: Book Lists
subject: Sales and Freebies
encoded: If you ever watched Labyrinth and never quite recovered from seeing David Bowie as the Goblin King, this series is for you. If you ever watched Labyrinth and never quite recovered from David Bowie as the Goblin King, I wrote this series for you. IYKYK. The Realm Immortal series exists because I never got over that movie. I never got over that king. And I spent years asking the question that became the entire foundation of this series: what if she had stayed? That question turned into three books set in a lush, epic immortal realm filled with dark elfin kings, vengeful faery queens, ancient magic, and creatures you have never encountered before. Each book follows a different couple in the same richly built world where the line between darkness and salvation is razor thin. Think enemies-to-lovers, morally gray kings, fated mates, forbidden love, and spicy romance with the scope and depth of epic fantasy. Dark, seductive, emotionally devastating in the best possible way. If you love Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, or Laura Thalassa, this series belongs on your shelf. Thanks to a seven-book deal with Pan Macmillan’s Tor Bramble UK, all three books are getting stunning new hardback editions and brand new audiobooks narrated by Lauren Fortgang as Tillie Hooper. I’m sure you’ll recognize her voice! Tillie Hooper is known for her work on the super popular Deliciously Dark Fairytales series by K.F. Breene, the Fantasyland series by Kristen Ashley, and others by Shannon Mayer. As Lauren Fortgang, she’s narrated the freaking amazing Bridge Kingdom series, the Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo and others by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Reading Order: King of the Unblessed Faery Queen Stone Queen Best read in order. Each book is a standalone romance within the same world, but the overarching story builds across all three, and the payoff is absolutely worth it. Let me tell you about each book: Pre-Order Hardback Sale Pre-Order King of the Unblessed Audiobook Book 1: King of the Un…

Tribes of the Vampire – NEW AUDIO Dark Romantasy series
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-03-26T10:35:00Z
subject: Book Features
subject: Press Release
encoded: COMPLETE Tribes of the Vampire series is now in Audiobook ✓ Morally Grey Heroes ✓ Forbidden Love ✓ Enemies to Lovers ✓ Dark Romance ✓ Gothic Vibes ✓ Urban Fantasy Romance ✓ Bitey Vampires Author: NYT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow Narrator: Victoria Mei, the fan-favourite velvety-voiced star of romantasy, known for Starling House, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, and Victoria Aveyard’s Realm Breaker series. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Tor Bramble Perfect for fans of Anne Rice, J.R. Ward, and dark romance lovers craving a seductive blend of gothic intrigue and morally gray antiheroes. Audio on Amazon Audio on Kobo Audio on Audible Audio on GooglePlay Links to more Formats

KING OF THE UNBLESSED Hardback Pre-Order SALE!!!
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-03-24T17:34:56Z
subject: News
subject: Sales and Freebies
encoded: Pre-Order Hardback Sale Pre-Order King of the Unblessed Audiobook Pre-Order Faery Queen Audiobook Pre-Order Stone Queen Audiobook Barnes and Noble: 25% Off Hardback Pre-Order! Are you looking for an adult version of David Bowie’s Labyrinth with a much better ending? IYKYK. If you love Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Laura Thalassa, this book will be your next obsession. KING OF THE UNBLESSED is coming in brand new pretty hardback and YOU CAN HAVE HIM ALL TO YOURSELF for 25% OFF at Barnes and Noble!!! + Premium Members get an extra 10%! Book one of the Realm Immortal series – An epic, dark romantasy! Perfect for readers who crave: ❤️ morally gray love stories ❤️ brooding antiheroes ❤️ seductive intrigue ❤️ enemies-to-lovers heat ❤️ wickedly seductive kings ❤️ fierce heroines who refuse to be tamed *Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off all pre-orders from Tuesday, March 24th through Thursday, March 26th. Premium Members get an additional 10% off! Including audiobooks! With code: PREORDER25 What are you waiting for? Pre-order your hardback copy of King of the Unblessed NOW! About the Book Immortality has a way of rewriting fate. Merrick, the dark elfin King of Valdis, was once heir to all that is good, a prince of happiness and pleasure. Now, cursed as the ruler of mischief and king of necessary evil, he stands trapped between the Blessed kingdom of his estranged brother and the ruthless King Lucien of the Damned, who is determined to lure Merrick’s soul into oblivion. Damnation is winning. Before he is lost forever, Merrick craves one final taste of the happiness he once owned. When a mortal woman awakens an obsession he cannot control, he realizes he doesn’t just want her. He needs to claim her. But the line between fear and desire begins to blur… Lady Juliana of Bellemare always dreamed of adventure, but she never expected the shadows to answer. When her fiancé is murdered and the village children vanish, she is thrust into a world of le…

Feature: Writers Digest
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-01-29T00:27:14Z
subject: Articles
subject: Genres
subject: Interviews
encoded: The Muse Who Wouldn’t Pick a Lane: Writing Across Genres Bestselling author of 100+ books Michelle M. Pillow shares her thoughts on writing across genres and waiting for markets to catch up. I went to college to study history, so when I started writing, historical romances were a natural choice. I loved the puzzle of fitting a story into the parameters of an established society, researching how people ate, slept, and lived in medieval Wessex or Regency England. My first published book, Forget Me Not, was a Regency gothic romance, and I hoped that was the beginning of a long, focused career in historicals. Then my publisher asked if I’d write for their new sci-fi romance line… Read the Article on Writer's Digest Tribes of the Vampire Series

Press Release: Author Develops Tribes of the Vampire TV Pilot Script for Streamers
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2026-01-24T16:07:38Z
subject: Michelle Pillow Author Life
subject: News
subject: Press Release
encoded: Book Press Release Fans of Realm Immortal (high fantasy romance) and Tribes of the Vampire series (urban fantasy romance), I just signed a contract with Pan Macmillan UK’s Tor Books Bramble Romance for new pretty print editions, audiobooks, and worldwide translations for these seven books. I’m super thrilled to also share that Natalie Naudus (as Victoria Mei) will be voicing the Tribes of the Vampire series, and Realm Immortal will be narrated by Elizabeth Evans. Both are amazingly talented narrators, and I can’t wait for you to hear what they do! You can read the full Tor Bramble book announcement here. NYT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow Signals Transmedia Expansion for Tribes of the Vampire with New Pilot Script and Pan Macmillan Tor Bramble Publishing Deal LONDON, ENGLAND, January 24, 2026 — New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow today announced the completion of the pilot script for her gothic urban fantasy series, Tribes of the Vampire. The screenplay development marks a significant milestone in the series’ expansion, coinciding with a high-profile seven-book deal with Tor Bramble UK (Pan Macmillan) and a rapid-release audiobook schedule launching this February. The Tribes of the Vampire series, celebrated for its rich, gothic world-building in the tradition of Anne Rice, is currently undergoing a massive global relaunch. The newly finished pilot script, developed by Pillow and her filmmaker husband, John Reyer Afamasaga, adapts the dark antiheroes and forbidden attractions of the books to the screen and streaming platforms. “Seeing these characters transition from page to a screenplay has been an incredible creative journey,” said Pillow. “With Tor Bramble introducing the series to a global audience this year, it was the perfect time to finalize a vision for a television and streaming adaptation that captures the high stakes and detailed world-building that my readers expect.” The announcement comes as Tor Bramble UK begins its ambit…

New York Times & USA Today Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow Signs Seven-Book Deal with Pan Macmillan’s Tor Bramble UK
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2025-12-12T19:46:50Z
subject: News
encoded: I have an announcement to make!! Fans of Realm Immortal (high fantasy romance) and Tribes of the Vampire series (urban fantasy romance), I just signed a contract with Pan Macmillan UK’s Tor Books Bramble Romance for new pretty print editions, audiobooks, and worldwide translations for these seven books. I’m super thrilled to also share that Natalie Naudus (as Victoria Mei) will be voicing the Tribes of the Vampire series, and Realm Immortal will be narrated by Lauren Fortgang. Both are amazingly talented narrators, and I can’t wait for you to hear what they do! You can read the full announcement, but I’m excited to be working with my new editor Aje Roberts, and a big thanks to Gillian Green. Tor Bramble UK has acquired WAL rights, including print, audio, and translation, to Michelle M. Pillow’s Realm Immortal and Tribes of the Vampire series in a seven-book deal. Books are set to start releasing in February 2026 with a new audiobook edition of Redeemer of Shadows (Tribes of the Vampire book 1) featuring Natalie Naudus narrating as Victoria Mei. The Realm Immortal series will start releasing in April 2026, narrated by Lauren Fortgang. Special hardback editions will also be coming in 2026 for both series. “Partnering with Tor Bramble UK to re-introduce these series is an incredible opportunity,” said Pillow. “These stories have lived in the hearts of readers for years, and I’m thrilled to see them reach even more fans worldwide in beautiful new editions” “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Michelle M. Pillow to the Tor Bramble list,” said editor Ajebowale Roberts, Tor Bramble UK. “Michelle is a juggernaut when it comes to paranormal romance and romantasy and the Tribes of the Vampires and Realm Immortals series are the perfect, spicy, moreish stories that we’re excited to introduce to even more readers.” About the series Realm Immortal: High fantasy romance with morally gray kings, epic world-building, and enemies-to-lovers intrigue; described as Labyrinth meets A …

New Release: Lunar Bound
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2025-10-14T14:05:00Z
subject: Book Features
subject: News
subject: Book Lists
subject: Press Release
encoded: 🌌 New Release: Lunar Bound Alpha Nerd #3 has finally stepped out of the shadows… mostly because I dragged him into the light. 😉 Meet Lunar: spy, strategist, master of moving unseen, and the kind of broody hero who swears he doesn’t need anyone. (Spoiler: he’s wrong.) What You’ll Find Inside 🔥 Grumpy Alien × Sunshine Empath 🛡️ Reluctant Protector Energy 💋 Open-Door Heat 🌌 Shadow-Walking + On-the-Run Stakes ✅ Alpha Super Nerd About the Book He hunts in shadows. She shines a light he can’t resist. When three aliens crash into Duskrock, Arizona, empath and wildlife rescuer Poppy Jensen senses what no one else can — Lunar, a shadow-born operative from Zorveya’s night side, made to disappear. He expects fear. She offers a hand. One touch sparks more than either imagined, and suddenly secrecy is impossible. Lunar never wanted to join Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides on this mission, but his leaders gave him no choice. Now he’s stranded on Earth, hunted by a ruthless black-ops outfit, and relying on the one human who should never have been able to see him at all. On the run through desert nights and hidden caves, forced proximity fans their connection into something undeniable. Lunar speaks in actions, and Poppy understands every one. But with hunters closing in and extraction running out of time, he must decide if protecting his mission is worth losing the woman who makes the darkness feel like home. Grab Your Copy 👉 Buy Lunar Bound today Google Play Apple Books Kobo Nook Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU Michelle’s Bookstore All three Alpha Nerds have landed! You can now binge Eclipse Bound, Solar Bound, and Lunar Bound back-to-back, two weeks apart, just the way they insisted. 😂

New Release: Solar Bound
type: item
creator: Michelle M. Pillow
date: 2025-09-30T13:38:00Z
subject: Book Features
subject: News
subject: Book Lists
subject: Press Release
encoded: ☀️ New Release: Solar Bound Alpha Nerd #2 has landed, and let me tell you, subtlety is not his strong suit. 😂 Meet Solar Bound, golden warrior from the eternal daylight of Solarus, and the only hero I’ve ever written who literally glows brighter when he falls in love. (Yes, he’s basically a walking nightlight. No, he’s not thrilled when I call him that.) What You’ll Find Inside 🔥 Grumpy Golden Alien × Sunshine Fire Dancer 🛡️ Protective alien vibes (with a side of “oops, we’re hunted”) 💋 Open-door heat ☀️ Literal glow-up around his mate ✅ Guaranteed HEA (always) About the Book He glows. She burns. Together, they’re impossible to hide. When Solar crash-lands outside Duskrock, Arizona, he expects a quiet exchange. Instead, he gets UFO headlines, black-ops hunters, and Dani Ember, a fire dancer whose spark pulls him like gravity. Forced into hiding together, Solar and Dani ignite a connection neither can dim. He glows brighter around her, and she trusts him more than flame. But with his companions Eclipse and Lunar also in danger, Solar must choose between the mission that has defined him and the human who feels like home. Grab Your Copy 👉 Buy Solar Bound today Google Play Apple Books Kobo Nook Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU Michelle’s Bookstore And don’t worry. Lunar Bound is lurking in the shadows, waiting for his turn. His book is up next, and he has plenty to say.