Finding Love in the Islands: Writing "Island Fever" was a Journey 📙
I'm so glad to be able to finally share this — Island Fever is set to release this Wednesday, and I can’t wait for you to meet Riley and Keoni in their full story!
Writing this book felt different from the very beginning. The island setting gave me so much more than a backdrop — it shaped every page. I spent hours diving into the culture, rhythms, and atmosphere of Hawai‘i, and what struck me most was how deeply land and sea weave into everyday life. That connection to place — the way it grounds you, heals you, and challenges you — became the heartbeat of Riley and Keoni’s story. 🥰
For me as a writer, exploring this setting wasn’t just research — it was humbling. I learned new details about traditions, food, language, and ways of moving through the world that reminded me how important it is to listen, not just imagine. At times, I felt like I was walking a shoreline I’d never been to before, trying to take in everything honestly and respectfully, while still weaving in the universal truths of desire, fear, and love. 😍
On the emotional side, this book asked a lot of me. It’s a story about trust — trusting yourself after heartbreak, trusting someone new when it feels risky, trusting that the current won’t carry you away before you find your footing. As I wrote, there were days I felt that same vulnerability right alongside my characters. But that’s the joy of writing romance — leaning into the messy, raw parts of connection and finding beauty there. 🔥
I can’t wait for you to hold this book in your hands on Wednesday. I hope when you read it, you’ll feel a little of that island breeze, hear the waves, and maybe even let Riley and Kenoni show you how love can be both grounding and freeing all at once. 😉
— Ryan 💙
Writing this book felt different from the very beginning. The island setting gave me so much more than a backdrop — it shaped every page. I spent hours diving into the culture, rhythms, and atmosphere of Hawai‘i, and what struck me most was how deeply land and sea weave into everyday life. That connection to place — the way it grounds you, heals you, and challenges you — became the heartbeat of Riley and Keoni’s story. 🥰
For me as a writer, exploring this setting wasn’t just research — it was humbling. I learned new details about traditions, food, language, and ways of moving through the world that reminded me how important it is to listen, not just imagine. At times, I felt like I was walking a shoreline I’d never been to before, trying to take in everything honestly and respectfully, while still weaving in the universal truths of desire, fear, and love. 😍
On the emotional side, this book asked a lot of me. It’s a story about trust — trusting yourself after heartbreak, trusting someone new when it feels risky, trusting that the current won’t carry you away before you find your footing. As I wrote, there were days I felt that same vulnerability right alongside my characters. But that’s the joy of writing romance — leaning into the messy, raw parts of connection and finding beauty there. 🔥
I can’t wait for you to hold this book in your hands on Wednesday. I hope when you read it, you’ll feel a little of that island breeze, hear the waves, and maybe even let Riley and Kenoni show you how love can be both grounding and freeing all at once. 😉
— Ryan 💙
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Aug 18, 2025 02:19AM
Haven't been to Hawai'i in years, then with a girl/work friend - something was missing - I felt like paradise should be experienced with a lover. Hoping your story will show me that Beauty again, through a lover's eyes. Thanks, Mr. Moore.
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