Ink & Ember was born from a personal renaissance. After years of barely finding time to read, hello kids, a marketing career, and life, I rediscovered books through romantasy novels. It was my little sister, Lindsay, who introduced me to the series that changed everything (100 points if you guessed ACOTAR).
To be fair, growing up, I always loved reading Danielle Steel and other romance-heavy stories, so I’ve always been a romance fangirl. Combine that with my love of fantasy (watching Labyrinth and The NeverEnding Story as childhood staples), and it makes sense that romantasy would eventually find me again.
These stories, full of magic, adventure, and sprinkled with some romance, didn’t just entertain me; they transformed my daily life. For years, my shelves were filled with personal finance, branding, and strategy books. While useful, they didn’t give me the same joy as racing through a fantasy world, heart pounding, rooting for my favorite characters.
One book turned into a massive TBR, and suddenly I’d rekindled my passion for reading (and listening while on my morning walks). To quote the legendary Ron Burgundy from the movie Anchorman: “Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast.”
At my home office, I started designing the perfect reading sanctuary, a nook where reality faded and fictional worlds came alive. The right candle scent, the perfect throw blanket, carefully chosen décor, and moody green walls, each element made every reading session more immersive.
That’s where Ink & Ember comes in. I believe every reader deserves that transcendent feeling. Each product in our collection is thoughtfully designed to bridge the gap between your favorite romantasy worlds and your real life. Whether it’s a character-inspired candle that smells like an enchanted forest or a tote bag that makes you smile every time you pack it for a day at the soccer fields, these products are more than merch. They’re portals.
We’re not just selling things, we’re creating atmospheres. Ink & Ember is for the romantasy readers who burn bright, who cry over fictional deaths, who hoard special editions like trophies, and who know the ritual of reading is sacred.
✨ Welcome to Ink & Ember. Let’s keep the magic alive, one cozy reading nook at a time.
