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Quick note: this awesome, free post contains three affiliate links which just means I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase from that link directly—but it’s at absolutely no cost to you! Gift giving is my love language: whether it’s a housewarming gift, a book PR box, or a White Elephant present, I invest time, […]

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Writers

Picture of the intro to this blog post, a holiday gift guide for writers.

Creative Living

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Quick note: this awesome, free post contains one affiliate link which just means I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase from that link directly—but it’s at absolutely no cost to you! Gift giving is my love language: whether it’s a housewarming gift, a book PR box, or a White Elephant present, I invest time, […]

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Readers

Creative Living

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I heard an interesting interview on a podcast recently with a bestselling hybrid author. She was talking about how in order for a book (any book) to gain traction it needs to have multiple touch points. The key to not just building momentum, but also keeping it, is diversifying where we show up. Every platform […]

Pinterest for Authors: Busting 8 Myths

Indie Publishing

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“Tory, how many times a week do you think you watch some form of Twilight clip?” My friend Maddy recently posed this question. I’m not sure what prompted it—I probably re-storied something from twilight.memes.forever or maybe I had New Moon playing in the background during one of my recent reels. Regardless, it got me thinking… […]

What to Read After Twilight

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I grew up dreaming about dragons, reading stories with real-life settings and fantasy twists, writing Dramione fanfic, and scouring the woods for fae. One thing remained consistent above all: I loved the idea that a supernatural adventure could be around any corner—and as I got older, that a smoldering fallen angel or a centuries-old brooding […]

14 Urban Fantasy Romance Books

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It’s August 1st. School is starting back up, pumpkin spice is on the shelves, clothing brands are pushing turtlenecks and wool sweaters, a Spirit Halloween store just popped up in the strip mall. Which is great— for some. But for me? I’m not quite ready to let summer go yet. I haven’t had enough of […]

14 Great Fantasy Books for an Endless Summer

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You know the feeling when the worldbuilding in a fantasy book is so vivid you could swear the setting is an actual place? And it’s kind of depressing when you have to admit that they’re not, and there’s no way you’ll ever get to see the star-speckled sky of Velaris in real life. Well, what […]

IRL Magical Cities Straight Out of Our Favorite Fantasy Books

Literary Travel

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Happy summer solstice! In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the longest day of the year and apparently the earliest solstice we’ve had in 228 years (says USA today). If you’re wondering why this solar event is important, the history behind it, what to do, and what to read—I’ve got you covered with this mini guide. If […]

Ushering in the Summer Solstice Season

Creative Living

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Welcome to the blog series where I absolutely wreck your already endless TBR (sorry!). As a follow-up to my post in April, I’m back with more of the best romantasy books. If you haven’t perused the best sellers list, the front tables at your local bookstore, or the trending posts on Booktok lately, it’s clear […]

20 Romantasy Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down ♡ Part 2

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Romance and fantasy have always paired well, but it really wasn’t until the last few years that the concepts blended and gained industry status. According to The Washington Post, romantasy is one of the fastest-growing genres right now! Many would contribute this to Queen Sarah J. Maas. Regardless of who trailblazed the path though, there’s […]

20 Romantasy Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

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