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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s Indie April (yay!) so I thought I’d share a few ways you can support indie authors this month & beyond. But first… what is an indie author? indie author (n): a writer who independently manages the entire process of bringing a book to publication | Synonyms: entrepreneur, badass, dreamer, storyteller, magic, hustle, heart Just […]

What’s the first thing people see before they find your book? Your newsletter, website, social media. You—your author brand.  The rule of 7 is a marketing principle based on the idea that someone needs to see your brand at least seven times before making a purchase decision. Seven times. That’s why first impressions are so […]

Maybe it stemmed from my early obsession with Romeo and Juliet, but forbidden romance has always been one of my favorite tropes. There’s something about going against destiny and fighting for a love that’s been cursed from the start that gets me every time! via GIPHY It’s just so deeply romantic. Then add in warring […]

It’s been a little over a year since I decided to bet on myself, go all-in on my dreams, and publish the book of my heart. With these kinds of milestones, there’s always a lot of reflecting, lifestyle changes, and forming new (more productive) habits. So, I thought I’d share a few lessons I’ve learned […]

Paranormal romance is my comfort genre and I am always searching for those books that give off the nostalgic mid-late 2000’s vibes. Is it just me though, or does it feel like those are hard to come by these days!? Of course, we all know and love the classics: Twilight, Fallen, The Mortal Instruments, Hush […]

What is an ISBN? It’s the 13-digit number listed on a book’s copyright page and above the barcode on the back cover. All printed books have them, as do most digital versions—it’s a way to uniquely identify the work, provides a way to track sales, and it is a legal requirement. The number itself may […]