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Hayley Elliott

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04/03/25

Writers helping other writers

This is a rough concept I have in mind. I’m putting this here as a placeholder to remind myself to do it—when life is a bit less busy. I’m a firm believer in community over competition and I love helping writers. I plan to create some blog segments or reference pages for aspiring authors to help them along their journey—whether… Read More

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It’s cute that I thought I could write a shorter r It’s cute that I thought I could write a shorter rough draft. 😜🫠 Oh well. More words give me more wiggle room/meat in the story to play with. 

I even met my goal slightly early—which is great since I’m adding more! 😆 The countdown to finish before the kids get out of school is ON!!! 

I added the last slide as a fair warning since I don’t operate like most indies that turn around and publish quickly after their initial draft. I wish I could. I wish my brain and lifestyle operated that way, but they don’t—or rather, I choose not to. (Also, the beauty of independently publishing—you can go at your own pace.) Plus, this little book baby still needs lots of work—I mean love and attention. So my aim is spring 2027. 🥰 

(PS I love IG’s song selection—especially given my last post. 😅)
While I do love pink, I’m not obsessed with it. I While I do love pink, I’m not obsessed with it. I also do have other colors of clothes, but here’s why I really wear it to all my signings…

1. I consider it my “uniform.” Signings already come with enough anxiety, doubt, and overthinking about a million things—I don’t want to have to question or give too much thought as to what I’m going to wear to an event. 

2. My lovely Australian author friend: @jessicakatewriting made red her signature color for her signings and I loved the idea. Before we officially met, I knew her as that writer gal in red. 😍 Now, people tend to recognize my table or remember me as: “the bright pink girl.” Just as my wonderful friend @ang_strong says, the sweet romance author with “the Barbie pink” cover. (I love that, BTW. So this is me leaning into that with my song choice. 😏😉) 

Yes, I also have a hot pink tablecloth, but that was mostly because my book has this color, and it’s vibrant/fun which is what I hope/want my books to be. 🥰

There you have it. 💕💕💕
TOMORROW!! Hope you’ll pop in! 🫶🏻 Barnes and Nob TOMORROW!! 
Hope you’ll pop in! 🫶🏻

Barnes and Noble | Oklahoma author | Local author | Indie author | Romance book recs | Closed door romance
Sometimes, I need a special treat to get me motiva Sometimes, I need a special treat to get me motivated for the day. 😅 What helps your writing (or work) motivation? 

I’m getting sooooo to THE END!!! I’m writing the last quarter, folks. It’s a big motivator to “see” the end sooner rather than later…that and my kids are almost out of school and the chaos begins! The pressure is ON to get this draft finished in the next three-ish weeks!
BARNES & NOBLE SIGNING: @ 6100 N. May Ave **By Pe BARNES & NOBLE SIGNING:
@ 6100 N. May Ave 
**By Penn Square Mall**
💕 I’ll be there from 12-4pm 💕
Come snag a copy of: You and Me, For Real 

Romance book lover | Romance book rec | Low spice romance | Closed door romance | Rom com books | Oklahoma author | Oklahoma City | Author signing
Add this to your summer TBR when you need a little Add this to your summer TBR when you need a little pick-me-up. 🫶🏻

✨ Lighthearted 
🎥 Celebrity trope
🌴 Hollywood vibes
🐾 Rescue dogs 

Closed door romance | Beach read | clean romance
Some things need to be experienced first-hand. 😅 R Some things need to be experienced first-hand. 😅
Research can be kinda fun sometimes! 

I promise I was reeeeal gentle with your guitar, babe. 😬 

I’m enjoying these aspects of writing Wren (a pop star singer) and Luke’s (bodyguard) story…despite not having a lick of musical talent or knowledge. 😆

I’ve just gotten to the part where the romance is really kicking into high gear. Eeeep! 😍

Closed door romance | romance author | writer humor
Come see me at Barnes and Noble Saturday, the 25th Come see me at Barnes and Noble Saturday, the 25th of April. I’ll be signing copies of my debut from 12-4pm. Pop by and say hi! 

If you love lighthearted romance (even better if you’re a dog lover)—then you’re sure to love You & Me, For Real! 

Barnes and Noble | Local author | Oklahoma author | Signing event | Book signing
Look it. Look it. Katherine Center and me are basi Look it. Look it. Katherine Center and me are basically like the same person. 😏🤩

I saw her post yesterday and I just had to share our little twinsie progress charts. Hers is based on pages and mine is words—but po-tay-to, po-ta-to, you know what I’m sayin’. 😅

We both write fun, lighthearted, feel-good, closed-door romance with depth and hope! AND we’re both making progress on our current projects! 😁👯

If you’ve never read her books—you’re sorely missing out, and I highly recommend you remedy that PRONTO. My favorite to recommend is The Bodyguard (which also happens to be becoming a movie too!). 

Thank you, @katherinecenter for letting me borrow (steal) this pic from FB. Also, I think I’m going to have to up my color game. I need more of a rainbow effect next time! 😍
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It’s cute that I thought I could write a shorter rough draft. 😜🫠 Oh well. More words give me more wiggle room/meat in the story to play with. I even met my goal slightly early—which is great since I’m adding more! 😆 The countdown to finish before the kids get out of school is ON!!! I added the last slide as a fair warning since I don’t operate like most indies that turn around and publish quickly after their initial draft. I wish I could. I wish my brain and lifestyle operated that way, but they don’t—or rather, I choose not to. (Also, the beauty of independently publishing—you can go at your own pace.) Plus, this little book baby still needs lots of work—I mean love and attention. So my aim is spring 2027. 🥰 (PS I love IG’s song selection—especially given my last post. 😅) ... See MoreSee Less

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