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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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Yes, I’m an author. And yes, You and Me, For Real Yes, I’m an author. And yes, You and Me, For Real is my debut romance novel. It’s a lighthearted, low-spice romance featuring a celebrity trope story and rescue dogs. Look it up! And then come check it out for yourself in person and come MEET ME at The Last Page THIS Saturday, December 6th from 12-3pm. 🥰🫶🏻

#romancereader #romancebookstagram #oklahomabookstore #bookstore @thecoffeedarling @the_last_page_bookstore
Hey, local friends, I’ll be at The Last Page Books Hey, local friends, I’ll be at The Last Page Bookstore in Moore this weekend from 12-3 signing my debut romance novel: You and Me, For Real. If you’re in the area, I love for you to pop by, say hi, and check out the new bookstore! If you already have a copy, that’s okay—come get it signed or personalized and snag some bookish goodies. 😍

You and Me, For Real is a lighthearted celebrity romance about an actor, a former reality tv star, and several sweet rescue dogs. The story follows the two main characters as they navigate doggie shenanigans, training a new rescue, and the drama of being near the Hollywood spotlight. It’s a sweet love story with characters you’ll happily root for to reach their HEA. 

#oklahomabookstore #bookstore #romancebookstagram
By the majority, you go to the romance section and By the majority, you go to the romance section and you’ll find mostly books with graphic scenes and ample spice (but with cute covers that make them hard to distinguish what you’re walking into). It’s what’s “hot and selling” right now. Sure, there are plenty of readers that read 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ …BUT I also believe there are plenty of readers out there (like me) that don’t need all that to enjoy a good, solid, and entertaining romance story. 

If you want the swoon, the tension, the banter, the humor, the rootable characters, and the charming story…I recommend giving You & Me, For Real a try. 😉🫶🏻

#romancebookrec #romancereader #romancebooktok #romancebookstagram #closeddoorromance
It’s that time again!! I think we’ve been doing th It’s that time again!! I think we’ve been doing this tradition three years, now? Still love it. 😍

#christmastraditions #kidschristmasideas #christmasfun #bookish
Let’s be honest, half my videos are just me having Let’s be honest, half my videos are just me having fun and entertaining myself. 😆 But still. You should check out You and Me, For Real, because it’s pretty fun and entertaining too. 😉

***Also: I may have been heavily influenced by Geek Girl. 😆 Love that show! Totally worth the watch if you haven’t seen it yet. I think I’ve seen the whole season through three times. 😍

#romancebookrec #romancereader #romancebookstagram #romancebooklover #closeddoorromance
There is a LOT of psyching up involved! 🤣🙈 I’m alr There is a LOT of psyching up involved! 🤣🙈 I’m already mentally prepping for my two December signings at The Last Page and Quail Springs Barnes and Noble!

I LOVE talking books, but when it comes to my own, I feel like my face is on fire and my whole body starts to sweat. Anyone else?? 😆
You and Me, For Real is the classic palate cleanse You and Me, For Real is the classic palate cleanse—an easy read that leaves you all warm and fuzzy inside. 🥰

⭐️ Celebrity trope
⭐️ Forced proximity 
⭐️ Found family 
⭐️ He takes care of her

*On Kindle Unlimited* 

#closeddoorromance #lowspiceromance #romancebookstagram #romancebookrec
I never realized that becoming an author would als I never realized that becoming an author would also mean frequently asking for reviews! 🙈🫠 Let me quickly breakdown why these are so valuable to authors.

	1.	Retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, booksellers) use reviews as signals to push books onto lists such as: customers also bought, bestseller lists, promotional carousels *More reviews = more algorithmic attention = more readers even seeing the book exists
	2.	Readers trust other readers more than they trust marketing copy (or the author marketing their own book)
	3.	Reviews validate that the book is worth the money/time
	4.	Reviews help readers see if the tone, tropes, pacing, and content match their preferences (this is why even negative reviews help…what one person prefers, another person might not)
	5.	Reviews help build credibility (especially for debut authors OR indie authors who don’t have a publisher backing them)
	6.	Reviews can influence whether a publisher continues a series or continues that author’s contract for future book deals
	7.	Detailed reviews can help authors understand what resonated, what was confusing or didn’t land, and what readers want more of
	8.	SIMPLY PUT: Books with reviews KEEP selling. Books without reviews DISAPPEAR.

Even one simple sentence such as: “Loved this!” Helps more than people realize. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Now go review an author’s book! 😉
#noregrets I like being able to comfortably recomm #noregrets I like being able to comfortably recommend my book to anyone without having to specify trigger warnings or graphic chapters one might need to skip. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It still won’t be everyone’s cup of tea…not enough spice, or drama, or intrigue, or whatever, BUT it’s not supposed to be. It’s the essence of a beach read—a book you can easily pick up and enjoy without feeling heavy afterward, and instead, lighter from reading it. 🥰🫶🏻

Sorry not sorry: give me all the lighthearted, feel-good romances, please! 🙌🏻
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Yes, I’m an author. And yes, You and Me, For Real is my debut romance novel. It’s a lighthearted, low-spice romance featuring a celebrity trope story and rescue dogs. Look it up! And then come check it out for yourself in person and come MEET ME at The Last Page THIS Saturday, December 6th from 12-3pm. 🥰🫶🏻#romancereader #romancebookstagram #oklahomabookstore #bookstore @thecoffeedarling @the_last_page_bookstore ... See MoreSee Less

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