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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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This is about how much effort and energy I have fo This is about how much effort and energy I have for IG these days. No make up. Blah hair. No filter. Just lazing around the house in my comfy sweats and wool socks (a must!). I think I’m still in winter/Christmas break mode, but I also don’t want the algorithm to forget me and put me in IG jail. 🤣

I go through periods of this every now and then where I post multiple times a week to…posting every other week? 🫠 I guess it’s socials burnout? Lack of creativity? Lack of inspiration for posts? Or just the desire to LIVE rather than post. 😜

But I’m still here! Still wanting to be in this sweet/clean/closed-door romance reading and writing space—just going at it in a slower pace these days. But that’s what winter is all about, right? Rest and reset. 

How about you? How’s your winter treating you? What are you reading? Anything good? Gimme your recs from contemporary to historical romance to fantasy (heavy on the romance 😏) even to some light or cozy mysteries — humor is always a nice bonus! 

Oh, and BTW: I wrote a sweet celebrity trope romance too called You and Me, For Real. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you shooooould. 😉 There. Plugged it. 

Hope you’re enjoying your season of rest too. 😘🫶🏻

#closeddoorromance #cleanromance #romancebookstagram
I’m trying to simplify my process more so it doesn I’m trying to simplify my process more so it doesn’t take me as long to rearrange my ENTIRE bookshelf, but I’ll admit—I do love switching up the seasonal decor. These accessories are some of my most favorite. 🥰

#bookshelf #bookshelfdecor #romancereader #romancebookstagram @canterburyclassics
Heyyyy friends!! I’ll be in TEXAS— Denton, Texas t Heyyyy friends!! I’ll be in TEXAS— Denton, Texas to be exact, at the fabulously adorable romance-only bookstore: The Plot Twist Bookbar on JANUARY 31st for a book signing! 

If you’re a romance reader and a live in the Dallas area, I’d LOVE it if you’d pop by and say hi. If you’ve never seen The Plot Twist…you’re sorely missing out! There’s loads of romance books from contemporary to history from sweet to spicy and plenty of romantasies to choose from too! They also have a bar with lots of fun alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from! They have a lovely little cozy area you can pull up a chair, hang out with a friend, and chat about all things books. 🥰

So be sure and put January 31st from 12-4 on your calendars!! 🫶🏻

#texas #bookstore #texasbookstore #romancebookstore #romancereader
An adult book fair? YES, PLEASE! This is for my An adult book fair? YES, PLEASE! 

This is for my Tulsa, Oklahoma friends! This Sunday you should pop by this free event and meet almost 20 local authors who write in various genres! 

I will be there with my debut contemporary romance! AND I’ll have my special edition sprayed edges with me. 🥰
Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! It just so happens Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! It just so happens I have the perfect read for you tonight. And guess what?! It’s FREE!! Snag your copy of this delightfully fun, sweet and swoony short romance reads, and sample SIX authors risk-free. 🥰 ENJOY!
Hey friends!!! I’ve got some events early in the n Hey friends!!! I’ve got some events early in the new year lined up and I wanted to make sure you knew about them! 🥰

I’ll be in TULSA January 11 with other local authors signing books at the @tulsaspotlighttheatre 

Then you’ll see me in DENTON, TEXAS for an afternoon of signing books at the fabulous romance-only bookstore @theplottwistbookbar.

Followed by Love on Tap—a Palentines event at Anthem Brewing in downtown OKC hosted by @lovestoriesokc  CORRECTION on the time: it’s from 4-7pm. 🫶🏻

And for another fun Valentine’s themed day just for the girlies, I’ll be at @knights_nook for their Galentine’s night! 

Be sure and look at the individual pages for each event’s details as they’ll each be unique and fun! Hope to catch you at one of these events! 🤩

#romanceauthor #indieromanceauthor #romancereader
Hey, YOU! I just wanted to wish you and yours a pe Hey, YOU! I just wanted to wish you and yours a perfectly wonderful, magical, peaceful, and healthy holiday! I hope you treasure each moment with your friends and loved ones this season. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Old post. Still accurate. It’s so cheap to support Old post. Still accurate. It’s so cheap to support an indie author! For less than $5! Even more than your financial support, your purchase can be that nudge of encouragement for an author to continue writing too! 🫶🏻

#indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsofig #romancereader #romancebookstagram
Life got away with me and Christmas snuck up quick Life got away with me and Christmas snuck up quick!!! The office became the catch-all for all the things…including gifts! 🤪 But the shelves are done, albeit a bit minimal this year. 

Highlighted Christmas books:
Faking Christmas by @authorcindysteel 
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by @theallycarter 
Kiss the Girl by @melaniejacobson_books 
His Mistletoe Miracle by @jennybjonesauthor 
Good Spirits by @authorbkborison 
Holly by @authoradalyngrace 
Christmas Spark by Cindy Steel
Better Watch Out by @nataliewalters_writer 
All I Want is You by @falonballard 
A Sugar Creek Christmas and The Holiday Husband by Jenny b Jones
A Royal Date by @sariahwilsonauthor
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I’m trying to simplify my process more so it doesn’t take me as long to rearrange my ENTIRE bookshelf, but I’ll admit—I do love switching up the seasonal decor. These accessories are some of my most favorite. 🥰#bookshelf #bookshelfdecor #romancereader #romancebookstagram @canterburyclassics ... See MoreSee Less

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