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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 you choose indie or trad. I hope to recruit some friends to share their tips as well.

Come back soon for future content. 🙂

– Love, Hayley


Aspiring writers// author tips// For Writers// Writer's Life// Writing Techniques

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I wish there was an easy rating system for romance I wish there was an easy rating system for romance books that categorized them with a quick glance, but spice is soooo subjective. This is just my little visual of how I break it down in my mind. 

What do you think? Would you break it down into even more categories? 

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Not gonna lie, having magic would be pretty handy. Not gonna lie, having magic would be pretty handy. 🤣 Then again, I wouldn’t be spending an hour just playing with my books. What do you think of the new shelf look?

I went with something pretty different this time (IMO). I usually like to sort by color, but this time, I highlighted some of my favorite authors with their whole special stacks. 😍

#bookshelfie #bookshelf #bookshelftour #sundayshelfie #romancebooks #romancereader #romancebookstagram
We are officially three months (minus a couple of We are officially three months (minus a couple of extra days) out from release day!! 🎉🎉🎉 And PAPERBACKS are here and ready for preorder so be sure and snag yours. ☀️ Link in bio ☀️ 

Looking forward to sharing more details about my sweet romance book in the coming summer months!! 🥰

#closeddoorromance #cleanromance #sweetromance #romancebookstagram
It’s Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month Growing up, It’s Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month

Growing up, I was considered “weak” or “fragile,” but super flexible (cool!). It wasn’t until I had a formal diagnosis a couple years ago that I stopped blaming myself for my inadequacies. I have what’s called EDS: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It’s a connective tissue disorder that affects the tissue in your body. The disorder impacts almost everything as connective tissue forms the framework, structure, and support of most organs and tissues. 
Most people associate EDS with hypermobility (which is true), but there’s also loads of other symptoms like: easy bruising, slow to heal, joint pain, stretchy/fragile skin, muscle weakness, GI issues, cardiovascular issues, fatigue, and chronic pain…just to name a few. 

We bruise easily due to our defective collagen which is a protein that provides strength to skin and connective tissue. EDS also makes your muscles work harder to compensate for the instability—leading to fatigue, pain, discomfort, and injuries while completing a normal/average-person type of activities.
There are 13 types of EDS so symptoms and their severity can vary greatly in each individual. I have the most common type which is hEDS: hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A person with my particular type is diagnosed per a genetic expert via a physical exam and evaluation of symptoms. The other subtypes can be diagnosed with genetic testing.
There is no cure or remedy for EDS—only managing symptoms.

A few famous individuals diagnosed with EDS are: Billlie Eilish, Selma Blair, Halsey, Sia, and Rebecca Yarros.

#ehlersdanlosawareness #ehlers #ehlersdanlossydrome #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanloswarrior @ehlers.danlos @ehlers.danlos #eds
No shade to what anyone likes to read, it’s just No shade to what anyone likes to read, it’s just not what I share here. I’m here for the fun and flirty, and /or emotionally deep romances. If that’s what you’re into too, then you’re in the right place! 😉

My go-to contemporary romance authors to recommend are: Abby Jimenez, Sarah Adams, Annabel Monaghan, Courtney Walsh, Nicole Deese, Jenny B Jones, Ashley Poston, Devon Daniels, Katherine Center, Allison Ashley, Sarah Monzon, Jessica Kate, Cara Bastone, and Sariah Wilson 🫶🏻
My girls spoiled me this Mother’s Day. 🥰 Fir My girls spoiled me this Mother’s Day. 🥰

First, we started with donuts and gifts, followed by a mani/pedi while drinking my coffee and reading my book. (Granted, they got nail polish on the carpet. I had to clean it up, ruin my nails, and then repaint them myself. But still. It’s the thought that counts. 😜)

They picked out my clothes (we all matched, of course 😂). I was gracious to them for not picking out a ballgown of some sort for our casual lunch. We did each other’s makeup, too. 

We went to a bookstore and browsed books. I ended up buying them books, but it’s okay, several are ones we’ll read together (again) with my oldest. 🥰

We had a lovely lunch with my mom. We were so tired from all the pasta carbs, we came home to snuggle. (Mama took a power-nap while the girls watched a show. 🤣)

We regrouped for a rousing game of tennis (not really, they’re complete newbies and I haven’t stepped a foot on a tennis court with a racket in…fifteen years. 😳)

We were going to round out the evening with a Hallmark movie 😏, but we ran out of time and took a family walk instead. It was a perfect Mother’s Day. 😍

Love my little cuties. 😍😍😍
It’s getting REAL, real, you guys!! 🥰🥰🥰 It’s getting REAL, real, you guys!! 🥰🥰🥰

First wave of ARCs go out soooon!! Thank you so much to so many of you for supporting this newbie author by joining my launch team!! 🤗

#debutauthor #debutromance #sweetromance #cleanromance #closeddoorromance #goodreads #indieauthor #indieromance #indieauthorromance #kindleunlimited
I’m SUPER late posting about Indie Bookstore Day I’m SUPER late posting about Indie Bookstore Day, but we have some pretty cool ones in our OKC metro area. 🥰 If you’ve never been—you’re missing out!!

Commonplace Books
Second Story Bookstore
Lost and Bound
Knight’s Nook
Best of Books 
(And more! I just didn’t visit them all recently.)

#indiebookstores #okc #oklahomacity #okcmetro #bookstore #shoplocal
Can any TRUE romance reader tire of simple, feel-g Can any TRUE romance reader tire of simple, feel-good, fun romance??? What say you? (Do you know the saying about a cookie and a romance…?)

Dear friends, meet your future favorite read. 🥰 A super sweet and cute romance you’re sure to love. Ashton and Griffin are an adorable pair you’re going to want to root for! (And their dogs, too 😉)

⭐️ Contemporary romance
💕 The sizzle without the spice
⭐️ Celebrity hero
💕 Low angst
⭐️ Reverse fake-dating trope
💕 Flirty and fun
⭐️ Set in Hollywood
💕 A feel-good read
⭐️ Friends to more 
💕 A sweet escape 
⭐️ Dog lovers 
💕 Humorous 

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We are officially three months (minus a couple of extra days) out from release day!! 🎉🎉🎉 And PAPERBACKS are here and ready for preorder so be sure and snag yours. ☀️ Link in bio ☀️ Looking forward to sharing more details about my sweet romance book in the coming summer months!! 🥰#closeddoorromance #cleanromance #sweetromance #romancebookstagram ... See MoreSee Less

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