Avril Marie Aalund

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Regency Romance Writer

Why I Still Prefer Handwritten First Drafts In 2025

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About Avril

Avril Marie Aalund is a writer of Regency Era romance.

Based in Connecticut, she spends her time jumping between her WIPs, doting on her cat, playing video games, and having fun at her job as an escape room Game Master.

Why I Still Prefer Handwritten First Drafts In 2025

We've been storytellers since the dawn of time. And as time has gone on, the way we tell our stories has continued to evolve. With all of...

2 days ago

How To Stay Safe When You're Writing In A Public Place

Writing in public spaces can offer a change of pace that restores your creativity and allows you to see your work with fresh eyes. Many...

May 11

How Much Of ME Is In My Stories?

"Write what you know" is something writers will be told a thousand times over (to which I'll offer my own addendum of "learn how to write...

May 4

Folds, Phalluses, And Other Euphemisms In Romance | How To Choose The Right Ones For Your Writing

Hey, friends! As you may have gathered from the title of this post, we'll be talking about some mature topics and using adult language to...

Apr 27

How I Choose Character Names For My Historical Fiction Novels

Character names are a seemingly small but incredibly significant decision for writers. They can say a lot about who they are or hint at...

Apr 20

Crystals For Writers

They say that a cluttered desk is a sign of a creative mind, and believe me when I say that my desk is very cluttered. Part of that can...

The Brilliant Slow-Burn Of "Speak No Evil"

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOR SPEAK NO EVIL (2022) . At the time of writing this post, I've not seen the 2024 Blumhouse remake but I hear...

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The Tome App | First Impressions From A Self-Proclaimed Internet Introvert And Writer

via Tome. Art is done in-house by Olivia. I'm what I call an "Internet Introvert." I've written more than once about being in the...

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So many writers, myself included, find that it's easier to concentrate when they have music playing. It can be helpful to lessen any...