Avril Marie Aalund | Regency Romance Writer

Popcorn Balls And Reflections On Biting Off More Than You Can Chew As A Writer

For a few years now, my blog post for the week leading up to Halloween has been candy-themed. Last year's, which was inspired by the candy salad trend on social media, was a bit of a diversion from that. via Canva This year, I'm taking another small step from that tradition because it's not actually about candy. Rather, we'll be talking about another treat I associate with Halloween and trick-or-treating: popcorn balls. If you've never had one, it's like a Rice Crispies Tre

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My Dream Author Merch

If there's one thing writers are known for, it's daydreaming. And for some of us, that includes envisioning our future successes. How we'd celebrate release day. Our books topping the charts and the acceptance speeches and interviews we practice in the shower. Stops we'd love to make on book tours. Dreamcasting the film adaptation and what we'd wear to its red carpet premiere. For me, that list also includes author merch. It's not only a way to get your name or branding out t

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NaNoWriMo Alternatives

Looking for ways to participate in National Novel Writing Month outside of NaNoWriMo? Here is a list of alternatives to try this November and beyond.

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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.

Unlocking My Writing | 5 Ways Working At An Escape Room Has Made Me A Better Writer

Chances are, if you've seen me on social media or have read posts on this blog, you know I work at an escape room. I've been there for about a year and a half now, and it's been such a wonderful experience. It may not be what I scribbled down on a kindergarten "When I grow up..." project (for the record, my actual answer was zookeeper), but it's a job that feels like it was made for me. In all honesty, it is my dream job. And frankly, I like to think I'm pretty good at it. F

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 be attributed to how small my desk is, but I'll also admit that a good deal of my limited space is taken up by my collection of crystals, which has been steadily growing over the years. Crystals are something I feel like I have always been drawn to but only began exploring more in-depth as an adult. While there is not much scientific proof o

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Real And Raw Reflections On "The Age Of Scorpius"

Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Audra Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with her team. via Goodreads The bookish corner of the internet can be a lovely place. Even though it's got its unfavorable areas, it's an asset for writers seeking community, writing advice, or avenues for networking and marketing. The rise of BookTok has made it an especially powerful tool for authors and authors in the making. But with that power can come contention when th

A Not-So-Tiny "Tiny Bookshop" Review From A Writer, Bookworm, And Gamer

via Steam Like many writers out there, I'm also a gamer. And like a lot of folks, I got really into Animal Crossing during the pandemic lockdown. Checking on my island was a daily ritual and became my favorite way to unwind once I'd started at a new job after being laid off following a furlough. That said, I'm not what you'd call a cozy gamer. My idea of cozy gaming is putting on my comfiest pajama pants, making some cocoa, curling up under a throw blanket, and listening to