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I'm Back To Working On Multiple Romance WIPs—But There's A Twist This Time...
One of my goals for the new year was getting focused in my writing. Keeping myself to one audiobook and one print or eBook at a time and prioritizing working down my current TBR over adding new reads to it rather than having five current reads at once. Sticking to a single fiction project and getting the first draft of A Tided Love finished before returning to Bound to the Heart if that's what I was feeling at that point or starting something entirely new during the rest peri
2 days ago


What Is An ARC?
I can't be the only one who's wanted to get a copy of a book sooner before its official release date. Maybe you've judged the book by its cover and want to see what awaits inside or the premise piques your interest, or maybe it's the upcoming release from a favorite author. Most of the time, the best we can do is pre-order and wait. But, on some rare occasions, you might be fortunate enough to obtain a copy of a soon-to-be-released book ahead of the masses. Advanced Reader Co
6 days ago


Networking For Writers: Why It Matters (And How To Do It)
Writers are notorious for being introverted. Writing a book is a largely solo endeavor, and it has us spending so much time in our own heads, just vibing and doing our own thing. A book passes through so many hands before it's on the shelves. Many of these connections are made through networking. I can already hear your long-winded sigh! Networking as a writer doesn't have to be limited to business jargon woven into small talk around the water cooler and those hit-or-miss ice
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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"
January 2026: after the initial publication of this post, the author shared that he is Trans and now goes by Milo. I've updated this post to reflect his preferred pronouns. Everything else remains the same. Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Milo Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with his 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 communit


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
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