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@authordeannag

1 year

They thought the hardest part of the relaunch would be drawing together. But that's easy in comparison to falling in love. 🩷 My sapphic art rivals book will be released on Nov 2nd! Available for preorder now:

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@authordeannag

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My sapphic art rivals to lovers romance is out now! 💗🖤

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@authordeannag

1 year

My new bbys 💕 So happy that Naomi & Aderyn are on the covers now 🥹 cause I love them to pieces

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@authordeannag

2 years

Whenever someone complains about not being able to find Black authors (particularly in romance) I always ask if they read indie. Because we’re here! I swear to god we’re here 😆

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@authordeannag

1 year

I got a DM asking about Sunny Disposition and was asked about the representation/descriptions (lack of) A lot of things were brought to my attention & I thought it’d be good to address it

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@authordeannag

1 year

There seems to be a serious lack of empathy within the reading community when it comes to characters with disabilities & mental issues of any sort

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@authordeannag

1 year

Forgot the preorder link 😅

Outdrawn: A Sapphic Rivals to Lovers Romance

www.amazon.com

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@authordeannag

1 year

They thought the hardest part of the relaunch would be drawing together. But that's easy in comparison to falling in love. 🩷 My sapphic art rivals book will be released on Nov 2nd! Available for preorder now:

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@authordeannag

2 years

My hockey captain x hockey captain sports romance is out now! 🏒

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@authordeannag

2 years

guess who's 40k words into her sapphic artists rivals to lovers romance 😊think imma be done with draft one by next month

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@authordeannag

1 year

The representation isn’t as there like it should be. Descriptions do matter. Saying Naomi was Black mattered. My writing was weak. Period. Not just with descriptions of skin but everything. Descriptions are a huge issue in my work. I should have spent more time on the draft.

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@authordeannag

2 years

Free reads for the weekend! ❤

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@authordeannag

1 year

As far as her being w/o a support system, her story is mine. I didn’t have a family to fall back on in college. My relationship w/ my mom was strained. The way Naomi was made to feel growing up was how I was made to feel

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@authordeannag

1 year

I just felt like this thread would be good to have in terms of accountability and acknowledgement that I understand the issues & I’m sorry I didn’t do better & will do everything to be better

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@authordeannag

1 year

I was surrounded by people who didn’t care about my well-being. I had to work a ton to afford living expenses. A lot came at me at once. I didn’t see these things as issues to include but in addition to everything else, I can see it’s disappointing &

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@authordeannag

1 year

discouraging to see a Black woman struggling. I didn’t share that story to excuse the decision but to explain where the idea came from. In hindsight, it should have been written far better. Should have been fleshed out or removed entirely. 100% on me

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@authordeannag

2 years

Had a lot of fun making a vision board today w/ @BookdBrunch 😊💛 #BrunchNBoard

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@authordeannag

1 year

Definitely didn’t make this thread for sympathy points. Please don’t feel like you need to comment at all or like in support. I’m fortunate enough to have a wonderful support system irl nowadays

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@authordeannag

1 year

I appreciate people keeping me accountable. I understand how harmful the work is. If the time comes, I plan to do everything I can to produce better stories.

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@authordeannag

2 years

Writing this track & field series is gonna be so fun! Especially since I actually ran so I have life experience to write from. Love hockey but it be a struggle sometime 😆

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@authordeannag

2 years

As I gear up to reveal the discreet covers for Sunny D & Team Players I also want to let it be known that illustrated covers are in the works 🤗 they’ll replace the guy covers from here on out

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@authordeannag

1 year

Burnout is so disheartening. I’ve gone from being on track to finish multiple projects this year to losing all motivation to write just a couple hundred words. And now I want to start all over w/ everything. Which I can’t & won’t. But still.

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@authordeannag

2 years

Finn & Naomi definitely had a cozy day in. He gifted her with something knitted (probably mittens w/ hearts on them) and got Hen to teach him how to bake something sweet. She got him to play the co-op game Heavenly Bodies in which they are terrible & can’t stop laughing about it

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@evebrowngf

2 years

Heyyy @authordeannag i was wondering how the Mendell hawks celebrated Valentine’s Day 🥹🥹

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@authordeannag

1 year

If the streamer that partly inspired Sunny D reads it I think I will die happy 🥲they started posting books on their socials & they’re into romance 🥹

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@authordeannag

2 years

I’ve had social anxiety my whole life & it’s hindered me from so many things. This year I decided to start taking the risk and reaching out to people I want to work with and they not only respond but aren’t bothered by me😅 who would have thought??

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@authordeannag

2 years

I got a look at the art for the new Sunny D & Team Players covers 🤭 they’re absolutely adorable

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@authordeannag

2 years

So when they're both captains and don't like taking orders, who gives in first? 🤔

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@authordeannag

3 years

thread of my books ♥️

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@authordeannag

2 years

Re-read an angsty scene I wrote for Lincoln and Celeste & 🥲 these two are going to break me in the best way possible.

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@authordeannag

1 year

My treat to myself when I finish Henrik’s book is to commission a piece of all the guys. It’s going to be so cute ☺️ all I have to do is finishing writing 2 books…. Easy 🥲

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@authordeannag

1 year

I was brought to my attention that one of the chapters (chapter 33) in Team Players is missing from the recent book release. I’ve just updated the file so it should be fixed from prints going forward. The ebook can simply be updated on the Kindle

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@authordeannag

2 years

Love that my bf is my book buying enabler. I have a shelf overflowing of physical books and he said that just means he needs to build me a bigger shelf 🥹 he gets it

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@authordeannag

1 year

And that’s concerning and sad because why read if not to experience life through someone else’s eyes?

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@authordeannag

2 years

Okay but when I write the pegging scenes in Mendell Hawks series 😏

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@authordeannag

1 year

This is coming from seeing someone complain about a character with depression not being able to do basic things. Which was… well, kind of the point??

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@authordeannag

2 years

@LockdRose I would LOVE to join a KU strike but realistically I can’t afford to. If the majority of indies decided to do it then I’d consider. But too many bills to pay for me to pull my work right now

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@authordeannag

2 years

guys, grab this!!

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@FisherMofyne

2 years

My debut novel is on sale for $.99 for Black Friday until midnight PST. You can pick up a copy here: #WritingCommunity #romancenovels #Reading #BlackTwitter #Readers #romancelandia

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@authordeannag

1 year

Torn between writing about a relay team or cross country. Because I love track but don't think Black long-distance runners are talked about enough...decisions, decisions. Could do both but that feels like too much

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@authordeannag

2 years

did I abandon my original 2023 writing schedule in less than two weeks...yes. BUT I wanted a cute sapphic book to escape in and they're so. cute.

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@authordeannag

2 years

I got to see the sketch for my sapphic book today 🥹 it’s so cute & I can’t wait

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@authordeannag

2 years

@curtisszwriting Lol, the "why was I that movtivated" part is hilarious to me because same! Anything I wrote before going to uni was ridiculously long. Like, I can barely sit in one place to concentrate now but I did so as a kid?? Feels fake.

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@authordeannag

1 year

Sometimes writing just involves trying to figure out which one of your couples will most likely break furniture while having sex and starting from there

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@authordeannag

2 years

I think my favorite part of getting illustrated covers is that my leading ladies are finally represented. It’s so difficult to find romance cover stock photos of Black women. I’m just so hype to see them on my covers now!!

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@authordeannag

2 years

okay, hear me out. she's a hockey player and he's a figure skater and has to teach her how to pair skate cause they both booked a job 🤭

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@authordeannag

2 years

Miss the days where I could just write and share my stories w/o having the stresses of publishing weigh me down. So Im gonna start posting serials on writing sites again w/ a different pen name.

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@authordeannag

2 years

Sam & Aderyn spent the day doing something fun and active like roller skating (which ended up being a race ofc) and then the night at one of their families cabins where Sam ordered plenty of roses to surprise her. She got him doughnuts & even tried a cream filled (for love)

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@authordeannag

1 year

Was literally looking at illustrators a couple of weeks ago 😂 yes, chances are high. I also have some other stuff planned for the Angels 🤭 just have to carve out some time in my schedule

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@evebrowngf

1 year

Wondering if we will ever get illustrated Westbrooke angels books 🥹🥹

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@authordeannag

2 years

Honestly this would be a dream come true!! Will definitely be getting an illustrated one even if I can’t book her tho

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@authordeannag

1 year

Sunny Disposition: A Grumpy/Sunshine Romance

www.amazon.com

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@authordeannag

2 years

I honestly would have quit publishing long ago if it wasn’t for my bf. He believes in me 1000% and is always the first person to tell me I got this. It’s the sweetest most romantic thing 🥹

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@authordeannag

2 years

Someone asked me what I did & I proudly said I'm a romance author. Growth! I used to just say freelance writer because of the sideeyes I'd get.

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@authordeannag

1 year

@evebrowngf Lol confirmed 😂 I literally wrote this scene a few weeks ago. Finn & Celeste have an awkward exchange because they don’t have Naomi & Lincoln being the convo buffers for second 🥹 it’s cute

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@authordeannag

2 years

I just remembered Henrik’s room is right next to Sam’s room…now Eden’s 🤭 I can work with that

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@authordeannag

1 year

Ebook links:

Sunny Disposition: A Grumpy/Sunshine Romance (Mendell Hawks Book 1)

www.amazon.com

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@authordeannag

2 years

I finished Snowflake by Nia Forrester a couple of weeks ago & I'm still thinking about it. The writing was just so beautiful. Kal and Asha were everything.

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@authordeannag

2 years

2023 might be my last year publishing so I'm gonna go all out and just write whatever I want. Like storylines I don't think are marketable but really make me excited to write

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@authordeannag

2 years

Umm...I kind of want to write a short of when Finn first started modding for Naomi. Like how he approached her and what their beginning chats were like🤔

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@authordeannag

2 years

But w/ gfs: For Celeste, Lincoln would have hidden a ton of flowers and little gifts around town with riddles on how to find them. Last gift would be at a concert hall where they’d listen to an orchestra

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@authordeannag

3 years

curvy heroine with anxiety + quarterback who wants nothing more than to please her = Just Please Me available now: #kindleunlimited #romancenovels

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@authordeannag

2 years

(don’t have a cover reveal release date for the illustrated covers yet but discreet will be next week)

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@authordeannag

2 years

Every now and then I think of this beautiful book I read online. It's one of my fav pieces of literature & it was never actually published. And it makes me sad to think of how many writers out there who have incredibly moving pieces of work that'll never be seen

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@authordeannag

2 years

Also going to have 2 surprises when it comes time. It’s going be so cute!

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@authordeannag

2 years

Going to do my first solo giveaway soon 🤭 I’m excited

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@authordeannag

3 years

Started reading Twice Shy by @witchofthewords today & I've never related to a character more. 💕💕I'm only 4 chaps in but know it'll be my fav read of the year

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@authordeannag

2 years

Gonna put my dream cover designer on my 2023 goals board 🤞🏾hoping I can manifest this

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@authordeannag

2 years

Going to do my first solo giveaway soon 🤭 I’m excited

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@authordeannag

2 years

It's been such a struggle to find track&field romances. 😔 So far I've only found a handful... So, I'm going to write some. First up? Shotput thrower x hurdler

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@authordeannag

2 years

When he gets turned on by how determined she is to beat him in an arm wrestling match

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@authordeannag

1 year

@_FunmilovesHEAS Thank you for being honest about what you thought! I’m extremely grateful for that. And for the understanding you’re showing in your response. It’s much appreciated.

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@authordeannag

3 years

Just Please Me - anxious, curvy heroine -quarterback hero with a secret - a "just sex" kind of relationship... but we all know how that goes

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@authordeannag

2 years

Ooo, that’d be fun! Especially a date night short. I’ll see what I can do 😊

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@authordeannag

3 years

Just Fall For Me -ex-party girl/curvy heroine -cinnamon roll running back -friends to lovers

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@authordeannag

2 years

W/o gfs Hen & Link did something together. Link made him a card (w/ plenty of glitter cause why not). Hen made them snacks so they could spend all day at the comic store. Link ranted about his favorites & Hen tried to listen w/o arguing but one thing always leads to another 😆

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@authordeannag

2 years

Sunny Disposition -sunshine gamer who streams x grumpy hockey player who anonymously mods her streams -hidden identity -roommates -slow burn

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@authordeannag

1 year

@authorbellajay Treshell Fisher! I don’t believe they have a Twitter but they’re on Insta!

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@authordeannag

1 year

Paperback links:

Team Players: A College Hockey Romance

www.amazon.com

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@authordeannag

2 years

Team Players - hockey captain w/ player reputation x hockey captain who's a romantic - a sex bet - flirting lesson - found family vibes

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@authordeannag

2 years

sam & aderyn vibes 😆

Black Couples

@blvckcouples

2 years

It was the motivational slap fa meee 😩😭💕

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@authordeannag

2 years

Um, I think I finally know who one of the guys in my Mendell Hawks series is going to be with!😆And it wasn't who I was expecting...I kind of love it. If this happens they're gonna be cute.

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@authordeannag

2 years

when I finish this Sunny D short I'm just going to send it out to my newsletter. Been wanting to send surprise free downloads for a while. Love when authors I'm subbed to do that.

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@authordeannag

2 years

the way Sims 4 is helping me from spiraling into a depressive episode. yes, therapy would be more beneficial in the long run but all the cc I've downloaded is free so...I'm gonna build my dream neighborhood or whatever

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@authordeannag

2 years

So cute! Henrik would make these for everyone in the house!

Dolce

@daily_dolce

2 years

Lunchbox cakes by homely.bakes

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@authordeannag

2 years

Hen would have found the perfect spot on campus to set up a candle lit dinner. Would have cooked a three course meal + some fancy dessert that rivals anything at a 5 ⭐️ restaurant. Eden would convince him to let loose a little afterward & take him dancing.

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@authordeannag

2 years

It's been 1 year since Just Please Me was released! Before this book, I always jumped ship on my projects. Not sure what changed but I'm glad things did. It's free until Monday so grab a copy while you can ♥️ #romancebooks

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@authordeannag

2 years

When he's the pro at keeping things casual but ends up falling harder than her

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@authordeannag

1 year

started watching track vlogs for research and they're taking me back 🥲 I kinda hated running in high school but I also loved it. Now I really miss it.

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@authordeannag

2 years

When you make the perfect cup of tea, find a cozy ambience vid, and get to edit all the cute flirting scenes between two hockey captains >>>>

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@authordeannag

2 years

Golden retriever heroes will forever be my favorite 💛

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@authordeannag

2 years

because they don't have the support or resources to share it. It's been almost a decade since I read it and I still look up the title every now and then just hoping.

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@authordeannag

2 years

I'm trying to come to terms with the fact that I write messy. My beginnings hardly ever stay the same. I jump back and forth between chapters. My outline is more like a loose guideline. And I don't know who my characters truly are until I've typed, 'the end.'

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@authordeannag

2 years

There are still ARCs available for my hockey captain x hockey captain college romance! Today's the last day to claim one:

Team Players: A College Hockey Romance

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@authordeannag

1 year

Does anyone know any queer BIPOC beta readers open for projects? I have trusted betas but want some new perspectives.

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@authordeannag

2 years

@nikkihodum I'm Deanna and I write new adult romance. My comfort reads are Twice Shy & You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle. They're both so fluffy and sweet.

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@authordeannag

1 year

@readlexread Thank you! 💕💕

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@authordeannag

2 years

do I have time to write this next year? No. Will I make time? Yes.

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@authordeannag

1 year

Team Players: A College Hockey Romance (Mendell Hawks Book 2)

www.amazon.com

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@authordeannag

2 years

I've had some people mention wanting discreet covers for the Mendell series & honestly, same!😂Unfortunately, that's not in the cards for me (yet!). I'm a super small indie author. I'm talking I barely make enough to get by. All this got me thinking about opening up....🧵

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@authordeannag

2 years

When he playfully bites her cheek while kissing her and panics because what in the "romantic couple shit" was that?

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@authordeannag

2 years

The chaos of writing a romance between a pessimist and optimist is fun. Especially since they've stumbled into a fake relationship. Yara and David are a riot~

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@authordeannag

2 years

I say all this to say I’m still scared but now I’m scared while having projects I’m super excited about. A win’s a win.

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@authordeannag

1 year

@witchspear Totally get that pov. I think is a moment where 2 things can exist at once. People should call out bad rep. And I could have done better. But also, I can share my story too. It’s a balancing act that a more skilled author would have managed. Maybe I’ll get there 1 day

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@authordeannag

2 years

@ZoeYorkWrites Thanks for this thread! Your tweets and books have always been such a wonderful resource for me. And also helps me to maintain a realistic perspective

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