I glance at Darius, wondering about us, wondering if this is possible, if he is stability and danger, excitement and home, because so far, he’s everything. He’s fire. —Secret Butterflies (free right now! Get your copy)

Hey #booksky if you like small town romance, you can grab my duet for $1! ✨ mybook.to/when_sparks_...

These are books that got my eldest back into reading after years of fighting. Without them she wouldn’t have moved on to “better” reads. Reading should be enjoyable. And can we not create negative relationships with food while we’re at it? 😒

Did you know, I have an open ARC app? 🔥 When the Smoke Clears is book two in The Fallout Duet 🔥 It’s a true sequel so you NEED to read When Sparks Fly first 🔥 WSF is on KU and will be FREE on Valentine’s forms.gle/RB3a42zMRZwj...

Me: *Sets self-imposed goal. Panics being behind the entire time and makes a mad dash to meet it.* Also me: *Manages to keep on top of goal.* 🤔 Feels too easy. 💡 Let me hyperfocus on this new story idea, conceptualize a four part series, outline 14 chapters, and begin researching. #authorlife

Trying something new. I’ve been writing a short story for an anthology and I’m scrapping it completely. Creativity is dry in this area, so I’m writing without any kind of plan whatsoever. Even more than pantsing. I know nothing.

Trying to prep content for the week. Send positive vibes. 🤣

People on the "dump Amazon" bus related to books. Remember that many writers don't have money to print, market, and get our books in front of Indie bookstores. Bookstores still rely on big publishing to select books to sell. Without Amazon, our books don't exist. #indiebooks #booksky #authors

My indie author Starter Pack is ready: go.bsky.app/Pq4iMy1

It’s only ¢99!! Quirky contemporary romance

Not me having to look up the word “projectile” while writing because my brain malfunctioned. But I’m over 13k in my WIP, so I’ll take it. #booksky #authorproblems #wins

If you’re an open door romance author looking for a pod, let me know! I’ve added an area in my Discord server for author chats. Accountability check ins, arc shares, etc.

I’m 7500 words into my third book, and coming off 95,000 it feels like nothing. 😄 This also feels like the most I’ve plotted a book before. Maybe that means I can get words onto the page faster over the next week. One can hope. #authorlife

😍 It’s cover reveal day for When the Smoke Clears! @kbg.designs_ did another stunning job! Make sure to start with When Sparks Fly. 📌Preorder: mybook.to/Whenthesmoke... 📌 Website (For all content notices. Potential spoilers.) amandamarquardt.square.site 📌 ARC App: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...

I’m doing a thing. 😉 The cover reveal for my second book, When the Smoke Clears, is tomorrow! So here’s a little teaser because I can’t resist. My newsletter subscribers got a sneak peek and they’re in love! 😍 #booksky #teaser #coverreveal

Today’s pre-move activity: organizing hand-me-downs from the bigs to the toddlers. There’s entirely too much and I’m ready to burn it all. 🧺 Breaking up the monotony by creating graphics for my street team. #momlife #authorlife #indieauthor

Hey #booksky I haven’t said it yet, but I have a current ARC opportunity! Book two of my cowboy romance duet, When the Smoke Clears, will be out to arc readers next month. You NEED to read When Sparks Fly first! Book one: mybook.to/when_sparks_... ARC app for book two: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...

Hello! Just a friendly reminder that who you celebrate and revere today matters. Because you CANNOT choose both. #mlkday

If you’re looking for an editor, you need to have a chat with Megan! Her perspective is immensely helpful and her in-line comments are everything. 🤣 Plus she offers intimacy and violence coordination. I want to keep her to myself, but so many can benefit from her experience and continued training.

Since the boycott-Amazon-books note is going around again, please let me remind you that many indies rely on that income. Support independent bookstores AND independent authors. Many sell direct, including e-book options. #booksky

I wonder which message will resonate more

I know some are excited about TT being “back”. I have major concerns and no current plan to participate.

Loving all the #booksky posts! I’m still new here and looking to build my bookish community as I transition from meta. 📚 I’m an author of open door romance and a reader of all kinds of things! I love genuinely connecting with readers, narrators, cover designers, illustrators, authors, and more.

Friendly reminder that if you buy a book on Kindle, you're only paying for the rights to read, not own. If a book truly gets banned, it will be taken away from digital platforms like Kindle, nook, etc. Consider getting physical copies of banned (or other) books! READ BANNED BOOKS #booksky

How early do you start preparing for a move? We’re four months out and the purge started today.

Anyone else organize themself and forget, so you continue to use old methods? Or is my ADHD showing?

Life of an indie author: Turning in a manuscript to your editor, and pivoting to a mad dash of marketing creation for you and your time, while also trying to catch up on all of your admin tasks. #indieauthor

It’s an odd feeling, but I’m exciting to be deleting some scenes. I didn’t do it with book one, and the idea of it seemed foreign. Why would I delete things that are part of this story? This time around, it’s clear what needs to go. ☺️

I saw a TT that said to do a squat every time you hear “mom”. I fear I’ll be on the floor by 9am. And what about in the car? Do I do them as soon as we get home? ☠️ I’ll never get anything done. #sahm #authorlife #exercise #momlife

I have a tendency to bury my head in the sand when it comes to current events. It creates so much tension and anxiety in me that sometimes it’s easier not to look. On the flip side, I am often playing catch up and feeling that I haven’t done enough. While also feeling like what I do won’t matter.

Time for an intro post. 👋 ✨Author of open door romance. My published book and upcoming projects include small town, cowboy, and motorcycle club romance. ✨Blue collar wife ✨Homeschooling mom of four ✨AuDHD rep ✨Anxiety rep Expect chaos at any given time.

Looking for a way to support your favorite indie authors? Share their work! Buy their books! Leave a review! Make fanart, share your favorite quotes or something about the characters you absolutely love. & more! We love your love for our work. 🥰 Thank you! #author #books #writing #reading