I opened Final Cut Pro today out of curiosity and closed it just as fast. 😂 I literally just learned my way around Logic Pro. My brain has a one-new-app-per-season limit, and that slot is taken. CapCut it is. #amediting

Starting the week with fresh pages and zero regrets. 👩🏾‍💻 If your characters have ever kept you up past midnight demanding to be heard, we are the same person. #authorlife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

Let me be very clear. Asking an author for a free book and then having the nerve to charge them for a review is not a business model. It’s a scam. 🙄 I don't pay for reviews and free reads are reserved for my core reader group only. Please stop this foolishness. #writingcommunity #indieauthor

New chapter up! #booksky #indieauthor open.substack.com/pub/yvonneni...

Monday thought: I didn't always feel like a writer. Some days I still don't. Imposter syndrome is a beast. But the stories keep coming, and I've learned to trust that, even when I can't see where they're going yet. Onward and forward. 👩🏾‍💻

Being an indie creative is a tough road to travel on, but I truly love every moment of it. Thank you to the readers who intentionally seek out and support indie authors. You make this journey worth it. 🫶🏾 #readercommunity #writercommunity #fyp

Another chapter wrapped up for Scarlet Moon (The Dragon Queen Series). Onto the next. #booksky #amwriting #writingcommunity #paranormalromance #fantasy yvonnenicolas.substack.com/p/chapter-te...

Hi, I’m Yvonne, an indie author. And yes, I want your money. Not all of it,just a little bit. That’s how I make my living. But more than anything, I want you to have a damn good time reading what I create. This is my Monday marketing post. My ADHD brain did its best. We're proud of it. Happy Monday!

Apparently my computer woke up and chose Satoru Gojo. 😆 I’m wrapping up this chapter now so I can feed the hungry readers and get back to my anime. Happy Sunday, y’all! #amwriting

She's out in the world, lovelies! 🔥🐉 Fire & Magic is officially on Draft2Digital, which means she's heading to ALL the ebook platforms. But the one that has me geeking out the most is... She's live on Yvonne's Book Nook. 🎉 That's my store. My home. And she belongs there. Go get her! Link in bio! 😜

I’m really disappointed in D2D and Barnes & Noble. I get that the industry is scrambling to respond to the surge of AI‑generated books, but punishing indie authors isn’t the solution. There were better ways to handle this, and this decision only adds to the challenges we’re already facing. #fyp

⏰ Last Call! FIRE & MAGIC IS LEAVING KDP THIS WEEK! If you're a Kindle Unlimited member and haven't grabbed your copy, this is your reminder to go do that right now. Like, right now. I'll wait. 😄🔥 #booksky #romantasy #dragonromance #indieauthor

Someone said authors were missing out on female serial killer stories, and I took that personally. In the best way possible. I stepped away from my series to write a “quick” flash fiction… and Vivi refused to be brief. #readersky #flashfiction #shortstory #earlyaccess

The concept was simple. She would target a male… preferably cute and alone, the kind of guy who moisturized and looked good on camera. Then she would slide her arm through his, match his stride, and keep walking. Her viral series banner read: Men Have No Survival Instincts: A Field Study. #Booksky

PSA for the KU members: Fire & Magic is waiting for you. 🐉🔥 It's there now, but I can't promise it'll be there always, so if you've been putting it off, stop that. Go grab it. You're welcome. 😄 #booksky #fantasyromance #dragonromance #romancereads #KUReads

A reader messaged me just to tell me I'm too damn cute not to have a picture with every single one of my books and I think that's the most important feedback I've received all year. 😂 I mean… who am I to argue with that? 📸✨ #booksky #selfietime #readersky #Indieauthor

My books are now available at bookshop.org. bookshop.org/beta-search?...

Have you ever fought your way out of a bad dream, woke up, then drifted back off to sleep, only to be dropped right back into that dream? Like your brain saved the checkpoint? 😭 She was on some fkk ish last night. 😩

"One thing I’m actively working on is my deep register. I go deep to voice the male characters, and sometimes... it goes a little too deep. I laughed at myself more than once during playback." #booksky #narrator #indieauthor open.substack.com/pub/yvonneni...

Just finished another story in the Dragon Queen series! Now comes the fun dilemma. Do I release it wide or do an exclusive run through my website first? I'm leaning toward a website exclusive launch... which also gives me the perfect opportunity to drag y’all over to my site. 😄 Stay tuned! #booksky

Had to split up a very chunky chapter. Final chapter dropping this weekend. yvonnenicolas.substack.com/p/chapter-se...

Did some narrating today and I can’t get the country out of my voice no matter how hard I try. 😭

The Author ✨ The First Page 📖 The Cover 📚 Saw my fellow authors, having fun with this trend, so I had to jump in. This novel is my love letter to Black cosplayers and gamers—the creatives, the dreamers, the ones who show up boldly in every space. #booksky #fantasyromance #indieauthor

Grammarly has taken it upon itself to name my chapters...and I kind of love it. #authorsky

Finally getting a handle on Shopify. Spent the better part of yesterday setting up my website and store. Got my BookFunnel linked up so the move is officially happening. Thank God I’m good at learning curves, ‘cause this could’ve been a headache.

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Created my new thumbnail. I’m treating my YouTube channel like the creative space it deserves to be—voice work, storytelling, behind-the-scenes moments, and growth in real time. This is me showing up consistently and on purpose. Let’s see where it goes. #readersky #indieauthor #booksky

Feels strange to promote my books while the world is spiraling. But I like to think my stories give people a small escape from our dark reality. #booksky

*clears throat* Just a reminder... Fire & Magic is for you if you love: 🐉 dragons with attitude 🔥 magic tied to emotion ⚔️ enemies-to-lovers tension 💋 slow-burn heat that snaps Available now on Kindle Unlimited. #booksky #fantasyromance #dragonromance www.amazon.com/Magic-Fantas...

“When the world is on fire, all we can do is be the rain. So eventually, we become the flood.” ~Lynae Vanee

🔥 FIRE & MAGIC IS LIVE 🔥 It’s finally here. Dragons. Magic. Danger. And bond that refuses to be denied. Fire & Magic is officially available today. And yes, it’s in KU. Thank you to everyone who preordered, supported, cheered me on, and believed in this story. #booksky #fantasybooks

3 days until the Fire & Magic release. “You shouldn’t look at me like that,” he growled. She quirked a brow. “Why not?” “Because I don’t know how gentle I’ll be.” “Silly dragon. Who told you to be gentle?" Yeah… the tension is illegal. 🔥 January 16th. We’re almost there. #booksky

I LOVE writing, but I hate promoting my books. This ish is hard. 😩

4 days until Fire & Magic is unleashed. This story has: • dragons who don’t know how to behave • magic that answers emotion • tension that snaps instead of fades • and a forbidden bond that changes everything January 16 is almost here! 🐉 If it’s not on your TBR… this is your sign. #booksky

So many Black women are starting their natural hair journeys, and I love to see it. Just remember…water and leave-in conditioner are your best friends. 💁🏾‍♀️

Ending the year grateful. Starting the next one with dragons and fire. 🔥🐉 Fire & Magic releases January 16. Preorders are live. Cheers to new beginnings and stories that light the way. 🥂🐉 #Booksky #fantasyromance

Cowboy for Sale is a new MM Romance! New in December: M/M Romance Releases here: books.bookfunnel.com... #BookSky

Bought a new planner and a fresh set of pens I didn’t need. Creativity and productivity is officially loading for 2026.

Georgia girl, if I wanted a warm holiday season, I would’ve stayed in Florida. 😭

On top of prepping a new release and mapping out next year, I’ve officially decided to leave GoDaddy. It’s time. Honestly… it’s BEEN time, but I was afraid to start over. I no longer have that fear. Onward and forward. #booksky

I think it’s finally time for me to bid GoDaddy adieu. The thought of learning the ins and outs of a new hosting platform is low-key stressing me out… but I’ve definitely outgrown GoDaddy.

🔥 PREORDER IS LIVE! 🔥 Fire & Magic is officially up for preorder, and my heart is in my throat because I’m nervous and excited. Alysa’s power is awakening. An ancient dragon is done hiding. And the world is not ready for either of them. Releases January 16, 2026 #booksky #fantasyromance

This is your reminder to escape into fantasy. Sometimes it’s the only thing keeping me sane. #booksky #authorlife #indieauthor #fantasyromance

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂 Just wanted to say how grateful I am for all of you. Thank you for riding with me, supporting my stories, and bringing such good vibes to this journey. I hope your day is full of great food, good drinks, peace, and belly-aching laughter. 😘

🍁 Beyond the Veil Weekly open.substack.com/pub/yvonneni... #booksky #indieauthor #BookUpdates

Going thru it yet again. Fingers crossed I have a great release day. Announcement coming soon. Happy Saturday. #fyp #booksky #authorsky #indiesuthor

I’m deep in edits for Fire & Magic, and I’d forgotten just how psychotic, arrogant, petty, and deliciously sexy the dragon shifter is in this story. #booksky

My son just discovered that people used to pass out at Michael Jackson concerts. 😆 He watched one clip and said, “So bro just stood there…and half the stadium fainted?? What kinda superpower is THAT?” 😂

Normalize unfollowing and unsubscribing from people who no longer meet your expectations. You don’t need a dramatic exit speech or a smear campaign on social media. Just click, close, and carry on.

My goal is to narrate my own books. I’m still wading my way through this process and learning a ton as I go. Every step’s a new lesson, but I’m convinced the right app will make this whole journey smoother. 🎙️✨ #booksky #voiceover #narratorlife #indieauthor