sisters 🍓

did I design these special editions specifically so astra and lunelle could gossip with each other on the shelf? maybe. definitely.

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the life of an author

well, here goes nothing #authorsoflemon8 #authorlife #indieauthor

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your next book boyfriend

For fans of Rhysand, Cardan, and Jacks, meet Luxuros. The Commander of the Mercurian Court with a complicated relationship with his heritage, Luxuros stands out for his emotional depth, slow-burn tension, and the way his stoic exterior gives way to genuine vulnerability, making him a fresh addit

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if you like these, you’ll love rift

rift is an adult romantasy that takes place in a celestial court system as lunar princess astra unravels the lies she’s been told about her enemies and takes on the gods who told them. #romantasy #romantasybooks #indieauthor #enemiestolovers

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writing has brought so much back to me

it’s been a hard 6 years, but writing is my meditation. #author #authorsoflemon8

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meet your next fave romantasy couple

step into the lunar court and join demigoddess astra and lux, enemy-turned-reluctant-ally, as they untangle a messy generational feud that gets more complicated by the minute. available on amazon, kindle, and kindle unlimited on 2.25.25. pre-order now. #romanticfantasybooks #romantasyb

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but you don’t ✨

welcome to 2025, the year you get to meet the commander. #fantasybookrecs #newbookreleases #romancebookrecommendations #romantasy

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a year in the life of an indie author

here’s to 2025 🥂

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the song I listened to while writing this scene

Luxuros drained his goblet and set it on the ground. He extended his hand to her, but she wasn’t sure what to make of the gesture. She held his gaze as she tossed back another gulp of wine, setting her cup beside his. “Don’t you hate dancing?” “I do,” he said, glancing at the crowd as it t

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two years later

6 revisions and one POV swap at 130,000 words later… rift is coming 2.25.25. #authorsoflemon8 #indieauthor #fantasybookrecs

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ARC forms are still open!

I am so overwhelmed with excitement at how many #arcreaders signed up for rift! thank you so, so much. here’s what’s next: applicants will receive an email this weekend to confirm I have you on my list with next steps and some ARC team graphics. if you didn’t get a chance to sign u

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here’s the plan, rebels ✨

hello to the folks who have found me over here 👋 i wanted to drop some dates for the courts between series as i work toward launch day for book one! the courts between will be a series of 3 full length books, with 3 companion novellas between releases. rift is now available for preorder,

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a book dedication could never make me call my mom

while rift is a romance, it’s also an exploration of the complex nature of mother/daughter generational trauma and the ways in which shame and silence prevents us from ever fully understanding each other. i like to say it’s a story of good women making bad choices for good reasons, and, to me,

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join my arc team

Rift releases 2.25.25! get a free copy when you join my ARC team ✨ BLURB: So few understand how the weight of a crown breaks your neck while straightening your spine. Lunar demi-goddess Astra dreams of a world where rank means nothing—a dangerous thought for someone second in line to the

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10 prompts for your next coffee shop sprint

settled into the coffee shop for a writing session but need some inspo? set a 15 minute timer and stretch those writing muscles with these 10 coffee shop themed writing prompts. 1️⃣ the mysterious regular a quiet patron at the corner table always leaves behind a folded napkin with a cryptic me

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let’s talk night writing

never fails. as soon as my head hits the pillow i’m flooded with ideas. does anyone have an app recommendation for writing on your phone? i feel like there has to be something better than throwing my scenes into my notes app next to grocery lists and incoherent tweets I never send.

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5 questions to create the perfect book mood board

📖✨ building a mood board is the ultimate way to visualize your book’s vibe, but how do you start? the mood board for rift captures the tension of fated bonds, mysticism of my fmc’s celestial powers, and the vibe of the lunar court—swipe for the 5 questions I ask myself when I’m creating (yet) a

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rift reader’s guide

get to know astra and the lunar court. MOON LOUNGE #booktok #indieauthor #indiewriter #romantasybooks #fantasybooks

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CB Woods | Romance Author 🌙