Okay, confession time... In my last blog post, I said my last signing was in November 2024. That was a total typo—it was 2023! So yes, it had been over a year since I’d done a signing, and I was seriously stressed. 😅
I kept things pretty simple—brought fewer books, didn’t go all out with table decorations—but you know what? It still turned out to be a huge success!
✨ I sold double the number of books I’d planned to
✨ I hit my newsletter subscriber goal (hello and welcome if you’re new!)
✨ My Blind Date with a Book and Love Notes were total crowd favorites!
And the absolute best part? A few of you—actual subscribers and readers—came by and said hi. 💕 It’s always surreal to meet readers who already know and love my books. THANK YOU for being part of my little corner of the romance world. You made my day.
📸 Creative Fuel = Recharged
That event totally re-energized me—and I’ve already got ideas brewing for next month’s signing. I’m planning to level up my table game with new branding, better decor, cuter Blind Date packaging, and fresh stickers! (Because stickers make everything better. Obviously.)
👀 Ready for a Click of Fate Update?
I’m so excited to share this with you...
I sent Click of Fate to my editor this week!! 🎉
It’s getting real, and I can’t wait for you to read it.
Next newsletter, I’ll be revealing the cover—and you’ll get first dibs before anyone else. I’ll even be sending that email out a day early just for you. 💌
And yes, there will be a pre-order link (finally)! 🙌
📣Calling All Bloggers
If there are any book bloggers or influencers here, this one’s for you...
✨ You can now officially sign up to take part in Indie Pen PR blogger events!
From cover reveals to release blitzes and review tours—we’d love to have you join the team.
📝 Life Beyond Writing
(Because it’s not just about books... but okay, mostly it is.)
📚 What I Read: The Wedding Wrecker by Penelope Bloom – light, flirty, and exactly what I needed. Bloom is one of my go to authors!
🎧 What I’m Listening To: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez – only two hours in and already swooning HARD
📺 What I’m Watching: Ransom Canyon on Netflix – still undecided, but I’m hanging in
🎨 What I’m Obsessed With: The A Brighter Year coloring notepad—specifically the XOXO mini pad. It’s cute, calming, and perfect for little creative breaks. Check it out here!
Thanks for reading, clicking, and just generally being awesome.
You’re the reason I get to do this, and I never take that for granted. 💕
Talk soon,
Lauren 💖