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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · Feb 14

Hi everyone, my name is Alexa Shay (she/her) and I'm an indie author. Any page I run is a safe space for anyone who isn't a hateful bigot. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️ My goal as a YA author is to be the kind of author I needed when I was a kid: encouraging and kind.

#authorsky #booksky #indieauthor

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 12h

That's where the semi-acceptable set #3 came from. They're a great color but I really wanted the firecracker kind. But they'll be fine if the firecrackers don't work out.

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 12h

Come see me and a bunch of other local authors at Island Books on Sunday, 10/26 from 2-4pm. I'll be signing my book, The Shield.

The Shield is a spice-free YA supernatural romance about 2 teens destined to fight each other for the fate of the universe.

See more at AlexaShays.com

#booksky #author

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 20h

The third set? Decent but not the style I want. But the color was good and I'll be able to use them for something else.

The fourth set? TO BE DETERMINED.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 20h

The first set? Somehow missed that they're plug in powered. I need battery powered.

The second set? Showed up after I left for the event I needed them for. Also turned out to be THE WRONG COLOR.

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 20h

Do you know what should be easy?
Buying fairy lights for your author table.

Do you know what is NOT easy?
BUYING FAIRY LIGHTS FOR YOUR AUTHOR TABLE. #authorsky #authorproblems

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 1d

I had so much fun at Romance Recess! Should I make a more detailed video about event table setup?

#booksky #authorsky #bookevent

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 1d

EXACTLY. I'm incredibly annoyed with the entire situation.

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 1d

I finally hit 10k words on book two after a sudden burst of creativity today. 😭💙😭💙

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 1d

Heaven forbid you say it's "just a game." I don't remember it ever being this "important" when I was growing up.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 2d

I hate the Super Bowl- it's on my birthday this year. I was going to have a Birthday Book Bash for my birthday/1 year authorversary but no, it's the Super Bowl and no one will want to come to an event during it (I've had this happen before).

It was so perfect that it was on a weekend. 😭 #authorsky

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 2d

I hit my 300th sale today at Romance Recess! 💛 I can't believe 304 people have taken a chance on me in my first year. 💛 I'm so grateful!

....now I REALLY need to buckle down on book two. 🤣

#booksky #authorsky

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 5d

Comment any questions you have for me about The Shield!

The Shield is a spice-free, YA supernatural romance about two teens destined to fight each other for the fate of the universe.

Available wherever books are sold. See more at AlexaShays.com.

#booksky #authorsky #romancebooks #yabooks

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 6d

I haaaate writing book two so much. So. Much. There're many reasons why, but I'm going to push through. Somehow.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 7d

I adore holiday and craft books, especially older ones. I haven't had time to craft in ages, though.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 7d

I have never hated writing anything more than writing book two. It's like trying to push through a wall.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes we have no idea where our inspiration comes from until much later. I laaaaughed when I realized how much my story had in common with The Belgariad. It was entirely subconscious. 🤣

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Claire @baseball-broad.bsky.social · 9d

Please share and donate if you can. Fellow baseball fans, let’s help Jules out!

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 9d

I've learned a lot in the last eight months, including how to be better at determining pricing. Thank you for your patience with me as I figure things out during my debut year. 💙

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 9d

I've been working like mad since Thursday to get every single thing done I needed to so that I can spend tomorrow (today) only writing, reading, and relaxing. 💙

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 11d

Romance Recess is coming up soon-10/18! I hope you'll be there with friendship bracelets to exchange.

I'll be selling my book, The Shield, at Table 40. Free bracelet & character stickers with purchase while supplies last!

The Shield is a spice-free YA supernatural romance. #booksky

Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 11d

The Shield is a spice-free, YA supernatural romance about two teens destined to fight each other for the fate of the universe. They start out as enemies, slowly become friends, then grow into more. But still have to fight.

(This video without sound kills me. 🤣)

AlexaShays.com

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 12d

I will never understand those types of people.

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Master Coach Hu @mastercoachhu.bsky.social · 12d

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 12d

Soooo you only believe what you personally have witnessed with your own two eyes? You believe in nothing else ever? Wow, small worldview.

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Author Alexa Shay @authoralexashay.bsky.social · 12d

It depends on the day for my brain and I. But sick Alexa becomes absolutely feral with laziness. 🤣