Hope Engel 📚
@hopeengel.com
https://hopeengel.com
Reader, writer, cat mom, based in NY.
Working on my second manuscript, "Where We Land"
Looking for romance novel critique partners - DM me!
Reader, writer, cat mom, based in NY.
Working on my second manuscript, "Where We Land"
Looking for romance novel critique partners - DM me!
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Hope Engel 📚
@hopeengel.com
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Author Sage T. Greene discusses "Touched" - a romantasy novella!
YouTube video by Hope Engel
youtu.be
If you've enjoyed the clips of @sagetgreene.bsky.social discussing the novella "Touched" I have good news for you - the whole interview is now available to watch!
Tune in for Sage's awesome perspective: youtu.be/0MiIhAIgVck
(I'll learn more about production value later over time 😅)
Tune in for Sage's awesome perspective: youtu.be/0MiIhAIgVck
(I'll learn more about production value later over time 😅)
Reposted by Hope Engel 📚
We just reached 200 pitches in less than 12 hours! #SmallPitch
January 19, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We just reached 200 pitches in less than 12 hours! #SmallPitch
I got 1,000 new words drafted and figured out where to put a scene I had already written a while back. Successful writing day and it’s not even lunchtime! #amwriting
January 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I got 1,000 new words drafted and figured out where to put a scene I had already written a while back. Successful writing day and it’s not even lunchtime! #amwriting
Finished my first beta read of the year, and my second for @jaredgoring.com ! I am excited to dig in next to a short story read but soon will have room in my brain for another alpha/beta read if anyone is looking for a critique partner and wants to swap manuscripts
January 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Finished my first beta read of the year, and my second for @jaredgoring.com ! I am excited to dig in next to a short story read but soon will have room in my brain for another alpha/beta read if anyone is looking for a critique partner and wants to swap manuscripts
Today’s library volunteering found a lot more used books for resale, and have 2 boxes worth $38 are packed up with many more books left. It’s not a lot but I’m just glad to keep books out of the landfill and fundraise for library programming! #friendsofthelibrary
January 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Today’s library volunteering found a lot more used books for resale, and have 2 boxes worth $38 are packed up with many more books left. It’s not a lot but I’m just glad to keep books out of the landfill and fundraise for library programming! #friendsofthelibrary
How can couples better communicate about their individual goals while factoring in the status/length/seriousness of the relationship?
What question from your current WIP do you hope readers think about after they finish the last page? #writingq #WritingCommunity
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
How can couples better communicate about their individual goals while factoring in the status/length/seriousness of the relationship?
How do I tell my cat I have to get up to volunteer at the library
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
How do I tell my cat I have to get up to volunteer at the library
"I will scoot up the stairs one at a time on my ass if I have to rather than having my mom come up to take care of me for a grade one sprained ankle, but saying that aloud would hurt her feelings."
Happy Friday, everyone! It's time for #FaveLineFriday!
Post your favorite line that you worked on this week, be it writing, editing, or what-have-you. Don't forget to tag your posts and support your fellow authors!
Post your favorite line that you worked on this week, be it writing, editing, or what-have-you. Don't forget to tag your posts and support your fellow authors!
January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
"I will scoot up the stairs one at a time on my ass if I have to rather than having my mom come up to take care of me for a grade one sprained ankle, but saying that aloud would hurt her feelings."
Got the first readable draft of two chapters done tonight and crossed 50k words on this WIP! There are more words in brain dump drafts I need to look at but I’m excited this thing is taking more shape!
#amwriting
#amwriting
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Got the first readable draft of two chapters done tonight and crossed 50k words on this WIP! There are more words in brain dump drafts I need to look at but I’m excited this thing is taking more shape!
#amwriting
#amwriting
“We’re already three weeks into the season but it feels just as great every time I throw on my jersey - my fourth year wearing number nineteen - and get out to the field.”
Post the first line of the CURRENT chapter/section of your WIP. No context needed. For me it's:
They weren't far from the <glacier name> glacier.
They weren't far from the <glacier name> glacier.
Post the first line of the CURRENT chapter/section of your WIP. No context needed. For me it's:
They were driving up RR13 through the Cleared Forest when Ben asked “Do you think the camp road’s paved?”
They were driving up RR13 through the Cleared Forest when Ben asked “Do you think the camp road’s paved?”
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
“We’re already three weeks into the season but it feels just as great every time I throw on my jersey - my fourth year wearing number nineteen - and get out to the field.”
Writing stories with age appropriate, true to life stakes!
Artists, I think we're all too comfortable sharing our imposter syndrome.
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.
No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at
Is anyone brave eniough? 👀
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Writing stories with age appropriate, true to life stakes!
Not me revising a whole chapter before finishing the second half of a book 🙈 but when the feedback sparks ideas that flow, you gotta run with it #amwriting
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Not me revising a whole chapter before finishing the second half of a book 🙈 but when the feedback sparks ideas that flow, you gotta run with it #amwriting
Page 36 for me! I have alpha reader feedback in for the first half of the book and I want to work on revisions but I need to finish this thing first!
January 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Page 36 for me! I have alpha reader feedback in for the first half of the book and I want to work on revisions but I need to finish this thing first!
A third one I’ve read! Plus I got to dig into the story and process with Sage.
January 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
A third one I’ve read! Plus I got to dig into the story and process with Sage.
Another one I’ve been lucky enough to read!
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Another one I’ve been lucky enough to read!
I’ve read this one and it’s a ton of fun!
January 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I’ve read this one and it’s a ton of fun!
AT YOUR PACE
When college baseball
player Emerson’s best friend learns of his new crush, she sets a deadline for him to make a move before she plays wingwoman. Can Emerson overcome what’s been keeping him single and make space in his life for a girl just as dedicated as him?
#BluePit📖 #Q #NA #R
When college baseball
player Emerson’s best friend learns of his new crush, she sets a deadline for him to make a move before she plays wingwoman. Can Emerson overcome what’s been keeping him single and make space in his life for a girl just as dedicated as him?
#BluePit📖 #Q #NA #R
January 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Ok I scrolled on my author instagram and learned of a new release and immediately pre-ordered it, which is fine, but I also have a $700 car maintenance bill to pay in an hour, committed to going to a broadway show AND have purse repair to pay for today too. I need to slow down lol
January 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Ok I scrolled on my author instagram and learned of a new release and immediately pre-ordered it, which is fine, but I also have a $700 car maintenance bill to pay in an hour, committed to going to a broadway show AND have purse repair to pay for today too. I need to slow down lol
For pitch and hype events - not actually querying - I like a summary of the plot and premise more so than “[title] meets [title]” because if someone hasn’t consumed one or both of those pieces of media then it falls totally flat. Just a personal preference thing though!
Welcome to the 4th day of #BluePitHype!
DAY FOUR: Advice Share
Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!
We will also share our own below!
2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
DAY FOUR: Advice Share
Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!
We will also share our own below!
2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
For pitch and hype events - not actually querying - I like a summary of the plot and premise more so than “[title] meets [title]” because if someone hasn’t consumed one or both of those pieces of media then it falls totally flat. Just a personal preference thing though!
I went to the Friends of the Library annual meeting and we scanned leftover used donated books for resale. It took 2 people 2 hours and we only found like 40 books worth anything worth like $50 max (and I still have to ship them off) but yay for fundraising and making sure books don’t go to waste!
January 10, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I went to the Friends of the Library annual meeting and we scanned leftover used donated books for resale. It took 2 people 2 hours and we only found like 40 books worth anything worth like $50 max (and I still have to ship them off) but yay for fundraising and making sure books don’t go to waste!
Took my car to the mechanic. Just noticed the mechanic lobby area has the same tile flooring as my parents’ house did on the other side of the country, which is also the same as the corner deli in our town. Small world
January 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Took my car to the mechanic. Just noticed the mechanic lobby area has the same tile flooring as my parents’ house did on the other side of the country, which is also the same as the corner deli in our town. Small world
I made a third mood board for this WIP and this one has the most photos and no duplicates from the other two, so it took longer than it should have to make. Alas, here is some visual inspo for my YA sports romance sequel, "Where We Land" which I am currently writing!
January 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I made a third mood board for this WIP and this one has the most photos and no duplicates from the other two, so it took longer than it should have to make. Alas, here is some visual inspo for my YA sports romance sequel, "Where We Land" which I am currently writing!
I've been writing as long as I can remember because I just love yapping. Now as a romance writer, it's a way for me to explore deeper themes while still sharing uplifting stories that resonate because they are grounded in reality. It's also a way to both challenge and validate perspectives :)
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!
DAY ONE: Introductions
Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!
We can't wait to meet you and your stories!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
DAY ONE: Introductions
Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!
We can't wait to meet you and your stories!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
January 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I've been writing as long as I can remember because I just love yapping. Now as a romance writer, it's a way for me to explore deeper themes while still sharing uplifting stories that resonate because they are grounded in reality. It's also a way to both challenge and validate perspectives :)
Reposted by Hope Engel 📚
I am beyond excited to reveal the cover for THE DEVOURING, my cosmic horror/revenge thriller. If you like married villain protagonists, John Wick-style action, and occult conspiracies, you will love this book.
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
I am beyond excited to reveal the cover for THE DEVOURING, my cosmic horror/revenge thriller. If you like married villain protagonists, John Wick-style action, and occult conspiracies, you will love this book.
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
Preorder today! books2read.com/u/mvDRWX
#WritingCommunity #booksky 💙📚
I am feeling existential about the day job and the state of my sequel WIP (reckoning with me being not nearly as done as I thought I was, but also trying to remember that’s fine???) but I made some progress on the next scene. Also my dentist appointment went well today. Car battery died though.
January 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I am feeling existential about the day job and the state of my sequel WIP (reckoning with me being not nearly as done as I thought I was, but also trying to remember that’s fine???) but I made some progress on the next scene. Also my dentist appointment went well today. Car battery died though.
I love a grumpy man melting over time through the power of love. I’m such a sucker for it
What “overdone” trope do you still love?
I love the anti-hero protagonist. I know there are a lot more of them these days, but I love reading, watching, and writing them.
#writing #writingcommunity #writingquestions
I love the anti-hero protagonist. I know there are a lot more of them these days, but I love reading, watching, and writing them.
#writing #writingcommunity #writingquestions
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I love a grumpy man melting over time through the power of love. I’m such a sucker for it