Clare Dugmore
@claredugmore.bsky.social
🦇💜Queer, neurodivergent, author of love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging. 🦇💜 All books, bonuses, & bite marks → claredugmore.com/links
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Thought I'd reintroduce myself for the New Year!
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
👀 Just leaving this here...
www.inkitt.com/ClareDugmore
#Inkitt #SerialFiction #AmWriting #CosyFantasy #Briardell
www.inkitt.com/ClareDugmore
#Inkitt #SerialFiction #AmWriting #CosyFantasy #Briardell
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
👀 Just leaving this here...
www.inkitt.com/ClareDugmore
#Inkitt #SerialFiction #AmWriting #CosyFantasy #Briardell
www.inkitt.com/ClareDugmore
#Inkitt #SerialFiction #AmWriting #CosyFantasy #Briardell
A new cosy fantasy world is on the way… 🌿
A hidden village on the moors. Quiet magic. Kind neighbours.
Welcome to Briardell.
#CosyFantasy
#FantasyRomance
#SmallTownFantasy
#AmWritingFantasy
#WritersOfInstagram
#BookstagramFantasy
A hidden village on the moors. Quiet magic. Kind neighbours.
Welcome to Briardell.
#CosyFantasy
#FantasyRomance
#SmallTownFantasy
#AmWritingFantasy
#WritersOfInstagram
#BookstagramFantasy
February 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
A new cosy fantasy world is on the way… 🌿
A hidden village on the moors. Quiet magic. Kind neighbours.
Welcome to Briardell.
#CosyFantasy
#FantasyRomance
#SmallTownFantasy
#AmWritingFantasy
#WritersOfInstagram
#BookstagramFantasy
A hidden village on the moors. Quiet magic. Kind neighbours.
Welcome to Briardell.
#CosyFantasy
#FantasyRomance
#SmallTownFantasy
#AmWritingFantasy
#WritersOfInstagram
#BookstagramFantasy
While I wrote the bulk of my vampire romance, KISS ME AFTER THE KILL, in November, in January I added 9k words, and the story is now complete.
Now entering the revisions phase!
Now entering the revisions phase!
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
While I wrote the bulk of my vampire romance, KISS ME AFTER THE KILL, in November, in January I added 9k words, and the story is now complete.
Now entering the revisions phase!
Now entering the revisions phase!
All my friends out there with their book nook kits (I did one about a year ago) and im just here with my dinosaur kit! 🦖🤭
January 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
All my friends out there with their book nook kits (I did one about a year ago) and im just here with my dinosaur kit! 🦖🤭
Here's a little preview of this month's newsletter that I'm currently working on.
If you'd like to receive letters like this from me, straight to your inbox, you can find more information here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
If you'd like to receive letters like this from me, straight to your inbox, you can find more information here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Here's a little preview of this month's newsletter that I'm currently working on.
If you'd like to receive letters like this from me, straight to your inbox, you can find more information here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
If you'd like to receive letters like this from me, straight to your inbox, you can find more information here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
For those who didn't see the announcement on @kindredcreativity.bsky.social , from February 9-15, The KCC will be hosting Kindred Kindness Week.
It’s a week dedicated to encouragement, creativity, community, and being a little bit kinder — to others and ourselves. 🖤
It’s a week dedicated to encouragement, creativity, community, and being a little bit kinder — to others and ourselves. 🖤
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM
For those who didn't see the announcement on @kindredcreativity.bsky.social , from February 9-15, The KCC will be hosting Kindred Kindness Week.
It’s a week dedicated to encouragement, creativity, community, and being a little bit kinder — to others and ourselves. 🖤
It’s a week dedicated to encouragement, creativity, community, and being a little bit kinder — to others and ourselves. 🖤
Last month, we tried that viral kebab meat recipe that was popular online.
It was great -- WAY better than any chippy kebab meat we've ever had.
What's the best recipe you've tried?
It was great -- WAY better than any chippy kebab meat we've ever had.
What's the best recipe you've tried?
January 21, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Last month, we tried that viral kebab meat recipe that was popular online.
It was great -- WAY better than any chippy kebab meat we've ever had.
What's the best recipe you've tried?
It was great -- WAY better than any chippy kebab meat we've ever had.
What's the best recipe you've tried?
Hubby and I had a 'date day' yesterday. We grabbed some lunch and looked around the shops.
I gambled on over-priced Pokémon cards from a vending machine, and we saw some cursed Roblox 'Dress to Impress' fashion dolls.
What do you enjoy doing with your partner or friends on a chill day out?
I gambled on over-priced Pokémon cards from a vending machine, and we saw some cursed Roblox 'Dress to Impress' fashion dolls.
What do you enjoy doing with your partner or friends on a chill day out?
January 15, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Hubby and I had a 'date day' yesterday. We grabbed some lunch and looked around the shops.
I gambled on over-priced Pokémon cards from a vending machine, and we saw some cursed Roblox 'Dress to Impress' fashion dolls.
What do you enjoy doing with your partner or friends on a chill day out?
I gambled on over-priced Pokémon cards from a vending machine, and we saw some cursed Roblox 'Dress to Impress' fashion dolls.
What do you enjoy doing with your partner or friends on a chill day out?
Yes, my vampire husband shrine is coming along very nicely. Thanks for asking! 🤭
January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Yes, my vampire husband shrine is coming along very nicely. Thanks for asking! 🤭
Thought I'd reintroduce myself for the New Year!
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
January 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Thought I'd reintroduce myself for the New Year!
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
I'm Clare, a 40-something, married author from the West Midlands, UK. I write love stories for outsiders. Tales of connection, self-discovery, and belonging.
I have matcha, Buck-Tick is playing on Spotify, and I'm ready for the first writing sprint of 2026!
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I have matcha, Buck-Tick is playing on Spotify, and I'm ready for the first writing sprint of 2026!
The face you make after sending out a new newsletter update. 😌
Expect bookish updates, creative chaos, freebies, and an alarming amount of vampire thirst.
Subscribe here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
Expect bookish updates, creative chaos, freebies, and an alarming amount of vampire thirst.
Subscribe here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
January 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The face you make after sending out a new newsletter update. 😌
Expect bookish updates, creative chaos, freebies, and an alarming amount of vampire thirst.
Subscribe here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
Expect bookish updates, creative chaos, freebies, and an alarming amount of vampire thirst.
Subscribe here: claredugmore.com/letters-from...
2025 ended with rest, family moments, burnout recovery, and big plans for 2026. 😌✨
I shared my December & year-end reflections — including writing updates and Kindred creativity goals — on the blog:
👉 claredugmore.com/blog/my-dece...
What are you most excited about next year?
I shared my December & year-end reflections — including writing updates and Kindred creativity goals — on the blog:
👉 claredugmore.com/blog/my-dece...
What are you most excited about next year?
December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
2025 ended with rest, family moments, burnout recovery, and big plans for 2026. 😌✨
I shared my December & year-end reflections — including writing updates and Kindred creativity goals — on the blog:
👉 claredugmore.com/blog/my-dece...
What are you most excited about next year?
I shared my December & year-end reflections — including writing updates and Kindred creativity goals — on the blog:
👉 claredugmore.com/blog/my-dece...
What are you most excited about next year?
Happy Stuff Your Erader Day! My spicy, romantasy short A WINTER'S KISS is FREE along with over 1700+ other books.
Get A Winter's Kiss for free here: books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
#SYED #SYKD #StuffYourEreader #StuffYourKindle #FreeBooks #FreeReads #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #Romantasy
Get A Winter's Kiss for free here: books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
#SYED #SYKD #StuffYourEreader #StuffYourKindle #FreeBooks #FreeReads #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #Romantasy
December 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Happy Stuff Your Erader Day! My spicy, romantasy short A WINTER'S KISS is FREE along with over 1700+ other books.
Get A Winter's Kiss for free here: books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
#SYED #SYKD #StuffYourEreader #StuffYourKindle #FreeBooks #FreeReads #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #Romantasy
Get A Winter's Kiss for free here: books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
#SYED #SYKD #StuffYourEreader #StuffYourKindle #FreeBooks #FreeReads #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #Romantasy
#IndieFestiveCheerAdvent DAY THREE - AN INDIE AUTHOR WHO INSPIRES YOU
You know her, you love her, it's Author Kyra Lennon/ Karen Sanders!
I've known Karen for 20 years, and she's always been there to support, encourage and uplift me, even when she was struggling herself.
You know her, you love her, it's Author Kyra Lennon/ Karen Sanders!
I've known Karen for 20 years, and she's always been there to support, encourage and uplift me, even when she was struggling herself.
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#IndieFestiveCheerAdvent DAY THREE - AN INDIE AUTHOR WHO INSPIRES YOU
You know her, you love her, it's Author Kyra Lennon/ Karen Sanders!
I've known Karen for 20 years, and she's always been there to support, encourage and uplift me, even when she was struggling herself.
You know her, you love her, it's Author Kyra Lennon/ Karen Sanders!
I've known Karen for 20 years, and she's always been there to support, encourage and uplift me, even when she was struggling herself.
My #SpotifyWrapped2025
And yes, I *did* edit the picture of Buck-Tick so Atsushi was still there! 💔
Also, can we discuss how my number one song was because of an ADHD hyperfixation... again?!
I need to stop listening to these random songs on a 72-play loop, or we get results like this! lol
And yes, I *did* edit the picture of Buck-Tick so Atsushi was still there! 💔
Also, can we discuss how my number one song was because of an ADHD hyperfixation... again?!
I need to stop listening to these random songs on a 72-play loop, or we get results like this! lol
December 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
My #SpotifyWrapped2025
And yes, I *did* edit the picture of Buck-Tick so Atsushi was still there! 💔
Also, can we discuss how my number one song was because of an ADHD hyperfixation... again?!
I need to stop listening to these random songs on a 72-play loop, or we get results like this! lol
And yes, I *did* edit the picture of Buck-Tick so Atsushi was still there! 💔
Also, can we discuss how my number one song was because of an ADHD hyperfixation... again?!
I need to stop listening to these random songs on a 72-play loop, or we get results like this! lol
🎄🤶 KML Publishg Services Advent Calendar 🤶🎄
On the third day of Christmas, Rosie East gave to me…
Tinsel and Truths by Rosie East .
Order here: books2read.com/Tinsel-and-T...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender #FreeOnKindleUnlimited
On the third day of Christmas, Rosie East gave to me…
Tinsel and Truths by Rosie East .
Order here: books2read.com/Tinsel-and-T...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender #FreeOnKindleUnlimited
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🎄🤶 KML Publishg Services Advent Calendar 🤶🎄
On the third day of Christmas, Rosie East gave to me…
Tinsel and Truths by Rosie East .
Order here: books2read.com/Tinsel-and-T...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender #FreeOnKindleUnlimited
On the third day of Christmas, Rosie East gave to me…
Tinsel and Truths by Rosie East .
Order here: books2read.com/Tinsel-and-T...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender #FreeOnKindleUnlimited
#IndieFestiveCheerAdvent DAY TWO
Take a screenshot of a comment you've left on someone else's post to show your appreciation for them!
Everyone, go peep M J Rutter's cover reveal yesterday, for her vampire novel HER FIRST KILL.
www.facebook.com/melissa.rutt...
Take a screenshot of a comment you've left on someone else's post to show your appreciation for them!
Everyone, go peep M J Rutter's cover reveal yesterday, for her vampire novel HER FIRST KILL.
www.facebook.com/melissa.rutt...
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#IndieFestiveCheerAdvent DAY TWO
Take a screenshot of a comment you've left on someone else's post to show your appreciation for them!
Everyone, go peep M J Rutter's cover reveal yesterday, for her vampire novel HER FIRST KILL.
www.facebook.com/melissa.rutt...
Take a screenshot of a comment you've left on someone else's post to show your appreciation for them!
Everyone, go peep M J Rutter's cover reveal yesterday, for her vampire novel HER FIRST KILL.
www.facebook.com/melissa.rutt...
🤶🎄KML Publishing Services Advent Calendar 🎄🤶
On the second day of Christmas Author Kyra Lennon gave to me…
Get it here: www.kyralennonwrites.com/re-writing-c...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender
On the second day of Christmas Author Kyra Lennon gave to me…
Get it here: www.kyralennonwrites.com/re-writing-c...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🤶🎄KML Publishing Services Advent Calendar 🎄🤶
On the second day of Christmas Author Kyra Lennon gave to me…
Get it here: www.kyralennonwrites.com/re-writing-c...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender
On the second day of Christmas Author Kyra Lennon gave to me…
Get it here: www.kyralennonwrites.com/re-writing-c...
#kmlpublishingservices #adventcalender
❄️NEW RELEASE❄️
Spicy, Christmas short A WINTER'S KISS is out now!
books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
Felicity’s Christmas has been feeling a little frosty… until a snow-elf named Talvi quite literally melts his way into her heart (and maybe her bed). #OutNow #NewRelease #FestiveReads #SpicyReads
Spicy, Christmas short A WINTER'S KISS is out now!
books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
Felicity’s Christmas has been feeling a little frosty… until a snow-elf named Talvi quite literally melts his way into her heart (and maybe her bed). #OutNow #NewRelease #FestiveReads #SpicyReads
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
❄️NEW RELEASE❄️
Spicy, Christmas short A WINTER'S KISS is out now!
books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
Felicity’s Christmas has been feeling a little frosty… until a snow-elf named Talvi quite literally melts his way into her heart (and maybe her bed). #OutNow #NewRelease #FestiveReads #SpicyReads
Spicy, Christmas short A WINTER'S KISS is out now!
books2read.com/AWintersKissCD
Felicity’s Christmas has been feeling a little frosty… until a snow-elf named Talvi quite literally melts his way into her heart (and maybe her bed). #OutNow #NewRelease #FestiveReads #SpicyReads
Kicking off this year's very first KML Publishing Services Advent Calendar is Toya Richardson. Over the course of the Advent period, we are bringing to you a new sale or freebie each day.
Mistletoe & Gluhwein by Toya Richardson
99p/99c Release Sale
Download - mybook.to/MistletoeAnd...
Mistletoe & Gluhwein by Toya Richardson
99p/99c Release Sale
Download - mybook.to/MistletoeAnd...
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kicking off this year's very first KML Publishing Services Advent Calendar is Toya Richardson. Over the course of the Advent period, we are bringing to you a new sale or freebie each day.
Mistletoe & Gluhwein by Toya Richardson
99p/99c Release Sale
Download - mybook.to/MistletoeAnd...
Mistletoe & Gluhwein by Toya Richardson
99p/99c Release Sale
Download - mybook.to/MistletoeAnd...
It's Day 1 of the @karensandersediting #IndieFestiveCheerAdvent and today the prompt wants us to shoutout our favourite indie author!
There are SO many wonderful authors I could choose, but I am picking @crainswriter.bsky.social, an amazing author who blends romance with speculative fiction.
There are SO many wonderful authors I could choose, but I am picking @crainswriter.bsky.social, an amazing author who blends romance with speculative fiction.
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's Day 1 of the @karensandersediting #IndieFestiveCheerAdvent and today the prompt wants us to shoutout our favourite indie author!
There are SO many wonderful authors I could choose, but I am picking @crainswriter.bsky.social, an amazing author who blends romance with speculative fiction.
There are SO many wonderful authors I could choose, but I am picking @crainswriter.bsky.social, an amazing author who blends romance with speculative fiction.
We've raised £263 for The Trussell Trust so far!
Thanks to all our prize donors and everyone who has big on a prize so far.
What will the total be at the end of today -- 270? 280? Can we get to £300 raised?!
Check out the prizes available here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Thanks to all our prize donors and everyone who has big on a prize so far.
What will the total be at the end of today -- 270? 280? Can we get to £300 raised?!
Check out the prizes available here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We've raised £263 for The Trussell Trust so far!
Thanks to all our prize donors and everyone who has big on a prize so far.
What will the total be at the end of today -- 270? 280? Can we get to £300 raised?!
Check out the prizes available here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Thanks to all our prize donors and everyone who has big on a prize so far.
What will the total be at the end of today -- 270? 280? Can we get to £300 raised?!
Check out the prizes available here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
✨ The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Raising funds for The Trussell Trust to help end hunger across the UK. 💜🌿
We’ve brought together authors, editors, and creatives to offer some AMAZING prizes — and every bid goes directly to charity.
👉 Auction link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Raising funds for The Trussell Trust to help end hunger across the UK. 💜🌿
We’ve brought together authors, editors, and creatives to offer some AMAZING prizes — and every bid goes directly to charity.
👉 Auction link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
✨ The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Raising funds for The Trussell Trust to help end hunger across the UK. 💜🌿
We’ve brought together authors, editors, and creatives to offer some AMAZING prizes — and every bid goes directly to charity.
👉 Auction link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Raising funds for The Trussell Trust to help end hunger across the UK. 💜🌿
We’ve brought together authors, editors, and creatives to offer some AMAZING prizes — and every bid goes directly to charity.
👉 Auction link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Over a dozen incredible prizes donated by amazing authors, editors, and creatives — all raising money for a wonderful cause. 💜📚
Every bid helps, and sharing means the world!
💜 Bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Over a dozen incredible prizes donated by amazing authors, editors, and creatives — all raising money for a wonderful cause. 💜📚
Every bid helps, and sharing means the world!
💜 Bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Over a dozen incredible prizes donated by amazing authors, editors, and creatives — all raising money for a wonderful cause. 💜📚
Every bid helps, and sharing means the world!
💜 Bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
Over a dozen incredible prizes donated by amazing authors, editors, and creatives — all raising money for a wonderful cause. 💜📚
Every bid helps, and sharing means the world!
💜 Bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...