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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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 😅)
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
I haven't written much on the sequel in the last few days because I have been trying to get through Alchemised plus watching Stranger Things with my husband and I'm back to work, but an irl bestie got my next batch of pages for her to alpha read and I will be reinvigorated with her feedback!
January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I haven't written much on the sequel in the last few days because I have been trying to get through Alchemised plus watching Stranger Things with my husband and I'm back to work, but an irl bestie got my next batch of pages for her to alpha read and I will be reinvigorated with her feedback!
Mind dumping a draft into my doc on my phone and it autocorrected “white people” to “weird people”
Considering I’m writing a scene about changing last names after marriage and that’s something I, a white people, didn’t do because I think it’s weird… ok phone you see me
Considering I’m writing a scene about changing last names after marriage and that’s something I, a white people, didn’t do because I think it’s weird… ok phone you see me
January 5, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Mind dumping a draft into my doc on my phone and it autocorrected “white people” to “weird people”
Considering I’m writing a scene about changing last names after marriage and that’s something I, a white people, didn’t do because I think it’s weird… ok phone you see me
Considering I’m writing a scene about changing last names after marriage and that’s something I, a white people, didn’t do because I think it’s weird… ok phone you see me
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 😅)
Author Sage T. Greene discusses "Touched" - a romantasy novella!
YouTube video by Hope Engel
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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 😅)
What's awesome about self-publishing s the creative freedom to write as short or long of a piece as the story calls needs. Here, @sagetgreene.bsky.social digs into the thought process behind the 170-page "Touched" novella.
#novellas #fantasynovellas #romancenovellas #romantasynovellas
#novellas #fantasynovellas #romancenovellas #romantasynovellas
January 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
What's awesome about self-publishing s the creative freedom to write as short or long of a piece as the story calls needs. Here, @sagetgreene.bsky.social digs into the thought process behind the 170-page "Touched" novella.
#novellas #fantasynovellas #romancenovellas #romantasynovellas
#novellas #fantasynovellas #romancenovellas #romantasynovellas
Had such a fun time interviewing @rwmeadors.bsky.social today! Can’t wait to edit the full video and start sharing clips!
January 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Had such a fun time interviewing @rwmeadors.bsky.social today! Can’t wait to edit the full video and start sharing clips!
Probably getting my bachelor's degree in English. In addition to creative writing classes, I published a poem or two in our school's literary journal, a guest opinion piece in the school newspaper, and took on micro-copywriting gigs for Staples product descriptions.
Welcome to January, #pretendpanel! I want to hear all about your change/growth/evolution as a writer over time. People often forget what a journey it is!
January 2nd: What do you consider to be the beginning of your writing career?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 2nd: What do you consider to be the beginning of your writing career?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Probably getting my bachelor's degree in English. In addition to creative writing classes, I published a poem or two in our school's literary journal, a guest opinion piece in the school newspaper, and took on micro-copywriting gigs for Staples product descriptions.
Work's done for the long weekend, got some fun scene ideas worked in, and the Friends of the Library said we can look into doing a thriftbooks buyback program with all the used books that didn't sell during 2 book sales! Going to work out then have a margarita to close out 2025.
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Work's done for the long weekend, got some fun scene ideas worked in, and the Friends of the Library said we can look into doing a thriftbooks buyback program with all the used books that didn't sell during 2 book sales! Going to work out then have a margarita to close out 2025.
I am only at page 147 (8.5x11 double spaced) in my WIP - so close! Here is one from page 4:
"Lucky for you, your grandma knows how to make really great chicken." #amwriting
"Lucky for you, your grandma knows how to make really great chicken." #amwriting
December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I am only at page 147 (8.5x11 double spaced) in my WIP - so close! Here is one from page 4:
"Lucky for you, your grandma knows how to make really great chicken." #amwriting
"Lucky for you, your grandma knows how to make really great chicken." #amwriting
Boy sets boundaries and gets the girl. Follow for more
Thinking of how I can trick romance authors into promoting their books with a one sentences description of what actually happens again. We gotta ease off the trope only vibes. WHAT HAPPENS!
December 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Boy sets boundaries and gets the girl. Follow for more
I'm going to hurt my own feelings and fire off a few queries!!! #amquerying
December 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm going to hurt my own feelings and fire off a few queries!!! #amquerying
I wrote my first novel and half the sequel this year with no plans - just got bored with free time once grad school was done. I’m so much more satisfied and proud of it than I thought it would be. I can’t wait to share my story more broadly soon!
#DecemberWorldbuilders, friends, how have your felt about your writing in general this year? Did you write as much as you wanted to? Do you *like* your writing? Or does this question make you look at your manuscript in despair?
December 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I wrote my first novel and half the sequel this year with no plans - just got bored with free time once grad school was done. I’m so much more satisfied and proud of it than I thought it would be. I can’t wait to share my story more broadly soon!
Second chance lovers where they meet again a little more experienced but familiar with one another :)
It's the penultimate prompt of #Smutcember, everyone! Tell us:
What’s a smutty setup you’re looking forward to writing that you haven’t tried yet? If you like, give us the elevator pitch of your new spicy project!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What’s a smutty setup you’re looking forward to writing that you haven’t tried yet? If you like, give us the elevator pitch of your new spicy project!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Second chance lovers where they meet again a little more experienced but familiar with one another :)