Lorelai Tarlow, Author
@lorelaitarlow.bsky.social
Romcom author. Voracious reader and #romancereads reviewer. More about me and what I’m reading at lorelaitarlow.com. Subscribe to my newsletter at lorelaitarlow.substack.com.
I’m piling up words in first drafts. It seems to be what I do every November now. I am within a couple thousand words of a first draft for my current WIP. I’ll have to start work on the next one to get my 50k in November!
#Writevember Week 2
How's your progress on your WIP? Give us an update by quoting this post. The bonus question is optional but encouraged.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
How's your progress on your WIP? Give us an update by quoting this post. The bonus question is optional but encouraged.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I’m piling up words in first drafts. It seems to be what I do every November now. I am within a couple thousand words of a first draft for my current WIP. I’ll have to start work on the next one to get my 50k in November!
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Over 300 Secret Santa authors will be giving away books, gift cards, and swag during Abbie Roads' Secret Santa Days! Join now so you don't miss out.
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#books #romance
Over 300 Secret Santa authors will be giving away books, gift cards, and swag during Abbie Roads' Secret Santa Days! Join now so you don't miss out.
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#books #romance
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Meet new authors. Win Prizes!
Over 300 Secret Santa authors will be giving away books, gift cards, and swag during Abbie Roads' Secret Santa Days! Join now so you don't miss out.
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#books #romance
Over 300 Secret Santa authors will be giving away books, gift cards, and swag during Abbie Roads' Secret Santa Days! Join now so you don't miss out.
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#books #romance
Just hit 200 followers on BlueSky. I’ve found it much harder to gain traction here than other platforms, even though I like BlueSky best. Tips welcome!
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November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Just hit 200 followers on BlueSky. I’ve found it much harder to gain traction here than other platforms, even though I like BlueSky best. Tips welcome!
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Finding a beloved author feels like discovering a secret world. I cherish each title, savoring them slowly, letting the magic linger. It’s like unwrapping gifts, one beautiful layer at a time. #booksky #romancebooks
When you find an author you love, do you binge their backlist or savor their titles slowly over time? #booksky #romancebooks open.substack.com/pub/lorelait...
The Pros and Cons of the Author Binge
Grooving on historical romcoms from Amanda Quick
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September 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Finding a beloved author feels like discovering a secret world. I cherish each title, savoring them slowly, letting the magic linger. It’s like unwrapping gifts, one beautiful layer at a time. #booksky #romancebooks
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Second-act romances are such a beautiful reminder that love can bloom again, no matter the age or circumstance. They warm my heart and inspire hope. What a lovely escape! #booksky #romance #romcom
Second-act romances are my new favorite subgenre. #booksky #romance #romcom
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Midlife Revivals: Second-Act Romances
Is She Really Going Out with Him by Sophie Cousens + more
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September 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Second-act romances are such a beautiful reminder that love can bloom again, no matter the age or circumstance. They warm my heart and inspire hope. What a lovely escape! #booksky #romance #romcom
Here's a clip from my conversation with romcom author Alyssa Jarrett. It was a great interview—all down to Alyssa, who had a lot to say. Watch the full interview at open.substack.com/pub/lorelait...
💙📚🌶️ #booksky #romancebooks
💙📚🌶️ #booksky #romancebooks
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Here's a clip from my conversation with romcom author Alyssa Jarrett. It was a great interview—all down to Alyssa, who had a lot to say. Watch the full interview at open.substack.com/pub/lorelait...
💙📚🌶️ #booksky #romancebooks
💙📚🌶️ #booksky #romancebooks
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Miss yesterday's event w/ @oliviawaite.com, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @mostlybree.kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @jessiemihalik.com, & #LeslyePenelope? The recording will be up soon. 'Til then, there's a list of the books mentioned.
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Lost & Found Magic Recommendations
Checkout out this list on Bookshop
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November 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Miss yesterday's event w/ @oliviawaite.com, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @mostlybree.kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social, @stephanieburgis.bsky.social, @jessiemihalik.com, & #LeslyePenelope? The recording will be up soon. 'Til then, there's a list of the books mentioned.
bookshop.org/lists/lost-f...
bookshop.org/lists/lost-f...
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And it's time for the #WorldFantasyAwards2025 presented by Ellen Datlow. Ellen is thanking the jurors. This year’s judges are James Brogden, Jessica Day George, Lee Murray, Jonathan Oliver, and Molly Tanzer. For more information, see the WFC website.
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
And it's time for the #WorldFantasyAwards2025 presented by Ellen Datlow. Ellen is thanking the jurors. This year’s judges are James Brogden, Jessica Day George, Lee Murray, Jonathan Oliver, and Molly Tanzer. For more information, see the WFC website.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous indie author Alyssa Jarrett about her holiday novella, Love Me Merrily, and much more. 💙📚#booksky #romancereads 📚 🌶️
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November 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous indie author Alyssa Jarrett about her holiday novella, Love Me Merrily, and much more. 💙📚#booksky #romancereads 📚 🌶️
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Q&A Thursday over at Agents & Books! Today we cover:
1. Do I have to Americanize my manuscript? I think colour just looks better.
2. If I've written a series of books, so I query one at a time, or just throw them all out there?
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1. Do I have to Americanize my manuscript? I think colour just looks better.
2. If I've written a series of books, so I query one at a time, or just throw them all out there?
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
Q&A Thursday: To Series or Not to Series
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Q&A Thursday over at Agents & Books! Today we cover:
1. Do I have to Americanize my manuscript? I think colour just looks better.
2. If I've written a series of books, so I query one at a time, or just throw them all out there?
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
1. Do I have to Americanize my manuscript? I think colour just looks better.
2. If I've written a series of books, so I query one at a time, or just throw them all out there?
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
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All of Haymarket’s ebooks are 80% off until 7th November!
Brilliant books on resistance and social and economic justice, including Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle. 📚💙
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Brilliant books on resistance and social and economic justice, including Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle. 📚💙
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Haymarket Ebooks on sale for $2!
At Haymarket, our mission is to publish books that contribute to struggles for social and economic justice. We strive to make our books a vibrant and organic part of social movements, and we believe t...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
All of Haymarket’s ebooks are 80% off until 7th November!
Brilliant books on resistance and social and economic justice, including Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle. 📚💙
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/230-ha...
Brilliant books on resistance and social and economic justice, including Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle. 📚💙
www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/230-ha...
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Small submission tip! IMO, it is usually better to just say "Hi/Dear/Hello [name of agent/editor]" than to accidentally misgender someone! It is not disrespectful to call someone by their name, and you are allowed to do it. #querytip #pubtip #publishing
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Small submission tip! IMO, it is usually better to just say "Hi/Dear/Hello [name of agent/editor]" than to accidentally misgender someone! It is not disrespectful to call someone by their name, and you are allowed to do it. #querytip #pubtip #publishing
Well said.
I have a working theory that Ali Hazelwood's books are on a range, much like colors. One isn't better than the other, yet everyone has their favorite and least favorite color (Ali book).
There are also people who aren't fans of lots of color (Ali)
And no one is wrong for those opinions.
💙📚
There are also people who aren't fans of lots of color (Ali)
And no one is wrong for those opinions.
💙📚
October 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Well said.
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Heyyyyy local authors & artists! We don't have the resources to organize something ourselves, but if one of you wants a space for a Fall of Freedom event on the evening of the 22nd, send an email to [email protected]. We might be able to host it. www.falloffreedom.com
Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Heyyyyy local authors & artists! We don't have the resources to organize something ourselves, but if one of you wants a space for a Fall of Freedom event on the evening of the 22nd, send an email to [email protected]. We might be able to host it. www.falloffreedom.com
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You ever heard of Julie Dash? Some of you undoubtedly have,but quite a few I'd imagine not.
Julie Dash is the first Black woman (ever) to have a full-length film with a theatrical release in the United States.
In 1991.
There's a book as well.
Julie Dash turns 73 years old today
Julie Dash is the first Black woman (ever) to have a full-length film with a theatrical release in the United States.
In 1991.
There's a book as well.
Julie Dash turns 73 years old today
October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
You ever heard of Julie Dash? Some of you undoubtedly have,but quite a few I'd imagine not.
Julie Dash is the first Black woman (ever) to have a full-length film with a theatrical release in the United States.
In 1991.
There's a book as well.
Julie Dash turns 73 years old today
Julie Dash is the first Black woman (ever) to have a full-length film with a theatrical release in the United States.
In 1991.
There's a book as well.
Julie Dash turns 73 years old today
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Nothin else for it
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Nothin else for it
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Do you know the ins and outs of the publishing industry?
We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent.
More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️
https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/
We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent.
More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️
https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/
Opportunities - P.S. Literary Agency
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October 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Do you know the ins and outs of the publishing industry?
We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent.
More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️
https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/
We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent.
More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️
https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/
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I’ve said this before, a lot, but when you’re an author and your book doesn’t sell your feelings can default to the premise, “Everyone in the world was offered my book and they all personally rejected it.” The truth is most people don’t know it exists. Awareness is the problem, not you or your book.
October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I’ve said this before, a lot, but when you’re an author and your book doesn’t sell your feelings can default to the premise, “Everyone in the world was offered my book and they all personally rejected it.” The truth is most people don’t know it exists. Awareness is the problem, not you or your book.
In Defense of the Third-Act Breakup: I love this #romance trope, so my latest Substack is an homage to the bittersweet break that sets up the grand reunion.
If you're one of the people who prefers #romancebooks without a third-act breakup, I'd love to hear why.
#booksky
If you're one of the people who prefers #romancebooks without a third-act breakup, I'd love to hear why.
#booksky
In Defense of the Third-Act Breakup
A breakup with a purpose
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October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In Defense of the Third-Act Breakup: I love this #romance trope, so my latest Substack is an homage to the bittersweet break that sets up the grand reunion.
If you're one of the people who prefers #romancebooks without a third-act breakup, I'd love to hear why.
#booksky
If you're one of the people who prefers #romancebooks without a third-act breakup, I'd love to hear why.
#booksky
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My review of Cat’s Eye is on Book Chatter today.
What a book. I don’t choose many favorites but this one has been added to the pile.
Girlhood. Trauma. Made for an excellent discussion.
#BookSky 📚💙
Review: bookchatter.net/2025/10/17/r...
What a book. I don’t choose many favorites but this one has been added to the pile.
Girlhood. Trauma. Made for an excellent discussion.
#BookSky 📚💙
Review: bookchatter.net/2025/10/17/r...
October 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
My review of Cat’s Eye is on Book Chatter today.
What a book. I don’t choose many favorites but this one has been added to the pile.
Girlhood. Trauma. Made for an excellent discussion.
#BookSky 📚💙
Review: bookchatter.net/2025/10/17/r...
What a book. I don’t choose many favorites but this one has been added to the pile.
Girlhood. Trauma. Made for an excellent discussion.
#BookSky 📚💙
Review: bookchatter.net/2025/10/17/r...
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How do you build literary community? Is that the same as platform? Will it help you get published? Should we invite Bella Hadid?
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Q&A Thursday: Community Edition
Hello friends,
I'm having a productive week. Huzzah! I'm also making a concerted effort to take it easy in other areas of my life so that the high of productivity doesn't bleed over into everything e...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How do you build literary community? Is that the same as platform? Will it help you get published? Should we invite Bella Hadid?
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
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The 11/1 virtual event with @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @kitrocha.com @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com & #LeslyePenelope is 80% sold out. Save your spot now so you don't miss it. www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...
October 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The 11/1 virtual event with @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @kitrocha.com @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com & #LeslyePenelope is 80% sold out. Save your spot now so you don't miss it. www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM