Rosemary Rey
@rosemaryrey.bsky.social
Writer. Golden Girls' home health aide. Jessica Fletcher's only niece. Hallmark's first romance film viewer.
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Rosemary Rey
@rosemaryrey.bsky.social
· Nov 29
a woman with long nails is saying i 'm so scared oh my gosh .
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I purchased an iPad Air 13" to become my new laptop since my 2017 MacBook Air is dying. I'll be using Scrivener iOS, Dropbox, and Microsoft Word/Drive to work on my manuscripts. I'm recommitting myself to Indie publishing all of my work. I'm excited, but also...
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I did quite a bit of writing in 2025 that I'm happy with, so how about a little wrap-up thread featuring my faves? First, of course, I've got my two novellas! One rock-star erotic romance, one MMF romantasy.
Nobody’s Bargain: books2read.com/u/bxD0no
Frostburn: books2read.com/u/47aYWq
Nobody’s Bargain: books2read.com/u/bxD0no
Frostburn: books2read.com/u/47aYWq
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Nobody's Bargain by Kali Decker
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December 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I did quite a bit of writing in 2025 that I'm happy with, so how about a little wrap-up thread featuring my faves? First, of course, I've got my two novellas! One rock-star erotic romance, one MMF romantasy.
Nobody’s Bargain: books2read.com/u/bxD0no
Frostburn: books2read.com/u/47aYWq
Nobody’s Bargain: books2read.com/u/bxD0no
Frostburn: books2read.com/u/47aYWq
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Well, well, well, my writing caught Oprah's eye...
Let's hope Hello Sunshine is next...
These AI marketers are too much.
Let's hope Hello Sunshine is next...
These AI marketers are too much.
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Well, well, well, my writing caught Oprah's eye...
Let's hope Hello Sunshine is next...
These AI marketers are too much.
Let's hope Hello Sunshine is next...
These AI marketers are too much.
I've watched 3 of the Harlequin films on CW. I've been sending out the call for Lifetime to take one of their channels and make Romance films with "closed door" moments between the couple in the movie but with realistic passion scenes--game changer from first kiss is only given as the last scene.
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I've watched 3 of the Harlequin films on CW. I've been sending out the call for Lifetime to take one of their channels and make Romance films with "closed door" moments between the couple in the movie but with realistic passion scenes--game changer from first kiss is only given as the last scene.
I loved seeing Taj McCoy in Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell as a receptionist early on in the film. Great to see an awesome Romance author of color get her book as a movie. I'm excited!
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I loved seeing Taj McCoy in Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell as a receptionist early on in the film. Great to see an awesome Romance author of color get her book as a movie. I'm excited!
Chapters of Rebound by Rosemary Rey continues being published on #Wattpad, publishing a chapter a day until complete. Then it will be sold wide as an ebook. I have tuition starting again in 2027 when my baby starts her BFA in Theatre somewhere.
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(Complete but Publishing Chapters In Progress) Rebound, Boundless Series, Book 1 - Rosemary Rey - Wattpad
After a challenging divorce, Perla Mercurio is trying to get back on her feet. With many jobs filling her schedule, she doesn't have time to date. Mostly, she...
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November 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Chapters of Rebound by Rosemary Rey continues being published on #Wattpad, publishing a chapter a day until complete. Then it will be sold wide as an ebook. I have tuition starting again in 2027 when my baby starts her BFA in Theatre somewhere.
www.wattpad.com/story/289895...
www.wattpad.com/story/289895...
I purchased an iPad Air 13" to become my new laptop since my 2017 MacBook Air is dying. I'll be using Scrivener iOS, Dropbox, and Microsoft Word/Drive to work on my manuscripts. I'm recommitting myself to Indie publishing all of my work. I'm excited, but also...
a woman with long nails is saying i 'm so scared oh my gosh .
ALT: a woman with long nails is saying i 'm so scared oh my gosh .
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November 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I purchased an iPad Air 13" to become my new laptop since my 2017 MacBook Air is dying. I'll be using Scrivener iOS, Dropbox, and Microsoft Word/Drive to work on my manuscripts. I'm recommitting myself to Indie publishing all of my work. I'm excited, but also...
The hardest part about querying for over 10 years is wanting to work with specific agents who are closed and only open by referral. I know no one. No one wants to take a shot a referring me. How am I to be seen by that coveted agent? #AmQuerying
a woman says " i want us to work together " while wearing a purple jacket
ALT: a woman says " i want us to work together " while wearing a purple jacket
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November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The hardest part about querying for over 10 years is wanting to work with specific agents who are closed and only open by referral. I know no one. No one wants to take a shot a referring me. How am I to be seen by that coveted agent? #AmQuerying
I'm listening to a manuscript I started in 2022 and abandoned before finishing. I want to see if it holds up and if I can find the energy to finish it. I'm thinking about #querying. I could self-publish, but I haven't done that in years. It's like starting all over again.
a dog is sitting at a desk using an apple laptop computer
ALT: a dog is sitting at a desk using an apple laptop computer
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I'm listening to a manuscript I started in 2022 and abandoned before finishing. I want to see if it holds up and if I can find the energy to finish it. I'm thinking about #querying. I could self-publish, but I haven't done that in years. It's like starting all over again.
I have evolved to watching Vertical Romances of all kinds. It's like Wattpad/Serials for multitaskers who can't take time to read in print and want more than an audiobook. I think I'll write Verticals like it's fanfic. Shout out to Joseph Purcell. Great young actor.
October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I have evolved to watching Vertical Romances of all kinds. It's like Wattpad/Serials for multitaskers who can't take time to read in print and want more than an audiobook. I think I'll write Verticals like it's fanfic. Shout out to Joseph Purcell. Great young actor.
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Here’s the link to file claims in the Anthropic case: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
Anthropic Authors’ Rights Class Action – Author Contact Page – Lieff Cabraser
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August 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Here’s the link to file claims in the Anthropic case: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
My favorite author-friend Ella Dominguez (amazing writer) made my first covers but they needed a refresh bc I'm putting them back up on all eBook sites and Wattpad. I'm the worst cover artist but Depost Photos and Canva were lifesavers. Shout out to this model and photog too for making a series.
August 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My favorite author-friend Ella Dominguez (amazing writer) made my first covers but they needed a refresh bc I'm putting them back up on all eBook sites and Wattpad. I'm the worst cover artist but Depost Photos and Canva were lifesavers. Shout out to this model and photog too for making a series.
I wanted to use my iPad as a laptop but I can't open old Scrivener (Zip) files into Scrivener iOS. I feel so old and incompetent. I wanted to revise my backlist and re-upload my books to all eBook sites. I have to figure this out ASAP because I gave myself deadlines or it'll never get done.
a woman sitting at a desk with a computer and a sign that says we care on it
ALT: a woman sitting at a desk with a computer and a sign that says we care on it
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August 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I wanted to use my iPad as a laptop but I can't open old Scrivener (Zip) files into Scrivener iOS. I feel so old and incompetent. I wanted to revise my backlist and re-upload my books to all eBook sites. I have to figure this out ASAP because I gave myself deadlines or it'll never get done.
My literary client told me during our chat that she is writing fan fiction while avoiding revisions. After almost 15 years of writing myself, this is genius bc when I avoid writing, I just don't write, and I feel guilty about avoiding writing. I haven't written since 1/24/25.
a black and white photo of a man with the words now we shall do some writing below him
ALT: a black and white photo of a man with the words now we shall do some writing below him
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August 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My literary client told me during our chat that she is writing fan fiction while avoiding revisions. After almost 15 years of writing myself, this is genius bc when I avoid writing, I just don't write, and I feel guilty about avoiding writing. I haven't written since 1/24/25.
Is crediting the romance cover illustrator not a thing anymore? I sort of can tell who did the illustration most times, but when I go to check the front matter, there's no mention of the illustrator. It feels a bit gatekeepy.
a woman in a floral dress says who
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July 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Is crediting the romance cover illustrator not a thing anymore? I sort of can tell who did the illustration most times, but when I go to check the front matter, there's no mention of the illustrator. It feels a bit gatekeepy.
The writerly urge to quit my job after my child graduated college so I can return to full-time writing again.
a poster for the terminal list shows a woman smiling and says i don 't want to be here anymore
ALT: a poster for the terminal list shows a woman smiling and says i don 't want to be here anymore
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June 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The writerly urge to quit my job after my child graduated college so I can return to full-time writing again.
As a former professor/ADHDer, I have to study everything I take on. I've been on a craft-writing reading kick to inspire output/success, but I know all this stuff. I know what to do but applying it has been a challenge. I'm just tired of wanting this and "failing."
a woman is holding a bottle of baby lotion and says i hate it .
ALT: a woman is holding a bottle of baby lotion and says i hate it .
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June 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
As a former professor/ADHDer, I have to study everything I take on. I've been on a craft-writing reading kick to inspire output/success, but I know all this stuff. I know what to do but applying it has been a challenge. I'm just tired of wanting this and "failing."
@MinaDotArt took two Character Illustration classes that help with Picture Books. Her final projects are so good and sweet. She has found her style and I'm so proud. One project could be a picture book and I'm hoping to help her finalize this story to sub bc it's so charming.
a woman in a white shirt says that 's my daughter netflix
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May 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
@MinaDotArt took two Character Illustration classes that help with Picture Books. Her final projects are so good and sweet. She has found her style and I'm so proud. One project could be a picture book and I'm hoping to help her finalize this story to sub bc it's so charming.
I moved a few drafted mss to Dropbox so I can use Scrivener iOS to revise bc my mentor reminded me that I belong in Romance even if Trad Publishing keeps saying I don't. I can't write a new book until I finalize all of the others and pub. I hope to self-publish them under a new pen name.
a tablet with the word fluore on its screen
ALT: a tablet with the word fluore on its screen
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May 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I moved a few drafted mss to Dropbox so I can use Scrivener iOS to revise bc my mentor reminded me that I belong in Romance even if Trad Publishing keeps saying I don't. I can't write a new book until I finalize all of the others and pub. I hope to self-publish them under a new pen name.
While binge-watching Poker Face, hubby walks into the living room and asks, "Is that Columbo?" And I couldn't even reject that notion.
a woman is sitting on a couch with peacock written in the background
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May 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
While binge-watching Poker Face, hubby walks into the living room and asks, "Is that Columbo?" And I couldn't even reject that notion.
Did anyone else cry from the beginning to end of Sinners—and still crying? Time to dust off that Caribbean Gothic I started 14 years ago, inspired by my grandmother. @MinaDotArt painted a portrait of my grandmother, and Ryan Coogler basically told me to not let go of my art!
April 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Did anyone else cry from the beginning to end of Sinners—and still crying? Time to dust off that Caribbean Gothic I started 14 years ago, inspired by my grandmother. @MinaDotArt painted a portrait of my grandmother, and Ryan Coogler basically told me to not let go of my art!
For those who know that my MinaDot is graduating this year, she's working towards finding a job. Please send all the securing-the-job-vibes. She's a talented artist. I hope all her dreams come true. See the cover she did for @writercmichaels.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
For those who know that my MinaDot is graduating this year, she's working towards finding a job. Please send all the securing-the-job-vibes. She's a talented artist. I hope all her dreams come true. See the cover she did for @writercmichaels.bsky.social
I'm taking risks today. I'm typically risk averse, which is why I'm not as successful as I could be in all things publishing, which is what I want. But I'm getting too old not to try something new and go after what I believe I can do.
a woman stands in front of a white board with the words how can we be more written on it
ALT: a woman stands in front of a white board with the words how can we be more written on it
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March 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I'm taking risks today. I'm typically risk averse, which is why I'm not as successful as I could be in all things publishing, which is what I want. But I'm getting too old not to try something new and go after what I believe I can do.
Seven of my self-pubbed books were found on The Atlantic's article about books being fed into AI for training/programming. I don't even earn from these books. I was supposed to re-release them so I can return to Indie Publishing, but this sucks the wind out of my sails. I hate AI.
March 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Seven of my self-pubbed books were found on The Atlantic's article about books being fed into AI for training/programming. I don't even earn from these books. I was supposed to re-release them so I can return to Indie Publishing, but this sucks the wind out of my sails. I hate AI.
I went to the Rheumatologist and as I answered the nurse's questions, I felt like I was overreacting, making a mistake, finding another reason to test, and never getting answers, but the doctor validated me. We shall see what the test results reveal. If nothing, fine. If something, I was right.
March 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I went to the Rheumatologist and as I answered the nurse's questions, I felt like I was overreacting, making a mistake, finding another reason to test, and never getting answers, but the doctor validated me. We shall see what the test results reveal. If nothing, fine. If something, I was right.