Clare Dugmore

February has been a month of momentum.

KMATK revisions nearly complete, a new cosy fantasy series (Briardell) launching soon, birthdays, publishing plans — and a few medical curveballs along the way.

Another year around the sun, and a new world born.

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For those who might have missed my post last night, on March 4th, I will be revealing the cover for my cosy, romantasy serial TEA LEAVES, PAGES & STARLIGHT, AND I would love your help spreading the word!

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#CoverReveal #CosyParanormal #Romantasy #BriardellChronicles

On March 4th, I am revealing the cover for my new cosy romantasy serial Tea Leaves, Pages & Starlight, with chapter one going live on March 9, 2026.

I would love your help spreading the word about the cover and the serial.

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She came to Briardell looking for work.
She found something warmer.

#CosyParanormal #Romantasy #WitchyReads

That makes total sense, and something I do too. it's nice having that visual representation of a character you're working on.

She thought she knew what danger looked like.
She was wrong.

#cozyparanormalbook #RomantasyReads #BriardellChronicles #IndieAuthor #CozyFantasy

When I start drafting a new story, I love making the character on The Sims, so I know what they look like, etc.

This is Bethany and Calbeb, from The Briardell Chronicles Book One - Tea Leaves, Pages & Starlight.

A cosy village.
A bookshop that only opens after nightfall.
And a forest that watches. 🌲✨

#CosyParanormalBook #CosyFantasy #Romantasy #WIP #IndieAuthor

I saw the super-talented The Pretty Little Design Co. make a graphic for that 'What's In My Pocket?' trend, so of course, I had to play!

I'm nowhere near as talented as Kirsty, but I can mess around on Canva! 😉

People, this is proof that good character art can sell books. This is the second book I want to read/ have read based solely on character art!

Oh wow! This is some amazing lore and world-building. I love it. Which book does Tynan feature in? I would love to read their story!

Oh, do tell? I am very intrigued by this man! 🤭

Oh, his smile is doing something for me. I'm in danger.... but in a good way?! 🤭

Karen is hosting Rekindle Your Writing Spark again from Feb 16 - 20.

Plus, participants will be entered into a prize draw to win:

- A three-chapter critique
- A 40K edit
- A month in the Write Here, Write Now Community!

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Last year, I took part in Karen Sanders Editing's Rekindle Your Writing Spark, and one of the writing prompts actually led to me writing Kiss Me After The Kill.

Needless to say, I think this event is great for writers who are feeling a bit stuck and need a little inspiration.

Kindred Kindness Week starts today, and the first prompt is to be kind to yourself.

I was kind to myself by noting my mental health dip, anticipating a PMDD-patch, and not overloading myself when I have a health visit this week.

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It's the beginning of Kindred Kindness Week, and today's prompt is to be kind to yourself.

Take a small moment today to care for yourself — rest, gentleness, boundaries, or permission to slow down all count.

What will you be doing to be kind to yourself today?

What if the place you were meant to be…
was waiting for you all along? 🌙

Welcome to Briardell — where magic lives quietly, and no one has to be alone.

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#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

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!

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.

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#KindredKindnessWeek #KindredCreativityClub #Kindness #RandomActsOfKindness

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. 🖤

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?

Oh! And how did I forget our 'Too Good To Go' Millie's Cookies haul!

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?

Aww, thank you for the shoutout! <3