Shay Rodricks

Ugh that is sad 😢 I bet they're there, hidden somewhere. ❤️

Slight change in event plans but still exciting! Come out to Sweetwater Taproom if you're in the area!

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My during the day book is The Hollow Kind by Andy Davidson, and my nighttime book is rereading Sin and Chocolate by KF Breene. Loving The Hollow Kind but it's spooky so I'm reading during daylight hours 😅

Anyone else like to reread books occasionally?

#booksky #rereading #spookybooks

Cold weather writerly things

❄️Hot tea while editing
❄️Inventory on my books
❄️Organizing my new crystals
❄️Reading a new book (or two)
❄️Coloring to pass the time

#coldweather #authorlife #writersky #indieauthor

February Author Events coming soon!

First up is a Boozy Book Fair with Local Authors at Third Rail Distillery! We have 6 local authors in attendance!

And then I'll be at Roswell Junction with A Novel Idea! I'll be doing a Q&A with the host!

#authorevents #booksky #indieauthor

Super excited about my upcoming author events this spring! It's a dream come true to get the opportunity to connect with readers and talk books 😀

#booksky #fantasybooks

Thanks! You too! The paperback is through Ingram so it's in all the places. Happy New Year!

The Nightshade came out on October 14th this year 🥳 available on KU and online book retailers!

Fav books of 2025 ❤️ Thanks for all the escapism and happily ever afters you provided!
#booksky #readingescapes #bookwrapped2025

Weird writing day today.
Skipped between 3 different POVs.
Another 1200 words done!

#amwritingfantasy #booksky #indieauthor

Pushing from now to New Years to finish this draft... Let's go 😎

63k words and counting on book 2.

#indieauthor #booksky #writer #shittyfirstdraft

I always feel bad but then it's a good indication that I'm moving in the right direction! Haha

Just had a major breakthrough on Book 2 while on my 9am flight.

I am not okay.

Pray for my characters and what I'm about to do to them.

#amwritingfantasy #writer #booksky #indieauthor

Wrote a poem for my Rejection Collection today. Or maybe more aptly named the when I fail I create something notebook. Poetry works for my brain when nothing else does. 🖤

#poetry #debutauthor #indieauthor

Author Confession #4
I start every writing session with a snack, a drink, a vibe check...

And zero words. 😅

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Author Confession #5
I talk to my characters as if they are real people... Because they are.

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Fantasy! Definitely more subtle fantasy elements in a Indian / Middle Eastern inspired world!

Outline said: quick scene with tension
Draft said: power struggle, blood, & regret

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It still doesn't quite feel real! Like people are reading it and not just my critique partner hahaha

Yes! Debut just came out a week ago 🥰

Thank youuuuu!

I can't believe that I'm getting a chance to live my author dream. ❤️

#booksky #indieauthor #debutnovel

That's amazing! Glad you enjoyed it!! And yes, it's the first in a duology so there's a part 2!

I love that fantasy is your happy place! It's mine too for sure.

The Nightshade actually releases today (🥳) but if you're interested in reading the details are in my bio! 😁

Well details are in my bio in case you need a new read! 😊

Beta reading is super important too! So not just 😁 Well today is my Pub Day if you're interested in an Indian / Middle Eastern inspired fantasy!

Fantasy! What about you?

Thank youuuuu! It's been a wonderful day so far 🥰

It really is! The to do list is neverending, but it's totally worth it ❤️ One step at a time and save time for writing 😊

It's PUB DAY 😍
After over 8 years of working on The Nightshade, she's finally here and real and available to readers. It's a wild feeling to be sharing my baby with y'all, and I'm at a loss for words that it's really happening. ❤️

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