Hazel Allen

Poem: Little Moments A poem about my cat, from the upcoming Leaving the Monochrome collection-- available now for pre-order.

Another poem from my upcoming collection "Leaving the Monochrome," and yeah, it's about my cat. Why wouldn't it be?

#poetry #poems #cats #booksky #books #upcoming #newreleases #indie 💙📚

Leaving the Monochrome - Cover + Details Reveal. A new poetry collection is in the works, and I'm determined to get it out.

Learn more about the book and its release here: hazelallenwriting.substack.com/p/leaving-th...

Become an ARC Reader here: tally.so/r/mVBxJa

Leaving the Monochrome. Mental Health. Poetry. Talks about loss, grief, and mental health. By Hazel Allen. Personal journey. Short Reads. Arc readers needed. Releases July 22nd. Book cover is in the middle.

I'm pleased to announce my next poetry collection, Leaving the Monochrome comes out on July 22nd.

Containing 20+ poems, this book focuses on mental health, and the struggle of leaving the monochrome.

LF ARC Readers. Interested? Head down the comments.

#books #booksky #newreleases #poetry 💙📚

Love in the Liner Notes Goodreads page

Just finished Love in the Liner Notes by @kattakis.bsky.social and I really, really enjoyed it. Expect a full review on my blog in the next week or so. 💙📚

#books #booksky #reading

What books are you checking out? 👀

If you haven’t yet this is a really great opportunity to get some of your books listed on the catalog for free.

If you haven’t listened to Bradley’s podcast yet, I highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.

@indiebookstack.bsky.social is hosting a big ole giveaway where you could possibly win up to $50 in gift card credit towards whatever books you wanna buy. It's free-to-enter, so nothing to lose if you don't win.

If you like adding to your TBR pile, but don’t have money to do so. This giveaway could be a great opportunity to get more! Free-to-enter, with a chance to increase the prize pool. Don’t miss it!

#books #booksky #indie

Earlier my first ever podcast episode went up, and within it I had the chance to interview @imagine2create.bsky.social.

Honestly it was loads of fun, and I can’t wait to make another episode soon.

#bookstack #podcasts #writing

Meme shows two people, one with a spreadsheet in their head, the other with a palette in theirs. Text reads: you have spreadsheet brain, I have palette brain. Credit: worry__lines

Both mesh together to form my brain 😌

Credit: worry__lines

#adhd #brain #audhd

Poetry Prompt Weekly: The Autumn Sunset. A prompt which invites reflection and conversation. How will you write this one?

This week's poetry prompt-- which is the final of the poetry prompt weekly series-- is here! Go check it out, and perhaps feel inspired to write?

#poetry #writing #prompts #autumn

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The #BookStack Giveaway ends on May 12th at 12am PT. Get entered now for a chance to win a $25 BookShop.org gift card.

indiebookstack.substack.com/p/the-bookst...

#books #giftcard #booksky #freetoenter #indie 💙📚

A fantastic way to get your upcoming books promoted at launch.

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Isildur: No.

‘Adapt to gen AI or get left behind!!!’

I’d rather you just shush and use your beautiful brain for what it’s intended, but in lieu of that, how about:

Yeah absolutely! You’re the best!

Thank you!

Poet Interview: Meet Hazel Allen Hazel Allen is a writer, author, and poet who creates short stories, and poetry, fiction. Hazel is also active on Substack, often collaborating with other writers in the community.

It was an honor to be able to do this interview with @vwalker-author.bsky.social over on Substack! Thank you for allowing me to talk about what I do (and for letting show of my cat!)

#poetry #books #booksky #indie #cats 💙📚

The Graveyard #1: Last Month's Diggings A monthly reflection to see what post were our favorites, and which ones were the community's!

The Graveyard is a new monthly recap from The Collective. See what featured short stories and poems were our favorites— and what the community dug the most.

#poetry #shortstories #community #poe

Text vía tumblr user deviantplum: A Time Wizard is never early. A Time Wizard is never late. A Time Wizard never actually shows up at all. Because I am the TIME Wizard not the SPACE Wizard and I am fucking LOST.

Need me a comedy series that’s just this.

#memes #fun #wizardry

The Stack Bi-Weekly #3: A Giveaway, Writing Challenge + More. Welcome back to our bi-weekly newsletter where we discuss in house stuff and community updates!

The next issue of The Stack Bi-Weekly is out now! Read now to learn about our giveaway, a cool writing challenge, and an upcoming book release?

Wow, these headlines are loaded this week!

#news #books #booksky #writing 🩵📚

Being able to make posts like these, and to bring whatever I can to help my fellow indie authors get more exposure— it’s why I created BookStack.

So if you’re interested in poetry, I recommend checking out this Spotlight right here!

The Longing by Billy D. Strayhorn A poem of gratitude with hints of nostalgia and strong imagery.

The Longing by Billy D. Strayhorn may seem lighter because it’s a love poem, but it’ll still push you to tears 🥲💜

What did you think of today’s poetry feature?

#poetry #love #writing

Nevermore, Nevermore: A Contest? We want to host a contest in the future, but we need your help before we begin organizing it.

Have time for a short survey? We here at the Collective are looking into hosting a writing contest, but first we need some feedback.

#poetry #shortstories #writing #contests #gothic #edgarallanpoe

Poetry Prompt Weekly: Becoming Lego. This week's prompt begs you explore what happens when you get morphed into a minifigure at the Lego Store.

Poetry Prompt Weekly is back! And on May the 4th of all things? I hope to see some star wars legos and minifigures in your posts, everyone!

#poetry #prompts #may4th #lego #narrativepoems #poet #poetrysky

For fans of Urban Fantasy and the “Deal with the Devil” trope. Hear my thoughts in this review— initially posted on my personal blog, and now moved to @indiebookstack.bsky.social.

#fantasy #books #booksky 💙📚

Felony in Fullerton - A Ruby Ray Mystery Darkness clouds the weekend of Mother’s Day 1930 in Fullerton, and it has little to do with the unseasonable hail storm and lightning bolts striking the neon sign on the local theater. In this…

Looking for a new read? Try this historically accurate 1930s mystery with a quirky female detective!

#books #catalog #bookstack #booksky 🩵 📚

Just living the life, y'know 😅

#adhd #memes

Diverse representation matters. With how many books are released each year, there is no room for exclusion. 💙📚

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