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Hey I'm Al, I like to write Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Paranormal romance. πŸ”— https://linktr.ee/alrayden Alice's Descent Book 1: Into Madness πŸ©ΈπŸ“šOUT NOW Linked Out Book 1: Blooms in Space πŸ›ΈπŸ“š OUT NOW

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I will!

15.05.2025 02:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm trying so hard not to let it get to me. It's just one person's opinion, but I'm more scared that it could get picked up by Amazon bots and flagged. Or worse, end up in the wrong person, algo.

15.05.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Amazon review screenshot 
"This is gonna be rude but I need to know, was this written by AI? The concept is cool, the writing style sucks. Get a new editor."

It in fact was not.

Amazon review screenshot "This is gonna be rude but I need to know, was this written by AI? The concept is cool, the writing style sucks. Get a new editor." It in fact was not.

I would never knock someone for their rating. That's not what this is. I'm just sad that my effort comes off as AI. No editor, though. That's why it takes forever. I comb every word and line. Yeah, I miss things, but this is my hobby and my escape. Thanks for reading I appreciate it. #writersky

14.05.2025 19:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Another chapter down. You know it's going to be a hit when it makes you cry and then turns you on.

28.04.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had to scrap the entirety of Alice Book 2 after the 3rd round of edits. I'm working and reworking each chapter polishing as I go. I'm ensuring I'm vibing with every scene and moment. It's taking forever, and it'll be a while longer, but I'm proud of where it's at now. #writersky πŸŒΆπŸ“š

27.04.2025 01:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of my Amazon Kindle report. 5,880 ebooks downloaded for April 2025.

Screen shot of my Amazon Kindle report. 5,880 ebooks downloaded for April 2025.

When I first published Alice’s Descent, my goal was 5 strangers reading it.

Yesterday, 5,880 people downloaded it in a free Stuff Your Kindle promo. If even 10% read it? That’s 600 readers.
I genuinely can’t believe it. Thank you.
Book 2 will be calling for ARC readers soon!
#writersky πŸŒΆπŸ“š

23.04.2025 21:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Dark Romance & Romantic Suspense Dark Romance & Romantic Suspense Disclaimer: While our authors have worked hard to discount their books, some titles may not be available for free in all marketplaces due to retailer limitations. Plea...

Romance Book Blast! πŸŒΆπŸ“š

My ebook Alice's Descent Into Madness is free today on Amazon. Along with so many others. Follow the link to stuff your Kindle or any other reader.

#stuffyourkindle #freebooks #booksky #spicybooktok

www.romancebooklovers.com/darksuspense

22.04.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I've been reworking my entire manuscript for Alice 2. I didn't like who I was when I wrote and edited it the first time. You can tell soemthing was amiss, it's so bad!
#writersky #romanceauthor πŸŒΆπŸ“š

20.04.2025 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My whole life, I've suffered from BPD, and things changed for the better when I was properly medicated 8 years ago. Around October, my meds stopped working, and so did I. I'm back with new meds and a balanced me. My release of Alice pt2 will be pushed. Sorry, but I'm back!
#writesky #takeyourmeds

16.04.2025 13:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been down for the count the past week and so days, so sick even looking at a screen triggered a migraine. But not today. Today, I’m back. Three chapters flushed and ready for polishing. One of them might just be the best (and most terrifying) thing I’ve ever written.
#writersky

30.03.2025 05:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you'd like to message me I would be interested in purchasing them.

22.03.2025 12:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just looked and the cheapest is 242/ea. I'm so excited for you though I hope it's a wonderful time!

21.03.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All the venues I'm checking keep saying sold out. I've got a reminder to stay on it every other hour.

21.03.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I need to know how people get Pre-Sale codes! How could spotify not hit a lady up? I was the #1 listener in 2023.

Ps. I also checked the other 2 venues I could go to, and they are also sold out.

21.03.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot from tickets master for the Sleep Token concert. The queue is 40360 people in front of me.

Screen shot from tickets master for the Sleep Token concert. The queue is 40360 people in front of me.

Really, ticketmaster. I find it very hard to believe this many people are looking at one venue. All at the same time! #sleeptoken #ticketmaster

21.03.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Let me just eat my post gym ice cream, and then I'll get right on that work I should have done last week ... maybe?

17.03.2025 23:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Book 1 out now Book 2 in the last draft phase.

a.co/d/bN7p2Co

πŸŒΆπŸ“š

17.03.2025 23:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Follow the link to sign up for a free giveaway for a Hardcover edition of book 1 of Alice's Descent.

Remember to check the box for my book. You have until Monday the 17th!

www.theromancestudio.com/st-patricks-...

πŸŒΆπŸ“š #darkromance #whychoose

16.03.2025 04:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IT'S OUT!

Ebook, Paperback, and KU.

#scifiromance #spicybooks #booksky

15.03.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've worked to the bone this week to take all weekend to write. I need the escape like yester-year.

#writersky

14.03.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of spotify announcing Sleep Tokens new release count down. 56 days 13 hours 51 minutes and 55 seconds. Their new song Wmergence playing.

Screen shot of spotify announcing Sleep Tokens new release count down. 56 days 13 hours 51 minutes and 55 seconds. Their new song Wmergence playing.

Sleep Token and Ghost releases in such a short time frame. Thank you, my dark savior πŸ™πŸ˜ˆπŸ€˜ Hail us!

13.03.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While actively writing. It's a horrible curse!

12.03.2025 05:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover - Linked Out Blooms in Space in neon lettering on the top with a neon flower in the center. The bottom text Book One and Al Rayden. The entire background is a field of stars

Side writing - Coming soon. In space, no one can hear you... Unless they are your boss. A first in a series of human FMC and male MMC short and cozy sci-fi romance

Cover - Linked Out Blooms in Space in neon lettering on the top with a neon flower in the center. The bottom text Book One and Al Rayden. The entire background is a field of stars Side writing - Coming soon. In space, no one can hear you... Unless they are your boss. A first in a series of human FMC and male MMC short and cozy sci-fi romance

Love Blooms even in space:

β€œIs that what you think? Lily, I enjoy being around you. Hearing you laugh feels like a reward, and when you smile at my jokes, it gives me a warmth I have never felt before. Honestly…” He hesitated, then gave a wry smile. β€œI’m more worried that when everyone else realizes how amazing you are, you’ll forget about me.”

Love Blooms even in space: β€œIs that what you think? Lily, I enjoy being around you. Hearing you laugh feels like a reward, and when you smile at my jokes, it gives me a warmth I have never felt before. Honestly…” He hesitated, then gave a wry smile. β€œI’m more worried that when everyone else realizes how amazing you are, you’ll forget about me.”

The Pitch:
Lily's fresh start on an interstellar station 
was supposed to be the adventure of a 
lifetime, a chance to leave her struggles 
on Earth behind. But between a grumpy 
alien boss, a culture that sees her as an 
outsider, and a charming flower shop owner 
whose quiet strength draws her in, her new 
life is anything but simple. 
Raz has always found solace in the gentle 
rhythms of his flower shop, cultivating 
beauty in a station that’s a far cry from his 
lost homeworld. When Lily stumbles into his life, 
captivated by the one bloom she shouldn’t 
have touched, their connection becomes
impossible to ignoreβ€”an attraction rooted in 
more than either of them fully understands.
As their worlds entwine, Lily and Raz must 
navigate the complexities of trust, longing, and 
the powerful bond that seems destined to grow 
between them. But with cultural divides, meddling 
coworkers, and jealous suitors threatening to pull 
them apart, they’ll have to decide: can love truly
flourish in the stars?

The Pitch: Lily's fresh start on an interstellar station was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime, a chance to leave her struggles on Earth behind. But between a grumpy alien boss, a culture that sees her as an outsider, and a charming flower shop owner whose quiet strength draws her in, her new life is anything but simple. Raz has always found solace in the gentle rhythms of his flower shop, cultivating beauty in a station that’s a far cry from his lost homeworld. When Lily stumbles into his life, captivated by the one bloom she shouldn’t have touched, their connection becomes impossible to ignoreβ€”an attraction rooted in more than either of them fully understands. As their worlds entwine, Lily and Raz must navigate the complexities of trust, longing, and the powerful bond that seems destined to grow between them. But with cultural divides, meddling coworkers, and jealous suitors threatening to pull them apart, they’ll have to decide: can love truly flourish in the stars?

The list of tropes:

soft and possessive MMC

touch aversion except for him

cultural misunderstandings

found family

cozy space station

The list of tropes: soft and possessive MMC touch aversion except for him cultural misunderstandings found family cozy space station

πŸš€ Blooms in Space launches March 15th! The first book in the Linked Out series is packed with deep-space adventure, romance, and a bit of spice that defies the stars. Preorder now and be ready to blast off!

a.co/d/4sBzQK8

πŸ›ΈπŸ“š πŸŒΆπŸ“š
#scifiromance

12.03.2025 03:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

🚨 Check your carbon monoxide detector NOW! 🚨
Woke up feeling awful, thought it was food poisoning. Wasn't too worried until the animals started puking, too.

Turns out, our CO detector’s batteries were dead, and we had a leak.

Don’t wait to find out the hard way⚠️

09.03.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today's the day! KU is locked in, and the countdown to release is ON. πŸš€βœ¨

If you love fast-paced, spicy alien romance with human women finding love in the stars, you won’t want to miss this series.

πŸ›ΈπŸ“š

#AlienRomance #SciFiRomance #SpicyReads #Booktok

09.03.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This image is a culmination of my shame and inability to realize how much is too much. 2 orders if butter Naan wrapped in tin foil, 1 order bullet Naan, 2 samosas, Rogan Josh in a tub, butter chicken in a tub, the spiciest veggie biriani, a green dipping sauce, a red sweet sauce, yogurt for topping, and 2 containers of basamati rice. I wish I could share how great it taste! Realistically though I won't have to cook for at least 3 meals so it's a win all the way around.

This image is a culmination of my shame and inability to realize how much is too much. 2 orders if butter Naan wrapped in tin foil, 1 order bullet Naan, 2 samosas, Rogan Josh in a tub, butter chicken in a tub, the spiciest veggie biriani, a green dipping sauce, a red sweet sauce, yogurt for topping, and 2 containers of basamati rice. I wish I could share how great it taste! Realistically though I won't have to cook for at least 3 meals so it's a win all the way around.

It's just me for 48 hours. My partner was gone not 15 mins before I jumped in the car and picked up the biggest order of Indian food I could afford without crying.

09.03.2025 00:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Water bottle counter says 508008 or "so boob"

Water bottle counter says 508008 or "so boob"

That's so boob!
I was the luckiest gal in the gym tonight.

08.03.2025 00:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a man with his arms outstretched says " my favorite vampire " and " it 's just a game " Alt: a man with his arms outstretched says " my favorite vampire " and " it 's just a game "

Emmett was slept on. I had to make my own shirt for the movie release.

07.03.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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