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Urban Fantasy author of the Chloe Stewart Novels, now available wherever books are sold! I enjoy making and sharing writing memes, as well as writing tips and tricks.
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Time for a nap. 😴 #wroteabook #books #needanap #tired #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

About to enjoy some Release Day Ice Cream as a treat 🍨 #wroteabook #releaseday #celebrate #icecream #yum #justalittletreat #sundae #bookstagram

Today's the day! The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy is out now! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... #wroteabook #books #tbrlist #bookseries #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

It's happening tomorrow!!! Let's close out the week leading up to The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy's release with a rundown of the themes and tropes of the book. #wroteabook #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

Two more days until you get to find out who this fella is! πŸ”₯πŸ’€πŸ˜ˆ #wroteabook #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

Three days left! With The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy so close at hand, let's take a look at what HWE's been up to since the first book in the series. #wroteabook #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

Four days left! With The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy so close at hand, let's take a look at what Crank's been up to since the first book in the series. #wroteabook #books #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

Five days left! With The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy so close at hand, let's take a look at what Chloe's been up to since the first book in the series. #wroteabook #books #tbrlist #bookseries #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

Six days left until Release Day! Today, we're spotlighting the other shady organization causing Chloe grief: the Numbers guys, formally known as Policy Kings. The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy is on preorder until March 4th. #characters #books #villains #morallygray #fantasy #urbanfantasy

Only one week left until The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy releases! Today we take a look at one of the main movers and shakers in the world of Chloe Stewart: the Chicago Outfit. #characters #books #villains #tbrpile #fantasy #urbanfantasy #sequel #booktwo

My personal favorite flavor of Idiot Plot is "Character conveniently forgets about a magical power they have because it would solve this problem immediately". What's your favorite kind of Idiot Plot? #reading #authors #amwriting #plotholes

Listen, he's trying to Do Better, but if he has to defend himself, people are going to have a bad time. #characters #fiction #writing #authors #whoisCrank #youstartedit #ifinishit

This is a real thing I've seen someone say in regards to their beta readers. You'll never please everyone but I'd rather cut a joke that isn't working or a subplot that's slowing the narrative down rather than give readers a book they don't like. #betareaders #feedback #writerlife #amwriting

The episode descriptions on this season of HK are so...descriptive. Couldn't even put a period at the end of the sentence, huh?

If you’re getting my second novel, you can pre-order on Amazon or wherever ebooks are sold. I’m giving away a free short story through 3/3/25 for people who pre-order the book, so if you want it, please email [email protected] with proof of pre-order. #preorder #urbanfantasy #books

It's Monday and Tropicana is refusing to participate in society. 🐱 #writingcompanion #cat #kitty #comfy #livingmybestlife #cats_of_instagram

I'm so excited for readers to meet some of the new faces appearing in TCOTDMP. Look for: -A masked vigilante with questionable motives πŸ’‰ -A silly little guy trying to redeem himself 😎 -A shady lady who only comes out at night πŸ‘½ #characters #books #urbanfantasy #sequel

If you've read my first book and haven't done so yet, please take a moment to rate and review if you can. It really helps me! And a huge THANK YOU to those who have already dropped ratings and reviews, you are appreciated. #authors #writing #reviews #leaveareview

Oh dang, I guess I'm not a professional author, folks. I gotta call Amazon and tell them to take back that πŸ’° #writing #books #wroteabook #makethatpaper #selfpublished #bookstagram #writerlife #selfpublishing

It's a lot. Gotta get that hook right. #authors #writers #amwriting #writerlife #editing #fictionwriting #wipwednesday #wip

IYKYK. We're just 3 short weeks away from the release of The Case Of The Dead Man's Policy! You can preorder the ebook on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and almost everywhere else ebooks are sold. #preorder #books #tbrlist #tbrpile #fantasy #urbanfantasy #sequel #booktwo

I know some of y'all like being pantsers or "discovery writers", and that's cool. I like keeping an outline to go to when my swiss cheese brain fails me. #writing #writingcommunity #writer #writerlife #adhd #adhdmemes

Took my wife to a local farm as part of her bday festivities this weekend, and we met this ❀️fine fellow. We also got some apple butter. Yum. #donkey #donkeylove #supportlocalfarmers

Spoiler alert: the answer is D. To win... - Like this post and follow me (if you haven't done so already) - Bonus entry to win if you repost πŸ”₯The Winner will be announced on February 15thπŸ”₯ #author #writing #bookgiveaway #signedbook

I love reader theories! Some of what folks have predicted is totally in left field, but I appreciate their creativity. Others are right on the money, or pretty close 😈 #TCOTDMP #betareaders #feedback #readertheories #predictions #whatsgonnahappen

If someone claiming to be a "publishing house" seeks you out, asking for money to edit, market, and publish your book, don't give them a penny. They're going to do a slipshod job at best and outright take your money and disappear at worst. #writing #authors #scams #scammers #keepyourmoney

For those who may be new around here, I thought today would be a good day to re-introduce myself. Also, friendly reminder that we're only one month away from the release of Book Two of the Chloe Stewart Novels! #wroteabook #books #tbrlist #bookseries #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy

How do you do, young authors of today? Did I do it right? #old #oldpeopleproblems #iamancient #help

πŸŽ‰I'm giving away a signed paperback of your choice to one lucky winner!πŸŽ‰ To win... - Like this post and follow me - Bonus entry to win if you repost πŸ”₯The Winner will be announced on February 15thπŸ”₯ I will contact the winner via direct message. #author #writing #bookgiveaway #signedbook

If you're waiting for TCOTDMP, may I remind you that a free short story is available for new subscribers to my newsletter? Get "From Rosa, With Love" at sullivan-hardgrave.com, and find out how Chloe handles meeting a very unusual femme fatale. πŸ’”πŸš— #newsletters #freeshortstory #authornewsletter

Maybe one day I'll go back and read my own books for enjoyment. But not today. Not tomorrow. I have them practically memorized, and I am both very proud of them and very tired of looking at them πŸ˜‚ #authors #writers #amwriting #writerlife #editing #fictionwriting #wip

I'm gonna give that guy a piece of my mind. But first, some editing.😭 #authors #writers #amwriting #writerlife #plothole #creative #wip #rewrite

We're only 5 weeks out from the release of TCOTDMP, Book Two of the Chloe Stewart Novels. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the main characters. #wroteabook #books #tbrlist #bookseries #fantasy #urbanfantasy #historicalfantasy #booktwo #bookone

Did you know adverbs are evil and if you use them even one time you're automatically a bad writer? It's true. Stephen King said so. #writing #authors #amwriting #writinghabits #editing #grammar #wip #grammarpolice

It seems cringe, but just throwing your book up on Amazon will result in crickets. Join author groups and reading groups that let you do some networking, start a newsletter, and (eventually) run some ads. #writing #books #wroteabook #marketing #readers #reading #writerlife

A writing update, hosted by Miss T! I’ve gotten off to a running start in 2025. I’m currently drafting a new book, which is separate from the Chloe novels. Thus far I’ve written the prologue and the first two chapters. #authors #writers #amwriting #writerlife #creative #fictionwriting #wip

Am...am I a monster? 🀣😈 #amwriting #writing #fightscene #wip #bookstagram #writerlife

*sigh* It's true... #whyamilikethis #authors #amwriting #writinghabits #editing #typos #wip

Are you even an author if you don't have multiple copies of your own books lying on the coffee table at any given time? It's not pretentious at all. #wroteabook #books #tbrlist #tbrpile #fantasy #urbanfantasy #sequel #booktwo #bookstagrammer

Y'all. I came across a vintage ad from 1963 actually ENCOURAGING people to put together peanut butter and mayo on sandwiches. Look at these concoctions. You can't tell me Chloe didn't have something to do with this. #iykyk #amwriting #characters #weirdfood #quirks #foodcrime #characterflaws

That's it. That's the post. 🀣 #writing #characters #wip #whatisthis #whodidthis #MMC #bookstagram #whatadreamboat

Other greatest hits include "look at stuff on Pinterest", "research cuss words in other languages", and "stare blankly into space for 3 hours". πŸ™ƒ #authors #writers #writerlife #amwriting #creative #distracted #wip #adhd

I'm incredibly lucky to have someone to bounce ideas off of, who won't sugarcoat their feedback. She's saved me from looking silly more than once πŸ˜‚ #authors #writers #amwriting #writerlife #plothole #creative #feedback #wip #rewrite

Hey, it's four bucks I didn't have yesterday. I'm just glad someone out there enjoys my little stories. 😭 #amwriting #books #wroteabook #makethatpaper #readers #reading #writerlife

Loud Seagull believes in you. You can do the thing. #2025goals #goals #writinggoals #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #authorlife #author #authorcommunity

Why am I like this? Do you constantly think about your WIP or are you normal? #amwriting #books #wroteabook #wip #readers #reading #writerlife

Will I ever catch up? Hahaha, no. The answer is no. #reader #books #tbrlist #tbrpile #fantasy #urbanfantasy #reading #bookstagrammer