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Simplicity Teas Subscription Box

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I have another tea box to review, Simplicity Teas. This box was gifted to me and is another one that I enjoyed enough that I will likely pop in on future boxes now and again. This loose leaf tea box has two subscription options, the $9 Mini, which is 2 teas a month (about 15-20 […]

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Bruu Box March 2021

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I like switching up what boxes I get each month, and this month decided to try out Bruu. I enjoyed the initial gifted box I received and wanted to try out a true subscription. To find out more about Bruu you can check out my intro post on them here. This time I made a

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The Lord of Stariel

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The Lord of Stariel by A.J. Lancaster is book one of the Stariel series. I picked this book up over the winter holidays and fell in love with the series. So far I’ve read the first two books and I’m trying to not move right onto book 3 to pace myself while I wait for

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Dollar Tea Club

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Dollar Tea Club is probably the most affordable monthly tea subscription out there. They have several affordable box options starting at $1 a month for The Explorer box, which comes with 3 tea samples at 2-3 cups each. Personally I enjoy trying the small samples to find the teas I want to stock up on.

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Regency Faerie Tales

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When I made the decision to go indie for my own books, I started reading indie authors with a newly found voracious hunger for them. I searched for books that I longed for but couldn’t seem to find enough of on traditional publishing shelves. That’s how I discovered Olivia Atwater, who just may be one

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Six Months of Tea Runners

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I’ve been getting Tea Runners for about a year and have been very pleased with them, but of course I look forward to trying as many tea boxes as possible. When I research new boxes I’ve noticed it can be hard to gauge what kind of teas to expect sometimes, so here is the last

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Bruu Subscription Box

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This gourmet tea box sends you three teas a month, enough loose leaf for up to 30 cups. You also get a bonus sample of tea from a featured tea region and a surprise gift. This box is based in the UK but ships internationally. I had to wait an extra week or two to

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Sips by VS Tea Runners

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Both Sips by and Tea Runners are tea subscription boxes that send you 4 teas to try each month. I enjoy drinking tea while I read, write, and edit, but I don’t want to browse stores in the middle of a pandemic, hence my latest subscription box addiction. Trying new teas has become a bit

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I’m a Watty 2019 Winner

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Wattpad is a site where writers can share their stories as well as read and comment on the stories of others. Every year they host the Watty Awards where they choose winners from a variety of genres. This year they had over 100,000 entries, which is awe inspiring to think of that many people writing

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kate.valent.writes

Writer of whimsical fantasy books. Books and tea!
Next book: The Driftcap Inn

I finished my ARC of this cozy friends-to-lovers r I finished my ARC of this cozy friends-to-lovers romantasy and it was so cute. It releases later this month and I'll post about it again then, but if you like cozy slow burns and exploring what happens to the soldiers after the big bad villain is defeated, go check out this book. Thought it was kind of fun that it matched a teapot. Perfect for having tea while I read!
 
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Have you ever had your tea leaves read? I've alway Have you ever had your tea leaves read? I've always found it to be the most interesting divination method. It feels more personal because you drink the tea, but also it's an excuse to drink tea. That's why I included a reading in Read the Leaves. 
 
This gothic romcom romantasy includes tea leaf warnings, a cute cat, and a mysterious lord. Is he a murderer? A vampire? A misunderstood shy sweetheart who just wants a kiss? It's up to Mary to find out while searching for a way to save her family's business. 
 
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Cover teaser for my next release, The Driftcap Inn Cover teaser for my next release, The Driftcap Inn, a cozy fantasy that features second chances, found family, and romance. There are some Howl's Moving Castle vibes too, but with an MM romance this time, and an inn that is always on the move. I hired an illustrator for this one @isabeau_backhaus_art who made a gorgeous cover that I can't wait to show ya'll.  
 
In June I will reveal the full cover. I'll also announce the release date, pre-order info, ARCs, and all that good stuff. Newsletter subscribers will get to see the full cover first! 
 
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Vibes for my next book, The Driftcap Inn, a cozy f Vibes for my next book, The Driftcap Inn, a cozy fantasy where my main character lives in a mushroom. Got this sticker from a local mushroom stand and found it so cute and spot on with the vibes. I love mushrooms! 
 
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