Writing is a way for me to express my authentic self, which is intimidating, but if something is intimidating, it is also an act of courage. How do you express your authentic self, and how is it an act of courage? #writing #creativity #selfexpression #authenticity

This week's blog post discusses my writer's philosophy - I'm writing fantastical stories for fantastic readers. Do you have a writer's philosophy? If so what is it? #bookish, #bookblog #books #ofelvesandaliens #fantasy

It's finally open! The Of Elves & Aliens merch shop! Check out my linktree for more details. #GrandOpening #Nowopen #bookblog

The Women's Retreat is a short story women's fiction about two sisters learning from each other. It's under my pen name Zoe Knight. Check out my Wattpad to read the full story. #Shortstories #womensfiction #generalfiction

Embrace ur love of the beach and books w/ this delightful tee. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of & more. Check out my link tree to access the Of Elves & Aliens catalog. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #Beachreads #Summerfun #tshirts

Show the world how you embrace self care with this awesome sticker. Check out my link tree to access the Of Elves & Aliens catalog. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #stickers #selfcare

The Peace, love & fairy tales tee is everything you've dreamed of. It's soft & lightweight, w the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable & flattering for all. Check out our link tree 4 more details. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #fairytales #fantasy #tshirts

Who knew that the softest hoodie u'll ever own comes with such a bookish design. This classic streetwear hoodie comes w a convenient pouch pocket & warm hood for chilly evenings as read an epic fantasy. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #hoodies #fairytales #tshirts

This t-shirt is perfect 4 letting ppl know that u r doing some important reading. It's soft & lightweight, w the right amount of stretch. Check out the store in the linktree 4 more info. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #tshirt #reading

Make your escape on a space ship with this buttery soft hoodie. This classic streetwear piece of apparel with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #sciencefiction #scifi #reading #Hoodie

My study is exploding w books bc I can never have enough. A house isn't complete unless it has shelves & shelves of delightful books. What is 1 bookish thing u can't live w/o? #bookish, #bookblog #books #ofelves&aliens #Reading #Iheartreading #bookishthoughts #neverenoughtbooks

This month's blog explores y I love reading. Books r a portal to another world that can b accessed by turning a page, picking up an e-reader, or turning on an audiobook. What do u love about reading? #bookish, #bookblog #books #ofelvesandaliens #fantasy #Reading #Iheartreading

This mug will hold ur favorite beverage as u enjoy ur current read. It's sturdy & glossy w a vivid print of the Of Elves & Aliens Logo. Click on the linktree 4 more details. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #mug #tealovers #coffeelovers #readers

Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for books, more books and even more books. CK linktree 4 more details. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #totebag #greenproducts #readers

My short story The Yellow Light is an homage 2 Charlotte Perkins's The Yellow Wallpaper, which is 1 of my fav feminist stories. What ur favorite short story? CK out my linktree 2 read it on Wattpad. #bossfromhell #shortstory #strongfemalelead #officework #generalfiction #wattpad

Everyone needs a good hashtag to describe their life, and living your best book life is one of many awesome things that describe you!! So, mask up and show the world your love for books with this super cute face mask. #maskup #COVIDsafety #ibelieveinscience #stopthespread

Say goodbye 2 plastic, & bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for books, more books & even more books to keep you happy all vacation long. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #Beachreads #Summerfun #books

Stay hydrated while embracing ur love of the beach & books w/ this stainless steel water bottle. It's perfect for reading not only at the beach but in the park, on ur lunch break. #bookmerch #booknerdmerch #Ofelvesandaliens #Beachreads #Summerfun #Books

I've spent a lot of time dreaming about writing, & not actually writing. It's taken lots of discipline & practice 2 actually sit down & write. How did u stop dreaming about being a writer & started writing? #Writing #WIP, #books #booksagram

This month's blog looks at my early attempts 2 write. My 1st attempt was at 10. This endeavor consisted of big dreams & hunting & pecking w/ 2 fingers typing on an ancient word processor. What was ur 1st attempt at writing like? #Writing #WIP, #books #booksagram #Bookblog #blog