Writing Diary: Book 3 Draft 1 ready for rest

The Frostborne Legacy: Book 3 Draft 1 Ready for Rest! ☕✨

Draft 1 of Book 3 is officially locked in the vault for its mandatory 30-day cool-down! While my author brain lets that story rest, I am shifting gears entirely to social media marketing and getting Frostbird Awakens ready for its big Halloween launch! 🎃🔥

If you thought the drama in Book 1 was intense, brace yourself. We are officially leveling up from a high-stakes love triangle to full-on why-choose fantasy romance territory. Expect higher stakes, deeper world-building, and two Phoenix lords who absolutely refuse to back down.

📚 Early Reader Call: Book 2 ARCs are Live!

While I get the social media channels prepped for launch month, I’m looking for a few brave readers to join my early review team. ARC copies for Book 2 are available now!

Haven't started the series yet? Don't worry—you can read Book 1 (Frostbird Reborn) on Kindle Unlimited right now so you're totally caught up before the sequel drops. (And if you don't have KU, drop me a message and I'll send you a free copy!)

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you want the ARC application link, or tap the link in my bio to start reading today!


Do you like your Why choose to have Vampire diary vibes?  Your choice of a Cinnamon Roll MMC or a Morally Gray MMC in the Spicy Fae Urban Fantasy Series.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

How I am trying ot market Frostbird Reborn

My current Social Media Marketing Strategy — Weekly Book Sales System


The Basic Strategy

The goal is to create consistent, low-effort content that reaches different types of book buyers for my Spicy Fae Urban Fantsy without making every post feel like an advertisement.

I use the same core content across platforms rather than creating separate content for every platform. Now how long before I see results in both sales and social media interaction? Who knows, but as I use this blog as part of my a #POWL (Proof of Writers Life) so that I can avoid the current AI witchhunt in the creative industry so I will probably do updates on this in the future.


Cross-Posting

I cross-post my content to:

  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Facebook, where appropriate

I create both:

  • Short-form videos
  • Static posts/carousels/slides

The same idea can often be turned into both a video and a carousel.


Video Strategy

My videos do not need to tell a complete story or use a sequence of multiple clips.

The goal is to stop the scroll.

I use:

  • Approximately 5-second clips
  • Strong visual backgrounds
  • A heading or hook
  • A quote, trope, opinion, question, or other short piece of text
  • Trending audio when appropriate

The video should be immediately understandable, even if someone only watches it once.



Trial Reels

Videos are posted as Trial Reels where possible.

The purpose is to test hooks, quotes, ideas and visual styles and see what gets reach and engagement before spending more time developing or reusing similar content.

The Five Buyer Types

My content should speak to different reasons people buy books.


1. The Amiable — The Trust-Seeker

“Other readers loved it, so I might love it too.”

They need social proof and emotional reassurance.

2. The Analytical — The Researcher

“Tell me exactly what I'm getting.”

They want tropes, expectations, character information and details.

3. The Expressive — The Vibe-Chaser

“Make me FEEL something.”

They buy because of mood, chemistry, aesthetics, tension and emotional impact.

4. The Driver — The Value-Hunter

“Why should I buy this now?”

They respond to deals, availability, incentives and direct calls to action.

5. The Wildcard — The Community Reader

“This looks fun. I want to interact.”

They respond to humour, trends, polls, memes and community content.

So based on this information, I went ahead and created a little stratagey about which readers I target. And while I am seeing results from about two weeks worth, I am still tweaking here and there. So If you are an Indie Author reading this, do with it what you will! Make it your own! Change it up. Do more research. Go nuts!


MONDAY — POWL + The Expressive


#POWL — Proof of Writers' Life

Monday is my planning day.

#POWL means Proof of Writers' Life.

The content shows what I am currently doing as a writer, but it is aimed at readers rather than other writers.

The reader should feel like they are getting a peek behind the curtain of the book they are reading or waiting for.


#POWL Content Ideas

  • “Currently writing…”
  • Photo/video of today's writing setup
  • Screenshot of a word count
  • “I just wrote the scene where…”
  • “Today's chapter contains…”
  • “This character is currently making my life difficult.”
  • “I have no idea what I'm doing, but apparently my characters do.”
  • Draft progress
  • Editing progress
  • Cover/release preparation
  • Sneak peek at a scene
  • “You are not ready for what happens next.”
  • A tiny, spoiler-free tease from the current draft

Important

#POWL is not writing advice.

It is not:

“Five things authors should know about outlining.”

It is:

“I just finished writing the scene where Lyra finally discovers…”

The reader gets to feel involved in the creation of the story.


Monday Buyer: The Expressive — The Vibe-Chaser

The Expressive reader buys based on mood, aesthetics, chemistry, tension and emotional impact.

They want to experience the book before they buy it.


Best Content

  • Spicy quotes
  • Romantic tension
  • Emotional quotes
  • Character banter
  • Aesthetic visuals
  • Mood boards
  • Character edits
  • Dramatic dialogue
  • Trending audio
  • “If you like…” content

Quick Ideas

  • “I don't want a nice Fae man. I want a problem.”
  • Ryn quote over a dark aesthetic clip
  • Kael quote over a fire-themed clip
  • Lyra + Ryn tension
  • “Things I want from my fictional Fae boyfriend”
  • “Enemies-to-lovers readers, come here.”
  • “If you like dangerous men with questionable morals…”
  • Fire vs. shadow
  • Kael vs. Ryn
  • Warm quote vs. cold quote

Video Formula

5-second clip

Heading/Hook

↓

Quote or emotional payoff

↓

Cover/CTA if appropriate

The video does not need to explain the book.

Its job is to make the reader think:

“I need to know more.”


TUESDAY — The Amiable

The Trust-Seeker

The Amiable reader needs social proof.

Instead of telling people that Frostbird Reborn is good, I show them that other readers enjoyed it.


Best Content

  • Five-star reviews
  • Goodreads reviews
  • Kindle reviews
  • Reader messages
  • Fan mail
  • Reader reactions
  • Screenshots
  • “Readers are saying…”
  • Emotional reactions

Quick Carousel Idea

Slide 1:

“I was having a perfectly normal day until someone posted this review about my book…”

Slide 2:

The actual reader review.


Other Ideas

  • “Things readers have said about Frostbird Reborn”
  • “When a reader understands your character perfectly”
  • Favourite review of the week
  • “This reader gets it.”
  • Reader reaction to Ryn
  • Reader reaction to Kael
  • “The review that made my day”
  • “You guys are making me emotional.”

Video Version

Use a 5-second aesthetic clip with:

Heading:

“When a reader sends you THIS…”

Then show the review or a short section of it.



Main Goal

Build the feeling of:

“Other readers are here, and they loved it.”


WEDNESDAY — The Analytical

The Researcher

The Analytical reader wants information before committing to a book.

They want to know whether the book is exactly what they are looking for.


Best Content

  • Tropes
  • Micro-tropes
  • Character dynamics
  • Content warnings
  • Spice level
  • Genre
  • Subgenre
  • World-building
  • Series information
  • Reading order
  • “If you like X…” comparisons

Frostbird Reborn Trope Ideas

  • Enemies-to-lovers
  • Fated mates
  • Touch her and die
  • Shadow Fae
  • Fae politics
  • Only one bed
  • Reincarnation
  • Prophecy
  • Murder mystery
  • Hidden magical world
  • Dangerous supernatural men
  • Modern/Boston urban fantasy

Quick Carousel Ideas

“Is Frostbird Reborn your kind of book?”

Then list the exact elements.

Or:

“Frostbird Reborn in 10 tropes.”

Or:

“Before you start Frostbird Reborn…”

Or:

“Meet the Phoenix brothers.”

Or:

“Kael vs. Ryn: Which one is your problem?”


Video Version

Use a 5-second clip with a clear list.

For example:

Your sign to read a Fae romance with:

Enemies-to-lovers
Fated mates
Touch her and die
Shadow Fae
Only one bed

The viewer gets the information immediately.


Main Goal

Make the reader think:

“This book was basically written for me.”


THURSDAY — The Driver + Angsty Escapist

The Driver — The Value-Hunter

The Driver wants a reason to act now.


They respond to:

  • Kindle Unlimited
  • Sales
  • Limited-time prices
  • Bonuses
  • Preorders
  • Discounts
  • Freebies
  • Series availability
  • Direct calls to action

Quick Ideas

  • “Read Frostbird Reborn on Kindle Unlimited.”
  • “Start the series today.”
  • “Your next Fae romance binge starts here.”
  • “Looking for your next fantasy romance?”
  • Current sale
  • Current promotion
  • Book 1 availability
  • “Read now”
  • “Available on Kindle Unlimited”

Main Goal

Make the buying decision easy.

What is it? → Why should I read it? → Where do I get it?


Thursday Bonus: The Angsty Escapist

This reader buys because they want an emotional gut punch.


They want:

  • Angst
  • Vulnerability
  • Rejection
  • Emotional breakdowns
  • Romantic tension
  • Grovelling
  • High stakes
  • Fear of losing someone
  • Powerful heroes becoming emotionally vulnerable

The Angsty Escapist doesn't necessarily need a detailed plot explanation.

They need to feel something immediately.


Quick Ideas

  • “He thought sorry would be enough.”
  • “The moment he realizes she's actually leaving.”
  • “When the powerful man finally breaks.”
  • “He would burn the world for her. She isn't sure she wants him to.”
  • A painful Lyra/Ryn quote
  • A vulnerable Kael quote
  • Emotional character moment
  • “POV: The man who never begs finally does.”

Video Formula

Use a 5-second cinematic clip.

Heading:

“POV: He finally realizes what he's about to lose.”

Then:

Emotional quote

No complicated sequence is necessary.

The purpose is the emotional hit.


Main Goal

Make the reader think:

“Oh no. I need this.”

FRIDAY — The Wildcard

Community + Entertainment

Friday is the low-pressure day.

The audience has reached the end of the week and is looking for something easy and entertaining.

This content is less about selling and more about interaction and visibility.


Best Content

  • Memes
  • BookTok trends
  • Funny videos
  • Relatable reader content
  • Author humour
  • Polls
  • “Would you rather?”
  • Character debates
  • “Choose one”
  • Community questions
  • Collabs
  • Trending sounds

Quick Ideas

Fae Edition

  • Kael or Ryn?
  • Fire or shadow?
  • Light Fae or Dark Fae?
  • Dangerous or protective?
  • Enemies-to-lovers or fated mates?
  • One bed or forced proximity?

Reader Questions

  • “What's your favourite Fae book?”
  • “What's your favourite fantasy trope?”
  • “What's your biggest fictional-man red flag?”
  • “Describe your current read using three emojis.”
  • “Give me your most controversial book opinion.”

Memes

Me: I don't need another fictional boyfriend.

Also me: enters Umbravale.

The Content Funnel

The week should move readers through different stages.

MONDAY — ATTRACT

“That looks good.”

Use mood, aesthetics, quotes and #POWL.

TUESDAY — BUILD TRUST

“Other people love it.”

Use reviews and reader reactions.

WEDNESDAY — QUALIFY

“This is exactly my kind of book.”

Use tropes, micro-tropes and book information.

THURSDAY — CONVERT

“I should read this now.”

Use sales, KU, urgency and emotional hooks.

FRIDAY — CONNECT

“I like this author/community.”

Use humour, trends and interaction.

The Rule for Every Post

Every piece of content should do at least one of these things:

Make them FEEL something.

Make them CURIOUS.

Make them TRUST me.

Make them KNOW what they're getting.

Make them WANT the book.

Make them BUY the book.

Make them INTERACT with me.

It does not need to do all seven.

CTA

I don't need a hard sales CTA on every post.

When the content is promotional, use a simple CTA:

Grab your copy of Frostbird Reborn:
Books2Read — Frostbird Reborn

Or find the link in my BIO.

The CTA should be short enough that it doesn't overpower the actual content.


My Overall Rule

I am not trying to create five completely different pieces of content every day.

I am creating one strong idea and using it efficiently.

For example:

One reader review

→ Carousel
→ 5-second Reel
→ Story
→ Facebook post
→ TikTok

One trope idea

→ Carousel
→ 5-second Reel
→ Story poll

One quote

→ Aesthetic Reel
→ Quote graphic
→ Story

This keeps social media manageable while still giving readers multiple ways to discover the same book.

So that was my #POWL post for the day. It was a little more author focused than what I like, but I feel like I need to put it down somewhere, even if it is just of prosperity purposes.


Writing Diary: ACT Three plotted

The Frostborne Legacy: Book 3 Draft 1 Act 3 Ready for writing!

It has been an incredibly productive Monday morning in my author world! I spent the early hours focused on social media planning for the week, which always gets my creative gears turning. Today’s big task was designing some beautiful new character cards for our favorite trio—Kael, Ryn, and Lyra. Watching them come to life on screen makes the world feel so much more real.
While looking through the draft for video content, I managed to pick out the perfect "Who hurt you?" scene and quote. You all know how much I love that trope, and I can’t wait to share the absolute tension of that moment with you on TikTok and Instagram later this week!
But the absolute highlight of my morning? I officially finished mapping out Act 3 for draft one of book three, Frostbird Rise! The Frostborne Legacy finale is coming together, and locking down the climax of this story feels like a massive weight off my shoulders. It's going to be packed with high stakes, magic, and plenty of chaos.
Now, it’s time to take a deep breath, grab another cup of tea, and actually start writing those scenes!

Do you like your Why choose to have Vampire diary vibes?  Your choice of a Cinnamon Roll MMC or a Morally Gray MMC in the Spicy Fae Urban Fantasy Series.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 and Dr Bombay Icecream

Ticking clock on Draft One Book Three

The mid-point of a final chapter is a dangerous place to be stuck.  Right now, I am sitting at exactly 62,000 words on Draft 1 of Book 3 in the Frostborne Legacy series.

My absolute goal is to wrap up this first draft before the end of September, but I am currently standing right on the edge of the final chapter before Act 2 closes. The stakes are high, the tension is real, and the characters are definitely not making my life easy. 

To give my brain a quick break from the fantasy chaos, I am spending this week working on a very fun project.

I'm putting together my "Snoop Dogg Ice Cream" inspired Author Collab! It's my own creative spin on his Dr. Bombay Ice Cream trend, complete with a couple of some incredible sounding book inspired Urban Fantasy inspired Flavour Combos!

It turns out that building the perfect dessert profile takes just as much imagination as plotting a book.  Back to the drafts for now. Wish me luck getting through Act 2!

I hope you will check out Friday's Collab post! Until then, why not check out Frostbird Reborn today

A Boston Waitress discovers she is a reincarnated Fae who has been murdered in her previous lives before she turns 25. Her birthday is six months away.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The big Showdown

The Frostborne Legacy: Book 3 Updates!

We are hitting major milestones this week, Fae fam! I am officially diving into the final chapters of Act Two for the first draft of Book 3.

Here is what is on the radar:

  • Hitting 65k words by Sunday.
  • Closing out Act Two with major drama.
  • A sweet collaboration dropping this Friday.
  • New character art live on my socials now.
Did you catch last week’s art reveal? The response was absolutely incredible, and I am so glad you love how they look as much as I do! Check my recent social posts if you missed it.

Do you like your FMC to have hidden powers, and the MMC's to be protective and border-line obsessive?

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The end is in nigh

Behind the Scenes: Weekly Setup & Frostborne Updates

  • The Strategy: Locked in my social media marketing schedule for the week.
  • Big Reveal: Paid for the character art reveal happening this Wednesday.
  • Community: Finalised details for another epic Urban Fantasy indie author collaboration coming this Friday on Bookstagram.
  • Current WIP: Zeroing in on the final chapter of Act 2, draft one, for book three of the Frostborne Legacy series.
  • Act two is winding up, but things might not be winding down for our Frostbird and her Phoenix lovers.

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 12 The End of Act two

Behind the Scenes: Weekly Setup & Frostborne Update

The Strategy: Locked in my social media marketing schedule for the week. Big Reveal: Paid for the character art reveal happening this Wednesday. Community: Finalised details for another epic Urban Fantasy indie author collaboration coming this Friday.

Current WIP: Zeroing in on the final chapter of Act 2, draft one, for book three of the Frostborne Legacy series.

Act two is winding up, but things might not be winding down for our frostbird and her phoenix lovers. ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 The lovers reunite Clone

Well, she sort of got the apology. 😅

Only managed about 1,000 words today, but massive milestones were reached for Book 3!

Our fierce leading lady finally got the apology she’s been waiting for. (Keyword: sort of).We are officially screaming toward the end of Act 2.

The tension is high, the stakes are higher, and I have a confession: these reunited lovers might not stay reunited for long. cue the dramatic sigh. 💔Back to the keyboard tomorrow! ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 The lovers reunite

Well, she sort of got the apology. 😅

Only managed about 1,000 words today, but massive milestones were reached for Book 3!

Our fierce leading lady finally got the apology she’s been waiting for. (Keyword: sort of).We are officially screaming toward the end of Act 2.

The tension is high, the stakes are higher, and I have a confession: these reunited lovers might not stay reunited for long. cue the dramatic sigh. 💔Back to the keyboard tomorrow! ✍️❄️

Looking for a new Morally Grey Shadow Daddy to fall in love with?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!

Writing Diary: Chapter 11 plotted for Frostborne Book 3

Chapter 11 is Plotted (Plus: Fun Bookstagram Collabs!)

We are officially moving right along with Book Three of the Frostborne Legacy! ❄️✨

Chapter 11 is fully plotted and ready to hit the page. I am currently 1,900 words in, and the momentum is feeling so good. But today, my focus shifted slightly to something I absolutely love: community!

I’m working on some incredibly fun Bookstagram collaborations right now. There is truly nothing better than authors supporting authors, and I can't wait for you to see these.

Here is a tiny sneak peek of what’s coming up:

  • Collab 1: A deep dive into all things Urban Fantasy 🏙️🔮
  • Collab 2: A super fun, lyric-coded Taylor Swift themed feature 🎧👑

If you want to see the final reveals, chat about the new chapter, and show these amazing fellow authors some love, come find me on Instagram!


Looking for a new Spicy Urban Fantasy Read?

If secret worlds beneath Boston, Fae Lords, hidden powers, and a reincarnated FMC sound like your next obsession, start the journey today.

Read Book 1 of The Frostborne Legacy: Frostbird Reborn here!