Author Alexa Shay
@authoralexashay.bsky.social
YA Indie Author of Spice-Free, Inclusive Fantasy
AlexaShays.com | she/her
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Hi everyone, my name is Alexa Shay (she/her) and I'm an indie author. Any page I run is a safe space for anyone who isn't a hateful bigot. 🏳️🌈💙🏳️⚧️ My goal as a YA author is to be the kind of author I needed when I was a kid: encouraging and kind.
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Why do I write spice-free? Because I want to and it fills a niche.
I don't like spice-free literature being labeled as "clean." Spice isn't dirty or immoral, it's a fact of life. Spicy reads aren't more mature because of their content and spice-free reads don't have any sort of moral claim #booksky
I don't like spice-free literature being labeled as "clean." Spice isn't dirty or immoral, it's a fact of life. Spicy reads aren't more mature because of their content and spice-free reads don't have any sort of moral claim #booksky
February 19, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Why do I write spice-free? Because I want to and it fills a niche.
I don't like spice-free literature being labeled as "clean." Spice isn't dirty or immoral, it's a fact of life. Spicy reads aren't more mature because of their content and spice-free reads don't have any sort of moral claim #booksky
I don't like spice-free literature being labeled as "clean." Spice isn't dirty or immoral, it's a fact of life. Spicy reads aren't more mature because of their content and spice-free reads don't have any sort of moral claim #booksky
If someone holds beliefs that go against my morals, I don't need their support. 🤷🏻♀️ So no, I don't care about my views affecting my "reputation." Books are political. Reading and writing are political. To be silent now (or in support of the current regime here) is to be on the wrong side of history.
February 18, 2026 at 6:35 PM
If someone holds beliefs that go against my morals, I don't need their support. 🤷🏻♀️ So no, I don't care about my views affecting my "reputation." Books are political. Reading and writing are political. To be silent now (or in support of the current regime here) is to be on the wrong side of history.
Celebrated President's Day by making 15 calls to my reps through @5calls.org and writing out my weekly postcards from @signsofjustice.bsky.social.
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Yes I have always had bad handwriting. My cursive is better but harder to do on the postcard for some reason.
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Yes I have always had bad handwriting. My cursive is better but harder to do on the postcard for some reason.
February 17, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Celebrated President's Day by making 15 calls to my reps through @5calls.org and writing out my weekly postcards from @signsofjustice.bsky.social.
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Yes I have always had bad handwriting. My cursive is better but harder to do on the postcard for some reason.
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Yes I have always had bad handwriting. My cursive is better but harder to do on the postcard for some reason.
Happy Galentine's/Palentine's Day! Will we see you tonight at Big Block Brewery in Redmond?
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February 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Happy Galentine's/Palentine's Day! Will we see you tonight at Big Block Brewery in Redmond?
#bookevent #booksky #authorevent #authorsky
#bookevent #booksky #authorevent #authorsky
Reposted by Author Alexa Shay
Do I Regret Self-Publishing?
Both trad and indie are valid forms of publishing, you just have to choose which one is better for you, personally, to pursue. And for me, that was being an indie author.
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Both trad and indie are valid forms of publishing, you just have to choose which one is better for you, personally, to pursue. And for me, that was being an indie author.
#authorsky #indieauthor #booksky
February 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Do I Regret Self-Publishing?
Both trad and indie are valid forms of publishing, you just have to choose which one is better for you, personally, to pursue. And for me, that was being an indie author.
#authorsky #indieauthor #booksky
Both trad and indie are valid forms of publishing, you just have to choose which one is better for you, personally, to pursue. And for me, that was being an indie author.
#authorsky #indieauthor #booksky
The Shield is 36% off at authoralexashay.gumroad.com with the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA for the entire month of February!
It's available on my Gumroad as both an audiobook and ebook.
#booksky #romancebooks #yabooks #booksale
It's available on my Gumroad as both an audiobook and ebook.
#booksky #romancebooks #yabooks #booksale
February 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The Shield is 36% off at authoralexashay.gumroad.com with the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA for the entire month of February!
It's available on my Gumroad as both an audiobook and ebook.
#booksky #romancebooks #yabooks #booksale
It's available on my Gumroad as both an audiobook and ebook.
#booksky #romancebooks #yabooks #booksale
The Shield is 36% off during the month of February with the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com! Avaliable wherever books are sold and now as an audiobook.
#booksky #youngadultbooks #shanty
#booksky #youngadultbooks #shanty
February 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The Shield is 36% off during the month of February with the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com! Avaliable wherever books are sold and now as an audiobook.
#booksky #youngadultbooks #shanty
#booksky #youngadultbooks #shanty
Why do I say I write inclusive fantasy? I say it as a promise to myself and my readers. And to keep away bigots.
I also say I write inclusive fantasy to hold myself accountable. If I slip up, I want to be called out.
#booksky #authorsky
I also say I write inclusive fantasy to hold myself accountable. If I slip up, I want to be called out.
#booksky #authorsky
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Why do I say I write inclusive fantasy? I say it as a promise to myself and my readers. And to keep away bigots.
I also say I write inclusive fantasy to hold myself accountable. If I slip up, I want to be called out.
#booksky #authorsky
I also say I write inclusive fantasy to hold myself accountable. If I slip up, I want to be called out.
#booksky #authorsky
Thanks for hosting @ecrwseattle.bsky.social! I had a great time at the retreat. I got so much writing done and had a lot of breakthroughs.
If you ever get a chance to attend a writers' retreat, I highly recommend it!
#authorsky #writersky
If you ever get a chance to attend a writers' retreat, I highly recommend it!
#authorsky #writersky
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Thanks for hosting @ecrwseattle.bsky.social! I had a great time at the retreat. I got so much writing done and had a lot of breakthroughs.
If you ever get a chance to attend a writers' retreat, I highly recommend it!
#authorsky #writersky
If you ever get a chance to attend a writers' retreat, I highly recommend it!
#authorsky #writersky
Today is my birthday and the 1 year anniversary of me publishing The Shield. I've learned a lot over this last year and I'm grateful for even more.
Chase your dreams. Life is too short to tell yourself no if you're able to tell yourself yes. 💙💛
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
Chase your dreams. Life is too short to tell yourself no if you're able to tell yourself yes. 💙💛
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
February 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Today is my birthday and the 1 year anniversary of me publishing The Shield. I've learned a lot over this last year and I'm grateful for even more.
Chase your dreams. Life is too short to tell yourself no if you're able to tell yourself yes. 💙💛
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
Chase your dreams. Life is too short to tell yourself no if you're able to tell yourself yes. 💙💛
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
I'm very nervicited for the writers' retreat with Emerald City Romance Writers!
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#booksky #authorsky #writersky
February 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I'm very nervicited for the writers' retreat with Emerald City Romance Writers!
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
For my birth month, you get presents! 1) A SALE and 2) a free author event!
The code HAPPYBDAYALEXA will be active at AlexaShays.com for the entire month of February!
If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 total authors!
#booksky #authorsky #bookevent #booksale #authorevent
The code HAPPYBDAYALEXA will be active at AlexaShays.com for the entire month of February!
If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 total authors!
#booksky #authorsky #bookevent #booksale #authorevent
February 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
For my birth month, you get presents! 1) A SALE and 2) a free author event!
The code HAPPYBDAYALEXA will be active at AlexaShays.com for the entire month of February!
If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 total authors!
#booksky #authorsky #bookevent #booksale #authorevent
The code HAPPYBDAYALEXA will be active at AlexaShays.com for the entire month of February!
If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 total authors!
#booksky #authorsky #bookevent #booksale #authorevent
Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador is a great read for any writer who wants to improve.
#booksky #authorsky #bookreview
#booksky #authorsky #bookreview
February 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador is a great read for any writer who wants to improve.
#booksky #authorsky #bookreview
#booksky #authorsky #bookreview
No one should ever have to endure people behaving like this, but when you own your own business, you have a lot more freedom to loudly and firmly set boundaries.
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
February 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
No one should ever have to endure people behaving like this, but when you own your own business, you have a lot more freedom to loudly and firmly set boundaries.
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
How do you organize your books?
My new shelves arrived damaged a week ago and had to be sent back, or else I'd give you a tour. 😭
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My new shelves arrived damaged a week ago and had to be sent back, or else I'd give you a tour. 😭
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
How do you organize your books?
My new shelves arrived damaged a week ago and had to be sent back, or else I'd give you a tour. 😭
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
My new shelves arrived damaged a week ago and had to be sent back, or else I'd give you a tour. 😭
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
Is anyone else ever jealous of their cat? Why can't I sleep this soundly in the middle of the day? 🤣
#cat #catsofbluesky
#cat #catsofbluesky
February 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Is anyone else ever jealous of their cat? Why can't I sleep this soundly in the middle of the day? 🤣
#cat #catsofbluesky
#cat #catsofbluesky
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
It's my birth month so YOU get presents!
Present number 1: Use the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com for 36% off The Shield for the entire month of February!
Present number 2: A free author event! If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 authors. #booksky #authorsky
Present number 1: Use the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com for 36% off The Shield for the entire month of February!
Present number 2: A free author event! If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 authors. #booksky #authorsky
February 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
It's my birth month so YOU get presents!
Present number 1: Use the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com for 36% off The Shield for the entire month of February!
Present number 2: A free author event! If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 authors. #booksky #authorsky
Present number 1: Use the code HAPPYBDAYALEXA at AlexaShays.com for 36% off The Shield for the entire month of February!
Present number 2: A free author event! If you come to Bundok Books on 2/15, you'll get to meet 7 authors. #booksky #authorsky
What lessons have you learned in one area of your life that can apply elsewhere?
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
January 31, 2026 at 9:29 PM
What lessons have you learned in one area of your life that can apply elsewhere?
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
#booksky #authorsky #writersky
Writing spice-free will exclude you from the occasional event or store, but I've found a LOT of people don't "need" spice and my book still does well without it.
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Writing spice-free will exclude you from the occasional event or store, but I've found a LOT of people don't "need" spice and my book still does well without it.
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
The Shield by Alexa Shay is a spice-free, YA supernatural romance about 2 teens destined to fight each other. They start out as enemies, slowly become friends, then grow into more. But still have to fight.
Available wherever books are sold and as an audiobook. See more at AlexaShays.com. #booksky
Available wherever books are sold and as an audiobook. See more at AlexaShays.com. #booksky
January 29, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Shield by Alexa Shay is a spice-free, YA supernatural romance about 2 teens destined to fight each other. They start out as enemies, slowly become friends, then grow into more. But still have to fight.
Available wherever books are sold and as an audiobook. See more at AlexaShays.com. #booksky
Available wherever books are sold and as an audiobook. See more at AlexaShays.com. #booksky
Do ypu enjoy audiobooks?
I love audiobooks and I love that they make reading accessible for more people! Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those who need it.
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
I love audiobooks and I love that they make reading accessible for more people! Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those who need it.
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
January 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Do ypu enjoy audiobooks?
I love audiobooks and I love that they make reading accessible for more people! Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those who need it.
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
I love audiobooks and I love that they make reading accessible for more people! Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those who need it.
#booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions
Reposted by Author Alexa Shay
The regime is trying to dissuade people from doing what Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and thousands of patriots are doing: Exercising their First Amendment rights to protect their communities from DHS.
Join the next ICE watch training to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities.
Join the next ICE watch training to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities.
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On 1/24/26, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in ...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The regime is trying to dissuade people from doing what Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and thousands of patriots are doing: Exercising their First Amendment rights to protect their communities from DHS.
Join the next ICE watch training to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities.
Join the next ICE watch training to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities.
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