Brayzen Bookwyrm
@brayzenbookwyrm.bsky.social
Word Fluffer and Story Doula.
Editor, Reader, Blogger, Podcaster, Author Mentor... of all things Romance.
Also a knitter & martial artist. What can I say? I have very varied interests.
Editor, Reader, Blogger, Podcaster, Author Mentor... of all things Romance.
Also a knitter & martial artist. What can I say? I have very varied interests.
Just an indie romance editor sharing some of the margin notes I got to leave for one of my authors this week. This is my favorite part of my job.
March 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Just an indie romance editor sharing some of the margin notes I got to leave for one of my authors this week. This is my favorite part of my job.
Pretty sure when my great grandparents fled Russia, they expected that to be a forever thing.
February 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pretty sure when my great grandparents fled Russia, they expected that to be a forever thing.
So RFK Jr thinks it's a good idea to sequester a bunch of Gen X peri/menopausal women with anxiety & adhd in farms/ camps, without our meds, while threatening to do the same (and worse) to kids. Really? Has this man not seen Chicken Run? Spoiler: it does not end well for the farm owners.
February 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
So RFK Jr thinks it's a good idea to sequester a bunch of Gen X peri/menopausal women with anxiety & adhd in farms/ camps, without our meds, while threatening to do the same (and worse) to kids. Really? Has this man not seen Chicken Run? Spoiler: it does not end well for the farm owners.
Because who doesn't love a happy pupper playing in the snow.
Maggie (aka Her Maggesty) is a 10 year old German shepherd/Rottie mix. She's smart and cuddly and the absolute bestest girl. She hates the rain, but loves the snow. Go figure.
Maggie (aka Her Maggesty) is a 10 year old German shepherd/Rottie mix. She's smart and cuddly and the absolute bestest girl. She hates the rain, but loves the snow. Go figure.
February 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Because who doesn't love a happy pupper playing in the snow.
Maggie (aka Her Maggesty) is a 10 year old German shepherd/Rottie mix. She's smart and cuddly and the absolute bestest girl. She hates the rain, but loves the snow. Go figure.
Maggie (aka Her Maggesty) is a 10 year old German shepherd/Rottie mix. She's smart and cuddly and the absolute bestest girl. She hates the rain, but loves the snow. Go figure.
I'm setting myself up with time blocking today. I have 3 authors on the agenda in 3 hour segments, broken up by yoga, laundry, screaming into the void, and rage posting.
February 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm setting myself up with time blocking today. I have 3 authors on the agenda in 3 hour segments, broken up by yoga, laundry, screaming into the void, and rage posting.
I opened a string cheese wrapper and she stormed down the stairs and insisted I share.
Demanding little furbeast! It's my snack!
News flash: I shared.
Demanding little furbeast! It's my snack!
News flash: I shared.
February 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I opened a string cheese wrapper and she stormed down the stairs and insisted I share.
Demanding little furbeast! It's my snack!
News flash: I shared.
Demanding little furbeast! It's my snack!
News flash: I shared.
Me as I tear the cellophane wrapper surrounding the plastic container the Samoas are in: Well, shit. Now they're gonna go stale in the box.
Also me as I finish the remaining Samoas: Huh, guess I didn't need the wrapper after all.
Also me as I finish the remaining Samoas: Huh, guess I didn't need the wrapper after all.
February 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Me as I tear the cellophane wrapper surrounding the plastic container the Samoas are in: Well, shit. Now they're gonna go stale in the box.
Also me as I finish the remaining Samoas: Huh, guess I didn't need the wrapper after all.
Also me as I finish the remaining Samoas: Huh, guess I didn't need the wrapper after all.
I could have chosen v10lence. Instead, I chose an almond croissant and book time at Wegmans. Because sometimes I just need words and carbs between everything else I'm trying to manage.
February 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I could have chosen v10lence. Instead, I chose an almond croissant and book time at Wegmans. Because sometimes I just need words and carbs between everything else I'm trying to manage.
Channeling the good.
One of my authors thanked me for being her story doula.
And I absolutely added that to my profile bio.
One of my authors thanked me for being her story doula.
And I absolutely added that to my profile bio.
February 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Channeling the good.
One of my authors thanked me for being her story doula.
And I absolutely added that to my profile bio.
One of my authors thanked me for being her story doula.
And I absolutely added that to my profile bio.
Not the first time the world has seen a DOGE.
The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doge was a lifetime title.
The position was abolished in 1797. I see zero reason to resurrect it now.
The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doge was a lifetime title.
The position was abolished in 1797. I see zero reason to resurrect it now.
February 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Not the first time the world has seen a DOGE.
The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doge was a lifetime title.
The position was abolished in 1797. I see zero reason to resurrect it now.
The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doge was a lifetime title.
The position was abolished in 1797. I see zero reason to resurrect it now.
Not sure I can handle 6 more weeks of darkness.
Oh, wait... Winter. Yeah, that too.
Oh, wait... Winter. Yeah, that too.
February 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Not sure I can handle 6 more weeks of darkness.
Oh, wait... Winter. Yeah, that too.
Oh, wait... Winter. Yeah, that too.
Me giving February the combined mom & teacher look: Your sister January already used up both of your allotted chaos allowance. Do not try me.
February 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Me giving February the combined mom & teacher look: Your sister January already used up both of your allotted chaos allowance. Do not try me.
Immersing myself in A Charm of Finches.
I've missed Jav.
I've missed Suanne's words.
I've missed Darren Eliker's voice.
I know I'm going to cry, possibly even rage. But I'll also smile, and laugh, and find an escape in the story. I have my emotional support reader humans on standby.
I've missed Jav.
I've missed Suanne's words.
I've missed Darren Eliker's voice.
I know I'm going to cry, possibly even rage. But I'll also smile, and laugh, and find an escape in the story. I have my emotional support reader humans on standby.
January 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Immersing myself in A Charm of Finches.
I've missed Jav.
I've missed Suanne's words.
I've missed Darren Eliker's voice.
I know I'm going to cry, possibly even rage. But I'll also smile, and laugh, and find an escape in the story. I have my emotional support reader humans on standby.
I've missed Jav.
I've missed Suanne's words.
I've missed Darren Eliker's voice.
I know I'm going to cry, possibly even rage. But I'll also smile, and laugh, and find an escape in the story. I have my emotional support reader humans on standby.
Ok, y'all. How adorably appropriate is my new zen garden?
January 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ok, y'all. How adorably appropriate is my new zen garden?
This weekend's author chat after editing 18k words for Wren Charles in one day.
Can I tell you again how much I absolutely love my job.
Can I tell you again how much I absolutely love my job.
January 28, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This weekend's author chat after editing 18k words for Wren Charles in one day.
Can I tell you again how much I absolutely love my job.
Can I tell you again how much I absolutely love my job.
When you're editing a novel and the author sends you several chapters at a time, but the last one you get right before bed is a jaw-dropping cliffhanger.
Thanks, @janicewhiteaker.bsky.social 😘
Thanks, @janicewhiteaker.bsky.social 😘
December 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM
When you're editing a novel and the author sends you several chapters at a time, but the last one you get right before bed is a jaw-dropping cliffhanger.
Thanks, @janicewhiteaker.bsky.social 😘
Thanks, @janicewhiteaker.bsky.social 😘
I just spelled anesthesiologist correctly on the first try.
I'm calling this a win and going to find some celebratory chocolate.
I'm calling this a win and going to find some celebratory chocolate.
December 17, 2024 at 8:59 PM
I just spelled anesthesiologist correctly on the first try.
I'm calling this a win and going to find some celebratory chocolate.
I'm calling this a win and going to find some celebratory chocolate.
Random out-of-context texts with an author I'm editing for. Posted with permission, of course
Man, I love this job.
Man, I love this job.
December 5, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Random out-of-context texts with an author I'm editing for. Posted with permission, of course
Man, I love this job.
Man, I love this job.
A margin note I just left for an author while editing:
Oh no he f*cking didn't! bahahahaha! My jaw literally just dropped! Well f*cking done, my friend. Well f*cking done!
And that is the absolute best part of my job.
Oh no he f*cking didn't! bahahahaha! My jaw literally just dropped! Well f*cking done, my friend. Well f*cking done!
And that is the absolute best part of my job.
December 4, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A margin note I just left for an author while editing:
Oh no he f*cking didn't! bahahahaha! My jaw literally just dropped! Well f*cking done, my friend. Well f*cking done!
And that is the absolute best part of my job.
Oh no he f*cking didn't! bahahahaha! My jaw literally just dropped! Well f*cking done, my friend. Well f*cking done!
And that is the absolute best part of my job.
Oof. Getting back to all the things after a very long weekend is rough.
Don't get me wrong, I love all the things I need to do, but the brain chaos is stronger than the internal motivational speaker today.
Don't get me wrong, I love all the things I need to do, but the brain chaos is stronger than the internal motivational speaker today.
December 2, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Oof. Getting back to all the things after a very long weekend is rough.
Don't get me wrong, I love all the things I need to do, but the brain chaos is stronger than the internal motivational speaker today.
Don't get me wrong, I love all the things I need to do, but the brain chaos is stronger than the internal motivational speaker today.
Excited for all of these new releases this month. Seems like a great reason to stay home and read.
December 1, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Excited for all of these new releases this month. Seems like a great reason to stay home and read.
Authors, stop feeling guilty for sending your editor a draft with excessive commas, misused homophones, mangled possessives, tense shifts, etc.
Editor industry secret:.you may call it embarrassing, we call it job security.
Editor industry secret:.you may call it embarrassing, we call it job security.
November 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Authors, stop feeling guilty for sending your editor a draft with excessive commas, misused homophones, mangled possessives, tense shifts, etc.
Editor industry secret:.you may call it embarrassing, we call it job security.
Editor industry secret:.you may call it embarrassing, we call it job security.
What am I doing over the long weekend? Working. Why? Because I get to read for a living.
In all seriousness, editing is hard work. It requires a lot of focus & a certain level of skill & talent.
But honestly, what's better than getting pulled into a story and helping an author achieve their dream?
In all seriousness, editing is hard work. It requires a lot of focus & a certain level of skill & talent.
But honestly, what's better than getting pulled into a story and helping an author achieve their dream?
November 27, 2024 at 3:18 AM
What am I doing over the long weekend? Working. Why? Because I get to read for a living.
In all seriousness, editing is hard work. It requires a lot of focus & a certain level of skill & talent.
But honestly, what's better than getting pulled into a story and helping an author achieve their dream?
In all seriousness, editing is hard work. It requires a lot of focus & a certain level of skill & talent.
But honestly, what's better than getting pulled into a story and helping an author achieve their dream?
Editors suffer from imposter syndrome too. Please don't feel weird about telling your editor you love what they're doing. Life is rough sometimes, and the smallest kindness can sometimes make the biggest difference.
November 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Editors suffer from imposter syndrome too. Please don't feel weird about telling your editor you love what they're doing. Life is rough sometimes, and the smallest kindness can sometimes make the biggest difference.
Me, sitting on my chair, totally immersed in an edit: 😯😬😱🙈
My fitbit: How are you feeling? I noticed a change in your heart rate.
Me: it's all Charissa Gracyk's fault!
My fitbit: How are you feeling? I noticed a change in your heart rate.
Me: it's all Charissa Gracyk's fault!
November 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Me, sitting on my chair, totally immersed in an edit: 😯😬😱🙈
My fitbit: How are you feeling? I noticed a change in your heart rate.
Me: it's all Charissa Gracyk's fault!
My fitbit: How are you feeling? I noticed a change in your heart rate.
Me: it's all Charissa Gracyk's fault!