Carley Fortune
@carleyfortune.bsky.social
I’m the #1 NYT bestselling author of Every Summer After, Meet Me at the Lake, and This Summer Will Be Different.
My fourth novel is called One Golden Summer, and it comes out May 6, 2025.
www.carleyfortune.com
My fourth novel is called One Golden Summer, and it comes out May 6, 2025.
www.carleyfortune.com
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Carley Fortune
@carleyfortune.bsky.social
· Nov 25
I just started drafting my fifth novel last week. Since I’m often asked for writing advice, I thought I could use BlueSky as a place to lift the curtain on the process.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
✨Signed, personalized preorder offer!✨
Order your copy of ONE GOLDEN SUMMER by #1 New York Times bestselling author @carleyfortune.bsky.social with us, and you'll receive a SIGNED (and personalized, if you like) book! 😍
Details & ordering: buff.ly/hoAcy53
Order your copy of ONE GOLDEN SUMMER by #1 New York Times bestselling author @carleyfortune.bsky.social with us, and you'll receive a SIGNED (and personalized, if you like) book! 😍
Details & ordering: buff.ly/hoAcy53
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Next on the May 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 is ONE GOLDEN SUMMER by Carly Fortune! @prhlibrary.bsky.social @carleyfortune.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Next on the May 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 is ONE GOLDEN SUMMER by Carly Fortune! @prhlibrary.bsky.social @carleyfortune.bsky.social
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Winnipeg coming events this April and beyond with @carleyfortune.bsky.social, @louisepennyauthor.bsky.social, Rosalie Tennison, Gregory Marchildon, Linda Trinh, @teagerbeza.bsky.social, Skyler Trepel, Zilla Jones, Max Kerman, @biidaasamose.bsky.social, Nita Prose & more! - mailchi.mp/grant/coming...
April 2025 events at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park
From a historical look at Medicare to creativity guide from the Arkells frontman; from a revolutionary look at water to a stirring literary debut...here's what we have in store this April.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Winnipeg coming events this April and beyond with @carleyfortune.bsky.social, @louisepennyauthor.bsky.social, Rosalie Tennison, Gregory Marchildon, Linda Trinh, @teagerbeza.bsky.social, Skyler Trepel, Zilla Jones, Max Kerman, @biidaasamose.bsky.social, Nita Prose & more! - mailchi.mp/grant/coming...
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When THE romance novel queen @carleyfortune.bsky.social says you're one of her role models, you might rethink your resistance to the title lol.
The Book of Possibilities is out in 5 days! www.beequammie.com/the-book-of-...
The Book of Possibilities is out in 5 days! www.beequammie.com/the-book-of-...
April 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
When THE romance novel queen @carleyfortune.bsky.social says you're one of her role models, you might rethink your resistance to the title lol.
The Book of Possibilities is out in 5 days! www.beequammie.com/the-book-of-...
The Book of Possibilities is out in 5 days! www.beequammie.com/the-book-of-...
Working on revising my first draft before submitting it. I think this is probably the slowest self-revision I’ve done. All the scenes are in the right place, but I’m rewriting most of them. The relationship dynamic is tricky in this one!
April 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Working on revising my first draft before submitting it. I think this is probably the slowest self-revision I’ve done. All the scenes are in the right place, but I’m rewriting most of them. The relationship dynamic is tricky in this one!
Spending the weekend on draft 1 self-revisions. It’s such slow work! Grateful to have a partner who takes care of the kids while I hunker down.
March 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Spending the weekend on draft 1 self-revisions. It’s such slow work! Grateful to have a partner who takes care of the kids while I hunker down.
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Carley Fortune is coming to Winnipeg for the first time! Tickets are NOW ON SALE for a special May 20 event with Fortune and her best friend, Meredith Marino, as they celebrate the publication of One Golden Summer. - mailchi.mp/grant/carley.... @carleyfortune.bsky.social
Carley Fortune is coming to Winnipeg!
Tickets are now on sale! McNally Robinson Booksellers and Penguin Random House Canada invite you to escape to the lake with Carley Fortune as she visits Winnipeg for the first time to discuss her much...
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March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Carley Fortune is coming to Winnipeg for the first time! Tickets are NOW ON SALE for a special May 20 event with Fortune and her best friend, Meredith Marino, as they celebrate the publication of One Golden Summer. - mailchi.mp/grant/carley.... @carleyfortune.bsky.social
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February 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
If you're looking to add new books to your never-ending TBR pile, I've got you covered! This list features 80+ books I'm most excited to read in the first half of 2025 — trust me, you don't want to miss these new releases! ✨ thecontentedreader.ca/books-to-rea... #BookSky
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February 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Typed THE END on the first draft of my fifth novel today. Much work to be done, but the bones are now in place. The best feeling!
January 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Typed THE END on the first draft of my fifth novel today. Much work to be done, but the bones are now in place. The best feeling!
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you made me obsessed @carleyfortune.bsky.social! 😅
January 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
you made me obsessed @carleyfortune.bsky.social! 😅
Establishing a simple morning ritual before I get started with writing: Read a poem. Sit and breathe. Move to the desk.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Establishing a simple morning ritual before I get started with writing: Read a poem. Sit and breathe. Move to the desk.
44,000 words into my manuscript, and I have finally figured out my heroine’s surname! 🎉
December 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM
44,000 words into my manuscript, and I have finally figured out my heroine’s surname! 🎉
I’ve been sick for more than a week and not able to write like I usually can. Trying not to push myself as per usual and instead going to try “slow writing.” Is this already a term? If not, I’m calling it. I’m going to take my time on each sentence and word because my brain can’t move fast.
December 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I’ve been sick for more than a week and not able to write like I usually can. Trying not to push myself as per usual and instead going to try “slow writing.” Is this already a term? If not, I’m calling it. I’m going to take my time on each sentence and word because my brain can’t move fast.
I redid my author photos yesterday, which has long been on my to-do list. I had a vision of something a bit different with Big Dress Energy. I’m sick of regular headshots. It took a big chunk out of the day, but I think it’ll be worth it! Back to regular writing today.
December 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I redid my author photos yesterday, which has long been on my to-do list. I had a vision of something a bit different with Big Dress Energy. I’m sick of regular headshots. It took a big chunk out of the day, but I think it’ll be worth it! Back to regular writing today.
Went to my desk at 5:30 this morning (couldn’t sleep) and started writing. I was interrupted by kids 45 minutes later, but I did manage to break 30k words in my manuscript before that. I love writing in the morning when it’s dark and it feels like the world is still asleep—so cozy and witchy.
December 11, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Went to my desk at 5:30 this morning (couldn’t sleep) and started writing. I was interrupted by kids 45 minutes later, but I did manage to break 30k words in my manuscript before that. I love writing in the morning when it’s dark and it feels like the world is still asleep—so cozy and witchy.
I only have a half-day to write today so am hoping for 1,000 words but who knows? My characters have just arrived at their destination, and I find knew sections like this can be slow to crack.
December 10, 2024 at 12:54 PM
I only have a half-day to write today so am hoping for 1,000 words but who knows? My characters have just arrived at their destination, and I find knew sections like this can be slow to crack.
I feel like my daily word count goal has started to hinder more than help. I’ve got to a part in my manuscript where I need to spend a couple hours planning and imagining, and I find myself resisting b/c of my word goal. So I’m throwing it out the window!
December 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM
I feel like my daily word count goal has started to hinder more than help. I’ve got to a part in my manuscript where I need to spend a couple hours planning and imagining, and I find myself resisting b/c of my word goal. So I’m throwing it out the window!
I’ve been at my desk working for 2 hours without having done any writing, and I was stress crying on and off all of yesterday. Writing doesn’t necessarily get easier or feel more spacious when you’re doing it full-time. Will try to cram in 2k words today.
December 6, 2024 at 2:53 PM
I’ve been at my desk working for 2 hours without having done any writing, and I was stress crying on and off all of yesterday. Writing doesn’t necessarily get easier or feel more spacious when you’re doing it full-time. Will try to cram in 2k words today.
Today:
- write 2,000 words, though I’d love if I could stretch it up to 3k. That rarely (maybe never?) happens. I’m not a super speedy drafter, even when I leave my manuscript riddled with TKs
- write 2,000 words, though I’d love if I could stretch it up to 3k. That rarely (maybe never?) happens. I’m not a super speedy drafter, even when I leave my manuscript riddled with TKs
December 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Today:
- write 2,000 words, though I’d love if I could stretch it up to 3k. That rarely (maybe never?) happens. I’m not a super speedy drafter, even when I leave my manuscript riddled with TKs
- write 2,000 words, though I’d love if I could stretch it up to 3k. That rarely (maybe never?) happens. I’m not a super speedy drafter, even when I leave my manuscript riddled with TKs
Went straight to my desk when I woke at 6. I find it hard to keep up with the non-writing part of being an author this time of year. There’s a lot of gear up for the next publication cycle (ONE GOLDEN SUMMER! OUT MAY 6!) at the same time I’m cracking into a new novel. Aiming for the usual 2k!
December 4, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Went straight to my desk when I woke at 6. I find it hard to keep up with the non-writing part of being an author this time of year. There’s a lot of gear up for the next publication cycle (ONE GOLDEN SUMMER! OUT MAY 6!) at the same time I’m cracking into a new novel. Aiming for the usual 2k!
Today’s writing to-do list:
- write 2,000 words and therefore hit the 20k word mark for my first draft of book 5
- write 2,000 words and therefore hit the 20k word mark for my first draft of book 5
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Today’s writing to-do list:
- write 2,000 words and therefore hit the 20k word mark for my first draft of book 5
- write 2,000 words and therefore hit the 20k word mark for my first draft of book 5
Our stolen vehicle has been found AND I exceeded my word count goal! What a Monday.
December 3, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Our stolen vehicle has been found AND I exceeded my word count goal! What a Monday.
Mondays are usually my toughest writing day, and this one may be particularly hard since I’m starting back after a few days off. Plus our vehicle was stolen last night. Thankfully we were left alone and are safe. I’m still hoping for 2,000 words 🤞
December 2, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Mondays are usually my toughest writing day, and this one may be particularly hard since I’m starting back after a few days off. Plus our vehicle was stolen last night. Thankfully we were left alone and are safe. I’m still hoping for 2,000 words 🤞
What I’m reading this morning: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
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November 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
What I’m reading this morning: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...