Emily Ruth Verona
@emilyrverona.bsky.social
(she/her) Fiction. Poetry. Essays. Author of the novel MIDNIGHT ON BEACON STREET out from Harper Perennial.
https://www.emilyruthverona.com/
https://www.emilyruthverona.com/
I just got a very sweet poetry rejection where the editor even commented on their favorite part of a poem. Sometimes even disappointment can be framed in a way that warms the heart.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I just got a very sweet poetry rejection where the editor even commented on their favorite part of a poem. Sometimes even disappointment can be framed in a way that warms the heart.
I love when a wedding has a photo booth. Such a lovely memento.
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I love when a wedding has a photo booth. Such a lovely memento.
More photo's from last night. Mostly Anthony and me being all dressed up plus Shea in her beautiful dog dress. ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
More photo's from last night. Mostly Anthony and me being all dressed up plus Shea in her beautiful dog dress. ❤️
Had a gorgeous time at Anthony's sister's stunning wedding! ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Had a gorgeous time at Anthony's sister's stunning wedding! ❤️
All dressed up! Anthony's sister is getting married today. ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
All dressed up! Anthony's sister is getting married today. ❤️
Velvet dress and purple eye shadow day. 😘
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Velvet dress and purple eye shadow day. 😘
I become an ungovernable creature when I'm revising a novel. It consumes me. My sense of time and when meals are supposed to be eaten just vanishes.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I become an ungovernable creature when I'm revising a novel. It consumes me. My sense of time and when meals are supposed to be eaten just vanishes.
It's difficult when you are revising a novel and you know you need to cut or reframe an element for the sake of pacing, but you really don't want to do it. It's like, please readers, just indulge my hyperfixation.
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It's difficult when you are revising a novel and you know you need to cut or reframe an element for the sake of pacing, but you really don't want to do it. It's like, please readers, just indulge my hyperfixation.
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Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS
This Way Lies Madness Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray, eds. Flame Tree Collections (October 14, 2025) 416 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham It’s a crying shame that there isn’t an Academy Award for antholo...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Book Review: THIS WAY LIES MADNESS hellnotes.com/book-review-...
Me writing the novel: 🤔😊
Me revising the novel: 🥰😁
Me getting feedback: 😁😁
Me revising some more: 😁🥰
Me getting more feedback: 😁😁
Me doing final revisions: 😁🤫🫣😭😂😳
Me revising the novel: 🥰😁
Me getting feedback: 😁😁
Me revising some more: 😁🥰
Me getting more feedback: 😁😁
Me doing final revisions: 😁🤫🫣😭😂😳
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Me writing the novel: 🤔😊
Me revising the novel: 🥰😁
Me getting feedback: 😁😁
Me revising some more: 😁🥰
Me getting more feedback: 😁😁
Me doing final revisions: 😁🤫🫣😭😂😳
Me revising the novel: 🥰😁
Me getting feedback: 😁😁
Me revising some more: 😁🥰
Me getting more feedback: 😁😁
Me doing final revisions: 😁🤫🫣😭😂😳
Crafting whole worlds with my bare hands is enormous pressure!" I declare dramatically to my boyfriend because I'm revising the first few chapters of my novel again and revisions puts me in a weird place emotionally. 😂
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Crafting whole worlds with my bare hands is enormous pressure!" I declare dramatically to my boyfriend because I'm revising the first few chapters of my novel again and revisions puts me in a weird place emotionally. 😂
All the cool kids are doing it so I guess it's time to share my awards eligibility list! This year, I have two short stories and two essays out. The second story and essay will be released next month. I'm very proud of everything I've published this year. Would be honored if you'd check them out. 🖤
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
All the cool kids are doing it so I guess it's time to share my awards eligibility list! This year, I have two short stories and two essays out. The second story and essay will be released next month. I'm very proud of everything I've published this year. Would be honored if you'd check them out. 🖤
Seriously Morris County Tourism Bureau, hire me!
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Seriously Morris County Tourism Bureau, hire me!
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This afternoon my boyfriend and I happened to be near the coffee shop where we had our first date. We walked over to it and I couldn't stop smiling. 🥰
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This afternoon my boyfriend and I happened to be near the coffee shop where we had our first date. We walked over to it and I couldn't stop smiling. 🥰
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I sold some more books this weekend, meaning more $$ for Arlington Food Assistance Center! Remember, for every book sold between now and Dec. 1, I'll donate $1 to AFAC. My books are available through all major retailers, and you can get signed books here: sonorataylor.square.site
sonorataylor.square.site
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I sold some more books this weekend, meaning more $$ for Arlington Food Assistance Center! Remember, for every book sold between now and Dec. 1, I'll donate $1 to AFAC. My books are available through all major retailers, and you can get signed books here: sonorataylor.square.site
My boyfriend has gotten me really into the EPIC concept album. I think about the line "you are the worst kind of good 'cause you're not even great" daily. It's such a creative person fear. What if I'm good but not good enough? Will that make it hurt more? It's just such a good line!
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My boyfriend has gotten me really into the EPIC concept album. I think about the line "you are the worst kind of good 'cause you're not even great" daily. It's such a creative person fear. What if I'm good but not good enough? Will that make it hurt more? It's just such a good line!
I have to drink coffee sparingly but I had espresso this morning and now I can hear thoughts in my eyeballs.
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I have to drink coffee sparingly but I had espresso this morning and now I can hear thoughts in my eyeballs.
When you forget to type one of the O's in goods. 😂
Also, is there a way to remove AI mode on Google?
Also, is there a way to remove AI mode on Google?
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
When you forget to type one of the O's in goods. 😂
Also, is there a way to remove AI mode on Google?
Also, is there a way to remove AI mode on Google?
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Reposted by Emily Ruth Verona
As we nudge into award consideration season, please spare a thought for our writers and the fantastic stories they contributed to This Way Lies Madness.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
As we nudge into award consideration season, please spare a thought for our writers and the fantastic stories they contributed to This Way Lies Madness.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
If you have a favourite, then don’t be afraid to nominate it.
Thank you.
The cast of Death by Lightning is so good I could scream.
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The cast of Death by Lightning is so good I could scream.
I wish I could just set up a table at the park and sell used books. I have a bunch of lightly used books that I don't need anymore and since I'm not employed right now I could use the extra money.
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I wish I could just set up a table at the park and sell used books. I have a bunch of lightly used books that I don't need anymore and since I'm not employed right now I could use the extra money.
When your Phoebe feels neglected even though you were home wll day so you sit and watch a movie with her.
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
When your Phoebe feels neglected even though you were home wll day so you sit and watch a movie with her.
Watching Joy Ride and somehow loving Stephanie Hsu even more than I did already.
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Watching Joy Ride and somehow loving Stephanie Hsu even more than I did already.