Tamara Amsdt
@tamaraamsdt.bsky.social
🖌 i like to paint on rocks
💗 love romance books
🎨 learning the art of the clinch
✨️ bosnian/yugoslav
💗 love romance books
🎨 learning the art of the clinch
✨️ bosnian/yugoslav
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Tamara Amsdt
@tamaraamsdt.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hello, new people ::waves::
If you love romance books, you have come to the right place! l like to paint romance covers on rocks (and any other suitable surface l come across), and l am also learning how to oil paint ❤️📚🎨
If you love romance books, you have come to the right place! l like to paint romance covers on rocks (and any other suitable surface l come across), and l am also learning how to oil paint ❤️📚🎨
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Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
February 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
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Do you like sapphic Wodehouse aunts solving crimes on a cruise ship in space, alongside their winsome yet irksome nephews? Do you like books on sale? Good news on both fronts — Murder by Memory is $2.99 this week!
Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman Book 1)
Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman Book 1) - Kindle edition by Waite, Olivia. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman Book 1).
www.amazon.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Do you like sapphic Wodehouse aunts solving crimes on a cruise ship in space, alongside their winsome yet irksome nephews? Do you like books on sale? Good news on both fronts — Murder by Memory is $2.99 this week!
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I wrote about Heated Rivalry for Kirkus!
tl;dr: HEA guaranteed!
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
tl;dr: HEA guaranteed!
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
A Guide to the Novels Behind ‘Heated Rivalry’ | Kirkus Reviews
You’ve watched the hit HBO series, and you’re curious about Rachel Reid’s books. Here’s what you need to know.
www.kirkusreviews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I wrote about Heated Rivalry for Kirkus!
tl;dr: HEA guaranteed!
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
tl;dr: HEA guaranteed!
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
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Outstanding book, I’ve read it, I own it, what an absolute banger.
$1.99 ✦ The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath
Busy but in need of a wife, he places an ad for the ladies of the ton to send letters as to why they should be chosen. As his secretary, she’s tasked with selecting the winner.
Historical Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qpTiT4
Busy but in need of a wife, he places an ad for the ladies of the ton to send letters as to why they should be chosen. As his secretary, she’s tasked with selecting the winner.
Historical Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qpTiT4
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Outstanding book, I’ve read it, I own it, what an absolute banger.
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die hard genre readers need to go back to reading MMPBs very publicly and loudly, in public. i mean your horniest looking romance from 1991. SHOW IT OFF ON THE SUBWAY!
February 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
die hard genre readers need to go back to reading MMPBs very publicly and loudly, in public. i mean your horniest looking romance from 1991. SHOW IT OFF ON THE SUBWAY!
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ACK! Somehow my accompanying video didn't attach. I blame Skylight and definitely not my elder millennialnessm
February 11, 2026 at 2:32 PM
ACK! Somehow my accompanying video didn't attach. I blame Skylight and definitely not my elder millennialnessm
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I'm donating signed, personalized copies of my Spoiler Alert series (SPOILER ALERT, ALL THE FEELS, and SHIP WRECKED), my Harlot's Bay series (AT FIRST SPITE and SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE), and ZOMROMCOM. :-)
You can still donate too, if you'd like! 🥰
You can still donate too, if you'd like! 🥰
February 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I'm donating signed, personalized copies of my Spoiler Alert series (SPOILER ALERT, ALL THE FEELS, and SHIP WRECKED), my Harlot's Bay series (AT FIRST SPITE and SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE), and ZOMROMCOM. :-)
You can still donate too, if you'd like! 🥰
You can still donate too, if you'd like! 🥰
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As I shop my tbr I realize I have very few medieval era historical romances, and I would like to rectify this. Please share with me some of your favorite medieval romance novels. Please. I'm begging you.
February 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
As I shop my tbr I realize I have very few medieval era historical romances, and I would like to rectify this. Please share with me some of your favorite medieval romance novels. Please. I'm begging you.
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from narrating romance books in the past couple years, it’s that romance fans are loyal, particular, and far smarter than anyone thinks. This is going to feel like they’re being condescended to, because it is. I don’t think they’ll take it well! And they shouldn’t!
“If I can generate a book in a day, and you need six months to write a book, who’s going to win the race?” God this is bleak
The New Fabio Is Claude
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from narrating romance books in the past couple years, it’s that romance fans are loyal, particular, and far smarter than anyone thinks. This is going to feel like they’re being condescended to, because it is. I don’t think they’ll take it well! And they shouldn’t!
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COVER REVEAL! 💜
It comes out next month and has a spunky FMC who seems to like trouble and a MMC who fell hard for her and looking for a second chance
Because of their Romeo & Juliet type relationship, I asked the artist (Sugam Thakur🥰) to do a hot air balloon version of the balcony scene 😄
It comes out next month and has a spunky FMC who seems to like trouble and a MMC who fell hard for her and looking for a second chance
Because of their Romeo & Juliet type relationship, I asked the artist (Sugam Thakur🥰) to do a hot air balloon version of the balcony scene 😄
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
COVER REVEAL! 💜
It comes out next month and has a spunky FMC who seems to like trouble and a MMC who fell hard for her and looking for a second chance
Because of their Romeo & Juliet type relationship, I asked the artist (Sugam Thakur🥰) to do a hot air balloon version of the balcony scene 😄
It comes out next month and has a spunky FMC who seems to like trouble and a MMC who fell hard for her and looking for a second chance
Because of their Romeo & Juliet type relationship, I asked the artist (Sugam Thakur🥰) to do a hot air balloon version of the balcony scene 😄
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Prompt: reply to this with romance novel couples you think should be as much household names as Ilya and Shane are now
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Prompt: reply to this with romance novel couples you think should be as much household names as Ilya and Shane are now
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wuthering heights is what happens when you can only marry people who live in walking distance
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
wuthering heights is what happens when you can only marry people who live in walking distance
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happy Derek Craven day!!🥳
February 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
happy Derek Craven day!!🥳
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It’s finally happened! In a perfect Derek Craven Day celebration, our Trailblazer conversations continue this week with thee Lisa Kleypas, historical romance royalty, who changed the game when she brought working class heroes to historicals.
S08.20: Trailblazer Lisa Kleypas — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
It’s finally happened! In a perfect Derek Craven Day celebration, our Trailblazer conversations continue this week with thee Lisa Kleypas, historical romance royalty, who changed the game when she b...
fatedmates.net
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
It’s finally happened! In a perfect Derek Craven Day celebration, our Trailblazer conversations continue this week with thee Lisa Kleypas, historical romance royalty, who changed the game when she brought working class heroes to historicals.
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$1.99 ✦ Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie
Grumpy single dad + sunshiny former heiress who is now working as a waitress.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4tfdj1l
Grumpy single dad + sunshiny former heiress who is now working as a waitress.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4tfdj1l
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
$1.99 ✦ Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie
Grumpy single dad + sunshiny former heiress who is now working as a waitress.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4tfdj1l
Grumpy single dad + sunshiny former heiress who is now working as a waitress.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4tfdj1l
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Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
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My final read of the month is Asha Mara's latest book. I discovered her late last year and have immediately read all of her books now (she only has 4 out so far). She's now a must read author for me. Her books are diabolically compelling, featuring hyper-competent FMCs hell bent on revenge against
February 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
My final read of the month is Asha Mara's latest book. I discovered her late last year and have immediately read all of her books now (she only has 4 out so far). She's now a must read author for me. Her books are diabolically compelling, featuring hyper-competent FMCs hell bent on revenge against
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We are mere days away from the seeded bracket being released! Any guesses for who might be competing against who in the first round? #RomComBracket
The 2026 #RomComBracket movies are now available for your perusal! letterboxd.com/romeverafter...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
We are mere days away from the seeded bracket being released! Any guesses for who might be competing against who in the first round? #RomComBracket
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I don't think I will ever get to juggle multiple social media platforms the way I used to haha so this is reaching Bluesky a few days late! 😅 I am finally releasing a new book (wohoo) and we revealed the cover last week~ More on the blog:
anatejano.com/2026/cover-r...
anatejano.com/2026/cover-r...
Cover (re)reveal: Win Meah Over
I really meant to post this before January ended, but things have been moving quite fast in the past few days that I hardly had the time to breathe. This is figuratively and literally, because I al…
anatejano.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
I don't think I will ever get to juggle multiple social media platforms the way I used to haha so this is reaching Bluesky a few days late! 😅 I am finally releasing a new book (wohoo) and we revealed the cover last week~ More on the blog:
anatejano.com/2026/cover-r...
anatejano.com/2026/cover-r...
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As always, there was plenty of giggling. :-)
If you want to hear more about my somewhat obsessive love for diamond painting and why I adore it so much, this is where to go!
Thank you to my dear friend Sandra for chatting with me! ♥
If you want to hear more about my somewhat obsessive love for diamond painting and why I adore it so much, this is where to go!
Thank you to my dear friend Sandra for chatting with me! ♥
✨✨GLEE BRIGADE UNLEASHED✨✨
Hark! S1 E3 has arrived
with special guest @oliviawrites.bsky.social 💠
We’ve got the perfect spot of joy to get you through, lovelies.
Listen now or bookmark for later 🤓
Transcript: sgwong.com/podcast/epis...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
Hark! S1 E3 has arrived
with special guest @oliviawrites.bsky.social 💠
We’ve got the perfect spot of joy to get you through, lovelies.
Listen now or bookmark for later 🤓
Transcript: sgwong.com/podcast/epis...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
Olivia Dade - The Analogista (We Contain Multitudes 3)
Olivia takes a break from writing to share a meticulous and meditative hobby.
www.theincomparable.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
As always, there was plenty of giggling. :-)
If you want to hear more about my somewhat obsessive love for diamond painting and why I adore it so much, this is where to go!
Thank you to my dear friend Sandra for chatting with me! ♥
If you want to hear more about my somewhat obsessive love for diamond painting and why I adore it so much, this is where to go!
Thank you to my dear friend Sandra for chatting with me! ♥
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An abundance of ways to help if you want to avoid Amazon and if you don’t have the means to help, please share the links.
we recognize that amazon is NOT AN IDEAL TOOL for this moment, so for those who don't want to give them money (fair!!!) please visit standwithminnesota.com and pick someone from the MANY OPTIONS. There are so many folks who need help! 💓
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
standwithminnesota.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
An abundance of ways to help if you want to avoid Amazon and if you don’t have the means to help, please share the links.
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hey hey hey, I wrote this book! she's a former high school drama teacher (she left because of fascist book banning nonsense), he's a grown-up heartthrob attempting a career comeback. he's starring in a steamy historical streaming show, and she's the intimacy coordinator.
$1.99 ✦ Bad Reputation by Emma Barry
Workplace romance. He's a former teen star who has been cast in the new historical romance streaming series. She's the intimacy coordinator on the set.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qH0Phj
Workplace romance. He's a former teen star who has been cast in the new historical romance streaming series. She's the intimacy coordinator on the set.
Contemporary Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qH0Phj
January 27, 2026 at 11:38 AM
hey hey hey, I wrote this book! she's a former high school drama teacher (she left because of fascist book banning nonsense), he's a grown-up heartthrob attempting a career comeback. he's starring in a steamy historical streaming show, and she's the intimacy coordinator.
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Huzzah! Enchanting the Fae Queen is out in North America today, & I've written about it here: www.stephanieburgis.com/2026/01/ench...
I can't wait for you all to watch my mischievous fae queen and stoic, noble general spar their way through a lethal fae tournament to true love!
#romancelandia
I can't wait for you all to watch my mischievous fae queen and stoic, noble general spar their way through a lethal fae tournament to true love!
#romancelandia
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Huzzah! Enchanting the Fae Queen is out in North America today, & I've written about it here: www.stephanieburgis.com/2026/01/ench...
I can't wait for you all to watch my mischievous fae queen and stoic, noble general spar their way through a lethal fae tournament to true love!
#romancelandia
I can't wait for you all to watch my mischievous fae queen and stoic, noble general spar their way through a lethal fae tournament to true love!
#romancelandia
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I’m on sale!
His Study in Scandal: A School for Scoundrels Novel
A School for Scoundrels Novel
bookshop.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I’m on sale!