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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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...
![2026 #RomComBracket
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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!
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If you missed out on the limited edition hardcover of A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS, Cover Snob, you can buy your copy here, without a subscription, while supplies last! 🎄❤️
www.coversnob.com/sh...
www.coversnob.com/sh...
January 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM
If you missed out on the limited edition hardcover of A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS, Cover Snob, you can buy your copy here, without a subscription, while supplies last! 🎄❤️
www.coversnob.com/sh...
www.coversnob.com/sh...
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This event is almost sold out! If you’re thinking about joining us, COME ON!
We're celebrating @nicwillwrites.bsky.social release of her new romance The Re-Do List! Hosted by Heart Bound Bookshop
heartboundbookshop.c...
📍 Saturday, February 7
🕖 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM)
📍 Fullerton Marriott at CSUF
🎟 Tickets available now!
heartboundbookshop.c...
📍 Saturday, February 7
🕖 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM)
📍 Fullerton Marriott at CSUF
🎟 Tickets available now!
January 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM
This event is almost sold out! If you’re thinking about joining us, COME ON!
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If you are newly following me because of whistle hijinks, did you know that those are a new hijink and my pre-existing hijink is that every two years we raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for grassroots voting rights orgs?
Follow @romancingthevote.com for the most unhinged auction around!
Follow @romancingthevote.com for the most unhinged auction around!
It's time to start making your plans!
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 AM
If you are newly following me because of whistle hijinks, did you know that those are a new hijink and my pre-existing hijink is that every two years we raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for grassroots voting rights orgs?
Follow @romancingthevote.com for the most unhinged auction around!
Follow @romancingthevote.com for the most unhinged auction around!
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Some other Minnesota authors and I are jumping onto Mary Roach's fundraiser, so if you like hockey, romance, or hockey romances donate to CANMN and win some fabulous prizes!
Details/how to enter here: www.instagram.com/p/DTyB8RblaE...
Details/how to enter here: www.instagram.com/p/DTyB8RblaE...
January 22, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Some other Minnesota authors and I are jumping onto Mary Roach's fundraiser, so if you like hockey, romance, or hockey romances donate to CANMN and win some fabulous prizes!
Details/how to enter here: www.instagram.com/p/DTyB8RblaE...
Details/how to enter here: www.instagram.com/p/DTyB8RblaE...
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My friend @tamaraamsdt.bsky.social sent me some goodies including this gorgeous rock she painted
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
My friend @tamaraamsdt.bsky.social sent me some goodies including this gorgeous rock she painted
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#RomanceColumn day is here! This month I looked at an Arthurian romance that should have been on the best of 2025, a romcom with a dom hero and terrible workplace boundaries, and a touching hockey romance with a women’s hockey star in the Olympics (gift link).
A Stunning Romance Novel Suffused With Yearning
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM
#RomanceColumn day is here! This month I looked at an Arthurian romance that should have been on the best of 2025, a romcom with a dom hero and terrible workplace boundaries, and a touching hockey romance with a women’s hockey star in the Olympics (gift link).
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Seduction via memos. This series is just rock solid (hehe see what I did there) and this sexy little novella about Thea, the band's head of PR and David, the drummer who has been pining for ages, is just perfect.
January 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Seduction via memos. This series is just rock solid (hehe see what I did there) and this sexy little novella about Thea, the band's head of PR and David, the drummer who has been pining for ages, is just perfect.
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It's time to start making your plans!
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
It's time to start making your plans!
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
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This is the book of my heart. buff.ly/fWsyv1a
January 20, 2026 at 5:48 AM
This is the book of my heart. buff.ly/fWsyv1a
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i really loved this book (and this series). Molly Harper books are just super fun.
$1.99 ✦ Big Witch Energy by Molly Harper
Second chance. She's a witch and her family line has been cursed to never leave the island. He was her high school sweetheart, now back in town as the local doctor (and single dad).
Paranormal Romance (MF) amzn.to/4jPWfL8
Second chance. She's a witch and her family line has been cursed to never leave the island. He was her high school sweetheart, now back in town as the local doctor (and single dad).
Paranormal Romance (MF) amzn.to/4jPWfL8
January 19, 2026 at 11:35 PM
i really loved this book (and this series). Molly Harper books are just super fun.