Chelsey M. Ortega
@chelseymortega.bsky.social
Teacher by day, Writer by night. Author of BONDWITCH. www.chelseymortega.com
This month's newsletter: A release date for To Sign or Not to Sign, a cover reveal for the anthology it will be in, and editing news for Hybrid! Subscribe to the blog to find out: chelseymortega.com/2025/12/07/d... #newsletter #coverreveal #releasedate #bookreviews #amediting
December 2025 Newsletter
As I’m typing this, I have submitted my final assignment for my second university class! Two classes down, eight to go. Of course, I still have to wait a week or two for final grades to be posted. …
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December 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This month's newsletter: A release date for To Sign or Not to Sign, a cover reveal for the anthology it will be in, and editing news for Hybrid! Subscribe to the blog to find out: chelseymortega.com/2025/12/07/d... #newsletter #coverreveal #releasedate #bookreviews #amediting
Another Utah Authors Day in the books! I had so much fun meeting new people and catching up with last year's acquaintances.
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Another Utah Authors Day in the books! I had so much fun meeting new people and catching up with last year's acquaintances.
Utah Authors Day is tomorrow! Hope to see you there! #utahauthorsday #localauthors #smallbusinesslove #books #yafantasy
December 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Utah Authors Day is tomorrow! Hope to see you there! #utahauthorsday #localauthors #smallbusinesslove #books #yafantasy
Utah Authors Day is this Saturday, December 6th! I'll be at the Springville Library from Noon-2:00pm. Signed copies of Bondwitch will be available as well as ARC sign-ups for To Sign or Not to Sign! Come see me and over 20 other local authors! #utahauthorsday #localauthor #YAFantasy #romance #magic
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Utah Authors Day is this Saturday, December 6th! I'll be at the Springville Library from Noon-2:00pm. Signed copies of Bondwitch will be available as well as ARC sign-ups for To Sign or Not to Sign! Come see me and over 20 other local authors! #utahauthorsday #localauthor #YAFantasy #romance #magic
I finished reading the Bridgerton prequels, and I'm so sad that Edmund and Violet don't have their own book. I understand the series is actually called The Rokesbys, but 3 of the 4 FMCs are Bridgerton women, Julia Quinn can slip in an Edmund-Violet book and no reader will complain.
November 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I finished reading the Bridgerton prequels, and I'm so sad that Edmund and Violet don't have their own book. I understand the series is actually called The Rokesbys, but 3 of the 4 FMCs are Bridgerton women, Julia Quinn can slip in an Edmund-Violet book and no reader will complain.
November's newsletter covers my favorite holiday, some exciting editing news, and my monthly reads. Subscribe to the blog to check it out: chelseymortega.com/2025/11/01/n... #newsletter #November2025 #bookreviews #amediting
November Newsletter
November’s newsletter is always my favorite because I get to summarize October, which is my favorite month! My son’s football team made it to the semifinals in the playoffs. I’m super proud of him.…
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November 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
November's newsletter covers my favorite holiday, some exciting editing news, and my monthly reads. Subscribe to the blog to check it out: chelseymortega.com/2025/11/01/n... #newsletter #November2025 #bookreviews #amediting
Today Bondwitch is the Monday Mood feature on Still Moments Magazine. Check it out! stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/2025/10/mond... #wrpbks #yafantasy #SpecialFeature #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
Monday Mood - Bondwitch
This Monday Mood spotlight falls on Bondwitch by Chelsey M. Ortega, a darkly enchanting tale of family secrets, forbidden magic, and a young...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today Bondwitch is the Monday Mood feature on Still Moments Magazine. Check it out! stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/2025/10/mond... #wrpbks #yafantasy #SpecialFeature #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
Mark your calendars for October 25th! From 10:00 am-1:00 pm, the Provo Library is hosting almost 100 local authors, and I will be among them. 🥰
#UtahHumanities #bookfestival #readlocal #provolibrary #utahauthor #localauthor
#UtahHumanities #bookfestival #readlocal #provolibrary #utahauthor #localauthor
October 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Mark your calendars for October 25th! From 10:00 am-1:00 pm, the Provo Library is hosting almost 100 local authors, and I will be among them. 🥰
#UtahHumanities #bookfestival #readlocal #provolibrary #utahauthor #localauthor
#UtahHumanities #bookfestival #readlocal #provolibrary #utahauthor #localauthor
Today is Bondwitch's 2nd book birthday! I'll be celebrating on Still Moments Magazine this upcoming Monday when Bondwitch is their Monday Mood highlight.
I'm truly grateful to be a published author for two years now. The writing and publishing process is not quick or easy. (1/4)
I'm truly grateful to be a published author for two years now. The writing and publishing process is not quick or easy. (1/4)
October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today is Bondwitch's 2nd book birthday! I'll be celebrating on Still Moments Magazine this upcoming Monday when Bondwitch is their Monday Mood highlight.
I'm truly grateful to be a published author for two years now. The writing and publishing process is not quick or easy. (1/4)
I'm truly grateful to be a published author for two years now. The writing and publishing process is not quick or easy. (1/4)
I'd like to welcome Amber Daulton back on my blog. Today her latest book released: Lost in His Spiderwebs. What a great title for October! Check out the inspiration here: chelseymortega.com/2025/10/13/n... #guestauthor #newrelease #darkromance #romance #secondchanceromance #octoberreads
New Release: Lost in His Spiderwebs
I’m excited to have Amber Daulton back on the blog. Her latest book, Lost in His Spiderwebs released today. And the title is perfect for an October release. Here’s Amber. Lost in His Sp…
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October 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I'd like to welcome Amber Daulton back on my blog. Today her latest book released: Lost in His Spiderwebs. What a great title for October! Check out the inspiration here: chelseymortega.com/2025/10/13/n... #guestauthor #newrelease #darkromance #romance #secondchanceromance #octoberreads
October's newsletter talks about motherhood amongst extra curricular activities, Utah Authors Day, and Book Reviews. Subscribe to the blog and read here: chelseymortega.com/2025/10/05/o... #newsletter #October2025 #utahauthorsday #bookreviews
October 2025 Newsletter
What do you get with 3 kids and 3 extra curricular activities? A very busy mom. It’s football season for one, soccer season for another, and gymnastics all year-round for the third. Every day I am …
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October 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
October's newsletter talks about motherhood amongst extra curricular activities, Utah Authors Day, and Book Reviews. Subscribe to the blog and read here: chelseymortega.com/2025/10/05/o... #newsletter #October2025 #utahauthorsday #bookreviews
I have now attended the Quills Conference in Salt Lake City 2 years in a row, and I highly recommend it! chelseymortega.com/2025/09/28/s... #books #conference #education #learning #networking #quillsconference #writing #writingconference
Should you repeat a writers conference?
In June 2023, I took the opportunity to attend my first educator’s conference with my administrators and several other teachers. The conference was in Austin, Texas. I’d never been to Texas before,…
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September 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I have now attended the Quills Conference in Salt Lake City 2 years in a row, and I highly recommend it! chelseymortega.com/2025/09/28/s... #books #conference #education #learning #networking #quillsconference #writing #writingconference
I am so excited to share that I will be presenting at The Wild Rose Press's Tuesday Night Chat on September 30, 2025!
To join:
Go to The Wild Rose Press website
Hover on the "Events" tab
Click on "Weekly Free Chat Room"
#wrpbks #WritingWebinar #amwriting #amediting #preptober
To join:
Go to The Wild Rose Press website
Hover on the "Events" tab
Click on "Weekly Free Chat Room"
#wrpbks #WritingWebinar #amwriting #amediting #preptober
September 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I am so excited to share that I will be presenting at The Wild Rose Press's Tuesday Night Chat on September 30, 2025!
To join:
Go to The Wild Rose Press website
Hover on the "Events" tab
Click on "Weekly Free Chat Room"
#wrpbks #WritingWebinar #amwriting #amediting #preptober
To join:
Go to The Wild Rose Press website
Hover on the "Events" tab
Click on "Weekly Free Chat Room"
#wrpbks #WritingWebinar #amwriting #amediting #preptober
Today's character highlight is Adam. We only get to meet him once, but boy does he make an impression! #CharacterHighlight #meetacharacter #yafantasy #darkfantasy #oppositesattract #vampireromance #comingofage #StrongFemaleLead
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
September 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today's character highlight is Adam. We only get to meet him once, but boy does he make an impression! #CharacterHighlight #meetacharacter #yafantasy #darkfantasy #oppositesattract #vampireromance #comingofage #StrongFemaleLead
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
Thoughts on seeking out spoilers to decide if you want to finish a series? #reading #fantasyreads #romancereads #bookdiscussion
September 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Thoughts on seeking out spoilers to decide if you want to finish a series? #reading #fantasyreads #romancereads #bookdiscussion
September's newsletter showcases my new classroom, headshots, and book reviews. Subscribe to read: chelseymortega.com/2025/09/07/s... #newsletter #BackToSchool2025 #amediting #bookreviews
September Newsletter
Classes have officially started for the 25-26 school year, and I am loving my new schedule, and am getting used to my new classroom. The school I teach at is growing in student population, so over …
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September 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
September's newsletter showcases my new classroom, headshots, and book reviews. Subscribe to read: chelseymortega.com/2025/09/07/s... #newsletter #BackToSchool2025 #amediting #bookreviews
Today's character highlight is Luna.
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se... #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #wrpbks #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se... #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #wrpbks #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
September 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today's character highlight is Luna.
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se... #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #wrpbks #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se... #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #wrpbks #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead
Onyx Storm broke my heart. Of course, fellow readers know that's a good thing. Here's my analysis: chelseymortega.com/2025/08/24/w... #bookreview #onyxstorm #romantasyreads #dragons
World Building Expansion in Onyx Storm
I have had to percolate my thoughts on Onyx Storm for several weeks. I read the last chapter on July 31st. The next day I posted a thread that said, “I just finished Onyx Storm and I am not okay”. …
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August 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Onyx Storm broke my heart. Of course, fellow readers know that's a good thing. Here's my analysis: chelseymortega.com/2025/08/24/w... #bookreview #onyxstorm #romantasyreads #dragons
Looking for YA fantasy with romance recs. (The romance can be the main plot or a side plot.)
I recently learned everything I have written is YA not New Adult. So, I should probably better understand the genre I write in.
Self-recs are welcome! #yafantasy #bookrecommendations #yaromance #yareads
I recently learned everything I have written is YA not New Adult. So, I should probably better understand the genre I write in.
Self-recs are welcome! #yafantasy #bookrecommendations #yaromance #yareads
August 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Looking for YA fantasy with romance recs. (The romance can be the main plot or a side plot.)
I recently learned everything I have written is YA not New Adult. So, I should probably better understand the genre I write in.
Self-recs are welcome! #yafantasy #bookrecommendations #yaromance #yareads
I recently learned everything I have written is YA not New Adult. So, I should probably better understand the genre I write in.
Self-recs are welcome! #yafantasy #bookrecommendations #yaromance #yareads
Today's #bookqw word is turn. And I have another twofer!
To Sign or Not to Sign will be available with other magical love stories in February 2026. #newrelease #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #comingsoon2026
To Sign or Not to Sign will be available with other magical love stories in February 2026. #newrelease #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #comingsoon2026
August 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Today's #bookqw word is turn. And I have another twofer!
To Sign or Not to Sign will be available with other magical love stories in February 2026. #newrelease #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #comingsoon2026
To Sign or Not to Sign will be available with other magical love stories in February 2026. #newrelease #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #comingsoon2026
To Sign or Not to Sign is in the formatting phase! #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #newrelease
August 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
To Sign or Not to Sign is in the formatting phase! #yafantasy #shortstory #forbiddenlove #newrelease
Today's character highlight is Gwen.
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
#wrpbks #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead #characterhighlight
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
#wrpbks #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead #characterhighlight
August 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Today's character highlight is Gwen.
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
#wrpbks #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead #characterhighlight
Bondwitch is available here: chelseymortega.com/bondwitch-se...
#wrpbks #yafantasy #darkfantasy #comingofage #oppositesattract #vampireromance #strongfemalelead #characterhighlight
Day 4 of the Quills Conference: I learned tips on scheduling writing time to meet deadlines. I continued learning about audiobooks, and attended an open mic poetry reading. While listening to others, I wrote my first two poems ever! Overall, the conference was helpful and inspiring. #quills2025
August 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Day 4 of the Quills Conference: I learned tips on scheduling writing time to meet deadlines. I continued learning about audiobooks, and attended an open mic poetry reading. While listening to others, I wrote my first two poems ever! Overall, the conference was helpful and inspiring. #quills2025
Day 3 of the Quills Conference: Signed copy of Legends and Lattes. Socialized with other romance writers. Learned about audiobook options, and got some helpful tips on editing emotion and the senses into my stories. Also, I'm in love with the outfit I wore to the evening banquet. #quills2025
August 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Day 3 of the Quills Conference: Signed copy of Legends and Lattes. Socialized with other romance writers. Learned about audiobook options, and got some helpful tips on editing emotion and the senses into my stories. Also, I'm in love with the outfit I wore to the evening banquet. #quills2025
I always miss the first day of the Quills Conference because of back to school stuff. But I'm here for the evening part of day 2 and ready for the rest of the weekend! #Quills2025
August 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I always miss the first day of the Quills Conference because of back to school stuff. But I'm here for the evening part of day 2 and ready for the rest of the weekend! #Quills2025