Jacqui
@heajacq.bsky.social
I want to be Jean Smart in the Romance Writer SNL sketch when I grow up. // Elder millennial. // Former classically trained ballerina getting back to the barre. // Theatre kid forever. // Probably watching too much TV for my own good.
Margot was a bit messy (but you’ll like her, I promise!) and Oliver was sunshiny sweet, not to mention the fact that their story was set in lovely Los Angeles. I really enjoyed Kasie West’s debut adult romance and think you will too! 📚💘 #Romancelandia
October 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Margot was a bit messy (but you’ll like her, I promise!) and Oliver was sunshiny sweet, not to mention the fact that their story was set in lovely Los Angeles. I really enjoyed Kasie West’s debut adult romance and think you will too! 📚💘 #Romancelandia
This post has been brought to you by Iva-Marie Palmer’s immensely enjoyable Christmas People. 😊📚💘 #Romancelandia
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This post has been brought to you by Iva-Marie Palmer’s immensely enjoyable Christmas People. 😊📚💘 #Romancelandia
Last month, @portersqbooks.bsky.social had a great prompt for recommendations (a photo that brings you joy + a genre). Josh tried to find something as “blindingly wholesome” as the photo below, and I must say, he succeeded! The Match was such a sweet read! 📚💘 #Romancelandia
September 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Last month, @portersqbooks.bsky.social had a great prompt for recommendations (a photo that brings you joy + a genre). Josh tried to find something as “blindingly wholesome” as the photo below, and I must say, he succeeded! The Match was such a sweet read! 📚💘 #Romancelandia
I’m so glad @legallyhea.bsky.social posted about the Hallmark adaptation recently; otherwise I might not have known about this wonderful debut. Sarah’s love for her characters (as well as birding / nature / conservation) comes through so clearly. I highly recommend BWB. 📚💘 #Romancelandia
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I’m so glad @legallyhea.bsky.social posted about the Hallmark adaptation recently; otherwise I might not have known about this wonderful debut. Sarah’s love for her characters (as well as birding / nature / conservation) comes through so clearly. I highly recommend BWB. 📚💘 #Romancelandia
#DebutDazzlers
Day 9: Dave Matthews - Some Devil
Bringing @fervorcoulee.bsky.social’s challenge full circle on its final day with Dave Matthews’ only solo album and getting kind of sappy with my song choice which is a lovely little love song.
Day 9: Dave Matthews - Some Devil
Bringing @fervorcoulee.bsky.social’s challenge full circle on its final day with Dave Matthews’ only solo album and getting kind of sappy with my song choice which is a lovely little love song.
September 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 9: Dave Matthews - Some Devil
Bringing @fervorcoulee.bsky.social’s challenge full circle on its final day with Dave Matthews’ only solo album and getting kind of sappy with my song choice which is a lovely little love song.
Day 9: Dave Matthews - Some Devil
Bringing @fervorcoulee.bsky.social’s challenge full circle on its final day with Dave Matthews’ only solo album and getting kind of sappy with my song choice which is a lovely little love song.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 8: Made of Bricks - Kate Nash
I’ve been writing a bit lately, so I thought I should highlight sensational storyteller herself, Kate Nash. It was tricky choosing between my eventual song pick for today and “Merry Happy,” so I suggest listening to both! 😊
Day 8: Made of Bricks - Kate Nash
I’ve been writing a bit lately, so I thought I should highlight sensational storyteller herself, Kate Nash. It was tricky choosing between my eventual song pick for today and “Merry Happy,” so I suggest listening to both! 😊
September 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 8: Made of Bricks - Kate Nash
I’ve been writing a bit lately, so I thought I should highlight sensational storyteller herself, Kate Nash. It was tricky choosing between my eventual song pick for today and “Merry Happy,” so I suggest listening to both! 😊
Day 8: Made of Bricks - Kate Nash
I’ve been writing a bit lately, so I thought I should highlight sensational storyteller herself, Kate Nash. It was tricky choosing between my eventual song pick for today and “Merry Happy,” so I suggest listening to both! 😊
#DebutDazzlers
Day 7: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
From its cover to each and every song, for me, Vampire Weekend’s self-titled debut is a pretty perfect album. My song choice for today is a favourite (from the album and overall as well 😊) that feels very Paul Simon-esque.
Day 7: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
From its cover to each and every song, for me, Vampire Weekend’s self-titled debut is a pretty perfect album. My song choice for today is a favourite (from the album and overall as well 😊) that feels very Paul Simon-esque.
September 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 7: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
From its cover to each and every song, for me, Vampire Weekend’s self-titled debut is a pretty perfect album. My song choice for today is a favourite (from the album and overall as well 😊) that feels very Paul Simon-esque.
Day 7: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
From its cover to each and every song, for me, Vampire Weekend’s self-titled debut is a pretty perfect album. My song choice for today is a favourite (from the album and overall as well 😊) that feels very Paul Simon-esque.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 6: Rooney - Rooney
Taking it back to the early days of Seth Cohen (2003, of course 😊) with Rooney’s self-titled debut album and serving up some Bait Shop nostalgia with today’s song choice.
Day 6: Rooney - Rooney
Taking it back to the early days of Seth Cohen (2003, of course 😊) with Rooney’s self-titled debut album and serving up some Bait Shop nostalgia with today’s song choice.
September 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 6: Rooney - Rooney
Taking it back to the early days of Seth Cohen (2003, of course 😊) with Rooney’s self-titled debut album and serving up some Bait Shop nostalgia with today’s song choice.
Day 6: Rooney - Rooney
Taking it back to the early days of Seth Cohen (2003, of course 😊) with Rooney’s self-titled debut album and serving up some Bait Shop nostalgia with today’s song choice.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 5: Coconut Records - Nighttiming
I’ve been a fan of Jason Schwartzman’s work since his film debut in Rushmore, so when he left Phantom Planet to do some solo work, I was 1000% on board. My song choice for today is one of his more well known tunes, but I love it all the same.
Day 5: Coconut Records - Nighttiming
I’ve been a fan of Jason Schwartzman’s work since his film debut in Rushmore, so when he left Phantom Planet to do some solo work, I was 1000% on board. My song choice for today is one of his more well known tunes, but I love it all the same.
September 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 5: Coconut Records - Nighttiming
I’ve been a fan of Jason Schwartzman’s work since his film debut in Rushmore, so when he left Phantom Planet to do some solo work, I was 1000% on board. My song choice for today is one of his more well known tunes, but I love it all the same.
Day 5: Coconut Records - Nighttiming
I’ve been a fan of Jason Schwartzman’s work since his film debut in Rushmore, so when he left Phantom Planet to do some solo work, I was 1000% on board. My song choice for today is one of his more well known tunes, but I love it all the same.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 4: Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat
Jenny Lewis’s first solo foray after Rilo Kiley is fantastic! (Give it a listen!) Every song is brilliant, but my pick for today is the title track as it’s a novel’s worth of storytelling in just under five minutes.
Day 4: Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat
Jenny Lewis’s first solo foray after Rilo Kiley is fantastic! (Give it a listen!) Every song is brilliant, but my pick for today is the title track as it’s a novel’s worth of storytelling in just under five minutes.
September 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 4: Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat
Jenny Lewis’s first solo foray after Rilo Kiley is fantastic! (Give it a listen!) Every song is brilliant, but my pick for today is the title track as it’s a novel’s worth of storytelling in just under five minutes.
Day 4: Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat
Jenny Lewis’s first solo foray after Rilo Kiley is fantastic! (Give it a listen!) Every song is brilliant, but my pick for today is the title track as it’s a novel’s worth of storytelling in just under five minutes.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 3: Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
I feel like you can’t talk about dazzling debuts without having Nick Drake be a part of the conversation. My song choice today is not only my favourite on Five Leaves Left, but it’s also one of my Top 5 all-time Nick Drake songs.
Day 3: Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
I feel like you can’t talk about dazzling debuts without having Nick Drake be a part of the conversation. My song choice today is not only my favourite on Five Leaves Left, but it’s also one of my Top 5 all-time Nick Drake songs.
September 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 3: Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
I feel like you can’t talk about dazzling debuts without having Nick Drake be a part of the conversation. My song choice today is not only my favourite on Five Leaves Left, but it’s also one of my Top 5 all-time Nick Drake songs.
Day 3: Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
I feel like you can’t talk about dazzling debuts without having Nick Drake be a part of the conversation. My song choice today is not only my favourite on Five Leaves Left, but it’s also one of my Top 5 all-time Nick Drake songs.
#DebutDazzlers
Day 2: Harper Simon - Harper Simon
Like father like son. 😊 My song choice is my second favourite from the album (using my favourite for tomorrow’s #DavidsMonthOfMusic prompt), but it’s a very close second! (And the video is gorgeous!)
Day 2: Harper Simon - Harper Simon
Like father like son. 😊 My song choice is my second favourite from the album (using my favourite for tomorrow’s #DavidsMonthOfMusic prompt), but it’s a very close second! (And the video is gorgeous!)
September 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 2: Harper Simon - Harper Simon
Like father like son. 😊 My song choice is my second favourite from the album (using my favourite for tomorrow’s #DavidsMonthOfMusic prompt), but it’s a very close second! (And the video is gorgeous!)
Day 2: Harper Simon - Harper Simon
Like father like son. 😊 My song choice is my second favourite from the album (using my favourite for tomorrow’s #DavidsMonthOfMusic prompt), but it’s a very close second! (And the video is gorgeous!)
#DebutDazzlers
Day 1: Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming
I figured since I wrote an ekphrastic based on the album cover in a poetry workshop earlier this year, it would be a good place to start for @fervorcoulee.bsky.social's challenge.
Day 1: Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming
I figured since I wrote an ekphrastic based on the album cover in a poetry workshop earlier this year, it would be a good place to start for @fervorcoulee.bsky.social's challenge.
September 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#DebutDazzlers
Day 1: Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming
I figured since I wrote an ekphrastic based on the album cover in a poetry workshop earlier this year, it would be a good place to start for @fervorcoulee.bsky.social's challenge.
Day 1: Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming
I figured since I wrote an ekphrastic based on the album cover in a poetry workshop earlier this year, it would be a good place to start for @fervorcoulee.bsky.social's challenge.
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 8 - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
This is another album where narrowing down my top choices was tough; there's so much musical goodness to pick from here!
I. Sweet
II. Paris, Texas
III. Jon Batiste Interlude
IV. Candy Necklace
V. Margaret
Day 8 - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
This is another album where narrowing down my top choices was tough; there's so much musical goodness to pick from here!
I. Sweet
II. Paris, Texas
III. Jon Batiste Interlude
IV. Candy Necklace
V. Margaret
August 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 8 - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
This is another album where narrowing down my top choices was tough; there's so much musical goodness to pick from here!
I. Sweet
II. Paris, Texas
III. Jon Batiste Interlude
IV. Candy Necklace
V. Margaret
Day 8 - Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
This is another album where narrowing down my top choices was tough; there's so much musical goodness to pick from here!
I. Sweet
II. Paris, Texas
III. Jon Batiste Interlude
IV. Candy Necklace
V. Margaret
In case anyone wants to start their holiday reads a little early this year (highly recommend this approach [also, if you haven’t read Lovelight Farms, add it to your TBR ASAP!] 😊) or just want to have some in mind for cooler weather, here are two favourites I read last year. 📚💘 #Romancelandia
August 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In case anyone wants to start their holiday reads a little early this year (highly recommend this approach [also, if you haven’t read Lovelight Farms, add it to your TBR ASAP!] 😊) or just want to have some in mind for cooler weather, here are two favourites I read last year. 📚💘 #Romancelandia
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 7 - Blue Banisters
I. Violets For Roses
II. Arcadia
III. Cherry Blossom
IV. If You Lie Down With Me
Day 7 - Blue Banisters
I. Violets For Roses
II. Arcadia
III. Cherry Blossom
IV. If You Lie Down With Me
August 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 7 - Blue Banisters
I. Violets For Roses
II. Arcadia
III. Cherry Blossom
IV. If You Lie Down With Me
Day 7 - Blue Banisters
I. Violets For Roses
II. Arcadia
III. Cherry Blossom
IV. If You Lie Down With Me
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 6 - Chemtrails Over The Country Club
I. Chemtrails Over The Country Club
II. Yosemite
III. Let Me Love You Like A Woman
IV. Wild At Heart
Day 6 - Chemtrails Over The Country Club
I. Chemtrails Over The Country Club
II. Yosemite
III. Let Me Love You Like A Woman
IV. Wild At Heart
August 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 6 - Chemtrails Over The Country Club
I. Chemtrails Over The Country Club
II. Yosemite
III. Let Me Love You Like A Woman
IV. Wild At Heart
Day 6 - Chemtrails Over The Country Club
I. Chemtrails Over The Country Club
II. Yosemite
III. Let Me Love You Like A Woman
IV. Wild At Heart
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 5 - Norman F*****g Rockwell
This is my favourite Lana album on the whole (and that album cover! 😍), so narrowing things down to my Top 4 was a little difficult but still fun, of course! 🎶😊
I. Venice Bitch
II. California
III. F**k It I Love You
IV. Bartender
Day 5 - Norman F*****g Rockwell
This is my favourite Lana album on the whole (and that album cover! 😍), so narrowing things down to my Top 4 was a little difficult but still fun, of course! 🎶😊
I. Venice Bitch
II. California
III. F**k It I Love You
IV. Bartender
August 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 5 - Norman F*****g Rockwell
This is my favourite Lana album on the whole (and that album cover! 😍), so narrowing things down to my Top 4 was a little difficult but still fun, of course! 🎶😊
I. Venice Bitch
II. California
III. F**k It I Love You
IV. Bartender
Day 5 - Norman F*****g Rockwell
This is my favourite Lana album on the whole (and that album cover! 😍), so narrowing things down to my Top 4 was a little difficult but still fun, of course! 🎶😊
I. Venice Bitch
II. California
III. F**k It I Love You
IV. Bartender
Got stuck in to this today! While I usually wouldn't go for holiday reads this early, the recent heat has had me wanting something wintry ASAP. (Not to mention I was introduced to B.K. Borison via First-Time Caller, thanks to @bandherbooks.bsky.social & @nsiabblog.bsky.social! 📚💘) #Romancelandia
August 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Got stuck in to this today! While I usually wouldn't go for holiday reads this early, the recent heat has had me wanting something wintry ASAP. (Not to mention I was introduced to B.K. Borison via First-Time Caller, thanks to @bandherbooks.bsky.social & @nsiabblog.bsky.social! 📚💘) #Romancelandia
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 4 - Lust For Life
I. Beautiful People Beautiful Problems
II. Get Free
III. Love
IV. 13 Beaches
V. In My Feelings
Day 4 - Lust For Life
I. Beautiful People Beautiful Problems
II. Get Free
III. Love
IV. 13 Beaches
V. In My Feelings
August 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 4 - Lust For Life
I. Beautiful People Beautiful Problems
II. Get Free
III. Love
IV. 13 Beaches
V. In My Feelings
Day 4 - Lust For Life
I. Beautiful People Beautiful Problems
II. Get Free
III. Love
IV. 13 Beaches
V. In My Feelings
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 3 - Honeymoon
I. Swan Song
II. God Knows I Tried
III. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (another beautiful cover!)
IV. Art Deco
Day 3 - Honeymoon
I. Swan Song
II. God Knows I Tried
III. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (another beautiful cover!)
IV. Art Deco
August 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 3 - Honeymoon
I. Swan Song
II. God Knows I Tried
III. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (another beautiful cover!)
IV. Art Deco
Day 3 - Honeymoon
I. Swan Song
II. God Knows I Tried
III. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (another beautiful cover!)
IV. Art Deco
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 2 - Ultraviolence
I. Old Money (this is my favourite song of Lana's thus far)
II. Money Power Glory
III. West Coast
IV. Brooklyn Baby
Day 2 - Ultraviolence
I. Old Money (this is my favourite song of Lana's thus far)
II. Money Power Glory
III. West Coast
IV. Brooklyn Baby
August 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 2 - Ultraviolence
I. Old Money (this is my favourite song of Lana's thus far)
II. Money Power Glory
III. West Coast
IV. Brooklyn Baby
Day 2 - Ultraviolence
I. Old Money (this is my favourite song of Lana's thus far)
II. Money Power Glory
III. West Coast
IV. Brooklyn Baby
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 1 - Born To Die: Paradise Edition
I. Million Dollar Man
II. Blue Velvet (such a fantastic cover!)
III. Bel Air
IV. National Anthem
V. Summertime Sadness
VI. Burning Desire
Day 1 - Born To Die: Paradise Edition
I. Million Dollar Man
II. Blue Velvet (such a fantastic cover!)
III. Bel Air
IV. National Anthem
V. Summertime Sadness
VI. Burning Desire
August 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#LanaDelReyAnthology
Day 1 - Born To Die: Paradise Edition
I. Million Dollar Man
II. Blue Velvet (such a fantastic cover!)
III. Bel Air
IV. National Anthem
V. Summertime Sadness
VI. Burning Desire
Day 1 - Born To Die: Paradise Edition
I. Million Dollar Man
II. Blue Velvet (such a fantastic cover!)
III. Bel Air
IV. National Anthem
V. Summertime Sadness
VI. Burning Desire
I love this picture of Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes from the Spring 1998 J. Crew catalog and am never not in the mood for a romance recommendation, especially with #BookstoreRomanceDay coming up on Saturday! 🥰
August 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I love this picture of Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes from the Spring 1998 J. Crew catalog and am never not in the mood for a romance recommendation, especially with #BookstoreRomanceDay coming up on Saturday! 🥰
A new Jean Meltzer is heading our way this October, #Romancelandia! 🎉📚💘
July 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A new Jean Meltzer is heading our way this October, #Romancelandia! 🎉📚💘