Luna Westish
@lunawestish.bsky.social
Author of Meet Me at the Ruins, a contemplative college coming of age novel about an anxious study abroad student in Scotland. Available everywhere books are sold plus Hoopla + Libby!
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Under my non pen name, I published an article, featured in Identity Current, about how my understanding of self was hampered by my cult upbringing, career, and culture.
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
A Slow Realization of Queerness
How cult, culture, and career kept me from myself
medium.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Under my non pen name, I published an article, featured in Identity Current, about how my understanding of self was hampered by my cult upbringing, career, and culture.
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
Reposted by Luna Westish
My fam's Etsy shop w/ digitally drawn (by my 11 + 14 year olds) queer tees got really sweet shout outs from @dustinrowles.bsky.social + @wonkette.bsky.social in their holiday gift guides! If you're looking for organic, up to 5XL tees/sweatshirts, bags, hats, click thru: www.happyfoxstudio.etsy.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My fam's Etsy shop w/ digitally drawn (by my 11 + 14 year olds) queer tees got really sweet shout outs from @dustinrowles.bsky.social + @wonkette.bsky.social in their holiday gift guides! If you're looking for organic, up to 5XL tees/sweatshirts, bags, hats, click thru: www.happyfoxstudio.etsy.com
Need a book to read on break? Check out my wintery, contemplative, romantic + spicy travel novel, Meet Me at the Ruins. Available everywhere books are sold but my fave is @bookshop.org because they donate sales to local shops! Also available via Libby + Hoopla.
bookshop.org/a/115025/979...
bookshop.org/a/115025/979...
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Need a book to read on break? Check out my wintery, contemplative, romantic + spicy travel novel, Meet Me at the Ruins. Available everywhere books are sold but my fave is @bookshop.org because they donate sales to local shops! Also available via Libby + Hoopla.
bookshop.org/a/115025/979...
bookshop.org/a/115025/979...
I recently chatted with The Reclamation Room podcast about leaving a cult + how writing helped me heal from trauma. It's a super vulnerable conversation about healing, forgiveness (which isn't required, IMHO!) + finding your way. Listen from your fave platform! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
When Forgiveness Isn’t the First Step: Surviving a Cult and Healing Through Writing
Podcast Episode · The Reclamation Room: Rebuilding After Emotional Trauma & Relational Harm · 12/17/2025 · 1h 15m
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December 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I recently chatted with The Reclamation Room podcast about leaving a cult + how writing helped me heal from trauma. It's a super vulnerable conversation about healing, forgiveness (which isn't required, IMHO!) + finding your way. Listen from your fave platform! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Reposted by Luna Westish
Chiming in here. If you're looking from the inside, it's really tough to really understand JUST HOW MUCH REVIEWS MATTER.
Our projects literally live and die by them. You want to support an indie author?
Leave a review. It helps so much more than you realize.
Our projects literally live and die by them. You want to support an indie author?
Leave a review. It helps so much more than you realize.
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Chiming in here. If you're looking from the inside, it's really tough to really understand JUST HOW MUCH REVIEWS MATTER.
Our projects literally live and die by them. You want to support an indie author?
Leave a review. It helps so much more than you realize.
Our projects literally live and die by them. You want to support an indie author?
Leave a review. It helps so much more than you realize.
My fam's Etsy shop w/ digitally drawn (by my 11 + 14 year olds) queer tees got really sweet shout outs from @dustinrowles.bsky.social + @wonkette.bsky.social in their holiday gift guides! If you're looking for organic, up to 5XL tees/sweatshirts, bags, hats, click thru: www.happyfoxstudio.etsy.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My fam's Etsy shop w/ digitally drawn (by my 11 + 14 year olds) queer tees got really sweet shout outs from @dustinrowles.bsky.social + @wonkette.bsky.social in their holiday gift guides! If you're looking for organic, up to 5XL tees/sweatshirts, bags, hats, click thru: www.happyfoxstudio.etsy.com
I have a little blog on my website where I share bite size thoughts about writing, publishing, and more. Here's my recent hot take on self publishing vs traditional publishing: lunawestish.wordpress.com/2025/09/16/h...
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I have a little blog on my website where I share bite size thoughts about writing, publishing, and more. Here's my recent hot take on self publishing vs traditional publishing: lunawestish.wordpress.com/2025/09/16/h...
And a recent post from The Book Nook! readingnook84.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/a...
Author Interview: ‘Meet Me at the Ruins’ by Luna Westish
About the Book: Your next travel read or Book Club pick, this compelling story about belonging will resonate long after you’ve finished. Perfect for fans of Normal People, One Day, and Thunde…
readingnook84.wordpress.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
And a recent post from The Book Nook! readingnook84.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/a...
Recent author interview with Laura's Books and Blogs! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-lu...
An Interview with Women’s Fiction Author Luna Westish
Luna Westish is a wanderer, always looking up at buildings and searching for their next coffee. In another life, they write about sustainability, business, mo
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December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Recent author interview with Laura's Books and Blogs! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-lu...
Reposted by Luna Westish
Do you have a bookish, mental health, writing, or similar podcast? I'd love to be a guest - please DM me! Here's my most recent podcast interview, with The Daily Grind Pod.
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
September 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Do you have a bookish, mental health, writing, or similar podcast? I'd love to be a guest - please DM me! Here's my most recent podcast interview, with The Daily Grind Pod.
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
I recently did 2 podcasts + a news interview about my ex-cult experiences + they intersect with queerness, gender, writing, work ethic, creativity + parenting. I didn't intend for this to be a major theme in my author podcast interviews, but I'm not mad at it. Hit me up if you want to chat, too.
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I recently did 2 podcasts + a news interview about my ex-cult experiences + they intersect with queerness, gender, writing, work ethic, creativity + parenting. I didn't intend for this to be a major theme in my author podcast interviews, but I'm not mad at it. Hit me up if you want to chat, too.
Under my non pen name, I published an article, featured in Identity Current, about how my understanding of self was hampered by my cult upbringing, career, and culture.
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
A Slow Realization of Queerness
How cult, culture, and career kept me from myself
medium.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Under my non pen name, I published an article, featured in Identity Current, about how my understanding of self was hampered by my cult upbringing, career, and culture.
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
medium.com/p/0d91a80397d2
So excited that Meet Me at the Ruins is now available via Hoopla and Libby! Hoopla seems to have it more widely while you might need to request MMatR from your library (click 'notify me' and a note is sent to your library that you want the book!) IRL libraries can also order MMatR through Ingram!
October 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So excited that Meet Me at the Ruins is now available via Hoopla and Libby! Hoopla seems to have it more widely while you might need to request MMatR from your library (click 'notify me' and a note is sent to your library that you want the book!) IRL libraries can also order MMatR through Ingram!
In another life, I teach teens and adults how to use social media platforms to market their business. But somehow, I keep literally forgetting that BlueSky exists, until I see my to do list that says 'post on BSky'. 😜 I have no idea why Bky feels so much less intuitive for me. Am I the only one?
October 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
In another life, I teach teens and adults how to use social media platforms to market their business. But somehow, I keep literally forgetting that BlueSky exists, until I see my to do list that says 'post on BSky'. 😜 I have no idea why Bky feels so much less intuitive for me. Am I the only one?
Do you have a bookish, mental health, writing, or similar podcast? I'd love to be a guest - please DM me! Here's my most recent podcast interview, with The Daily Grind Pod.
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
September 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Do you have a bookish, mental health, writing, or similar podcast? I'd love to be a guest - please DM me! Here's my most recent podcast interview, with The Daily Grind Pod.
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
open.spotify.com/episode/0pIR...
#podcast #podcastguest #findaguest #bookpodcast #booksky
Meet Me at the Ruins is now available on Libby! Just search for it and ask your library to request it! I'm a huge library fan and it's so exciting to have my book available to borrow! (You can also make a paperback request on most library websites!) Should be available on Hoopla... eventually! 😀
August 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Meet Me at the Ruins is now available on Libby! Just search for it and ask your library to request it! I'm a huge library fan and it's so exciting to have my book available to borrow! (You can also make a paperback request on most library websites!) Should be available on Hoopla... eventually! 😀
Reposted by Luna Westish
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Luna Westish #author of Meet Me at the Ruins
I'm pleased to be joined by an author whose book features a student who comes to study in Edinburgh for a semester. As you'll find out, the author herself also studied in Scotland so has drawn on her own experience…
I'm pleased to be joined by an author whose book features a student who comes to study in Edinburgh for a semester. As you'll find out, the author herself also studied in Scotland so has drawn on her own experience…
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Luna Westish #author of Meet Me at the Ruins
I'm pleased to be joined by an author whose book features a student who comes to study in Edinburgh for a semester. As you'll find out, the author herself also studied in Scotland so has drawn on her own experience - but only a bit! Over to Luna Westish to tell us more. Tell me THREE things about your latest book…
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July 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Luna Westish #author of Meet Me at the Ruins
I'm pleased to be joined by an author whose book features a student who comes to study in Edinburgh for a semester. As you'll find out, the author herself also studied in Scotland so has drawn on her own experience…
I'm pleased to be joined by an author whose book features a student who comes to study in Edinburgh for a semester. As you'll find out, the author herself also studied in Scotland so has drawn on her own experience…
Will post when the book is available via Bookshop.org but for now, check it out on Amazon in ebook and paperbook format (also find it on Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Book, and available for request from your library on Libby/Overdrive!) www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Ruin...
June 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Will post when the book is available via Bookshop.org but for now, check it out on Amazon in ebook and paperbook format (also find it on Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Book, and available for request from your library on Libby/Overdrive!) www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Ruin...
Cover reveal! So excited for this to go out into the world June 18. ARC readers have strong feelings about the love interest(s) which is EXACTLY what I'd hoped for!
June 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Cover reveal! So excited for this to go out into the world June 18. ARC readers have strong feelings about the love interest(s) which is EXACTLY what I'd hoped for!
Finally finished my entire manuscript. Just need to do a few tweaks for the cover and EVERYTHING IS FINISHED. By everything, I mean the manuscript. Then I need to re-design for 4 different formats and finish my list of 100 marketing/launch items. Self publishing is serious business.
June 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Finally finished my entire manuscript. Just need to do a few tweaks for the cover and EVERYTHING IS FINISHED. By everything, I mean the manuscript. Then I need to re-design for 4 different formats and finish my list of 100 marketing/launch items. Self publishing is serious business.
Whatever part of the book I thought would be require the most brainpower, I definitely didn't guess Back Matter. Send coffee.
May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Whatever part of the book I thought would be require the most brainpower, I definitely didn't guess Back Matter. Send coffee.
Sent off my first requests for reviews (WAY too late, but better late than never?) I think I'm more nervous for reviews than I was for query replies.
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Sent off my first requests for reviews (WAY too late, but better late than never?) I think I'm more nervous for reviews than I was for query replies.
What's your favorite way to be told a book is spicy, in the description? Spicy? Steamy? Sensual? Do you want it as a single sentence, or wrapped into the description? #bookskygram
May 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What's your favorite way to be told a book is spicy, in the description? Spicy? Steamy? Sensual? Do you want it as a single sentence, or wrapped into the description? #bookskygram