Mariah Friend
@mariahfriend.bsky.social
Writer. Toddler Mama. Fierce advocate of the power of creativity + community.
Author of "The Pattern Shop" a novel about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again. 🦋
Author of "The Pattern Shop" a novel about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again. 🦋
If I had to sum up what The Pattern Shop is in one sentence, it's this one, written in my dad's handwriting from a 2016 Christmas card, now tattooed on my arm.
#tattoos #indieauthor #debutauthor #literaryfiction #writersky #inspiration #mondaymotivation
Get your copy today! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com
#tattoos #indieauthor #debutauthor #literaryfiction #writersky #inspiration #mondaymotivation
Get your copy today! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If I had to sum up what The Pattern Shop is in one sentence, it's this one, written in my dad's handwriting from a 2016 Christmas card, now tattooed on my arm.
#tattoos #indieauthor #debutauthor #literaryfiction #writersky #inspiration #mondaymotivation
Get your copy today! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com
#tattoos #indieauthor #debutauthor #literaryfiction #writersky #inspiration #mondaymotivation
Get your copy today! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com
Someone helped me open a special package yesterday! Sharing this moment with our little one--letting him know this his mommy is someone who writes books feels very full circle. 😊💗
The Pattern Shop is officially here! I can't wait to share these stories with you.
#booksky #writersky #indieauthors
The Pattern Shop is officially here! I can't wait to share these stories with you.
#booksky #writersky #indieauthors
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Someone helped me open a special package yesterday! Sharing this moment with our little one--letting him know this his mommy is someone who writes books feels very full circle. 😊💗
The Pattern Shop is officially here! I can't wait to share these stories with you.
#booksky #writersky #indieauthors
The Pattern Shop is officially here! I can't wait to share these stories with you.
#booksky #writersky #indieauthors
✨GIVEAWAY✨
One lucky reader will receive this beautiful, original art print by my friend Jordan EuDaly along with their copy of The Pattern Shop.
Order by December 10th for a chance to win! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com/thepatternshop
#giveaway #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthors #writersky
One lucky reader will receive this beautiful, original art print by my friend Jordan EuDaly along with their copy of The Pattern Shop.
Order by December 10th for a chance to win! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com/thepatternshop
#giveaway #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthors #writersky
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
✨GIVEAWAY✨
One lucky reader will receive this beautiful, original art print by my friend Jordan EuDaly along with their copy of The Pattern Shop.
Order by December 10th for a chance to win! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com/thepatternshop
#giveaway #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthors #writersky
One lucky reader will receive this beautiful, original art print by my friend Jordan EuDaly along with their copy of The Pattern Shop.
Order by December 10th for a chance to win! 🦋
www.mariahfriend.com/thepatternshop
#giveaway #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthors #writersky
It's The Pattern Shop's birthday today! 🦋🥳
A story about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again.
Order a signed copy at mariahfriend.com
#debutauthor #literaryfiction #booksky #writersky #comingofage #bookbirthday
A story about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again.
Order a signed copy at mariahfriend.com
#debutauthor #literaryfiction #booksky #writersky #comingofage #bookbirthday
December 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's The Pattern Shop's birthday today! 🦋🥳
A story about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again.
Order a signed copy at mariahfriend.com
#debutauthor #literaryfiction #booksky #writersky #comingofage #bookbirthday
A story about the hopes and fears we inherit and the courage it takes to choose home, again and again.
Order a signed copy at mariahfriend.com
#debutauthor #literaryfiction #booksky #writersky #comingofage #bookbirthday
What's on your winter reading list? Here's mine:
1. Quickening by Heidi Fiedler
2. To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
3. Reunion Songs by Amanda Cooke
P.S. If you're looking for a coming-of-age story written for millennials, you might like The Pattern Shop, available now! 🦋
#writersky #booksky
1. Quickening by Heidi Fiedler
2. To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
3. Reunion Songs by Amanda Cooke
P.S. If you're looking for a coming-of-age story written for millennials, you might like The Pattern Shop, available now! 🦋
#writersky #booksky
December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What's on your winter reading list? Here's mine:
1. Quickening by Heidi Fiedler
2. To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
3. Reunion Songs by Amanda Cooke
P.S. If you're looking for a coming-of-age story written for millennials, you might like The Pattern Shop, available now! 🦋
#writersky #booksky
1. Quickening by Heidi Fiedler
2. To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
3. Reunion Songs by Amanda Cooke
P.S. If you're looking for a coming-of-age story written for millennials, you might like The Pattern Shop, available now! 🦋
#writersky #booksky
The Pattern Shop is coming out in just 13 days! Mark your calendar for December 4th and leave a comment or "like" this note if you'd like a reminder when it's here!🦋
#booklaunch #indieauthor #literaryfiction #comingofage #booksky #authorsnote
#booklaunch #indieauthor #literaryfiction #comingofage #booksky #authorsnote
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Pattern Shop is coming out in just 13 days! Mark your calendar for December 4th and leave a comment or "like" this note if you'd like a reminder when it's here!🦋
#booklaunch #indieauthor #literaryfiction #comingofage #booksky #authorsnote
#booklaunch #indieauthor #literaryfiction #comingofage #booksky #authorsnote
When the cover for your debut literary fiction book is inspired by illustrations from the 1920’s by French artist E. A. Seguy 🦋
#coverreaveal #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthor #comingofage
#coverreaveal #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthor #comingofage
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
When the cover for your debut literary fiction book is inspired by illustrations from the 1920’s by French artist E. A. Seguy 🦋
#coverreaveal #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthor #comingofage
#coverreaveal #literaryfiction #booksky #indieauthor #comingofage
As I'm building a career in writing, one thing I'm trying to do is tend to my body, not just my mind.
This is me on a morning walk before heading to the coffee shop to work on my website, trying to practice what I preach!
#selfcare #writingcommunity #indieauthor #writersky
This is me on a morning walk before heading to the coffee shop to work on my website, trying to practice what I preach!
#selfcare #writingcommunity #indieauthor #writersky
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
As I'm building a career in writing, one thing I'm trying to do is tend to my body, not just my mind.
This is me on a morning walk before heading to the coffee shop to work on my website, trying to practice what I preach!
#selfcare #writingcommunity #indieauthor #writersky
This is me on a morning walk before heading to the coffee shop to work on my website, trying to practice what I preach!
#selfcare #writingcommunity #indieauthor #writersky
"They’d arrived with Benoît that afternoon, wandering around the city in search of the best pinxtos, and “non-touristic” sites. But they were tourists, exploring territory that didn’t belong to either of them. Children in a forest, building forts of leaves and sticks and calling it home."
-TPS
-TPS
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"They’d arrived with Benoît that afternoon, wandering around the city in search of the best pinxtos, and “non-touristic” sites. But they were tourists, exploring territory that didn’t belong to either of them. Children in a forest, building forts of leaves and sticks and calling it home."
-TPS
-TPS
When you finally hear the words you're for...but they're not enough. 🦋
Comment or "like" this post for a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out, December 4th!
#writingcommunity #booksky #literaryfiction #indieauthor #writersky #selfpub #comingofage
Comment or "like" this post for a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out, December 4th!
#writingcommunity #booksky #literaryfiction #indieauthor #writersky #selfpub #comingofage
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When you finally hear the words you're for...but they're not enough. 🦋
Comment or "like" this post for a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out, December 4th!
#writingcommunity #booksky #literaryfiction #indieauthor #writersky #selfpub #comingofage
Comment or "like" this post for a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out, December 4th!
#writingcommunity #booksky #literaryfiction #indieauthor #writersky #selfpub #comingofage
Working on my author site today! 😊
Here's the vibe: Come in for a warm cup of coffee, weary traveler. Let's share our stories over a delicious, simple plate of food, then go outside and watch the sun set together and feel warm and cozy and held in the beauty and terror of it all.
#indieauthor
Here's the vibe: Come in for a warm cup of coffee, weary traveler. Let's share our stories over a delicious, simple plate of food, then go outside and watch the sun set together and feel warm and cozy and held in the beauty and terror of it all.
#indieauthor
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Working on my author site today! 😊
Here's the vibe: Come in for a warm cup of coffee, weary traveler. Let's share our stories over a delicious, simple plate of food, then go outside and watch the sun set together and feel warm and cozy and held in the beauty and terror of it all.
#indieauthor
Here's the vibe: Come in for a warm cup of coffee, weary traveler. Let's share our stories over a delicious, simple plate of food, then go outside and watch the sun set together and feel warm and cozy and held in the beauty and terror of it all.
#indieauthor
Happy Día de los Muertos! 💀
Here's an excerpt from THE PATTERN SHOP--a reminder that we can choose to see through the veil at any time. 🦋
P.S. Leave a comment if you'd like to receive a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out (Dec 2025)!
#diadelosmuertos #ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #booksky
Here's an excerpt from THE PATTERN SHOP--a reminder that we can choose to see through the veil at any time. 🦋
P.S. Leave a comment if you'd like to receive a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out (Dec 2025)!
#diadelosmuertos #ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #booksky
November 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Día de los Muertos! 💀
Here's an excerpt from THE PATTERN SHOP--a reminder that we can choose to see through the veil at any time. 🦋
P.S. Leave a comment if you'd like to receive a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out (Dec 2025)!
#diadelosmuertos #ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #booksky
Here's an excerpt from THE PATTERN SHOP--a reminder that we can choose to see through the veil at any time. 🦋
P.S. Leave a comment if you'd like to receive a reminder when THE PATTERN SHOP is out (Dec 2025)!
#diadelosmuertos #ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #booksky
For readers who love the Before Sunset trilogy, I bring you THE PATTERN SHOP—a story about longing, breaking free from inherited patterns, and building a home inside your own bones that’s strong enough for even the hardest goodbyes.
Coming soon! 🦋
#writersky #comps #indieauthor #booksky
Coming soon! 🦋
#writersky #comps #indieauthor #booksky
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
For readers who love the Before Sunset trilogy, I bring you THE PATTERN SHOP—a story about longing, breaking free from inherited patterns, and building a home inside your own bones that’s strong enough for even the hardest goodbyes.
Coming soon! 🦋
#writersky #comps #indieauthor #booksky
Coming soon! 🦋
#writersky #comps #indieauthor #booksky
What I should be doing? Setting up a Shopify account for THE PATTERN SHOP.
What I did instead? Made a mood board.
You're welcome. 🦋
www.pinterest.com/TheBarefootB...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpub #literaryfiction #comingofage
What I did instead? Made a mood board.
You're welcome. 🦋
www.pinterest.com/TheBarefootB...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpub #literaryfiction #comingofage
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What I should be doing? Setting up a Shopify account for THE PATTERN SHOP.
What I did instead? Made a mood board.
You're welcome. 🦋
www.pinterest.com/TheBarefootB...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpub #literaryfiction #comingofage
What I did instead? Made a mood board.
You're welcome. 🦋
www.pinterest.com/TheBarefootB...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpub #literaryfiction #comingofage
One of the best ways we can help other artists & creatives is by being transparent about our process, not just the finished product.
My latest self-pub updates share total costs and what I'm learning the hard way! 🦋
thebarefootbeat.substack.com/p/dopamine-d...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpup
My latest self-pub updates share total costs and what I'm learning the hard way! 🦋
thebarefootbeat.substack.com/p/dopamine-d...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpup
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the best ways we can help other artists & creatives is by being transparent about our process, not just the finished product.
My latest self-pub updates share total costs and what I'm learning the hard way! 🦋
thebarefootbeat.substack.com/p/dopamine-d...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpup
My latest self-pub updates share total costs and what I'm learning the hard way! 🦋
thebarefootbeat.substack.com/p/dopamine-d...
#writersky #indieauthor #selfpup
POV: You’ve been working with an editor for weeks and finally turned in the fully revised MS and now you feel like a total jelly-fish. 🪼
I can't wait to hold THE PATTERN SHOP in my hands and share it with you (coming soon)!
#selfpub #indieauthor #writersky #literaryfiction
I can't wait to hold THE PATTERN SHOP in my hands and share it with you (coming soon)!
#selfpub #indieauthor #writersky #literaryfiction
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
POV: You’ve been working with an editor for weeks and finally turned in the fully revised MS and now you feel like a total jelly-fish. 🪼
I can't wait to hold THE PATTERN SHOP in my hands and share it with you (coming soon)!
#selfpub #indieauthor #writersky #literaryfiction
I can't wait to hold THE PATTERN SHOP in my hands and share it with you (coming soon)!
#selfpub #indieauthor #writersky #literaryfiction
When your heart wants something you're not ready for...yet. 🦋
#WIPsnips #ThePatternShop #indieauthor #debut
#WIPsnips #ThePatternShop #indieauthor #debut
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
When your heart wants something you're not ready for...yet. 🦋
#WIPsnips #ThePatternShop #indieauthor #debut
#WIPsnips #ThePatternShop #indieauthor #debut
“It’s a minefield, Tom. You never know what’s good…It’s a minefield! It’s a goddam minefield! We may be sowing the seeds of our own destruction.” -Director of Forrest Gump
Today, walk through the minefield with courage and trust that what you're doing is important. 💗
#writersky #creativity
Today, walk through the minefield with courage and trust that what you're doing is important. 💗
#writersky #creativity
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“It’s a minefield, Tom. You never know what’s good…It’s a minefield! It’s a goddam minefield! We may be sowing the seeds of our own destruction.” -Director of Forrest Gump
Today, walk through the minefield with courage and trust that what you're doing is important. 💗
#writersky #creativity
Today, walk through the minefield with courage and trust that what you're doing is important. 💗
#writersky #creativity
When you're a solo female traveler and the advice is "never walk alone." 🫠🦋
#WIPSnips #writersky #indieauthor
#WIPSnips #writersky #indieauthor
October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
When you're a solo female traveler and the advice is "never walk alone." 🫠🦋
#WIPSnips #writersky #indieauthor
#WIPSnips #writersky #indieauthor
When you grow up to become a nurse but still remember the childish innocence of your past. 🦋
#WIPSnips #writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
#WIPSnips #writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
October 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
When you grow up to become a nurse but still remember the childish innocence of your past. 🦋
#WIPSnips #writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
#WIPSnips #writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
When your dreams won't give up on you, despite the cost. 🦋
#WIPSnips #Writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
#WIPSnips #Writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
September 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
When your dreams won't give up on you, despite the cost. 🦋
#WIPSnips #Writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
#WIPSnips #Writersky #ThePatternShop #writingcommunity
When you want to go home but don't know how. 🦋
#ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #debutnovel #comingsoon
#ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #debutnovel #comingsoon
September 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
When you want to go home but don't know how. 🦋
#ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #debutnovel #comingsoon
#ThePatternShop #literaryfiction #debutnovel #comingsoon
What I think I look like, vs. what I actually look like after a day of writing. 🤣
Maybe I should just lean in?
#writerscommunity #literaryfiction #thepatternshop
Maybe I should just lean in?
#writerscommunity #literaryfiction #thepatternshop
September 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
What I think I look like, vs. what I actually look like after a day of writing. 🤣
Maybe I should just lean in?
#writerscommunity #literaryfiction #thepatternshop
Maybe I should just lean in?
#writerscommunity #literaryfiction #thepatternshop
Something I think isn't talked enough about but should be, is reverse culture shock. That feeling of coming home, only to discover it doesn't feel like home anymore. 🦋
Have you experienced this?
#ThePatternShop #debutnovel #literaryfiction
Have you experienced this?
#ThePatternShop #debutnovel #literaryfiction
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Something I think isn't talked enough about but should be, is reverse culture shock. That feeling of coming home, only to discover it doesn't feel like home anymore. 🦋
Have you experienced this?
#ThePatternShop #debutnovel #literaryfiction
Have you experienced this?
#ThePatternShop #debutnovel #literaryfiction
Got some concepts back for the cover design of my book, The Pattern Shop!
What do you think? 😊🦋
#selfpublishing #writingcommunity #thepatternshop
What do you think? 😊🦋
#selfpublishing #writingcommunity #thepatternshop
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Got some concepts back for the cover design of my book, The Pattern Shop!
What do you think? 😊🦋
#selfpublishing #writingcommunity #thepatternshop
What do you think? 😊🦋
#selfpublishing #writingcommunity #thepatternshop