Shaylea Gallagher
@shayleawrites.bsky.social
Debut author of The Cursed Promise. Order now on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
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A high stakes enemies to lovers novel with political intrigue The Cursed Promise is about a cursed princess who must ask herself, "Can anyone truly love without conditions?" The Cursed Promise is available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. #indieauthor
I don't have much to say today, so I'll just share one of my favorite quotes... Sending everyone a little bit of light today to chase away the dark.
January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I don't have much to say today, so I'll just share one of my favorite quotes... Sending everyone a little bit of light today to chase away the dark.
Me trying to find time to write, while also finding time to promote my book, while also working two jobs, while also keeping my house clean, while also... #authorlife #indieauthor
a cartoon of spongebob using a vacuum cleaner and iron
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January 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Me trying to find time to write, while also finding time to promote my book, while also working two jobs, while also keeping my house clean, while also... #authorlife #indieauthor
Book 3 is officially in “no one is safe” mode.
January 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Book 3 is officially in “no one is safe” mode.
Pup snuggles and a new book
January 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Pup snuggles and a new book
Keeping motivation to write is a struggle in today's world. Even so, I will keep writing because if I don't I fear the world may swallow me whole. #indieauthor #authorlife
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Keeping motivation to write is a struggle in today's world. Even so, I will keep writing because if I don't I fear the world may swallow me whole. #indieauthor #authorlife
Got some writing done for the first time in weeks. Imposter syndrome who?
a group of minions are standing next to each other and one of them is saying woohoo yeah .
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January 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Got some writing done for the first time in weeks. Imposter syndrome who?
Two days into 2026, still recovering from being sick, finished reading a new book, built a lego set, and wrote.. not at all... 😅 One day at a time I guess. #indieauthor #authorlife
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Two days into 2026, still recovering from being sick, finished reading a new book, built a lego set, and wrote.. not at all... 😅 One day at a time I guess. #indieauthor #authorlife
Still sick, but look at these beautiful books. Can't wait to announce the release date for The Silver Heir 🖤 Soon, I promise.
December 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Still sick, but look at these beautiful books. Can't wait to announce the release date for The Silver Heir 🖤 Soon, I promise.
Still sick. Still resting. Fighting my own brain calling me lazy for not writing. 😭🙄 #indieauthor ##authorlife
December 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Still sick. Still resting. Fighting my own brain calling me lazy for not writing. 😭🙄 #indieauthor ##authorlife
I'm currently sick as a dog this Christmas, but I hope it's treating everyone else well. 🖤 #authorlife
December 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I'm currently sick as a dog this Christmas, but I hope it's treating everyone else well. 🖤 #authorlife
Finally had time to pick up a book and just... read. Today was good. #authorlife #indieauthor
December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Finally had time to pick up a book and just... read. Today was good. #authorlife #indieauthor
Family: "What's going to happen next in your books?"
Me: I dunno... something cool probably
Me: I dunno... something cool probably
December 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Family: "What's going to happen next in your books?"
Me: I dunno... something cool probably
Me: I dunno... something cool probably
Gentle reminder: Even on sick days, you’re still a writer. #authorlife #indieauthor
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Gentle reminder: Even on sick days, you’re still a writer. #authorlife #indieauthor
Writers block has me in a chokehold this month and im just like...
a man with a beard is saying release me in a dark room
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December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Writers block has me in a chokehold this month and im just like...
It's my birthday today!! 🎉
I've sold 18 books this year and my goal is to hit 34(my age). If you've been thinking about grabbing a copy, today's the perfect day. 🖤
I've sold 18 books this year and my goal is to hit 34(my age). If you've been thinking about grabbing a copy, today's the perfect day. 🖤
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's my birthday today!! 🎉
I've sold 18 books this year and my goal is to hit 34(my age). If you've been thinking about grabbing a copy, today's the perfect day. 🖤
I've sold 18 books this year and my goal is to hit 34(my age). If you've been thinking about grabbing a copy, today's the perfect day. 🖤
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's me and my crippling imposter syndrome against the world #authorlife #indieauthor
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It's me and my crippling imposter syndrome against the world #authorlife #indieauthor
Another day... another word written. Hoping I can find more than one word to write though. 🤣 #authorlife #indieauthor
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Another day... another word written. Hoping I can find more than one word to write though. 🤣 #authorlife #indieauthor
Feeling cautiously optimistic about my Miami Dolphins... but fully optimistic about my books. Can't wait for you guys to read the sequel. 🖤 #authorlife #indieauthor
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Feeling cautiously optimistic about my Miami Dolphins... but fully optimistic about my books. Can't wait for you guys to read the sequel. 🖤 #authorlife #indieauthor
Happy Thanksgiving, I'm so beyond thankful for the support I've received on my author journey. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. 🖤
November 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, I'm so beyond thankful for the support I've received on my author journey. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. 🖤
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My Brain:
"Psst, here's a great idea for your book."
Me:
"I'm busy. I'll write it down later. I'll remember it."
Morgan Freeman:
"But he did not remember it, for his brain soon moved on to wonder how cottage cheese gets made."
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky
"Psst, here's a great idea for your book."
Me:
"I'm busy. I'll write it down later. I'll remember it."
Morgan Freeman:
"But he did not remember it, for his brain soon moved on to wonder how cottage cheese gets made."
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My Brain:
"Psst, here's a great idea for your book."
Me:
"I'm busy. I'll write it down later. I'll remember it."
Morgan Freeman:
"But he did not remember it, for his brain soon moved on to wonder how cottage cheese gets made."
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky
"Psst, here's a great idea for your book."
Me:
"I'm busy. I'll write it down later. I'll remember it."
Morgan Freeman:
"But he did not remember it, for his brain soon moved on to wonder how cottage cheese gets made."
#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky
Just keep writing... just keep writing... just keep writing, writing, writing...
a blue fish with the words just keep swimming written below it
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November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Just keep writing... just keep writing... just keep writing, writing, writing...
Stuck on the same chapter for three days now... I've resorted talking to my characters like:
a cartoon character from south park asks what to do
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November 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Stuck on the same chapter for three days now... I've resorted talking to my characters like:
When someone says “I bought your book” I get both excited and terrified 😅🤣 #indieauthor #authorlife
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
When someone says “I bought your book” I get both excited and terrified 😅🤣 #indieauthor #authorlife
Taking it one day at a time... one word at a time 🖤 #authorlife #indieauthor
November 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Taking it one day at a time... one word at a time 🖤 #authorlife #indieauthor