Gabby Grahek
@thefabgab.bsky.social
✍🏼 Romance Author
🖤 SHADOWBOUND (ebook) available for preorder NOW!
🗓️ Official release date TBD
🖤 SHADOWBOUND (ebook) available for preorder NOW!
🗓️ Official release date TBD
I just approved the cover art for my debut novel 🫣😆
November 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I just approved the cover art for my debut novel 🫣😆
Writing is re-writing….. right? RIGHT!?
*begins to sob on my keyboard*
*begins to sob on my keyboard*
a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
ALT: a man is sitting at a desk with a keyboard and the words oh my god writing is so hard above him
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November 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Writing is re-writing….. right? RIGHT!?
*begins to sob on my keyboard*
*begins to sob on my keyboard*
The latest and greatest on my self-publishing author journey is up on my substack!
Last week, I dove into the process of commissioning cover art (which is still in progress) and this week it's all about the dev edits, babbbyyyyy!
Here's the tea: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
Last week, I dove into the process of commissioning cover art (which is still in progress) and this week it's all about the dev edits, babbbyyyyy!
Here's the tea: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The latest and greatest on my self-publishing author journey is up on my substack!
Last week, I dove into the process of commissioning cover art (which is still in progress) and this week it's all about the dev edits, babbbyyyyy!
Here's the tea: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
Last week, I dove into the process of commissioning cover art (which is still in progress) and this week it's all about the dev edits, babbbyyyyy!
Here's the tea: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
it was impossible not to fan girl… I did my best, you guys
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
it was impossible not to fan girl… I did my best, you guys
What do you mean the first draft of my manuscript has 131,706 words.... like..... what? who is going to edit aaalllllllllllll of this!?
a woman wipes her face with a red cloth and says what do
ALT: a woman wipes her face with a red cloth and says what do
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August 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What do you mean the first draft of my manuscript has 131,706 words.... like..... what? who is going to edit aaalllllllllllll of this!?
My latest attempt to inspire some writing. I’ve been in a bit of a drought but surrounding myself with craft books will get me to write something…. Right? …. RIGHT!?
August 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
My latest attempt to inspire some writing. I’ve been in a bit of a drought but surrounding myself with craft books will get me to write something…. Right? …. RIGHT!?
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Our new podcast is coming soon!
We hope you’ll join us as we discuss the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and how we make room for a creative life while working full time.
#podcast #romancereader #romancewriter #booksky #writinginspiration #bookrecs #friendship #fun #sass
We hope you’ll join us as we discuss the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and how we make room for a creative life while working full time.
#podcast #romancereader #romancewriter #booksky #writinginspiration #bookrecs #friendship #fun #sass
July 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our new podcast is coming soon!
We hope you’ll join us as we discuss the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and how we make room for a creative life while working full time.
#podcast #romancereader #romancewriter #booksky #writinginspiration #bookrecs #friendship #fun #sass
We hope you’ll join us as we discuss the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and how we make room for a creative life while working full time.
#podcast #romancereader #romancewriter #booksky #writinginspiration #bookrecs #friendship #fun #sass
Okay -- yesterday's goal of 1,000 words ended up being more like 179 words. BUT! Thaty's 179 more words than I had the day before. And we celebrate everything around here. So yay!
May 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Okay -- yesterday's goal of 1,000 words ended up being more like 179 words. BUT! Thaty's 179 more words than I had the day before. And we celebrate everything around here. So yay!
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am NOT going to edit old words.
I’m going to write new words.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am NOT going to edit old words.
I’m going to write new words.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
May 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am NOT going to edit old words.
I’m going to write new words.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am NOT going to edit old words.
I’m going to write new words.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I’m creating a social media strategy for a client and one question they had was, “Should we prioritize a presence in BlueSky.” And honestly, it’s the first time I’ve thought about the app in months….
So hi again!
I’m Gabby. Midwest mama and freelance consultant. Nice to meet ya!!
So hi again!
I’m Gabby. Midwest mama and freelance consultant. Nice to meet ya!!
April 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I’m creating a social media strategy for a client and one question they had was, “Should we prioritize a presence in BlueSky.” And honestly, it’s the first time I’ve thought about the app in months….
So hi again!
I’m Gabby. Midwest mama and freelance consultant. Nice to meet ya!!
So hi again!
I’m Gabby. Midwest mama and freelance consultant. Nice to meet ya!!
Q: How’s writing going?
A: It’s been a struggle lately. To find time. To find motivation. So I’m shaking it up.
I added this book to my writing toolbox and have already referenced a TON during writing sprints.
And I am listening to my very first audiobook to help distract from… everything.
A: It’s been a struggle lately. To find time. To find motivation. So I’m shaking it up.
I added this book to my writing toolbox and have already referenced a TON during writing sprints.
And I am listening to my very first audiobook to help distract from… everything.
January 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Q: How’s writing going?
A: It’s been a struggle lately. To find time. To find motivation. So I’m shaking it up.
I added this book to my writing toolbox and have already referenced a TON during writing sprints.
And I am listening to my very first audiobook to help distract from… everything.
A: It’s been a struggle lately. To find time. To find motivation. So I’m shaking it up.
I added this book to my writing toolbox and have already referenced a TON during writing sprints.
And I am listening to my very first audiobook to help distract from… everything.
Honestly, seeing the unhinged things I posted to Facebook during my college years is the only joy I get from that platform anymore
January 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Honestly, seeing the unhinged things I posted to Facebook during my college years is the only joy I get from that platform anymore
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Felt like a bit of light reading…
January 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Felt like a bit of light reading…
Today’s schedule as a corporate dropout:
- Get son to school
- Attend my writing sprint
- Leg day with the hubs
- Actually post content about my social media consulting business
- Work deliverables for my client
- Pick up kiddo
- Hommemade pizza night!!
- Attend writing workshop
- Bed by 10pm 🤞
- Get son to school
- Attend my writing sprint
- Leg day with the hubs
- Actually post content about my social media consulting business
- Work deliverables for my client
- Pick up kiddo
- Hommemade pizza night!!
- Attend writing workshop
- Bed by 10pm 🤞
December 3, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Today’s schedule as a corporate dropout:
- Get son to school
- Attend my writing sprint
- Leg day with the hubs
- Actually post content about my social media consulting business
- Work deliverables for my client
- Pick up kiddo
- Hommemade pizza night!!
- Attend writing workshop
- Bed by 10pm 🤞
- Get son to school
- Attend my writing sprint
- Leg day with the hubs
- Actually post content about my social media consulting business
- Work deliverables for my client
- Pick up kiddo
- Hommemade pizza night!!
- Attend writing workshop
- Bed by 10pm 🤞
My two latest favorite responses to my husband — regarding absolutely anything — are…
“What do you think I deserve?”
And
“I know you’ll make the right choice”
And sometimes I use them together which is extra powerful.
And hilarious.
You’re welcome.
“What do you think I deserve?”
And
“I know you’ll make the right choice”
And sometimes I use them together which is extra powerful.
And hilarious.
You’re welcome.
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 AM
My two latest favorite responses to my husband — regarding absolutely anything — are…
“What do you think I deserve?”
And
“I know you’ll make the right choice”
And sometimes I use them together which is extra powerful.
And hilarious.
You’re welcome.
“What do you think I deserve?”
And
“I know you’ll make the right choice”
And sometimes I use them together which is extra powerful.
And hilarious.
You’re welcome.
You guys.. my vampire romantasy novel in progress is officially 56,000 words… holy hell 🧛🏼🖤
November 27, 2024 at 9:34 PM
You guys.. my vampire romantasy novel in progress is officially 56,000 words… holy hell 🧛🏼🖤
ICYMI. Last week’s newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
November 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM
ICYMI. Last week’s newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/gabbygra...
Mom life 🤝 entrepreneur life
Doing some non-fiction reading at the ice rink.
My son is learning to skate. I’m learning how to run a small business. We are ALL learning new things at our house 🥰
Doing some non-fiction reading at the ice rink.
My son is learning to skate. I’m learning how to run a small business. We are ALL learning new things at our house 🥰
November 26, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Mom life 🤝 entrepreneur life
Doing some non-fiction reading at the ice rink.
My son is learning to skate. I’m learning how to run a small business. We are ALL learning new things at our house 🥰
Doing some non-fiction reading at the ice rink.
My son is learning to skate. I’m learning how to run a small business. We are ALL learning new things at our house 🥰
Monday’s schedule for this corporate dropout:
6:30 wake up from an insane dream about drowning in Indonesia
7:45 get told by my three-nager I’m not invited to his bday cause it’s a school day
8:20 a relatively mellow daycare drop off
9:34 arrive late for dance jam class at the gym
6:30 wake up from an insane dream about drowning in Indonesia
7:45 get told by my three-nager I’m not invited to his bday cause it’s a school day
8:20 a relatively mellow daycare drop off
9:34 arrive late for dance jam class at the gym
November 25, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Monday’s schedule for this corporate dropout:
6:30 wake up from an insane dream about drowning in Indonesia
7:45 get told by my three-nager I’m not invited to his bday cause it’s a school day
8:20 a relatively mellow daycare drop off
9:34 arrive late for dance jam class at the gym
6:30 wake up from an insane dream about drowning in Indonesia
7:45 get told by my three-nager I’m not invited to his bday cause it’s a school day
8:20 a relatively mellow daycare drop off
9:34 arrive late for dance jam class at the gym
Hiiiiiiii blue sky!!
a woman with a white mask on her face is saying hello
ALT: a woman with a white mask on her face is saying hello
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November 22, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Hiiiiiiii blue sky!!