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V.J. Allison aka Valerie-June
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Artist, award winning romance author, and animal person. Thrift store fanatic. Trigeminal and occipital neuralgia warrior. Asexual. Graphics artist and book cover artist. Nova Scotia, Canada. Music lover. #Romancelandia DMs OFF! NO GEN AI HERE. NO CRYPTO!
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Note to self: DO NOT EDIT A GRAPHIC LOVE SCENE WHEN THE GUYS ARE HOME.... I was blushing to beat the band, and hoping neither would see what was on the monitor.

I got 4093 words added to Thorns of the Rose (Scotian Roses Book 1) yesterday. #romancelandia #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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I found another blanket hoodie in Value Village this evening. I swear if that bloody cat steals this one too, I'll f***ing shave her fluffy ass!!! This one is MINE, dammit Marnie!!! She stole the purple one, she can snooze on it.
A middle aged woman with greying brown hair, dark brown eyes lined with black eyeliner, and porcelain skin is wearing a red velour blanket hoodie with the hood up, showing white sherpa wool lining the hood.
November 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Coming in 2028... The Scotian Roses series by V.J. Allison. Logo ©2025 V.J. Allison. Covers by V.J. Allison.
Watch my Amazon Profile for releases and preorders! www.amazon.com/stores/V.J.-...
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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This crazy furball.... She's laying on her head with one of her front paws in the air.... While she's hogging my blanket hoodie. Crazy cat, anyone????
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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ALT TEXT INCLUDED! I did a search for my pen name this morning and this is what came up. "Engaging" is not a word I would have normally associated with my writing but it's nice to see it... Even if this was AI generated.
V.J. Allison is a contemporary romance author known for her engaging storytelling and strong Maritime roots, with notable works including "Away To Me" and "Under Your Scars." Overview of V.J. Allison V.J. Allison is a Canadian author from southern Nova Scotia, known for her contributions to the contemporary romance genre. She has been writing since her school days and has published several novels that reflect her personal experiences and strong connection to her Maritime heritage. In addition to her writing, she is an advocate for various chronic illnesses and animal welfare. Amazon +1 Notable Works Away To Me: This novel has received the eXtasy Books and Devine Destinies’ Editor’s Choice Seal of Excellence. It explores themes of love and personal growth. 1 Under Your Scars: Another significant work by Allison, which delves into emotional and romantic complexities. 2 Eternity's Gamble: A paranormal/horror romance released by Decadent Publishing, showcasing her versatility as an author. 1 Sweet Child of Mine: Part of the Feathered Tartan series, this book combines elements of holiday romance with personal challenges. 1 3 Sources Additional Information V.J. Allison's books often feature strong emotional narratives and relatable characters, making her a favorite among readers of contemporary romance. She is also known for her graphic design work, which complements her writing career. silverdaggertours.com +1 For a complete list of her works, you can visit her author page on platforms like Amazon or ThriftBooks, where you can find more about her books and purchase options. Amazon +1
October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Coming in 2028: The SCOTIAN ROSES series by award winning author V.J. Allison. THORNS OF THE ROSE (Book 1) will be released in January 2028 on Kindle Unlimited. ALL COVERS AND LOGO ©2025 Amethyst Rose Productions, V.J. Allison. #romancelandia #booksky #romancereads #comingsoon #novascotiaauthor
October 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Series logo reveal: SCOTIAN ROSES.
Original artwork by V.J. Allison. © 2025 Amethyst Rose Productions, V.J. Allison. NO USE OR DOWNLOADING WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. #romancereads #romancelandia #booksky💙📚 #canadianauthor #novascotiaauthor #romanceseries #contemporaryromancebooks
A hand drawn wild rose in purple metallic with a yellow centre and green leaves with a wood texture sits on a background of silver with "Scotian Roses" in darker purple script. ©2025 Amethyst Rose Productions, V.J. Allison. No use or downloading without permission. ORIGINAL ARTWORK!
October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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I did my aerobics today! First time since my doc told me I have iron deficiency anemia. I've been exhausted the last while. Still am, and I'm still anemic, but it was worth it.

Coffee, then I'm hitting my word processor... Thorns of the Rose won't write itself! ;) #romancelandia #booksky #lovestory
August 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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It's 1997. Titanic is the biggest blockbuster of the year, The Spice Girls are topping the charts, "sporty" looks are in, grunge music is out, and platform shoes were back in style.

What were you doing in 1997?

Coming Soon: Thorns of the Rose (Scotian Roses 1), a love story by V.J. Allison.
August 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Soooo. This is 51... It hasn't been an easy year for me, but I'm still here, and determined to make the most of everything... BRING IT ON!

I'm going to be MORE successful than ever. You watch! ;)
August 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Holy smokes it's been a while since I used the "drawing muscles" in my hand. It's cramping up... But man it is WORTH IT. I'm designing a logo using a tracing of clipart I have FULL licensing for (I purchased it!), and I'll be putting that on canvas or wood soon. It's time to argue with TotR. (ALT)
Photo of a red rose in full bloom on a black background with the text: "Coming soon.... Thorns of the Rose. A love story by award winning author V.J. Allison."
June 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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I loved the show Wonder Woman as a child, so much that I had the child's set of wristbands, the tiara, the belt, everything, and wore it constantly. To know Lynda Carter, WW herself, is an ally makes my heart sing. It makes me admire her even more, and I've always admired her. #LGBT+ #LGBTpride
Lynda Carter: "I didn't write Wonder Woman, but if you want to argue that she is somehow not a queer or trans icon, then you're not paying attention. Every time someone comes up to me and says that WW helped them while they were closeted, it reminds me how special the role is."
June 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Notice to my haters... LMAO
Black text on white background says, "If you're gonna talk shit about me, at least invite me. I'll bring snacks and better stories."
June 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Post from my Facebook. It's long so alt text will be with the photo itself. #pride #pride2025 #asexual #lgbt+ #lgbtrightsarehumanrights #LGBTQAI+
Happy Pride Month everyone! I'm asexual, meaning I don't think people are "sexy" and more... Ironically, I put "spicy" stuff into my books, but that's because I can tolerate writing it. LMAO I'm going to be posting a LOT of LGBT+ related stuff on here over the next few months. Pride is something that is generally celebrated in June but some places have their own celebrations in July and August as well. In several nations, including the UK, my community - notably my trans, nonbinary, agender and genderfluid siblings - are under attack, and it seems this year's pride is needed more than ever, to remind our community that we are valid, loved, and so much more in the face of hate. Hate that has NO source, rhyme or reason other than the people spewing it are horrid to the core, whist quoting Biblical verses, even though the Bible itself preaches LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL. (((Either follow Jesus' REAL teachings or SHUT THE F**K UP BIGOTS!!!))) I'm dropping this as a warning for all of you - either you can stay and enjoy it or scroll on by, or if you don't like pride due to *your own bigotry and hate, etc. for MY community which means you hate me as well*, either unfollow me or remove me. I won't be insulted if you remove me. I'm proud of who I am, and the fact I'm asexual to the bone. I've already been turned on by my own family for being ace, because I'm "ONE OF THEM!", meaning LGBT+, which seems to be a sin for me, but not others in the family, oddly enough... But that's a story for another time. It all starts now... Don't say I didn't warn you. HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!!!!!!
June 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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8 years ago today, my debut novel STRICKEN (Feathered Tartan 1) went live on Extasy Books. Originally written as a standalone, it has since morphed into Book 1 of a series. You can find Stricken here: books2read.com/b/3n8Qr9
#romancelandia #BookSky💙📚 #CanadianAuthor #NovaScotia
March 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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COMING SOON from award winning author V.J. Allison...

His Reasons To Fight - the anticipated finale of The Feathered Tartan series. (Currently Under Production!) Release date TBA, keep watching my Amazon profile for the preorder! www.amazon.com/stores/V.J.-...
February 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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It looks like we're getting clobbered AGAIN with another storm on Sunday... SO SICK OF WINTER!!! 💩
Photo of a small snowman laying face up on a deck, with several knives protruding from its stomach and chest. Caption reads DIE WINTER..DIE!
February 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Need a FAST, easy and romantic gift for Valentine's Day? Get them a romance book! Check out my contemporary novels, as well as my paranormal-horror romance at your favorite store. #romancelandia #canadianauthor #romancereads #ebook #BookSky📚💙 #novascotia
Books2Read: books2read.com/ap/8Z2M9o/VJ...
February 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Source: Unknown. Poem about winter in Canada, which is says exactly what I'm thinking about this -18 Celsius crap we've been getting this year.... GAH!!!!
Photo of a grey cat covered in snow sitting in a snow bank. Caption reads: It's winter in Canada! And the gentle breezes blow, seventy kilometres an hour, at 35 below. I love Canada. The snow's up to your butt, you take a breath of winter and your nose gets frozen shut. Yes the weather here is wonderful, so I guess I'll hang around. I could never leave Canada, I'm frozen to the bloody ground!
February 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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New banner for my holiday short story, Sweet Child of Mine (Feathered Tartan 2). Find it at your favorite retailer here: books2read.com/b/3n8QrR
February 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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For me, it's HONESTLY (Feathered Tartan 3). It wasn't an easy book to write due to a bigoted character. I've been told it's a powerful story due to its subject matter, and is a recipient of the Extasy Books Editor's Choice Seal. #romancelandia #BookSky #lgbtromance
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January 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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I guess mine would be "Honestly (Feathered Tartan 3)". It was one of my most difficult stories to write - due to a bigoted character - and I love the main characters, Dana and Avery. It's also a recipient of the Extasy Books Editor's Choice Seal. (Thank you!)
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January 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Someone who complained about people giving them constructive criticism in Facebook prompted this post. I'm sharing it here with the alt text so all of you out there know what I'm talking about. Said person shared an AI generated cover and excerpt. It got TONS of negativity, and was crapped on.
If you can't take any constructive criticism, you do NOT belong in the writing business. PERIOD. I'm so sick of people whining over 4 star reviews or screaming that people are "JEALOUS" because they were given amazing advice in a professional manner by others, notably other authors who are more experienced. If someone gives you really, really good critiques and advice on how to improve yourself as a writer, LISTEN. They are probably seeing stuff you don't. Take a few steps back and look at your work from a editor or reader's perspective. You may actually see what they're trying to tell you. SHEESH. (I LISTEN to my publishers, and my editors... That's why I am where I am today!)
January 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This will always be one of my favorite pictures of Marnie. She's sitting pretty!
A fluffy black and white cat with golden-green eyes and white whiskers stares at the camera. She has white paws, a white chest and a white smudge along her upper lip on her black face. Her black nose shines in the flash of the camera. Her mama calls this pose "sitting pretty".
January 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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From my personal area on Facebonkers. I posted a photo of my cat Marnie on a cat page and got this...
(Photo shows a screenshot of a conversation - a photo of a fluffy black and white tuxedo cat - continued in alt text) I HATE scambots. They're annoying and GROSS!!!! 🤮
Photo is of a conversation on Facebook - it begins with a picture of a fluffy black and white tuxedo cat that's part Maine Coon. A user with the name "Benoitclarke" replies with "Hello dear" and a kiss emoji. The original poster (V.J. Allison) responds with capital letters, "DO NOT CALL ME DEAR... And that "kiss" was NOT welcome. CREEP!" followed by six "puke" emojis. V.J.'s full name is blocked out with purple rectangles for privacy.
January 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM