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writercatluna.bsky.social
Catalina 🌷
@writercatluna.bsky.social
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I have a special fondness for pets named after food. Currently working on my debut novel, a self-publish regency romance. (I love the Yearning™️)
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writercatluna.bsky.social
I thought I would post details about my WIP since twt has a pitch event. I'm going to reach 50% revision this week :) Plenty of time for beta edits.

Aaaah, who doesn't love a rakish earl, pathetically in love?💗😌

#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting #author #regency
An Earl's Declaration of Love, A Regency Romance by Catalina Luna, Spring 2025 The audacious Earl of Merwick, Jacob Thornton, is as charming as he is dangerous. A favorite of the gossip papers, rumors abound of his seafaring feats, good looks, and penchant for trouble. Ella Vincent is a shrewd young lady who refuses to go along with the crowd and finds him tiresome. Immediately besotted, the Earl makes no secret of his interest, an action that has Ella doubting his sincerity, even as her heart begins to long for him. Perhaps he should not have been so quick to act like a scoundrel; he nearly convinced himself of his own act. Inspiration: Miss Fleming Falls in Love X 2005 Pride and Prejudice's Mr Collin's Proposal Scene (specifically) Contains: Rake MC, He Falls First, Heated Looks across a ballroom floor, closed door (with tension/innuendo) He had thought of her as a rabbit. The 'oh' of her soft, pink lips parting had been a delight, and if he had not been so tired, he might have had the presence of mind to leave. Instead, in his drunkenness, he had indulged in theatrics, flicking her nose and half-expecting it to be warm and velvet like that of a rabbit. And then... and then she spoke. There was a saying about that, wasn't there? Something about a wolf in soft animal's clothing.
July 3, 2024 at 2:59 AM
writercatluna.bsky.social
It's early in the story, but some mistakes have already been made by the Earl. 😮‍💨

#wipsnips #writingcommunity #regencyromance
Dear Millie, Your brother is a fool. You know my wild nature, but also that only I mean to bring good cheer. I stated that I came to Renton for a holiday, and that is true. The fields are bursting with fresh fruit at this time of year and the town is busy enough that I can find some form of entertainment. I had no interest in seeking marriage or courtship while here. However, I met an extraordinary woman and now I find myself listless.
June 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM
writercatluna.bsky.social
#fridaykiss #Romancelandia

Working Title: An Earl's Declaration of Love

I sort of hate the title its own because it feels so cheesy!
But is amusing/appropriate after the story is read and regency books do love their dukes and earls.
I dunno, further research is required. 🙈
Jacob had left the comfort of indoors to this frigid garden to get away from them. And yet, here she was: a shivering, beautiful star in the winter cold. Next to her, Jacob’s second greatest enemy. He watched as Fitzroy placed a kiss on the back of Ella’s hand; the way her body instinctively moved closer to his warmth. The very sight made Jacob hot with jealousy and shame. It should be him down there, his arm wrapped around Ella’s shoulders, whispering promises of the many ways he could keep her warm instead of being a voyeur. That was why Jacob reserved the slot of ‘greatest enemy’ for himself.
June 7, 2024 at 9:19 PM
writercatluna.bsky.social
I wanted to join the #WritingCommunity in a quieter space😅 and I figure my 1st post should be a #wips

First draft of novel is done, second draft is in progress. Currently 58k, aiming for 70k.

Regency romance story bc I'm a sucker for yearing
This man was far too unkempt, with his stained clothing and the flagrant disregard for proper use of buttons, a hint of his chest hair to peek out from his unbutton collar. Ella was close to her twin brother, so while she remained blissfully oblivious to most things, sly innuendos or a glimpse of one of her brother’s shirtless friends by the lake wasn’t unusual. It was a lucky thing that it was Ella in the carriage, other ladies in her position would be half in tears at the sight. Ella gave the stranger a glare even as the apples of her cheeks stained red. “Excuse me sir, this is not a public carriage. I must ask you to leave.” The man grunted, spreading his legs wider as he made himself comfortable. “Perhaps a good lady such as yourself could be persuaded otherwise,” he slurred, a crooked smile growing on his face. “No.” Ella’s good-natured, soft-hearted brother probably would have been persuaded to give him a lift. Fortunately, he was already inside doing his charitable deed fo
May 22, 2024 at 1:12 AM