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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Tell all the truth but tell it slant…” In honor of the Tell It Slant Poetry Festival hosted by the lovely Emily Dickinson Museum (@emilydickinson.bsky.social), I made a scrapbook page inspired by Emily. 💛 #emilydickinson #dickinson #emilydickinsonpoetry #tellallthetruthbuttellitslant #poetry

A scrapbook page featuring collages of art with books, a yellow house, writing pages, bees, butterflies, and more decorative stickers.

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Kate Beall @katebbeall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My beloved reading group got to share our group’s model with Marathon participants today—look at all the fantastic books we’ve read together so far! poetry=community=poetry @dianalog.bsky.social @kasylongauthor.bsky.social @pounk.bsky.social @anitaholmes.bsky.social @emilydickinson.bsky.social

Read It Slant: A Reading Group’s Reading List
(October 2024 – October 2026)

October 2024: The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition Emily Dickinson, ed. R.W. Franklin
F407, “One need not be a Chamber -- to be Haunted --”
F517, "A still - Volcano - Life -"
F731, "A Thought went up my mind today --"
F1104, "The Crickets sang"
F1426 "Bees are black"
November–December 2024: [various], Diane Seuss
January 2025: Good Monster, Diannely Antigua
February 2025: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, Ross Gay
March 2025: Urban Contemporary History Month, Scott Woods
April 2025: GHOST :: SEEDS, Sebastian Merrill
May 2025: Scattered Snows, to the North, Carl Phillips
June 2025: One with Others, CD Wright
July 2025: The Tradition, Jericho Brown
August 2025: So to Speak, Terrance Hayes
October 2025: Her Read: A Graphic Poem, Jennifer Sperry Steinorth
November 2025: Helen of Troy, 1993, Maria Zoccola
December 2025: Pattern-Book, Éireann Lorsung
January 2026: A Letter to the Luminous Deep, Sylvie Cathrall
February 2026: Red Wilderness, Aaron Coleman
March 2026: What Feeds Us, DIane Lockward
April 2026: If Today Were Tomorrow, Humberto Ak’abal, tr. Michael Bazzett
May 2026: Ante body, Marwa Helal
June 2026: Now Do You Know Where You Are, Dana Levin
August 2026: Green of All Heads, Aracelis Girmay
October 2026: Appalachian Elegy, bell hooks
November 2026 & beyond: ???

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hello, #WritingCommunity! Are there any upcoming #pitch events? I know #QuestPit is in November. Are there any others I should be aware of? Thank you!

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Reading a diary is fun! That’s what you get in “Something Borrowed, Something True.” There are cringy moments, but also heartbreaking moments. Moments that make up one person’s life. You get to read it all! 📚 #diary #90sbooks #newbooks #diarybook #authors #readers #reading #bookworms

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Unboxing my book for the first time! This is a dream come true. It’s so pretty! 🥰 “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long #unboxing #WritingCommunity #authors #newbooks #writers #books #bookrelease

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is an excerpt from my novel, “Our Mother, Your Friend.” This is a post-9/11 family drama, and it’s a tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to the families affected by the tragedy. God bless you. ❤️ #september11 #911neverforget #911Remembrance #911books

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy 2nd book birthday to my first book, “Our Mother, Your Friend!” Now, the sequel, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” was released this week! Thank you to everyone who has supported my books. It means so much to me! Both books are on Amazon & Kindle! 📚 #books #authors #readers #bookstoread

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My new book, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” is exactly what you need if you’re a ‘90s kid. Do you remember keeping a diary? You wrote about everything. So did Terri. I invite you to read her diary! Available on Amazon & Kindle! #books #90sbooks #readers #diary #writers #authors

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you for a wonderful release day! Thank you for supporting my dreams and for believing in me. It means so much to me! “Something Borrowed, Something True” is out now in print and Kindle. I hope you love it! ❤️ #books #newbooks #authors #readers #writers #reading

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

HAPPY BOOK RELEASE DAY! My newest book, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” is here!! I can’t wait to share this book with you. The book has a diary in it that you get to read. There’s so much to learn. Go back to the ‘90s with me. ❤️ #releaseday #bookrelease #readers #books #newbooks

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tomorrow. 📚 “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long Go back in time to the ‘90s with me. Feel nostalgic. Read Terri’s diary. Learn about her life. She had a lot to share. It’s yours tomorrow! ❤️ #newbooks #books #90sbooks #readers #bookrelease #indiebooks #authors #homemovies #tbrlist

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

THIS WEEK!! My new book, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” is yours this Tuesday, September 8th. I can’t wait to share this book with you! A book with a diary, ‘90s references, romance, and more…Get ready for it! 📚 #books #newbooks #90sbooks #indiebooks #readers #releaseweek

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Terri loved writing in her diary. She wrote everything! The diary became her friend. She needed it. You can read the diary on Tuesday! It looks just like this in the book with the handwriting and doodles. I can’t wait to share this with you. 📚 #books #diary #writers #authors #readers #newbooks

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A poem for my sweet Mamaw, remembering her on her birthday. My grandparents were also married on this day in 1935. More than anything, I wish I could talk to them. I wish I could enjoy my Mamaw’s cooking. But at least I have this poem. This is for her. ❤️ #poets #poetry #poems #grandmas

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are only ONE week away from the release of my next novel, “Something Borrowed, Something True.” It has all the ‘90s vibes, a diary you can read, a wedding, and an emotional family story. I am SO excited to share this book! #newbooks #authors #writers #readers #bookworms #tbrlist

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My new book, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” comes out on Tuesday, Sept. 8! It’s available in print and Kindle (which you can order now). You can subscribe to my newsletter: www.kasylongauthor.com. I’m trying to grow my newsletter. I’m so excited to share this book! #SumLuv #books #writers

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I have been sharing about my book, “Something Borrowed, Something True.” Available September 8th! If you’ve seen me talk about Jack and Terri this month, this is their story! The book has a diary in it that you can read. I can’t wait to share it with people! #SumLuv #books #romancebooks #writers

A graphic promoting the book “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long, a sequel to “Our Mother, Your Friend.” The graphic features a book cover, which looks like a journal with a couple dancing and roses.

A graphic promoting “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long, available September 8, 2026. “What if you found your mom’s diary? Would you read it? What if it was exactly what you needed all along g…” The graphic features a collage of photos of the 1990s with ‘90s graphics.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I like a HEA. With how much craziness there is in the world, I like to see things end perfectly for the characters. It’s an escape from reality. Everything’s happy and okay for them. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters #romancebooks #writers

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10. Everything Ended Happily Ever After.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Whether you like the “don’t marry him” trope or not, you have to admit it works in a good romance story! I added a “don’t marry him” scene in my book. Does it work for the characters? I don’t know…You have to find out for yourself on September 8th. 📚❤️ #indiebooks #romancewriters #writers #tropes

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“I—I was incomplete before her. If I had to do it all over again, and still lose her when I did, I would. Because the ten years I had with her were more worthwhile to me than not having any time with her at all. It was an honor — an absolute honor and privilege to love your mom.” ❤️❤️ #SumLuv

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Every school has a mean girl! For Terri Ingram, that’s Katrina Shaw. They’re on the soccer team together, and Katrina is jealous of Terri. It says a lot about Terri to use her birthday wish on a girl who doesn’t like her. #SumLuv #books #meangirls #90skids #indiebooks #writers #authors

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I’m currently reading “The Knight and the Moth” by Rachel Gillig for a book club. It’s a gothic romantasy, which isn’t my usual genre. I’m also reading “On the Bright Side” by Anna Sortino. It’s a YA book with deaf and illness representation. I’m LOVING it! 🥰 I love most romances! #SumLuv

A book cover with “The Knight and the Moth” by Rachel Gillig. It features a woman laying down, wearing a blue gothic gown. Her brown hair is covering her eyes. Moths are assorted on the cover.

A book cover for “On the Bright Side” by Anna Sortino. It features a teenage girl and boy wearing casual clothes and holding hands. A blue background with lights.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In my summer YA amusement park story, Cori and Erik work at the raging rapids ride together. They have a game where whoever splashes the other person the most during a shift gets a point. Erik is playful and makes sure Cori laughs. She loves it. She loves working with him. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters

An amusement park ride with a raging rapids ride and rocks.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

In my summer YA amusement park romance, Erik falls for Cori first. He’s had a crush on her for four years. It isn’t until this summer when she begins to see him differently. He falls first, she falls harder! It happens during a tornado warning when they’re taking shelter… #SumLuv #romancewriters

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

“Go. Before I keep you out here all night.” 😍😘🥰 After this kiss, Terri has a hard time walking straight. Her head is spinning! It’s a good thing she decided to write about it in her diary. Read more on September 8th. Preorder today! #books #snippet #indiebooks #readers #romancebooks

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

“Go. Before I keep you out here all night.” Terri could barely walk straight after that. Her head was spinning with love. Of course, she had to write about it in her diary. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters #writers #writing #snippet

A diary page with lip kisses on the page. Text: “He leaned over and kissed me again. It was slower this time. His hand moved to the back of my neck. I could feel his fingers moving through my hair. The kiss deepened, and my whole body warmed under his touch. He was so soft. The way his thumb grazed my cheek, and the way he pulled back just enough to look me in the eye. It was like he wanted to memorize me. Everything about me.

Then, he kissed me again. I think we stayed like that for ten, maybe fifteen minutes. He finally brushed my hair off my shoulder and smiled. He whispered, ‘Go. Before I keep you out here all night.’”

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Everyone is getting along! Jack is shy and fidgets a lot. Terri is chatting with everyone. She wants to be friends! Jack quietly observes and listens. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters #writers

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It surprised me how much I fell in love with writing the love triangle. It was my first time writing a love triangle. Both men are great! I feel sorry for the one who doesn’t get the girl in the end. I was half-tempted to change the ending, but I couldn’t. 😂 #SumLuv #romancewriters #writers

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I think you should follow the advice. The book has ALL the ‘90s vibes you could want. Plus, there’s a diary! It’s just fun to read. Readers, this is your next favorite read! Preorder today! “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long #books #indiebooks #90sbooks #90svibes #newbooks

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“He wasn’t grinning anymore. He just looked at me with serious eyes and said, ‘That’s how I feel about you. I’ve been waiting for you without even knowing it.’” ❤️❤️❤️ Love can surprise you sometimes. It happens to my characters when they weren’t even looking for love. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Can I use this to share my pitch for my summer YA romance? It’s the summer of 1998, and Corey and Lukas work at an amusement park. They've always been friends until everything changes. He falls first, she falls harder! ☀️ Summer love 🎢 Theme park 🥰 Friends to lovers #SumLuv #romancewriters

A graphic of a summer YA romance with a teen couple kissing in black-and-white. Photos of amusement park rides and text: “Amusement park romance,” “Friends to lovers,” “Coworkers turned lovers,” and “small town vibes.”

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Would you read your mom’s diary? Faye’s mom tragically died 25 years ago. Just before her wedding, Faye discovers her mom’s diary and reads every word. What’s in the diary? That’s for YOU to find out! 📚 “Something Borrowed, Something True” by Kasy Long - Available September 8th! #SumLuv #books

A social media graphic of an open diary with photos of teenage girls, ‘90s graphics, and text: “Right before her wedding, Faye Ingram discovers her mom’s diary from the 1990s. She starts reading…and can’t stop. What’s in her mom’s diary?”

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It’s kinda chic to be an indie author. It’s also kinda chic to support indie authors. It’s kinda chic to write what’s on your heart. For me, that means books for teens and adults. It’s kinda chic to do what you want. ❤️ #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #indieauthors #writing

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Terri and Jack have a long-distance relationship when they go to college. It has challenges. This leads to them breaking up (that’s not a spoiler). Then, something major happens to Terri that changes everything. Will she find her way back to Jack? And to her old life? #SumLuv #romancewriters

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The moment when Terri Hughes knew Jack Ingram was different. He was different than all the boys she knew before him. She was 15, so this is young love. But oh, she notices Jack. She immediately likes him. Why? Because he listens. He cares. That can go a long way. ❤️ #SumLuv #romancewriters #books

“Jack actually listened when I talked. His eyes didn’t wander like he’d rather do something else. He didn’t interrupt. He asked questions. Do you know how rare that is, Diary? Most boys I’ve talked to either change the subject to talk about the Giants or try to act all cool and gross. But Jack wanted to talk about real things. He told me he wants to be a veterinarian.” This is text is written in cursive handwriting on a sheet of paper. Light pink backdrop with white hearts.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If Terri and Jack had a song, Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One” would be it. They go through many challenges. It looks like they made it anyway! They’re still the one for each other. ❤️ #SumLuv #books #indiebooks #authors #writers #lovesongs #90ssongs #romancewriters #readers

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A tornado happens in my YA summer romance at an amusement park. So, I guess I could place the story in a true thriller (like “Twister”), but the focus should still be on the fun romcom and friends-to-lovers plot. #SumLuv #romancewriters #YAwriters #writers #writing

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Twister: Flying Cow Tornado Scene

ALT: Twister: Flying Cow Tornado Scene

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It’s #NationalBookLoversDay! These are five books I love. What are your favorite books? Celebrate your books today! 📚🥰 #BookLoversDay #booklovers #books #readers #reading #bookworms

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We are one month away from the release of my next book, “Something Borrowed, Something True.” The proof copies look SO good! I can’t wait to share this book with you. Mark your calendars for September 8th! 📚 #newbooks #books #proofcopies #authors #writers #writerscommunity #readers #indiebooks

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My YA summer romance story at an amusement park fits into the “friends-to-lovers” subgenre and also “coworkers-to-lovers.” Corinne and Erik were always friends until one summer that changes everything. I love to read those kind of books, so it’s fun to write! #SumLuv #romancewriters #writers

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Wooden Roller Coaster Ride POV

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I LOVE friends to lovers, especially childhood friends to lovers. That’s my favorite trope. Maybe because my grandparents were childhood friends to lovers. I’ll read any book with that trope. 😍🥰 #SumLuv #romancewriters #tropes #writers

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Luke and Lorelei Dancing

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

These are the settings in “Something Borrowed, Something True.” It’s set in California! Ferndale and San Francisco are the primary settings. I LOVE Ferndale! It’s a charming small town in northern California with Victorian-style buildings. It’s cozy! #SumLuv #settings #books #writers

A social media graphic that looks like a notebook with photos on the page. “All the settings in ‘Something Borrowed, Something True’ by Kasy Long” in cursive text. Locations: Ferndale, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Lake Tahoe. Photos of the towns.

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎉 Writers! When do your characters celebrate their birthdays? My main character, Terri, was born on August 5, 1975, so today is her birthday! 🎉🎂 Drop your characters’ birthdays in the comments! #indieauthor #writers #authors #books #WritingCommunity #qotd #birthdays

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Happy Birthday, Brett!

ALT: Happy Birthday, Brett!

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Happy birthday to my character, Terri! Her birthday is featured twice in “Something Borrowed, Something True.” I loved writing about her 16th birthday party at a roller rink. It has the classic ‘90s vibes we love. Preorder today! #90sthrowback #90skid #90svibes #birthdayparty #books #writers

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Good question! I think my first introduction to romantic fiction was Anne of Green Gables (Gilbert Blythe is the best book boyfriend). Also, anything by Meg Cabot, Sarah Dessen, and Judy Blume (Tiger Eyes and Forever). The list could go on and on. ❤️📚 #SumLuv #romancebooks #romancewriters

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

“I think this might be that ‘love at first sight’ thing that people talk about in movies and books. I always thought that it was a made-up thing, but maybe it’s real after all.” ❤️❤️ An excerpt from my book, “Something Borrowed, Something True,” available on September 8th! #SumLuv #writers #books

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I love meet cutes but I don’t have one in my story! Instead, Terri met Jack when he was her paperboy. She was shy to say hi, but she did it anyway. The rest is history. 🗞️❤️ #SumLuv #writers #writing #authors #writingcommunity #authorscommunity #romancewriters

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Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Meet my characters! Terri and Jack are high school sweethearts. But something happens to their relationship…And then something big happens after. Will they end up together? Read more in “Something Borrowed, Something True” on September 8th! #SumLuv #writers #romancewriters #books #characters

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