“A decade and a half, hm?” I tease. I’m tired and drained, but the familiarity of our banter soothes me. He relaxes and chuckles, warm and low. It sets my skin ablaze. “Over a decade and a half, if we’re being accurate.” SPARKS WILL FLY is on KindleUnlimited & paperback!

Every time someone says Sparks Will Fly got them into robot fighting I get misty, even if they just watched it to understand the book better. Like that's so cool! Some people are really into it now! Because of my book! I don't think I'll ever get over that feeling.

Turn up your speakers, grab your book, and settle in for the Sparks Will Fly playlist 🎶 it's got self love jams, dramatic love ballads, angsty tunes, and peak vibes. Listen on Spotify at the link in my bio or make it on your fave music app.

Omg I got connected with the battlebots "make them kiss" sign people!! I love the internet

I uhhh heard you might be looking for a sports romance with nerds? Like an Ali Hazelwood meets BattleBots/NHRL situation? Yeah, no I got you. With disability, plus size, and queer rep? Got it, got it—no it's not too much to ask for at all! I have just the thing for you! It's called Sparks Will Fly.

Good news I realized I can Velcro patches to my arm brace hell yeah 🤘🏻

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If I manage to sell 9 more books by the end of the month, I'll have my highest month in every category, so if you're considering purchasing one of my books, may I say.... pretty please? Links in pinned :)

Apparently my book Sparks Will Fly made it to both the battlebots reddit and fb groups? not like official channels but still cool! Hi nerds!! (Already said hi to the NHRL besties! My book is at HQ!)

I have asked for help quite a lot lately, and I’m sorry for that - things have been weird and hard and staying afloat has sometimes felt impossible. I’m -$160 in the red. If you buy a zine or leave a tip, it would help me so, so much - anything helps, even just shares!! 😭💛🫶🏻

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people who sign with a stamp, where are you getting them? mine is from vistaprint but it's mid. Any suggestions?

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Well i'm in a cast for the next 6 weeks minimum. In my dominant hand 😭

I haven't checked my usual learning resources yet, but I want to learn more about graphic design, typography in particular. Does anyone have good resources for learning? I've used YT, coursera, edx, and other site im blanking on. I'm fine with books too! Low cost to free is better.

Combat robotics is a new sport for a lot of romance readers, but my sports romance for nerds, Sparks Will Fly, uses it to turn these rivals into lovers. Check out my guide into the world of Sparks Will Fly and it's fictional combat robotics competition, Circuit Smack. laurelholl.com/what-is-circ...

What is Circuit Smack?: Inside the world of Sparks Will Fly

sports romance for nerds, Sparks Will Fly revolves around combat robotics and the fictional competition of Circuit

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I have tendinitis at best, a stress fracture at worst (tbd 🥴) and I can't use my dominant hand and wrist for a while. No writing, video games, crafts, etc. Wtf am I supposed to do besides reading and tv? 😭 weather and mobility are too variable to rely heavily on outdoor/walking around stuff :/

Instagram did indeed only show this to 5 people 🤪

Laurel Holl 💖 Romance Author@laurelholl.bsky.social · last mo.

I spent way too long making this and instagram is going to show it to like 5 people when I post it tomorrow so uhhhh you all get to see it first!! If you like this vibe, may I recommend my book Sparks Will Fly lol

Ingram denied my refund for damaged copies when it was 5/20 is.... 😤😤😤😤 anyways, I have scratch & dents on my website for like $8! Over half off retail price!

I spent way too long making this and instagram is going to show it to like 5 people when I post it tomorrow so uhhhh you all get to see it first!! If you like this vibe, may I recommend my book Sparks Will Fly lol

One thing about me is me is that I'm going to spend 2hrs making a museum quality post that gets 3 likes 😌💅

Twin cities pals, you can now read Sparks Will Fly on Libby in the MESLA system!

Related: If anyone happens to know who had the "make them kiss" sign at a battlebots pro-league fight, I'll send them a free book lmfao

Laurel Holl 💖 Romance Author@laurelholl.bsky.social · last mo.

Watching robot fights while I'm working still counts as research even though the book is out, right?

Watching robot fights while I'm working still counts as research even though the book is out, right?

Hey there! I'm Laurel (she/they). Here's a little bit about me: 🤖 SPARKS WILL FLY out now! ✍️🏻 Contemporary romance writer 🩷 Plus size & fat positive babe ♿️ Disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent 🏳️‍🌈 Bisexual demigirl 📚 Reader of all genres 🤓 10yrs in marketing Learn more at laurelholl.com/links

I think they might have solved their rivalry and pieced together a truce 🫣 Solve the puzzle of your next book to read by checking out Sparks Will Fly. 🏆 Forced Proximity 🩷 Plus size FMC 🤕 Hurt/Comfort 💘 Rivals to lovers ❤️‍🔥 Slow burn ♿ Disability rep ⌛ It’s always been you 🤖 Robot fights 🌶️ Open door

Coming to a (kindle) screen near you: Sparks Will Fly is a rivals to lovers romance filled with robot fights, disability rep, and more yearning than a robotic arm can shake a stick at. This spicy slow burn will keep you glued to your seat until the credits (acknowledgements) roll.

I'm catching up on the battlebots pro league fights, it fucking slaaaaaaps. I missed this so much! Thank gooood the NHRL has been feeding me well in the meantime, and now my robot fighting plate is FULL 🤩

if you're looking for a fun book to read for #DisabilityPrideMonth, i just read + enjoyed SPARKS WILL FLY by @laurelholl.bsky.social! a nerdy sports romance where the sport is robot fighting!! the mc has hEDS and uses a cane and has dyed hair and she's great hehe #BookSky 🌈📚🌎📚🪐

If you're looking for a book with disability rep by a disabled author for #DisabilityPrideMonth, may I suggest my book, Sparks Will Fly? It's available on KU now 🥰 link in bio!