NEW author logo. The rose was hand drawn on canvas paper, and painted in acrylic marker. It was scanned into the computer, had the grey background and lettering added in Affinity Photo V2 (PAID). ©2026 V.J. Allison. NO USE OR SHARING WITHOUT PERMISSION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. #logo #artwork #romance

Do NOT use this business for anything. They are run by a Maple MAGAt, aka a bigot. www.facebook.com/theblockbard

My crazy AuADHD brain is at it again. This is just a theory. I could easily be wrong, but what if I'm right for once? LOL Blog comment moderation is ON and I'm allowing limited commenting here. I have NO tolerance for bullies. romanceauthorvjallison.blogspot.com/2026/04/theo...

Theory: Lack of Education, Literacy and Comprehension, Combined with Narcissism, Tied to Bigotry, Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny and So Much More?

AUTHOR NOTE: I know there are people out there who will laugh at what I am about to say, and that’s fine. It’s not my fault they have a lac...

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Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been around a lot, I've been recovering from the iron infusion and slowly getting back on track with my aerobics, writing and art. I'm currently working on some elements for an LGBT+ line for my TeePublic store. I'm also back to work in His Reasons to Fight. HAPPY!!!!

"Sometimes, family is everything. Others, not so much." I'm working on HIS REASONS TO FIGHT, and the heavily revised draft of it stands at about 9300 words, with more to do (copy/paste/revise). I hope this kickstarts my writing again, so I can finish this book. #romancelandia #booksky

#Romancelandia #Booksky I'm tickled to announce my paperback copy of NOVA SWOONS is here! Check it out on my blog.... romanceauthorvjallison.blogspot.com/2026/02/nova...

Nova Swoons 2026 – A Romance Anthology about Nova Scotians, by Nova Scotians

I am so honored and excited to announce that my paperback copy of Nova Swoons 2026 – an anthology by Nova Scotia romance authors about Nova...

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#romancelandia #booksky I am tickled and honored to share that an excerpt from STRICKEN is included in the NOVA SWOONS anthology, released by the Writers Foundation of Nova Scotia!!! This anthology features 13 of Nova Scotia's romance authors and it's FREE to download! writers.ns.ca/programs/mic...

Micro-Anthology Series

The Micro-Anthology Series provides publication opportunities and encourages Nova Scotian readers to discover local authors. Micro-anthologies are distributed for free in print and digital formats.For...

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Introducing AMETHYST ROSE PRODUCTIONS. I do book covers using HUMAN generated items like photos, original artwork (mine and others), and clipart. I use AFFINITY V2 (no gen AI) or PSE 15 (NO GENAI) for the digital aspect of my craft. I am OPEN for commissions! #artwork #boycottAI #lgbtqart #asexual

Leave it to me to mess up something simple like deviled eggs. Eggs were too fresh, not quite as hard boiled as they should be, and the yolk mix was NASTY. I don't have mustard - we don't use it - so I used chili powder, apple cider vinegar, season salt and mayo with the yolks. YUCK! 💀

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I have four canvas boards prepped with black gesso, and I'm wondering what would work for each of them. Purple rose on one for sure. I think.... Or will I do that on one I coat in silver paint? DEBATING....

Text: "If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse." I really have to get a bloody day planner so I KNOW what I'm doing on what day. GOOD GRIEF. (So much work, so little time, I need to start scheduling things!)

I am learning how to use Photoshop 6! From what I understand, a lot of publishers want their artists to use Photoshop of some type, over something like GIMP or Affinity. I got 6.0 installed today and over the next while I'll be teaching myself how to use it. Fun stuff!

#booksky PREORDERED! I can't wait to read this book! I've been waiting to read it since the author told me about the story. It's finally coming out and I have it preordered from Amazon. It's going to be AWESOME!! #comingsoon #preordered #books

Indie authors and Amazon, artists and Etsy, etc etc

Joseph Fink, we're going to win@planetoffinks.bsky.social · 10mo ago

A singer-songwriter friend would like people to know that while boycotting Spotify is great, it was also 16% of their income that is now cratering. So if you're cancelling Spotify, please pair that with buying music, merch, or live tickets directly from your favorite artists

I'm up. Bring coffee. If you want bright eyed and bushy tailed, go lock lips with a skunk. It's NOT happening here.... Hopefully I'll get more work done on Thorns of the Rose once the caffeine kicks in.... And the cat decides she's had enough cuddles for now. (I'm holding her)

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

Debating: Is 2 hours long enough to write a highly intense, detailed/graphic love scene? Heart is saying "MAYBE" but brain says "Wait until tomorrow when you have more than 3 hours to work, silly!" I'm going to get lunch on the go and think about it.

The damn scammers never stop trying to get money out of us somehow. If I want a "consultation/mentor", I'll talk to one of my fellow authors I KNOW is legit who have been around the block a few times. Like Kate P, Kate R, and more... Sheesh.

Colson Whitehead@colsonwhitehead.com · 11mo ago

There’s another wave of author impersonators offering consultations/mentoring for a price. (I got one from “Claire Keegan” telling me I’m very promising!) I’m sure you are great, but I didn’t email to tell you how swell you are. Here’s info on book scams: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/prh-fraud/

That DAMN CAT tried stealing my new blanket hoodie, the red one with the really soft sherpa interior. I could tell she loved it the instant she sat on it, started purring and making paws/biscuits. NOPE. THAT'S MINE YOU EFFING PURR BAG! *YOINK!!!!!!!!!!!*

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.

Many thanks to one of my besties for giving me some *SWEET* ideas for the love scenes in Thorns of the Rose. Hehehehehe....

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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.-...

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????

The poor souls in Jamaica are getting hit with Hurricane Melissa at the moment. So many people are dead (not sure on exact numbers, it's at least 7 the last I heard) and it looks like the island may be flattened by the time this storm is done. YIKES. #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #hurricaneseason

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.

I got my influenza immunization today. The arm is sore but that's par for the course for this old girl. If you think getting vaccinated against preventable diseases is "stupid" that's YOUR PROBLEM. NOT mine. I'm not the one thinking science is "fake" when conspiracy theorists are "RIGHT". MORONS.

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

This is my friend Kate... Go check out her books, she's amazing!!! #romancelandia #booksky

Decadent Publishing@decadentpub.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Tina Marie Wales is a witch on a mission: To get her life under control. But her new house has a curse on it & her sexy neighbor keeps growling at her. #BookTrailer for WITCH WAY SERIES by Kate Richards decadentpublishing.com/witch-way-se... #BookSky #RomanceBooks #HalloweenReads #ParanormalRomance

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