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✒️ Debut novel ~ Coming Nov 14th 2026
♡ [email protected]
♡ Newcastle, Aus
♡ As I have loved
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Welcome here book besties!! ✨️📚
Just a little fun reintroduction, since we have had so many new faces join us in this little cosy book nook 🧡

Do we have anything books in common?
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🗝 welcome, book introduction, bookish content creator, intro reel, book nook, bookish corner, cosy book bestie, bookstagram, book community, hello by @one.orange.patch.reads

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9 months ago

✨️ Book Overview ✨️

The time has come besties!
I finally had a chance to sit down and tell you all about my book 🙌

I'm talking main characters, title, storyline, themes, tropes, AND no spoilers! 🥰
So, grab a cuppa and let's have a chat!

QOTD: If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you choose?

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🕊 Blurb:

Birdie is gone...but her past is calling.

When Joni loses her Nan, Birdie, her whole life is put on hold. Until the day she discovers Birdie’s old journal and a collection of letters containing secrets hidden for more than fifty years.

Determined to uncover the truth about Birdie’s past, Joni travels to Edinburgh in search of answers—and perhaps a way to finally let go.

Could it be that the grandson of the man Birdie loved has the answers she seeks…and will she ever find a way to move past Birdie’s death and embrace love without losing half of herself in the process?

Both Sides Now is a heartfelt debut novel about self-discovery, family, grief, healing, and a love that transcends time.

For readers who love:
✨️ The journey of overcoming grief and the slow-burn romance of The Seven Year Slip
✨️ The magical, cozy adventure of The Lost Bookshop
✨️ The emotional turmoil and musical depth of Deep Cuts.

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🗝#bookchats #bookoverview #debutauthor #debutnovel #bothsidesnow aussie author, indie author, self publishing, book title, music, memory, overcoming grief, self discovery, slow burn romance, Edinburgh, Sydney, magical realism, women's fiction, new book, bookstagram by @one.orange.patch.reads

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2 months ago

✨️ Meet Joni Miller ✨️

Music nerd, closet romantic, plant mum, master of suppressing her emotions, serial planner and overthinker, fiercely independent (sometimes to much), older sister, kind, funny, smart, grieving the loss of someone she loved...

Joni is all these things and so much more, and it was such a joy bringing her to life 🥹
She feels so real to me, and I can't wait for you to meet her!!

🗝 #bookcharacters #characterprofile #BothSidesNow #debutauthor, self published, indie author, aussie author, magical realism, slow burn romance, women's fiction, bookstagram, new book, character personality, introduction

✨️ Link in bio for pre-orders ✨️

Now available for ebook
Paperback coming soon 🙌

🗝 #preorders #newrelease #BothSidesNow #debutauthor, self published, indie author, aussie author, magical realism, slow burn romance, women's fiction, bookstagram, new book, character personality, introduction by @one.orange.patch.reads

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11 hours ago

A dream is a wish your heart makes...and sometimes those dreams really do come true 🥹🕊✨️

Every time I see my book (MY BOOK y'all 😱) on the shelf it makes me so emotional, and I honestly don't think that feeling will ever go away.

I am so so blessed to be able to share these words with the world, and I can’t wait to see her on all of your shelves as well!!
That for sure will make me cry 😭😅

🗝 #debutnovel #indieauthor #BothSidesNow #newrelease #aussieauthor self published, indie published, new book, upcoming, cover art, dreams, wishes, goals, bookshelf, book reveal, book cover, bookstagram, Noah Kahan, Sunrise on the Reaping, new music, aussie bookstagrammer by @one.orange.patch.reads

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2 days ago

✨️ For all my indie/future indie authors ✨️

When I started this journey I had no idea just how much goes into into publishing a book, let alone self publishing! 😅

So, here are a few things I have learnt along the way that I wish I knew going in, or would have found helpful when I started:

1. Start as early as possible
2. Just ask
3. Consider broad distribution

✨️ QOTD: What do you wish you had known before publishing your book?

🗝 #indieauthors #booktips #selfpublishing #debutnovel #authorjourney debut author, novel, book release, upcoming release, Both Sides Now, book advice, Amazon, IngramSpark, Booktopia, Kindle, Kobo, ebook, paperback, bookstagram, advice by @one.orange.patch.reads

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7 days ago

Character art REVEAL 🎨 ✨️

I cannot describe the feeling of seeing your own characters come to life before your very eyes 🥹😭

Commissioning the incredibly talented @mitrakats to create this piece was literally a dream come true and she absolutely knocked it out of the park!! 😱😍
This piece is everything I wanted and more!

Thank you Mitra for choosing to take this project on, and for so beautifully capturing Beau and Joni...I truly have no words 😅

Also...there may be an opportunity for you to get your hands on a printed copy of this piece 👀
More on that soon!!

🗝 #artreveal #characterart #bookcharacters #art #digitalart book news, book characters, Joni, Beau, slow burn romance, women's fiction, magical realism, indie author, debut novel, aussie author, self publishing, bookstagram, coming soon, new release by @one.orange.patch.reads

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11 days ago

I am convinced @mitrakats is actually magic 🥹✨️
The way she has captured my characters actually brought me to tears!

Emotions are at an all time hight lately 😭😂

Character art reveal coming tomorrow besties!!! 👀

🗝 #characterart #artreveal #comingsoon #booknews #BothSidesNow art, bool reveal, exciting news, book characters, Joni, Beau, women's fiction, slow burn romance, magical realism, bookstagram, debut author, indie author, Aussie author, artist by @one.orange.patch.reads

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12 days ago

I'm not going to lie opening this package made me feel all of the emotions and then some 😭🥹

Like...what do you mean I am holding my book, MY BOOK, in my hands!! 😱

The cover is stunning, the formatting is on point, the chapter art looks perfect...she is PERFECT!!

I can't wait for you all to have a copy of your shelf soon 🙌

🗝 #bookunboxing #proofcopy #bookreveal #ARCbook #firstlook debut author, self published, indie author, aussie author, magical realism, slow burn romance, women's fiction, bookstagram, new book by @one.orange.patch.reads

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13 days ago

✨️ COVER REVEAL ✨️

She is here and she is absolutely STUNNING!!
Truly words cannot describe the feeling of seeing a cover that so perfectly matches the spirit of this book 🥹🕊

I am so excited for you all to read the words contained within this gorgeous cover art 😍

Thank you, thank you, thank you @cbaillustration for your patience, wisdom, kindness and incredible vision and talent in bringing this book to life in such a beautiful way 🫶
I actually can't get over it!!

P.s. keep an eye out for more exciting book news and art coming soon...👀

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🕊 Birdie is gone...but her past is calling 🕊

When Joni loses her Nan, Birdie, her whole life is put on hold. Until the day she discovers Birdie’s old journal and a collection of letters containing secrets hidden for more than fifty years.

Determined to uncover the truth about Birdie’s past, Joni travels to Edinburgh in search of answers—and perhaps a way to finally let go.

Could it be that the grandson of the man Birdie loved has the answers she seeks…and will she ever find a way to move past Birdie’s death and embrace love without losing half of herself in the process?

✨️ For readers who love the journey of overcoming grief and the slow-burn romance of The Seven Year Slip, the magical, cozy adventure of The Lost Bookshop & the emotional turmoil and musical depth of Deep Cuts ✨️

🗝 #coverreveal #coverart #bookreveal #bookart #booknews Both Sides Now, artwork, illustration, cover, book, reveal, new art, paperback, Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell, slow burn romance, women's fiction, magical realism, bookstagram, aussie author, indie, debut author by @one.orange.patch.reads

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15 days ago

Besties...she is finally done!!! 🙌

Words cannot express the feeling of seeing my final book cover for the first time 🥹
She is truly everything I ever dreamed of and I can't wait for you to see her!

Thank you so SO much to the incredibly talented @cbaillustration for bringing this beautiful piece to life!🧡

Cover reveal coming tomorrow...👀

🗝 #coverannouncement #firstly ok #bookcover #coverillustration cover reveal, book news, cover art, debut author, indie book, aussie author, indie author, bookstagram, coming soon by @one.orange.patch.reads

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16 days ago

✨️ August Book Box ✨️
Let's get out of this winter reading slump 😅

Today is the LAST day of winter!!
Which means we are almost in September 😱

Crazy how time flies when you make your life so jam packed you don't have time to slow down and actually rest...and this is why I love my monthly book box! 🙌

It helps me stop, slow down, take a moment and have some well deserved me time. So, let's get out of this winter reading slump and dance into spring with bells on shall we ✨️

🧡 In collaboration with @bookbox.au 🧡

QOTD: Are you a winter or summer girlie?

🗝 #bookbox #gifted #readingslump #winter #spring book goodies, fantasy, fae, snacks, bookish candle, book subscription, bookstagram, collaborator, aussie small business, cosy, last day of winter by @one.orange.patch.reads

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NOW CLOSED 🕊

✨️ ARCs applications for Both Sides Now have officially opened! ✨️

Please make sure to swipe and read through all the details, before you head on over to the link in my bio and fill out the ARC team google form.

Applications for my ARC team will only stay open until September 7th, so make sure you apply asap 🏃‍♀️

If you have a book bestie you know might want to apply as well, please tag them in the comments!
The more the merrier 🥰

And may the odds be ever in your favour 🧡

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🕊 Birdie is gone...but her past is calling 🕊

When Joni loses her Nan, Birdie, her whole life is put on hold. Until the day she discovers Birdie’s old journal and a collection of letters containing secrets hidden for more than fifty years.

Determined to uncover the truth about Birdie’s past, Joni travels to Edinburgh in search of answers—and perhaps a way to finally let go.

Could it be that the grandson of the man Birdie loved has the answers she seeks…and will she ever find a way to move past Birdie’s death and embrace love without losing half of herself in the process?

✨️ For readers who love the journey of overcoming grief and the slow-burn romance of The Seven Year Slip, the magical, cozy adventure of The Lost Bookshop & the emotional turmoil and musical depth of Deep Cuts ✨️

🗝#arcteam #arcapplication #arc #newrelease #debutnovel indie author, Aussie author, book news, review copy, ebook, women's fiction, romance, slow burn, magical realism, music, memory, Both Sides Now, bookstagram, books, new book, debut by @one.orange.patch.reads

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