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Tomorrow is the big day! I hope you can make it to support @thegingbeardesignco and his hip replacement journey! Doors open at 6:30, music by @cowboy_thoughts at 9! If you canโ€™t make it make please consider donating to his gofundme or sending some digital love via Venmo!
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๐Ÿ“Bewick Coffee - Saint Paul, MN Overall Rating: 9/10 Wifi :๐Ÿ’š Outlets:๐Ÿ’› Seating:๐Ÿ’š Hours: ๐Ÿ’› Parking:๐Ÿ’š Food: ๐Ÿ’š Drink Flavors:๐Ÿ’š Price:๐Ÿ’š Sound Levels:๐Ÿ’š Unique Features/Vibes:๐Ÿ’š Breakdown Wifi ๐Ÿ’š - Worked great! We had to ask for the password, but once we got on it worked really well. Outlets ๐Ÿ’› - There are a decent amount of outlets around but defintely not outlets at every spot. The main seating area when you walk in has a few along the wall. Around the corner in the more secluded seating areas there are more options. We had no issue finding spots near outlets! Seating ๐Ÿ’š - TONS of seating options! There are multiple seating areas with lots of table/seat options. There are plenty of larger tables perfect for spreading out or sitting with friends. Hours ๐Ÿ’› - Sun-Mon: 8am-3pm, Tues: Closed, Wed-Sat: 8am-3pm Parking ๐Ÿ’š - Thereโ€™s free street parking all around the area and we had no issues finding parking right out front. Food ๐Ÿ’š - They have a full food menu and everything on the menu looks delicious! We literally saw them making pasta from scratch in their kitchen and trust that all their food smells amazing. Drink Flavors ๐Ÿ’š - We loved our drinks! The flavor combinations were subtle yet well balanced. We will for sure be back! Price ๐Ÿ’š - Drinks are very reasonably priced for the area! The food menu does look to be a bit on the pricey side, but for fresh handmade ingredients, seems totally well priced. Sound Levels ๐Ÿ’š - Great! They had music playing quietly in the background. People were chatting at a normal level and we never felt uncomfortable talking on the phone. Divided section away from the ordering counter would be great for calls. Unique Features/Vibes ๐Ÿ’š - This is a lovely new spot located in the old Groundswell location (RIP). We chatted with one of the owners and their vision for this space is so cool! This already has a great ambiance, but they plan on expanding into dinner options with a full service cafe. They also mentioned expanded NA options and many more cool drink flavors to come๐Ÿ˜Š
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kinda chic to be a reader this fall!!! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒฒ sooooo many amazing releases coming out this season. Some of which are mine! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿซด โ˜€๏ธ Oct. 6: The Song of Sunrise immersive full-cast audiobook ๐ŸŒ™ Oct 13: From Beneath the Moon, book two of The Prentice Teller Series! Next up in my personal life, I have some choreography deadlines for a musical and dance teamโ€ฆ but after that, Iโ€™ll be diving back into drafting! Thank you @elenathereader for making these incredible graphics ๐Ÿคฉ (whenever my grid looks good, itโ€™s because of you ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’•) Cheers! Monica #romantasy #selfpublish #indieauthor #audiobookstagram #thesongofsunrise
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WE HAVE A DATE!!! Please mark your calendars for October 6, 2026!!! ๐Ÿซถ๐ŸŽปโš”๏ธ Iโ€™m doing something pretty bold (and possibly never been done before as an indie?)โ€ฆ A FULL CAST, 9-PERSON IMMERSIVE AUDIOBOOK WITH CUSTOM FOLEY SOUND DESIGN ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคฏ As @akacourtneyholly sends me updates of the mastered file, Iโ€™m genuinely FLOORED by the quality of this audiobook. Itโ€™s essentially a motion picture for your ears ๐Ÿฟ ๐ŸŽฅ Courtney is an incredibly talented actress and producer, so I am forever grateful for the level of care she has brought to bringing THE SONG OF SUNRISE to audio. #audiobook #audiobooklover #audiobookstagram #thesongofsunrise #booksbooksbooks
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The prettiest cover by @thegingbeardesignco ๐Ÿ’œ Jon โ€” I am SO GRATEFUL for your partnership in making this cover an absolute dream come true. Cheers to hiding all sorts of secret messages in the design. ๐Ÿ˜˜ โ€ขโ€ข.โ€ขยดยฏ`โ€ข.โ€ขโ€ข ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ๐ŸŒ™๐ŸŽป๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ โ€ขโ€ข.โ€ขยดยฏ`โ€ข.โ€ขโ€ข Book: ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐Œ ๐๐„๐๐„๐€๐“๐‡ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐Ž๐Ž๐ by Monica J DeLoy (me ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ) releasing 10/13/26 Tropes: ๐Ÿน war academy setting โš”๏ธ dangerous worlds ๐Ÿฆ… magical creatures โœจ grumpy/sunshine ๐ŸŒ™ celestial magic ๐Ÿ”๏ธ epic side quests ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ shadow throne scene โš–๏ธ political intrigue x2 ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ dystopian / post-apocalyptic Fourth Wing meets Zodiac Academy, in this spicy dystopian romantasy, the second book in The Prentice Teller series, and sequel to THE SONG OF SUNRISE.
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this is going to be epic!! WOOF. weโ€™re producing a full-cast immersive audiobook!! Mark your calendars for Q4, release date to be announced! am I extra? ABSOLUTELY!! But would you expect anything less from a dance/theatre/choir girlie who wrote a book about an apprentice bard that enrolls in a magical war academy? ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿซด exactly On a more serious note, this is an incredible opportunity for me to share my story in a new format. As someone with a recently blinded eye (thatโ€™s a separate story), audio has been a medium Iโ€™ve come to highly valued as a way to consume books. There something so special about doing a project at this level of production value as an INDIE author. It wasnโ€™t always going to be a full cast, but as Courtney and I were chattingโ€”the vision kept growing! Iโ€™ll have to write a substack post soon about the many creatives involved in The Song of Sunrise that are professionals in their craft, but also dear friends of mine. (Some of which since first grade!) Iโ€™d appreciate all of the audio listeners to keep this on your radar and spread the word! Limited ALC opportunities will become available. With so much excitement, Monica #graphicaudiobook #audiobook #thesongofsunrise #themesong #audiobooklover
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๐Ÿ”๏ธโœจ๐ŸŒ™COVER REVEAL๐ŸŒ™โœจ๐Ÿ”๏ธ So excited to announce that ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐Œ ๐๐„๐๐„๐€๐“๐‡ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐Ž๐Ž๐ is coming to you on October 13, 2026!! Fourth Wing meets Zodiac Academy, in this spicy dystopian romantasy, the second book in The Prentice Teller series, and sequel to THE SONG OF SUNRISE. Tropes: ๐Ÿน war academy setting โš”๏ธ darker themes/trauma ๐Ÿฆ… magical creatures โœจ grumpy/sunshine ๐ŸŒ™ celestial magic ๐Ÿ”๏ธ epic side quests ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ shadow throne scene โš–๏ธ political intrigue x2 ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ dystopian / post-apocalyptic @thegingbeardesignco - You have completely outdone yourself. Iโ€™m BLOWN AWAY by your design skills. ๐Ÿ˜ญ This cover is not only gorgeous, but has so much meaning behind every stroke that makes it even more special to me. Thank you so much for your artistry and attention to detail! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฉถ prฬŒeฬ€oฬ€rdฬŒerฬŒs are open! Link in my bio! Ahhhhhhhhhhh Iโ€™m so excited you guys!!! Hope you love it as much as I do!!! ๐Ÿซถ Monica #coverreveal #booksbooksbooks #thesongofsunrise #newbookrelease #romantasy
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Due to some unforeseen scheduling hiccups we have a new male lead. Please welcome Brandon Francis!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This audiobook will have a cinematic feeling with a full cast of NINE AMAZING ACTORS and custom sound design to immerse you in Akemiโ€™s world. And let me tell you. Listening to the โ€œrough cutsโ€ audio had me in TEARS by the end of chapter one. Also.. look to the last slide for a hint at the audiobook cover designed by the one and only @thegingbeardesignco ๐ŸŽปโš”๏ธ COMING EARLY 2026 โš”๏ธ๐ŸŽป THE TEAM Monica J DeLoy, author @mjdeloybooks Courtney Holly, Executive Producer @ohcorntee Joshua Suhy, Sound Design @jssaudio Andrew Piland, Composer @andrewpilandmusic THE CAST Courtney Holly as Akemi @ohcorntee Brandon Francis as Atlys @brandonfrancisnarrator Christian Leatherman as Castor @leathermanaudio David S Dear as Leaf @davidsdear Taryn Pray as Ramona @taryn_pray Marion Toro as Selene (+more) @marionntva Charity Spencer as Rosie (+more) @charity_spencer Creg Sclavi as Row & Bane (+more) @creg.sclavi Gene Coltrane as Marrow (+more) ๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐„๐’: ๐Ÿน war academy setting ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ games & trials ๐ŸŽป unique FMC ๐Ÿชท enemies to lovers โœจ found family ๐ŸŒ™ celestial magic system ๐Ÿ–ค political intrigue; elves, humans, and the underworld ๐ŸŒถ๏ธopen door spice ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จshadow daddy MMC ๐Ÿฆ… magical creatures The Song Of Sunrise is for readers who enjoyed the war college setting of Fourth Wing, morally gray enemies-to-lovers in ACOTAR, distant dystopian fantasy world of Fall of Ruin and Wrath, and trials in The Serpent and the Wings of Night.
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brought to you by gen alpha ๐Ÿ™‡โ€โ™€๏ธ Book featured is THE SONG OF SUNRISE by Monica J DeLoy (me!!!) Tropes/Themes ๐Ÿน war academy setting โš”๏ธ deadly trials ๐Ÿชท enemies to lovers ๐Ÿฆ… magical creatures โœจ found family ๐Ÿ“š inclusive writing ๐ŸŒ™ celestial magic system ๐Ÿ”๏ธ shadow/earth daddy MMC ๐ŸŽป music themes โš–๏ธ political intrigue READ ON KU! Check out my ๐Ÿ”—!!! ๐Ÿ–คYour next favorite author (๐Ÿคž), Monica Cover by @thegingbeardesignco Illustrated map by @gretchenhoehn
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The Song of Sunrise is my book baby, so maybe Iโ€™m a little bit biased ๐Ÿ˜‰ maybe a part 2 to come!! #thesongofsunrise #newrelease #bookish #romantasy #fantasyromancebooks #bookrecs
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โœจ11/11/25 - SAVE THE DATEโœจHARDCOVERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!! ๐ŸŽปโš”๏ธโ˜€๏ธ The Song of Sunrise hardcovers will include: ๐ŸŒ„matte dust jacket-less look and feel with the incredible artwork by @thegingbeardesignco ๐ŸŒ„illustrated map by @gretchenhoehn ๐ŸŒ„cinematic playlist for an immersive read-along experience including the THEME SONG composed by @andrewpilandmusic ๐ŸŒ„gorgeous chapter headers also designed by Jon King ๐ŸŒ„ AND FOUR TOTAL PIECES OF ARTWORK! I plan on making an ebook sale here in the next couple of days for .99 so you can โ€œtest the story outโ€ before you get the physical shelf trophy ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ The Song of Sunrise is an adult fantasy romance about a bard that enrolls in a magical war academy. Check out my page for tropes and details! kaaythanksbye, Monica #romantasy #fantasyromance #bookstagram #thesongofsunrise #bookish #hardcover #newrelease #booksale
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Our 2025 Prints are here!!! Designed in collaboration with Jon King, these pieces capture what weโ€™re all about. โ€œWhere Everyone Can Connect to Natureโ€ โ€” inspired by the opportunities we create through our Crew and Individual Placement Program Partnerships, to help the next generation build a relationship with the Earth. โ€œLand Stewardshipโ€ โ€” itโ€™s at our core. Once you feel it, it changes you and inspires you to give back. These prints serve as a reminder: to build our relationship with the land and then become a steward of it. โœจ Come see us tomorrow night at โ€œWild Women of Adventureโ€ โ€” Night 1 of the @lacrosseadventurefilms Fest to get yours!
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