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Miraya Engelage and Elise Volkman bring you writing, editing, and reading tips from the tea-tables of their living rooms.

Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for discussions on first drafts, querying, and more!

22/01/2025

TBR Feature 📚

I’m not reading as much as I would like right now, but there’s so many amazing books on my shelves that I decided to start a new post series about them. Maybe this will help me pick my next read, or maybe it’ll help you pick yours!

The Muse of Maiden Lane is book 4 in the Belles of London series. Mimi Matthews does an incredible job with historical romance and the equine elements are flawless. The third book, the Lily of Ludgate Hill, was one of my favourite books last year! I’m excited to dive into the last book in this series, I’ve been looking forward to Stella’s story for ages.

Is this series on your tbr? Or, what’s a book on your tbr that you’re really excited about?

20/01/2025

Minimalist Monday 💙

No caption, just a line from the Count of Monte Cristo that still rings true today. Replace the “m” with a “b” for total accuracy.

10/01/2025

Rat & Cheese Challenge 🧀

I love it when gives us a challenge so here’s mine! My loved ones are afraid to gift me books because I already have so many…but I did get two 🐀

How to P**s Off Men - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, no notes. My bestie knows me well.

Metro 2033: a dystopian sci fi based on a video game. My brother got me this one and I’m looking forward to it! Something tells me this will be a reading slump buster down the road.

Do you like being gifted books? 📚

08/01/2025

Top 2024 Reads 📚

It’s hard to pick favourites, so I’m going with the books that stood out to me the most over the year!

🌊 The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - a truly epic classic that is a must read. I’ll be thinking about this book for the rest of my life.

🏺 Atalanta by Jennifer Saint - a beautifully written retelling of one badass warrior and her equally badass adventures.

🔥A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross - takes the cake as the best sequel, audiobook and conclusion to a story.

🌞 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez - the best contemporary romance of the year. Sweet and full of yearning, I’ll be rereading this one!

Honourable mentions to some fantastic audiobooks:
🎧 Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
🎧 The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe
🎧 The Saint of Steel series by T Kingfisher

What was your top read of 2024? 📚

06/01/2025

Minimalist Monday 🍃

It’s been ages since I posted - but here I am! I’ll be deep in the writing cave for most of the winter, so my posting schedule won’t be consistent. I’m really looking forward to diving into edits on my manuscript though ✍️

What is your first read of the year? I’m rereading A River Enchanted and the audiobook is lovely!

15/12/2024

Are you ever listening to audiobooks and wonder what goes into their creation? Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for our episode with Jacob and find out!

Do you like audiobooks? Let us know below!

Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts and check out our Patreon for more of the Tea Grannies!

06/11/2024

“Relief feels like happiness if you don’t know the difference.”

Stephen is a paladin, although not what he once was. Even three years after his god’s death, he’s still as lost as when the grief was fresh. Grace is a perfumer, and a damned good one. So what if she has a shady past? When Grace and Stephen witness an assassination gone wrong, they begin to work together to find out what is going on in their city…and who is behind it.

“Competence is its own punishment.”

This is hands down, the best meet cute I have ever read. EVER. I listened to the audio for this one and the amount of times I was full blown cackling while I was driving…it was fantastic. I love reading fantasy books with older characters - adventures don’t stop once you’re in your 30’s, that’s for sure! Though it is easier to put your back out. Kingfisher has a real gift when it comes to writing a slow burn romance. That, and I never, ever thought I would love a MMC named Stephen. No offense meant to the Stephen’s of the world!

I’ve read a few books by this author and this one easily ranks as my favourite so far. It’s rare to find a writer who makes me laugh that hard and yet is able to turn around and tug on my heartstrings in the same moment. This book has everything I want in a fantasy romance: a kind, solid MMC, a slightly anxious but competent FMC, a strong female friendship, and an adorable animal companion. Oh, and it’s hilarious. What else could you possibly want? Read it, and read it now!

Have you read any books by Kingfisher?

01/11/2024

Chapter 35 📚

Anyone else have mixed feelings about their birthday? The introvert in me wants to turn my phone off and hide, but I love hearing from all my friends and family at the same time. What a dilemma to have, am I right?

My plans today involve writing, drinking tea, lunch with my fam and some uninterrupted reading time. Perhaps a visit to the bookstore is in order too…🤭

What book are you kicking off November with? I’m halfway through Starling House and loving it!

28/10/2024

Minimalist Monday 🍁

Have a great week everyone!

18/10/2024

Fantasy Friday ⚔️

All I want to do these days is hibernate, eat snacks, read and write fantasy books. Is that so much to ask?

What are you reading or writing this weekend? 📚 I’m going to start my reread of my fantasy romance draft in preparation for my next round of edits. Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to dive into a new read as well!

16/10/2024

“Nobody ever noticed the magic, dusted through all corners of her life like dewdrops caught in cobwebs, because nobody was ever looking for it.”

Belle has grown used to hiding her magic from those around her, even from her lifelong best friend. Burnt out from her job and struggling with self doubt, her magic is the last thing on her mind as her 30th birthday approaches. When her coven summons her to prove her worthiness as a witch, Belle has no choice but to face her fears, or else she risks losing her magic forever.

“No matter which turn you take or hurdle you stumble at, you’ll always end up on the path that’s meant for you.”

This was lovely! I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the prose and the beautiful friendship between Belle and Ariadne. Belle’s relationship with her mother and grandmother was heartwarming. While this is marketed as a cozy fantasy, the stakes are pretty darn high - it still works, but it’s not exactly what I expected from this genre. I was hoping to find Rune swoon worthy but instead, he felt a bit like an afterthought. The real love story is between Belle and the women in her life! And her cat familiar, of course.

If you had a familiar, what kind of animal would it be? I would love to have a big cat, like a jaguar or a panther. Though my dogs would be easier to take out and about with me…🤭

15/10/2024

Hey writers! Our much anticipated query letter episode is available NOW ✍️ pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for our query letter critique with the wonderful from Art House Literary. Thank you to all our brave writers who submitted their queries - we appreciate you 🫶🏼

Remember to rate and review us on Google, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Happy writing!

10/10/2024

Cinnamon bun characters 🌟

Do you love a cinnamon bun character in your books? If yes, swipe to meet these Pitties of Bookstagram 🐶

All of these blocky headed beauties have enormous hearts to go with their personalities. Much like many of our favourite characters, these wonderful dogs often go through a lot of trauma before they get their happy ending. October is Pitbull Awareness Month and we would love for our booksta buds to get involved. Check out any of these amazing accounts for adorable dog photos, book recs and more!

🐶 Pitbull Awareness Fun Fact 🐶
“Pitbull” is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of pitbull-type dogs including APBTs, staffies, bullies and more. All of our dogs have been labeled “pitbulls” but you’ll notice they each look different!

If you have a pittie, tell us about them in the comments, or let us know what your favourite pet is!

If you’re able to donate and feel so inclined, please check out the rescues listed below.

04/10/2024

Photos that didn’t make the cut 📸

tagged me in this fun challenge so here’s a few of mine! I like to take multiple photos and post whichever one ✨feels✨ right. I actually love the first one, Ladue was eating leaves while I tried to take photos 🍁

How do you choose your bookstagram photos? Or, what are you reading this weekend? I started Rewitched and I’m loving it!

02/10/2024

Witchy Wednesday 👻

Just a fun witchy stack that I haven’t read yet. That’s my beautiful copy of Medea peeking out at the bottom - I’m desperate to read it soon! But I just know I’m going to get lectured for not reading the Black Witch yet…I know, I know!

Do you have any witchy books on your autumn tbr?

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30/09/2024

Minimalist Monday 🍂

Just two beautiful classics that demand to be read in the autumn months. Have you read them?

27/09/2024

Sweater Weather Challenge 🍁

Cable knit: 3 books that have become an essential part of you
- Pride & Prejudice
- Murderbot
- Black Beauty

Turtleneck: a bookish habit you try to hide
- How much I spend on books 🫣

Oversized: a comfort book
- Pride & Prejudice

Worn but loved: your favourite tropes
- enemies to lovers, found family, grumpy/sunshine, marriage of convenience, forced proximity

The go to: your usual genre pick
- romance

Warm and soft : your favourite reading spot
- my oversized leather recliner with a blanket and a dog (or two!)

Everyday hoodie: a character you can relate to
- Emmy from Done & Dusted

Cute cardigan: a book with a pretty cover
- Priory of the Orange Tree

Grandpa sweater: two classics you love
- the Count of Monte Cristo
- Lord of the Rings

Do we have any in common? 📚

I’m so happy it’s finally sweater weather 🍁 if you’re looking for something new and cozy, check out my fave merch over at .co and use GRANNIES10 to save!

25/09/2024

What’s on your autumn TBR? 🍁

I have loads of books on mine, but these are my top picks. Frankenstein is the only reread and I’m long overdue to read the others…to no one’s surprise!

Have you read any of these? Which one should I start with? 🍂

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