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✨ Cozy Chaos & Secret Completions - Sofia's Cozy Writing Corner ✨
✨ Cozy Chaos & Secret Completions - Sofia's Cozy Writing Corner ✨
aka: the one where I finish a whole damn series and find out I’ve been short-sighted my entire life
Hey sweetpea,
We’re back for another tea chat, and this one’s a doozy. Since the last time we curled up together, I’ve finished an entire novella series, nearly wrapped a new monster book, cross-stitched outside my skill zone, and had a major life revelation thanks to an eye test.
It’s been soft. It’s been spicy. It’s been full of girlhood, gloom, and the kind of cozy productivity that only happens when Ireland decides to gift you an autumn flavored July.
So let’s get into it…
💌 What I’m Writing
I did it. I finished writing The Zodiac Society.
Twelve steamy, heartfelt, chaotic novellas… plus a secret thirteenth that wraps everything up with a special little bow. These stories will continue to drop monthly on the paid tier of my Patreon, so if you haven’t subscribed yet, this is your sign to dive in. The final chapters of Astraea’s journey are some of my favorite scenes I’ve ever written. And yes, there are cuddles. And collars. And an earth themed surprise I’m keeping zipped until it’s time.
Meanwhile in BHO (shhh, that’s our code name for now), I’m almost finished drafting the first book in my brand new cozy monster series. If you liked Rosie’s café and cinnamon roll monsters with complicated feelings… you’re going to love what’s coming. Wholesome heat, a soft spoken minotaur, and a small town where omegas are just starting to find their place. I’m also working with the most incredible artist on the cover, we’re halfway done and it’s already everything I dreamed of.
And because I apparently don’t sleep anymore: I’ve also been busy drafting new anthology pieces for projects I can’t announce yet. But I can say this…
Expect antlers, autumn leaves, sapphic dryads, and frog monsters. You’re welcome.
🖤 A Little Bit Darker…
Over in the shadows, TVC (our secret code for now) is in full swing. I’m officially drafting Book One of this dark, delicious, and deeply dangerous new series. It’s Dark Academia meets Omegaverse in the best way… think candlelit dormitories, ritual magic, and dangerous Alphas who worship you like a religion. I can’t say more (yet), but if you like your romances bloody, bound, and beautiful… Sofia Graves has you covered.
📖 What I’m Reading
I’ve been savoring Nightshade by Autumn Woods, it’s the perfect autumnal mystery with a touch of academia and just enough yearning.
Between that and my never ending Zodiac Academy obsession, I’m fully living in that soft, scholarly, slightly gothic fantasy space. Honestly? Peak autumn in July mood.
🎧 Current Writing Playlist
My current hyperfixation is Billie Marten’s new album, especially No Sudden Changes. It’s soft, steady, and makes me want to write longing glances across mossy courtyards. If you have any tracks that feel like kissing a storm elemental under an umbrella, please send them my way.
💬 Quick Catch-Up
Sabbatical life continues… and I’m soaking up every second.
✨ I’ve been writing in local coffee shops, pretending I’m the main character in a cozy cottagecore film.
🍓 I started a strawberry cross stitch that’s absolutely above my skill level. It’s chaos, but it’s cute.
☔ It’s been weirdly gloomy for July in Ireland, so I’m leaning hard into autumn vibes. Bring on the socks and spooky playlists.
👭 Book club and writing nights with my girls have filled my cup more than I can say. Girlhood is everything to me right now.
👓 And the big twist? I got an eye test… and turns out I’ve been short-sighted this whole time. I used to strain my eyes to “pass” eye exams. Now that I’m unlearning that late diagnosed autistic need to mask and “perform,” things are shifting… bittersweet and beautiful.
And when I’m not writing? I’m playing Tales of the Shire on my Switch, reading in my blanket pile, painting little ghosts on heart shaped canvases, and planning how to fill your shelves with even *more* monsters who love deeply and knot respectfully.
Thanks for checking in with me, sweetheart. I’ll be back soon with cover teases, story drops, and more cozy chaos than even Maribelle (my jellyfish lamp) can handle.
🧁 Stay soft, stay spicy,
Sofia
@sofiarose_author
aka: the one where I finish a whole damn series and find out I’ve been short-sighted my entire life
Hey sweetpea,
We’re back for another tea chat, and this one’s a doozy. Since the last time we curled up together, I’ve finished an entire novella series, nearly wrapped a new monster book, cross-stitched outside my skill zone, and had a major life revelation thanks to an eye test.
It’s been soft. It’s been spicy. It’s been full of girlhood, gloom, and the kind of cozy productivity that only happens when Ireland decides to gift you an autumn flavored July.
So let’s get into it…
💌 What I’m Writing
I did it. I finished writing The Zodiac Society.
Twelve steamy, heartfelt, chaotic novellas… plus a secret thirteenth that wraps everything up with a special little bow. These stories will continue to drop monthly on the paid tier of my Patreon, so if you haven’t subscribed yet, this is your sign to dive in. The final chapters of Astraea’s journey are some of my favorite scenes I’ve ever written. And yes, there are cuddles. And collars. And an earth themed surprise I’m keeping zipped until it’s time.
Meanwhile in BHO (shhh, that’s our code name for now), I’m almost finished drafting the first book in my brand new cozy monster series. If you liked Rosie’s café and cinnamon roll monsters with complicated feelings… you’re going to love what’s coming. Wholesome heat, a soft spoken minotaur, and a small town where omegas are just starting to find their place. I’m also working with the most incredible artist on the cover, we’re halfway done and it’s already everything I dreamed of.
And because I apparently don’t sleep anymore: I’ve also been busy drafting new anthology pieces for projects I can’t announce yet. But I can say this…
Expect antlers, autumn leaves, sapphic dryads, and frog monsters. You’re welcome.
🖤 A Little Bit Darker…
Over in the shadows, TVC (our secret code for now) is in full swing. I’m officially drafting Book One of this dark, delicious, and deeply dangerous new series. It’s Dark Academia meets Omegaverse in the best way… think candlelit dormitories, ritual magic, and dangerous Alphas who worship you like a religion. I can’t say more (yet), but if you like your romances bloody, bound, and beautiful… Sofia Graves has you covered.
📖 What I’m Reading
I’ve been savoring Nightshade by Autumn Woods, it’s the perfect autumnal mystery with a touch of academia and just enough yearning.
Between that and my never ending Zodiac Academy obsession, I’m fully living in that soft, scholarly, slightly gothic fantasy space. Honestly? Peak autumn in July mood.
🎧 Current Writing Playlist
My current hyperfixation is Billie Marten’s new album, especially No Sudden Changes. It’s soft, steady, and makes me want to write longing glances across mossy courtyards. If you have any tracks that feel like kissing a storm elemental under an umbrella, please send them my way.
💬 Quick Catch-Up
Sabbatical life continues… and I’m soaking up every second.
✨ I’ve been writing in local coffee shops, pretending I’m the main character in a cozy cottagecore film.
🍓 I started a strawberry cross stitch that’s absolutely above my skill level. It’s chaos, but it’s cute.
☔ It’s been weirdly gloomy for July in Ireland, so I’m leaning hard into autumn vibes. Bring on the socks and spooky playlists.
👭 Book club and writing nights with my girls have filled my cup more than I can say. Girlhood is everything to me right now.
👓 And the big twist? I got an eye test… and turns out I’ve been short-sighted this whole time. I used to strain my eyes to “pass” eye exams. Now that I’m unlearning that late diagnosed autistic need to mask and “perform,” things are shifting… bittersweet and beautiful.
And when I’m not writing? I’m playing Tales of the Shire on my Switch, reading in my blanket pile, painting little ghosts on heart shaped canvases, and planning how to fill your shelves with even *more* monsters who love deeply and knot respectfully.
Thanks for checking in with me, sweetheart. I’ll be back soon with cover teases, story drops, and more cozy chaos than even Maribelle (my jellyfish lamp) can handle.
🧁 Stay soft, stay spicy,
Sofia
@sofiarose_author
