We swear we're not buying more books... After December! Goals that actually stick rarely start with spreadsheets—they start with a feeling. We as in Olivia and I decided our feeling for 2026 is consistency, and it changed everything about how we read, buy, and share books. From a simple 45‑minute daily target to a color‑coded year‑in‑pixels page, we map a routine that protects mental health, surfaces patterns, and keeps stories fun. No shame, no streak anxiety, just a gentle checkpoint that t...
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We swear we're not buying more books... After December! Goals that actually stick rarely start with spreadsheets—they start with a feeling. We as in Olivia and I decided our feeling for 2026 is consistency, and it changed everything about how we read, buy, and share books. From a simple 45‑minute daily target to a color‑coded year‑in‑pixels page, we map a routine that protects mental health, surfaces patterns, and keeps stories fun. No shame, no streak anxiety, just a gentle checkpoint that t...
Interview with Author Assistant: Lauren (@lbcreads)
Spill the Smut
1 hour 30 minutes
4 months ago
Interview with Author Assistant: Lauren (@lbcreads)
The unsung heroes behind your favorite authors' seemingly effortless social media presence, newsletter magic, and seamless book launches are often their personal assistants—and Lauren represents the gold standard in this demanding profession. In this engaging deep dive, she pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to support multiple bestselling authors while maintaining her sanity and passion for books. Whether you're a reader curious about publishing's inner workings, an author con...
Spill the Smut
We swear we're not buying more books... After December! Goals that actually stick rarely start with spreadsheets—they start with a feeling. We as in Olivia and I decided our feeling for 2026 is consistency, and it changed everything about how we read, buy, and share books. From a simple 45‑minute daily target to a color‑coded year‑in‑pixels page, we map a routine that protects mental health, surfaces patterns, and keeps stories fun. No shame, no streak anxiety, just a gentle checkpoint that t...
