Autumn Vibes

Autumn, Are You Coming or Not?

Some autumns creep in with cool winds that grow stronger by the day, stirring up dry leaves and wistful memories that sing and crackle like a roaring bonfire. Other autumns, like the one we’re experiencing this year, cling to summer like a desperate lover, unwilling to let go of the heat. To this autumn, I say—it’s time to let go.

Better relationships await—like my new Ralph Lauren tweed blazer (snagged at a recent Nordstrom Rack sale) paired with my Vince wool sweater. Or perhaps a cozy throuple featuring jeans, my penny loafers, and a tartan wool cape? Autumn has been calling me for weeks, yet summer refuses to leave. Still, today’s rainy coolness gives me hope. It may be premature to pull my Filson waxed barn coat from the depths of the closet and tread the grounds with the hounds (do Shih Tzus count?), but I can certainly wear jeans, my short Wellies, and a light jacket. At least give me that!

Longing for my tweeds.

Today, I’m doing my annual closet switch from summer to fall, and I don’t care if I swelter for the next few weeks. At least we had a beautiful Harvest Moon the other night, and my morning bike rides have been shrouded in fog. The autumn vibes are kicking in at last, and I’ve been keeping busy—cleaning house, writing my new book, reading (currently wrapping up Vamptember), and doing some sketching. It’s nice to slow the pace when the days grow shorter.

Comforting foggy mornings.

This morning, I woke early to continue final edits on Starlex (always worth the effort—turns out I’d switched a few character names without realizing it). I was thrilled to find an early review that could only be described as glowing! I try not to let it go to my head, but it’s okay to let a little positivity galvanize the final stretch of bringing this story to life. You can pick up an ARC copy of Starlex on NetGalley or Booksprout if you’d like. It officially releases in print and ebook on November 12 (pre-order ebook now).

Coming soon!

And speaking of creations, the new Book Worms is here—and selling fast! This issue is all about folk horror, perfect for setting the spooky-season mood even if the weather isn’t quite cooperating. Do check it out, and let me know in the comments how you’re spending your autumn so far—hopefully not poolside (unless that’s your thing… in which case, I pity you—just kidding).

Obey my dog! Buy Book Worms!