Author: Carly-Rae

Finding the right phone case is hard. I have struggled to find a phone case that not only protects my phone, but has a trendy print on the back. Sometimes, I’ll get a phone case that is too bulky and doesn’t fit into any of my purses or pockets. Or I’ll get a case that looks cute online, but when it arrives it is a totally different color. Honestly, I started to get frustrated not only because the products were nothing like what was pictured online, but I spent so much money on products I didn’t like. I started searching…

I’ve been getting so many messages on social media about what witchy books I recommend reading. There are a ton of new rom-coms out with witches in them that it can get difficult to find ones you may like! I’ve put together a list of my favorite witchy romances that always leave me with a smile on my face. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling Genre: Fiction/Romance Vivienne Jones got her witchy heart broken nine years ago. She got over it like anyone would —by drinking, taking hot baths, and cursing her ex. Vivienne is well aware magic should not…

Today is the day of my interview with author Lecia Cornwall. As some of you may know, I love historical fiction books. When I heard about That Summer in Berlin, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! More importantly, I couldn’t wait to chat with author Lecia Cornwall about her latest novel! Lecia! Welcome! Now, your latest historical novel, That Summer in Berlin, is based on the atrocious Nazi activities that occurred behind the spectacle of the Berlin Olympics leading up to WWII. Tell readers more about what they can expect! The Berlin Olympics (and the whole Nazi…

Diamond (Twelve Horizons of Charlie Book 1) by Melody Anne is the first book in this all-new series. The book has over 561 ratings on Amazon, with a solid 4.5-star rating. The story follows Charlie Diamond. Readers meet Charlie while she’s being arrested before following Charlie into the past to find out what makes Charlie ‘Charlie.’ We find out where Charlie grew up and about Bentley Lawrence. A man Charlie fell in love with. There is also Charlie’s best friend Stephy. However, as Charlie is talking about her past to the news, she has to be careful of one thing:…

Today Author Stephanie Burt joins us for an exclusively interview about her latest novel, We Are Mermaids. Stephanie was also my professor this past summer at Harvard for Superheroes and Power. I was so excited to hear about her novel and could not wait to interview so you all could meet her! Stephanie! Welcome! Tell us more about We Are Mermaids. First, thanks for inviting me to answer your questions! So, yeah, this is a book of poems I finished over the last five years. They’re about queer and trans and intimate community, about close friendships and romantic ties and…

As many of you know, I am a fan of author Kendare Blake. I interviewed her on my YouTube channel, and she was beyond nice and welcoming. When I found out she was going to release book two of her Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, I couldn’t wait to read it. As soon as I saw her post about getting ARCs of One Girl in All the World, I messaged her on Instagram. She replied, sent me an ARC, and even included a personalized note wishing me luck in my upcoming semester at Harvard. I could not wait to do my…

I get so many messages asking what my top thriller read has been for 2022. It is so hard to pick just one! So I decided to put together a list of my top 10 best thriller reads I’ve come across this year. If you’ve read them, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Genre: Thriller/ Fiction Daisy Darker hasn’t seen her family in years, but with her Nana’s 80th birthday approaching that is about to change. Daisy heads to the gothic house situated on an island. When the high tide comes in, it prevents anyone…

The Dead Romantics is my September book club pick. I was super excited to read this book after seeing it all over bookstagram. The original concept of ghostwriter meets ghost intrigued me immediately. For those who aren’t familiar with The Dead Romantics, here’s a quick recap. The story follows Florence Day, a ghostwriter for one of the most popular romance authors. But she has a problem: after her recent bad breakup, she can’t write anything. She has writer’s block and believes romance is dead. To make matters worse, she has a new book editor. He may be handsome, but he…

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is my September Book Club Pick! I wasn’t expecting this book to be selected and was surprised by the overwhelming number of bookish besties who voted for it. But I am SO glad it was chosen. For those who don’t know, The Dead Romantics follows the story of Florence Day. She is a relatable and quirky character who grabs your attention in the very first chapter as she makes her way to her editor’s office. Florence is a ghostwriter for a popular romance author and has been for many years. But after a recent…

My hair is naturally super straight. I’ve never needed to use a flatiron because of how straight it is. But that also means I have struggled to find a curling iron that will actually curl my hair. Every time I invest money into one, I try it on my hair and it refuses to hold the curl. On top of that, my hair is really thick. That means by the time I’m done curling one layer of hair, the bottom has already gone straight. I first saw Beachwaver products while shopping at Ulta. There was an entire display and other…

Today is my interview with author Michelle Rene Debellis, and I’m thrilled to chat with her. For those who don’t know, The Music We Make is Michelle’s debut novel and tells the story of Santiago DeAngelo. But before I get ahead of myself, I’ll let Michelle do the honors of telling us more about her touching novel and the story behind the story’s inspiration. Michelle, welcome to HeyitsCarlyRae! Tell us more about your debut novel, The Music We Make. The Music We Make is a story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams. And that means, dear readers, the…

Today is my interview with author Kerry Rea, and I am so excited. I first ‘met’ Kerry on Instagram after reading her first novel, The Wedding Ringer. When I saw her release, Lucy on the Wild Side, I knew I needed to have her come on and chat with me. From the cover to the blurb—this book is too cute! Kerry! Welcome! Lucy on the Wild Side is your latest novel out! Tell us more about it! Lucy on the Wild Side is a fun and heartfelt romantic comedy about Lucy Rourke, a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.…