#paperfury

[dzgrizzle]

if someone says “why don’t you read real books instead of fantasy?” you are allowed to feed them to the eldritch forest gods and buy another fantasy book

~ CG Drews, @paperfury (on Instagram)

[natkhat-sa-shyam]

Read books that fill you with wonder and rage and magic, absolutely cram your mouth full of inky words, do not rest until you have slowly rotted down and turned into a story yourself.

Paperfury

[im-just-sal]

Reasons To Keep A Writer In Your Home

• They know weird facts

• They're low maintenance because all they do is eat and write

• Great for midnight chats because they don't sleep

• If they have to edit they will procrastinate by cleaning your whole house

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[bookishfreedom]

For anyone who loved The Raven Cycle, but thought, "that could've been scarier": This book is for you.

Don't Let the Forest In follows Andrew Perrault, returning to the elite Wickwood Academy for his senior year. And although high school has never been easy for Andrew, from the start, this year is different. His twin sister, Dove, is keeping him at arms length, and his best friend Thomas is acting strangely, disappearing into the forest behind the school at night. One night, Andrew follows him, to find Thomas fighting off horrifying creatures. But there's something familiar about these creatures: they look exactly like the ones from Thomas's drawings.

I absolutely devoured this book. It had me up way too late reading, and even though I finished at 3am, I wanted to turn to the beginning and start all over again. (And, at the cost of precious sleep, I did in fact reread the first chapter.)

I would recommend this book to anyone, and it's got me super excited to tackle CG Drews' backlist. The characters leap off the page and sink claws into your heart (in a good way). They're complex and messy and in need of a good hug. Andrew and Thomas are just two kids trying their best to figure out the world, and each other. My heart ached for them both, even when I wanted to shout at them. This story also has some of the best ace rep I've ever read. Andrew's identity is central to the story, and woven into all of his choices seamlessly, in a way that feels natural without distracting from the story.

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and came away from the story thoroughly haunted. (It was maybe a mistake to read this in the middle of the night.... walking to the bathroom after was a terrifying experience.) Drews' prose is evocative, equal parts beautiful and macabre.

Thanks so much to Netgalley & Macmillan for the free review copy. Happy to say that I ordered my own copy before I even finished the ARC🖤

and thank goodness I did because do you SEE the barnes & noble special edition??? the DRAWINGS. and the @paperfury annotated chapter?? I’m obsessed

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

🌈 Queer Young Adult Book Releases 2024 🌈

🦇 Good afternoon, my beloved bookish bats. There's something especially hopeful about a queer young adult novel. The open hearts, acceptance, self-explanatoration. We need more of that! Here are a few queer young adult books coming out (hehe) in 2024!

💜 Dear Wendy - Anna Zhao @annzhao_ 💜 Wish You Weren't Here - Erin Baldwin @erinbwrites 💜 A Banh Mi for Two - Trinity Nguyen @thetrinitytran 💜 This Is Me Trying - Raquel Marie @blonde_with_a_book 💜 London on My Mind - Clara Alves @claraalvesg 💜 No Time Like Now - Naz Kutub @nazkutub 💜 Every Time You Hear That Song - Jenna Voris @jennavoris 💜 Hot Boy Summer - Joe Jimenez @joejimenez_writ

💙 Icarus - K. Ancrum @k.ancrum 💙 Playing for Keeps - Jennifer Dugan @jl_dugan 💙 Evergreen - Devin Greenlee @Dev.L.Lee 💙 Time and Time Again - Chatham Greenfield @chatgreenfield 💙 Daughter of the Bone Forest - Jasmine Skye @jasmineintheskye 💙 The Last Love Song - Kalie Holdford @jasmineintheskye 💙 Otherworldly - F.T. Lukens @ftlukens

💚 Most Ardently - Gabe Cole Novoa @thegabecole 💚 A Darker Mischief - Derek Milman @derekmilman 💚 Don't Let the Forest In - C.G. Drews @paperfury 💚 The Absinthe Underground - Jamie Pacton @jamiepacton 💚 The Ghost of Us - James L. Sutter

🩷 The No-Girlfriend Rule - Christina Randall @bycrandall 🩷 We Got the Beat - Jenna Miller @jmillwrites 🩷 The Summer Love Strategy - Ray Stoeve @raystoeve 🩷 Finally Fitz - Marisa Kanter @marisakanter 🩷 Exes & Foes - Amanda Woody @amandawoody_ 🩷 Just Happy to Be Here - Naomi Kanakia @naomikanakia 🩷 This Day Changes Everything - Edward Underhill @edwardunderhill

[inabooknook]

Don't Let the Forest In by CG Drews

Just finished Don't Let the Forest In by @paperfury. What a stunningly beautiful, touching, amazingly written book - I loved every moment. A wonderful story of love, monsters, horror and obsession which I could not stop reading. It was so well written, the author has such an amazing turn of phrase that it transported you to this dark, gothic place and didn't let go until you were done. I loved this book and didn't want it to end. But it did.

However, I will be picking up anything I can find by them and reading it voraciously until their next release. I give it five stars, because there are no more, but I would give it a million if I could.

This ebook was provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[brightlotusmoon]

C.G. Drews

@PaperFury

why writing is hard

- our characters disagreed with the plot outline

- one of them just left

- secondary character is now more interesting than main character

- they saw the torture you have lined up for the finale and they're filing complaints

- someone is yelling; probably you

1:42 pm- 14 Aug 2019

[oleander-teacup]

@oldshrewsburyian tagged me hehe

summarize your wips badly and let people vote on which one is the most interesting

tagging:

@stupid-elf @raevenlywrites @paperfury @wolfythewitch @zmwrites and anyone else who wants to do this :))

[theheelerbooklifereads]

⁉️QOTD: If you could choose 3 characters to be in your found family who would you choose?

Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for Church of Thieves by I.Q. Malcolm hosted by MTMC Tours.

When a priestess discovers a dark secret…she’s murdered to keep it that way. Church of Thieves is a fast-paced New Adult Fantasy published on May 16th, 2023 from Lost Umbrella Publishing.

Quotes that I just love:

"If death was but a common tax, an unexpected loss, then murder was a theft which robbed you of everything you held dear and basked in taunting your anguish."

"As my master says, it is better to ask ignorant questions and be a fool for minutes than to keep it to yourself and remain a fool forever."

Mini Review:

I will be honest: I am still reading Church of Thieves and because of that I will review what I have read so far. I will do a fuller review once I finish the book. Church of Thieves opens up with Mother Sienna's death, which just ends up opening a can of worms and sets the motions for what is to come.

IQ Malcom does a fantastic job with making us the reader feel the pain of the characters and have us questioning why all this is all happening to them.

Church of Thieves is a fast-paced read, which I really appreciate since I have been having the worst time focusing lately due to my ADHD. I am looking forward to learning more about this world and the fingers of the church. As of now, I just landed on a oh crap moment and I need to go pick up my book to find out what is going to happen next since I had to put my book down at 3 AM this morning to go to sleep.

Cover + Description:

Title: Church of Thieves Author: I.Q. Malcolm Publication Date: May 16th, 2023 Genres: Fantasy, New Adult Pages: 290 Format: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover Purchase a copy: Amazon Add on Goodreads!

When a priestess discovers a dark secret…

…she’s murdered to keep it that way.

Can her acolytes uncover the truth in time?

Tallis dreamt of becoming the world's greatest thief. Mother Sienna's death scattered those plans in the wind. With the vultures circling, he would do anything it takes to keep his found family together…

Even if that means following her into the grave.

All Nerea has ever known is struggle. The refugee-turned-inventor agreed to join Cuvar's temple to save her ailing mother. When she discovers she joined a church of thieves, her skills and morals are put to the test.

Can she survive in this secret society…

…or will she become one of Cuvar's misfortunates?

You will love this fast-paced new adult fantasy because it's filled with morally gray characters, political intrigue, and witty banter.

INTL Tour-wide Instagram Giveaway!

Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where three readers will win a hardcover copy + book art of Church of Thieves!  Ends on August 5th, 2023. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram

Tour Schedule:

July 24 @thereaderandthechef - Bookstagram & BookTok July 25 @theheelerbooklife - Bookstagram & Book Blog July 26 @jlreadstoperpetuity - Bookstagram & BookTok July 27 @fromherlibrary - Bookstagram & BookReel July 28 @paperfury - Bookstagram & BookTokJuly 29 @acourtofbooksandrambles - Bookstagram & BookReel July 30 @vintagelygrace - Bookstagram & BookReel July 31 @little_red_cover - Bookstagram & BookTok August 1 @punwithbooks - Bookstagram & BookReel August 2 @bookish.apothecary - Bookstagram & BookReel

About IQ Malcolm:

IQ Malcolm is a YA/NA science fiction and fantasy author. Prior to committing to the genre, he dabbled in the realms of psychological thrillers (The Draxler Program) and middle-grade fantasy (The Land of Unlived Dreams). When he isn’t writing, Malcolm keeps himself busy by teaching middle schoolers in the southwest corner of Wisconsin. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, playing with their goldendoodle, and daydreaming of Jeff Probst putting an immunity necklace around his neck. He lives with his family in Platteville, Wisconsin.

Website | Instagram | Facebook

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You can find more about the giveaway and the book over on my bookstagram:

[quasar-concept]

13 65 and 74 please :D

Thank you friend! Sorry it's taken a bit to respond!

13 (what’s a common writing tip that you almost always follow?)

I really like my "show don't tell" because once I figured out what it actually means, the quality of my writing SKYROCKETED, especially with writing emotions. I really try to pay attention to filter words (felt, saw) and try use them deliberately instead of accidentally, which is one really big part of show don't tell.

"show don't tell" encompasses SO many different little writing tips I've seen, and I don't know that everyone giving those tips realise, which I actually think is SO cool (but also why people are so confused by show don't tell)

65 (Tell us about what you’re most looking forward to writing – in your current project, or a future project)

I'm so looking forward to writing the scene where my PoV character finds out that the person she rescued from a prisoner of war camp is not, in fact, a soldier from her side of the war. It's a little intimidating too though since it's a pretty important reveal (not a plot twist, just... important lol) and I want it to be GREAT

For fanfics, I'm really looking forward to a wee!Scott Tracy, Jeff and Lucille fic I originally planned for pride! It's gonna be cute, and also a little step out of my comfort zone! (idk how to write children, so we shall see lol)

74 (You’ve posted a fic anonymously. How would someone be able to guess that you’d written it?)

I do this thing where I will use the physical space on the page/screen to give rhythm to my writing. I think the first time I saw something like it was by @paperfury in her novel A Thousand Perfect Notes and I loved the effect it had, I really love incorporating it into my writing.

HOWEVER, if that's not there, the em dashes, and the adjectives in threes will probably also give a good indication it's me haha!

[rabbitearsblog]

💖A THOUSAND PERFECT NOTES💖 Hey everyone! Have you read any books from fellow bookstagrammers? I just bought the book #athousandperfectnotes by @paperfury and it's one of the first books I got that was written by a fellow book blogger! I still haven't read it yet, but I've been following and chatting with @paperfury for years now and it was exciting to see her new book! 💖 💖 💖 H A S H T A G S #bookphotography #bookstagram #xenatineshoutout #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookshelf #faerietalefeatures #books #bibliophile #instalove #instagram #totalbooknerd #bookstagramfeature #booktography #bookstagrammer #allthebooks #prettybooks #cozyreading #bookcommunity #bookish #ilovebooks #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3TvCOASmb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kyanitedragon]

[ID: A tweet by C.G. Drews @PaperFury that reads:

"Don't let your book scare you. You scare it. Threaten it with bad grammar. Flirt with another manuscript to make it jealous. Type "looks cute might delete later" and watch your book sweat. Be unhinged."

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[signourneybooks]

The Birthday Cake Book Tag | Version 2

A while ago I saw this tag on Louise’s from Foxes and Fairytales. And since it is my birthday today (turning a whole 37) I thought it was about time to do this tag. The tag was orginally created by Cait at PaperFury and version 2 comes from Heather at The Sassy Book Geek. CHOCOLATE CAKEA dark book you absolutely love The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang. It is quite a hefty book with some dark…

[morganhazelwood]

Feeling a little called out, here! . . . . . . From Twitter: CG Drews @paperfury 'i'm going to read that soon' simply means we'll read it before we die please understand we've said this about 700 books this week alone 9:00am 14 Jan 2023 #books #toread #tbr https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZrylyrNPu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[paperfury]

signs a writer is working

they said so on social media to make it real

they made coffee

now they're dusting the ceiling

bought a few books

thinking about baking BREAD FROM SCRATCH

is typing

is that 10,000 words!!!

no it's 100 words

could go for a snack tbh