It seems like August just started and already it is gone. I’m late getting the newsletter out even! Things have been crazy in the studio and that’s why time got away from me.
WHAT’S GOING ON AND WHAT’S NEW
The first big announcement … I’m tentatively looking at switching the business over from using a third-party printer to printing everything myself in a month or two! That has taken some planning and research. So that has taken a good deal of my mind space, but I am so excited for the changes that this will bring to my shop.
One of the biggest changes is going to be a new product that will be available once I am up and printing … TAROT CARDS!!! That is what has been taking up the rest of my time. When I tell you I have been busy creating I mean I HAVE BEEN BUSY CREATING. I have six decks that are just waiting for the printer!
The Bookish Tarot, The Dark Romane Tarot, The Fae Romantancy Tarot, The Monster Romance Tarot, and the Smut Tarot.
Each deck is 78 cards and will come with a guidebook. While they were created with traditional tarot card meanings in mind, they do stray somewhat from tradition so that the theme could be carried throughout the deck.
Another idea that I have been flirting with is a way to offer a mystery scoop option to the shop. Once I am able to print merch myself I will be going live on TikTok, showing the process of printing and making the items that I will be selling, things like that. For the mystery scoop idea, I’ve been watching a lot of videos where they scoop beads and each bead represents a product; I think that would work best for what I want do with my mystery scoop option, so I’m excited to flesh out that idea in full.
There is so much that I can do differently once I have the capability to print my merchandise myself and I am super excited for it.
NEW ITEM IN THE SHOP
Another item that has recently been added to the shop is Numerology Reports! Numerology is the ancient study of numbers and their powerful connection to our lives. Rooted in the belief that numbers hold mystical and divine significance, numerology reveals patterns, insights, and truths about who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re headed. By assigning numerical values to the letters of your name and the digits of your birth date, we uncover a single, powerful number—the unique energetic imprint formed at the moment the cosmos aligned for your birth. This number is The Sum of You—a collision of the stars, time, and fate. When you order a numerology report from me you’ll receive a comprehensive, personalized report (approximately 22 pages) that explores: The season you were born in and how it shapes your life’s rhythm, insights from your zodiac sign, the deeper meaning of your exact birth day, your Soul Number, Personality Number, Power Name Number, Birthday Number, Life Path Number, and Attitude Number. Each report is beautifully designed and tailored to the revelations within, so no two reports look exactly the same. Your custom numerology report will offer guidance, self-discovery, and clarity that lasts a lifetime, so check it out!
WHAT I’M READING
I’ve been reading a wonderful series by Bethany Adams, The Return of the Elves. The series is about a place called Moranaia, a world where elves, fae, and humans collide and the fate of multiple realms hangs in the balance.
This sweeping romantic fantasy series follows Arlyn, a half-human, half-elf raised on Earth, who crosses through the Veil to Moranaia in search of her elven father, Lord Lyr. As her soulbond awakens almost immediately, Arlyn discovers Moranaia under threat, poisoned energy infiltrates connected realms, arousing sickness and chaos as far away as the legendary Alfheim. Only Moranaia remains untouched, and its survival may rest on Arlyn’s shoulders.
There are nine published books in this series, with a tenth confirmed on the way. The reading order is: Soulbound, Sundered, Exiled (a novella), Seared, Abyss, Awakening, Ascent, Solace, and Maelstrom. The tenth book will be titled Legacy. I am currently on Seared and find it to be wonderfully detailed with a rich world and engaging characters.
SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT
MushyBookNook on TikTok (@haileyobryan1424). Hailey not only has a shop on TikTok but she is singlehandedly bringing together booktokers from all over the app. She does live streams several times a week and will showcase other creators and their products. Its always a fun time in her lives so go check her out!
GOODBYE FOR NOW
So that closes out August, I’m hoping that things move along quickly in September and that I will have more concrete information on how South Hills Bookcraft Studio is changing as we enter into Spooky Season.
Keep reading and dreaming!
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