The Spill - 03.24.25
With Author Stephania Thompson
A warm welcome to my new subscribers and a huge thank you to everyone who came out to Queen Takes Book yesterday to support local authors. Meeting fellow book lovers is always a highlight!
We’re officially ONE MONTH away from Tangled’s debut (4.29.25)! 🎉 It’s been a busy week, and there’s plenty to share. This week in The Spill, we’re talking NYC adventures, local author fairs, and the bittersweet space between goodbyes.
Missed a previous issue? Catch up here!
Let’s dive in…
🖋Spilled Ink
Big Apple Inspiration:
I took a break from promotion this week for a whirlwind trip to NYC, and it was a blast. Between hunting for the best pizza (Prince St. wins), fueling my coffee obsession (too many great cafés to choose from), my daughter’s fashion bucket list (hello, Roller Rabbit!), and a Diamond District side quest, I squeezed in a few minutes at The Strand—featured on this week’s Spill cover.
New York is a feast for inspiration. I came home exhausted but overflowing with new ideas—just in time to gear up for Tangled’s release! With only a month to go, I’m looking for ARC readers to help spread the word. Want an early copy? Let’s talk!
ARC sign up here.
☕Spilled Tea
The Space Between Goodbyes:
When I was young, I remember adults talking about time. How kids grew up overnight, how the days were long but the years were short… all the usual clichés.
I never gave much thought to those words—until I had kids of my own. And I never truly understood them—until my son left for college. Suddenly, I felt time slipping through my fingers, measured in the space between goodbyes.
Spring break was wonderful with him at home. He’s fully recovered from his run-in with a car (read last week’s Spill for that story), and he’s happy, thriving. But dropping him off Sunday morning before heading to the event at Queen Takes Book hit differently. Not because I want him anywhere other than college—he’s where he should be—but because our family dynamic has shifted. And I find myself grieving the loss of sameness.
Anyone else feel it? That ache for what was while stepping into what is?
In Tangled, Kate knows that feeling all too well. In this scene, she’s standing in the shower, surrounded by echoes of a life that’s already changing, whether she’s ready or not:
…And yet, I can’t help missing it. The clanging pipes, the boys bustling in and out, vying for sink space; David’s daily rant about water pressure. It’ll never be the same. In a few weeks, we’ll have a brand-new bathroom. Brand new house, practically. Brand new life if we come forward with what we know.
But where does that leave us? Where does that leave me?
Change is inevitable, but what we do with it—that’s what defines us. Tangled is just one month away (4.29.25)! If you haven’t read Woven yet, now’s the time to dive in. It’s available for FREE on KU, and trust me—you’ll want to be caught up when the next chapter unfolds.
Let me know—how do you handle life’s big shifts? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
🤫Spilled Secrets
No new secrets this week, but Woven on Kindle Unlimited is a secret worth repeating! 📚🔥 If you have KU, you can read it right now for FREE! If you haven’t read it yet—this is your sign. If you have—tell a friend, leave a review, and help spread the word! Every review helps Tangled get the launch it deserves. 🖤
📖 Read Woven on KU → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZYW3JJZ
📖 Preorder Tangled
✨ Meet Me In Person! ✨
Thanks again to those who came out and supported the Local Author Fair at Queen Takes Book! It’s a fantastic store, and if you’re in the DMV, you should definitely check it out.📚
My next event will be in two weeks, and it’s another can’t miss! After that, I have a signing scheduled in Bethany Beach…but more events and a BOOK LAUNCH are in the works, so stay tuned!
📖 Author Showcase at The Last Word
🗓 Sunday, April 6th | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 8 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
📲 Insta: @thelastwordbookstore
🏖️ Bethany Beach Books – Summer Signing
🗓 Friday, August 1st | 6:30 PM
📍 Bethany Beach Books (More details soon!)
📲 Insta: @bethanybeachbooks
I’d love to see you at one or all of these events! Who’s coming? Drop a note in the comments! ⬇️
📌The Spill Over
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📚 Romantic Suspense
Charm City Threads Series:
Tangled (4.29.25) preorder here!
✍️ Poetry & short stories
Unveiling Poetry Series:
Short Stories:
📖 ARC reader opportunities!
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That’s a wrap for this week’s Spill!
Thanks for hanging out with me—same time, same place next week. Until then, keep reading, keep writing, and if you’ve got thoughts, or questions, or just want to say hi…reach out!
