L. Ashley Gage

Writer. Reader. Fantasy+/& Romance. Professor of Social Work by day. She/Her #BLM

[emma lord @dilemmalord]

"romance novels are all so predictable" OF COURSE THEY ARE i go to starbucks and make the same order every time because i want to CONSUME THE THING THAT I LOVE over and over dear god let us LIVE

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

If my kid’s “Little Entrepreneur” project taught me anything it’s that even fake capitalism is dependent on women’s invisible labor and that I am not adult-y enough to use a hot glue gun without blisters, curse words, and getting glue in my hair. #momlife

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

I had to take a break from fantasy romance because there is so much redundancy, but that is not the case with Karina Halle's new book. @MetalBlonde brought in some fresh takes on the old tropes and conventions with "River of Shadows". #booktwt #fantasyromance #booktok

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

@ALGauthor Far too often than I’d like to admit! Mood reader problems!

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

When you think you’ve found a hidden gem but you’re just the last to know … @HolleeMands Little Fire and Winter Sun reminded me why I love fantasy romance. #amreadingfantasy #BooktwtFaves #booktok #amreadingfantasyromance

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

The fact that @genashowalter’s new book, The Immortal, was released the day before Groundhog’s Day is pretty much marketing genius. If you know, you know. #amreadingfantasy #amreadingromance #booktwt

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[Moms Demand Action @MomsDemand]

National Gun Violence Survivors Week, February 1-7, is a time to honor and lift up the stories and lived experiences of those whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence. #GVSurvivorsWeek

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

I started a @NetGalley ARC and by the 2nd page this author had me hearing a distinct character voice. In a few more pages I knew 5 side characters with memorable personalities. The author’s characterization skills are strong! #arcbook #diversebooks #naimasimone #RomanceBooks

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

I almost wonder if I’ve read all the good dark gothic romance books that aren’t billionaires and mafia. Because it really feels like there are less than ten out here and I’ve invested hours on multiple sites. #ineedbookrecs #darkgothicromance #amreadingromance

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

(Sunday night panic onset) “I’ll just make a plan for my week and a list known tasks. That’ll give me some control over my dread.” (Immediate hyperventilation, feelings of inadequacy, and a light existential crisis.)

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

@emilee_morgan Then I just clear them all at once and hope I didn’t miss anything important.

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

My tracking cookies are really working overtime this week …
Showing me these social workers who are also romance writers. #writingcommunity #socialwork #romanceauthors

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

I’ve never watched an episode of #thebachelor in my life, but I’m making up for all those years by watching TikToks from David Spade and people in Missouri dragging this dude.

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

@emilee_morgan I’d say you’re prioritizing self care.

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

How is it I can breakdown complex concepts for college students but the thought of teaching my 8 year old long division makes me want to vomit? (This is one of the many things I’m thinking about at 3:00 AM.) #backtovirtuallearning #teachersareamazing

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

Dr. Gage in daytime classes: self deprecating jokes, tangential but always hits the learning objectives. Dr. Gage in evening classes: “what does life even mean? Eat the rich. Fight the man. Let me tell you about this book I’m reading. No, it has nothing to do with class.”

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

@J_Gage2080 I always said I didn’t use Twitter because it is full of assholes. Can confirm. J/K, J/K, I love you. Don’t die of Covid because this tweet will not age well. #thisissiblinglove

[L. Ashley Gage @Ashley_Gage_SW]

TikTok works on a pretty precise algorithm, so when you see the same books on BookTok (true *to an extent*), that’s sort of the purpose. You have to teach it to diversify by searching hashtags for different niches and then engage with those niches. #booktok