A Custom Embosser, a TikTok Shop & Mild Panic: The Indie Author Life

Okay, deep breath...

I may have just made one of the most satisfying purchases of my entire author journey: a customised embosser — not just with my name, but with the Soulbound Series logo. And let me tell you... it looks so good I could cry.

This beautiful little tool now gives me the power to imprint my books with an elegant, raised seal — one that marks each copy as part of the Soulbound world. It’s personal, it’s pretty, and it makes signing books feel legitimately magical.

I can not wait to emboss this logo onto my books!

🎉 Why the embosser? Because... I’m opening a TikTok Shop!

Yes, it’s happening! Very soon, you’ll be able to grab:

• ✍️ Signed & embossed editions of You & Only You

• 📦 Curated Soulbound Book Boxes — filled with sticky tabs, stickers, bookmarks, and extra goodies for fellow romance readers

And while I’m beyond excited, I won’t lie — it’s also mildly terrifying. Setting up a shop, figuring out shipping, sourcing packaging that doesn’t fall apart in the mail... it’s a lot. I knew being an indie author would be hard work (lol, me, obviously), but this is next-level. I’m a writer, not a logistics wizard.

Still, I’m diving in because I want to create something meaningful for the people who’ve supported this story. Every signed book, every box, every embossed detail — it’s all for you.

🛍️ And if that wasn’t enough…

I’m also on the hunt for independent bookstores that might be open to stocking You & Only You! If you know of any local legends that champion indie authors, I’d love to reach out. Seriously — if you’ve got a store in mind, hook a sister up. I come bearing passion, paperbacks, and absolutely no chill.

Thanks for coming along for the ride — and stay tuned. The TikTok shop launch is coming soon, and I cannot wait for you to see everything I’ve been working on.

More updates (and probably some behind-the-scenes chaos) to follow.

With love and gratitude

Effie

XO