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said “i’ll just write a little before bed” and woke up in a different chapter. textbook case of oopsie daisy narrative possession

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I assure you: somebody, somewhere, is on the exact same wavelength as you are.

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I have no outline tho, just vibes

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my fave writing reminder

honestly, this phrase has been on my mind more times than i can count. i've kidnapped it, taken it as a hostage with no ransom money because i need it to live permanently in my head.

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Meet Liam Teller 🎸✨

He’s so much more than the love interest.

He’s a powerhouse of emotional complexity—

Layered. Flawed. Deeply loving.

Reckless at times, always loyal.

Carrying the quiet weight of someone who grew up too fast

in an industry that chews you up and spits you out.

Big brother to Dan and Max.

Salima’s lowkey bestie.

Susie’s partner in dragging Emma back from the edge.

And when it comes to Emma?

He knows he’s in too deep.

Over his head.

Stupid, irrational, and always one step away from trouble.

Brilliant guitarist. Raw lyricist. Soulful songwriter.

He feels everything—and turns it into music.

Liam Teller is the heart of the band.

The man who tries to hold it all together… even when he’s falling apart.

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Whether he’s stirring up trouble or stealing hearts, Dan brings the party and the pan rep.

A true child of the stage, a disaster bisexual’s favorite himbo, and Liam Teller’s younger brother—aka the one who gets them all into trouble while Liam tries to clean it up.

We love him. We fear him. We’d follow him on tour and probably regret it in the best way possible.

💥 Dan Teller: pan, proud, and perfectly unhinged.

This is your next read.

💿 Through the Glory and the Mess is a rockstar romance full of backstage drama, devastating chemistry, and love that holds on—even when everything else falls apart.

🖤 Preorder now. First four chapters available at www.ayawinterromances.com

🎤 Coming July 2025.

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🎤✨ Quote Drop | Emma Hartgrave Energy ✨🎤

“I was a fake-it-’til-you-make-it girl.

I did the damn thing with shaking hands,

a stomach full of nerves,

and a head full of chaos.

I had guts. I had grit.

But I had to push myself—

Off the ledge. Onto the stage. Through the fear.

Down the metaphorical fire escape and into the spotlight.

Impostor syndrome followed me like a shadow.

I wasn’t a rock star.

I was a girl with classical training, a good voice,

a soft heart, and a little bit of luck.

So how the hell did I end up here?

I wasn’t born for this.

But every time I stepped out there—

I proved myself wrong.

And proved everyone else wrong too.”

— Emma Hartgrave, Through the Glory and the Mess 🎶🔥

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This is your sign to fall in love with a fictional band that will absolutely destroy you.

The lyrics? Devastating.

The chemistry? Unmatched.

The heartbreak? Delicious.

The love story? Slow-burn, star-crossed, and so worth the wreckage.

Through the Glory and the Mess

Book One of The Hartgrave Tellers Series

Coming July

Preorder now or DM #Eliam to read the first four chapters FREE.

www.ayawinterromances.com

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Don’t mind me…

Just an author trying to get you as utterly obsessed with her book as she is.

I looooove Liam and Emma.

They’re fun.

They’re delightfully obsessed with each other.

And they’re star-crossed AF—because, you know… music industry chaos and big dreams.

This series is romance with dark themes.

A survivor love story.

And healing?

That’s the real arc.

Through the Glory and the Mess

Coming this July

Preorder now so you don’t miss it

—OR—

Read the first 4 chapters free at www.ayawinterromances.com

Or DM me #Eliam for the link!

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Through the Glory and the Mess

Book One of The Hartgrave Tellers Series

is serving:

— Screaming-at-your-screen slow-burn sexual tension

— Gut-punch flashbacks and heartbreaking past timelines

— A fierce, empowering female arc post-gaslighting + public redemption

— A healthy, grown-ass relationship INSIDE a very spicy romance

— The best smut + sob combo since The Idea of You

It’s fame, fire, and a love story that refuses to stay buried.

Coming July

DM #Eliam to read the first few chapters FREE

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My Characters at the End of Every Book:

Wrecked. Collapsing. Emotionally feral.

Me: “You made it! You’re stronger now!”

Them: crying in a corner, clutching each other, covered in metaphorical (and sometimes literal) blood

Also me: already planning their sequel suffering

It’s called character development, babe.

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If Daisy Jones had more spice, more heartbreak, and one man she could never let go of…

You’d get Through the Glory and the Mess.

She’s the frontwoman.

He’s the guitarist who’s been in love with her for years.

The band is breaking.

The truth is coming out.

And the love story?

It’s been there all along—buried in the lyrics.

Book One of The Hartgrave Tellers Series

Coming July.

Read the first three chapters — https://www.ayawinterromances.com/about-5

Preorder now — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2VG83KC?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100&dplnkId=4526c114-7539-49b1-b645-ef620fefd779&nodl=1

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“Liam! Any comment on Emma’s recent breakup?”

“Liam! Are you and Emma officially a couple now?”

“Liam, any new women in your life?”

“Liam! Are you and Emma together?”

He handled it all like he always did—calm, confident, collected. A masterclass in effortless charm as he waved, posed, and dodged landmines with practiced ease.

Then came the inevitable question.

“Liam, what are your thoughts on Emma collaborating with fashion powerhouse —Valois?”

“I’m beyond thrilled for her. So proud of her.”

“It’s such a major milestone for her and her career,” the reporter pressed.

“Yeah it is. With the new album dropping in about a month and this collaboration, she’s had a lot on her plate. But Emma never does anything halfway.”

“No, she certainly doesn’t.” The reporter grinned. “It’s been a big year for her. How has her recent breakup been for the band? How has Emma been handling things?”

Liam’s jaw tightened just slightly before he nodded. “We got through it. It’s never easy when one of us is in upheaval, but Emma handled it gracefully. And I did what I could to support her through it. She knows I’ve got her back.”

“Okay, last question.”

Liam smirked. “Alright.”

“Are you and Emma a couple yet? And if not… why not?”

The question hung in the air, heavy and expectant.

Liam exhaled, rubbing his chin. “Oh God, we get asked this all the time.”

“Because you two have so much chemistry,” the reporter insisted. “You clearly love each other. The songs you write together—about love, loss, heartbreak—they’re gutting.”

Liam chuckled, shaking his head. “Yeah, well… we’ve been through a lot. We’ve worked together for years, pushed each other, challenged each other. It’s bonkers, really. The ride we’ve been on since Chaos in Bloom. We know the fans want to see us together, and honestly? We’re flattered. But the creative partnership we have is something we both value deeply. That’s what makes this all work. And above all, we put the band, the music, and our connection to the fans first.”

It was the same answer we’d been giving for years—polished, practiced, safe.

But tonight? It landed like a slap.

I pushed it aside. Like I always did.

The reporters seemed more satisfied than I with that response.

The tension is public. The love? Still whispered between texts.

The red carpet is buzzing. The cameras are rolling.

He’s in a tux, dodging questions.

She’s backstage, trying to breathe.

They’ve been saying they’re just bandmates for years.

But tonight?

It’s getting harder to pretend.

Through the Glory and the Mess

Book One of the Hartgrave Tellers Series

Coming July

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We Love a Strong FMC Around Here.

Why?

Because she kicks ass.

She fights.

She has scars, but she keeps going.

She feels everything—and still shows up.

I love writing strong female main characters. And I’ve got a few rules:

— She’s as powerful (or more) than the MMC.

— Her trauma isn’t just backstory—it shapes her purpose.

— She’s beautiful—because yes, you can be strong and soft, strong and feminine, strong and in love.

— Most importantly: she’s multifaceted. Messy, flawed, growing, real.

Give me a woman who bleeds, breaks, burns, and still stands tall.

Because strength isn’t loud—it’s relentless.

What are your favorite books with fierce, layered, unforgettable FMCs? Drop them below!

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Through the Glory and the Mess

Book One of the Hartgrave Tellers Series

By Aya Winter

A rockstar romance about music, media, and the price of fame—

but at its core, it’s about power, passion, and the fight to reclaim your voice.

Told in dual POV with raw, lyrical prose and electric chemistry,

this is a love story forged in fire.

A story about survival. About rising.

About finding your way back to the person you were always meant to be.

For fans of:

🎤 Daisy Jones & The Six

💔 The Idea of You

🔥 Fleabag, Normal People, and Taylor Swift’s most devastating lyrics

Slow-burn. Found family. Emotional chaos.

Main characters who set the world—and each other—on fire.

Through the Glory and the Mess

Available for preorder now on Amazon

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They built a legacy. Fell in love. Tore it all apart.

Now, the frontwoman of the world’s most iconic band is ready to take back her story.

Emma Hartgrave was born for this. The stage, the spotlight, the sound of a thousand voices screaming her name—it’s always been in her blood. With fire in her voice and a heart stitched together by strength and scars, Emma had a dream: to make music that mattered, to say something real. She just never expected the price of that dream to be her freedom… or her heart.

Liam Teller was her bandmate, her first love, and the only person who ever saw the chaos and the clarity in her all at once. Together, they made magic. Until the pressure, the secrets, and the lies nearly destroyed them.

Now, years later—with the world watching, a scandal threatening everything, and the past clawing its way back—Emma is ready to tell the truth. About the band, the dream, the heartbreak… and the man who never stopped loving her.

Told in raw, lyrical prose with emotional intimacy and electric chemistry, Through the Glory and the Mess is a love story forged in fire—about fame, resilience, and finding your way back to the person you were always meant to be.

For fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, The Idea of You, and Taylor Swift’s most devastating lyrics.

Through the Glory and the Mess

Book One of the Hartgrave Tellers Series

By Aya Winter.

Available for pre-order on Amazon.

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