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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club
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Writing heartfelt, humorous romance stories to entertain, inspire, and occasionally flirt with a martini 🍸😉. https://djlaing.com
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It just does.
Eastern Embarkation is available for your next reading escape.
#Morningvibes #cruiselife #travelromance #easternembarkation #bookstagram
April 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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In my recent interview with @emsacor.bsky.social , the topic of why we write about Gen X romance and what makes it different was asked:
“I love exploring the human connections—how people discover, understand, and care for each other. I’ve always been drawn to seeing the good in people…
April 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Last week I was featured in an interview from Em S. A’cor, posted in her SubStack blog. We share GenX Romance as a connection, and her series is built around complex relationships and real-life stakes. Check out her latest book series… Tweet Hearts - interview and website links in the comments.
April 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Honored to be featured on Pens Like Em’s by author Em S. A’cor @emsacor.bsky.social
Thank you, Em, for allowing me the opportunity to discuss GenX romance, the importance of connection between characters, and what brought Eastern Embarkation to be.
#genxromance #authorlife #authorssupportingauthors
April 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Every sunset feels like the first.
Experience the true-love, slow-burn romance that pulls you so deeply into the story, you’ll taste the balcony margarita and feel the warmth of the sunset on your face.
Available on all platforms.
#SunsetVibes #OceanViews #CruiseLife #TravelRomance #beachreads
April 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Sometimes the hardest journeys lead to unexpected new beginnings.

Meet Randy in Eastern Embarkation. Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.
#cruiseromance #travelromance #laterinliferomance #easternembarkation
April 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Something shifts when you’re out at sea.

Time slows down.
The noise fades.
And things feel a little simpler.

#CruiseLife #OceanCalm #TravelEscape #SunsetVibes #EasternEmbarkation
April 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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One of the best parts of cruising?

You go to sleep in one place…
and wake up somewhere completely different.

#CruiseLife #TravelMoments #CaribbeanVibes #CruiseExperience #EasternEmbarkation
April 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Some decisions are harder than others.

Poolside… or ocean breeze?

#CruiseLife #VacationMode #TravelVibes #OceanViews #EasternEmbarkation
March 31, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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One of the things I love about cruise stories is how immersive they can be.
The ocean.
The islands.
The quiet moments between adventures.
When I wrote Eastern Embarkation, I wanted readers to feel like they were right there on the ship with Katherine and Randy.
March 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Side effects may include:

• wanting to book a cruise
• imagining ocean sunsets
• missing a place you’re not even in

Proceed with caution.

Eastern Embarkation - Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.

#CruiseLife #CruiseVibes #TravelEscape #OceanViews
March 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Life at sea has its own rhythm.

New islands.
New conversations.
Unexpected friendships.

And sometimes… something more.

Eastern Embarkation

Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Kobo Plus, and Google Play.

#CruiseRomance
#SecondChanceRomance
#CruiseLife
March 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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For Katherine, cruising isn’t just a vacation.
It’s her lifestyle.
Every year, she spends six months sailing the Caribbean, living her retirement plan to perfection.
Life at sea has its own rhythm.
New islands.
New conversations.
Unexpected friendships.
And sometimes…
something even more unexpected.
March 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Some love stories start with fireworks:
This is a slow burn.
Katherine spends six months each year sailing the Caribbean, living the retirement she always imagined.
This cruise begins much like the others.
Randy boards with a promise to keep.
Neither expected what came next.
March 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Some stories resonate because they feel lived-in. A little heart, a little humor. A chance to start again.
Grateful for every reader who's been connecting with this one. #secondchanceromance #booksky #beachreads #cruisevacation
January 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Every story starts somewhere. Maybe yours begins with a view like this. New places. New conversations. A little room to breathe.
Here's to whatever 2026 holds for you. #NewBeginnings #2026Goals #beachvibes #bookstagram
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Endings don’t always feel like doors closing. Sometimes they’re just the opening you weren’t brave enough to choose on your own.
Here’s to new chapters in 2026.✨🌊
#NewBeginnings #SecondChanceRomance #2026Goals #oceanvibes
January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Is it just me, or is everyone thinking about their next cruise vacation? #CruiseLife #vacation #vacationvibes #vacationmode #CruiseRomance #slowburnbooks
January 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous time with their loved ones. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #familytime
December 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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… or a glass of fine wine… tropical drink… whatever your fancy! Cheers!
#happyholidays #cheerstoanewyear #happyholidays2025 #holidaydrinks
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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No matter your reason, enjoy your celebrations of the season!
#happyholidays #bookmas
December 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Eastern Embarkation goes live on Kobo, B&N Nook and Google Play December 11th!
Discover the novel that takes you on a cruise adventure, warms your heart with a later-in-life romance, and pulls your emotions from wonder to tears to belly-laughs!
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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It’s the final day of drink week!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! Check out the other drinks we featured and let us know your favorite in the comments! #booksky #romancebook
Promotional picture of the “Last Call on the Rocks” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Rocks” whisky bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: A slow-burn blend of spicy bourbon and ginger liqueur with a dash of bitters, cooled by a smoked ice sphere that releases a hint of fire with every sip. It’s dark, smooth, and unapologetically bold — the kind of drink that keeps its secrets until the last drop.
October 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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It’s drink week, Day 3!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! #booksky #romancebook #romancereads #DJLaingBooks
Promotional picture of the “Whatcha Bean Doing” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “Crystal Bean” coffee & libations bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: A bold mix of silky cold brew shaken with vanilla bean simple syrup, dark rum, amaretto, and coffee liqueur, served over an ice sphere. Finished with a vanilla-sugar rim and a whisper of whipped cream, it’s smooth enough for quiet mornings and bold enough for midnight laughter — because even small talk tastes better with espresso and rum.
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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It’s drink week, Day 2!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks!
#booksky #romancebook
Promotional picture of the “Below Deck Behavior” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Squeeze” wine & mojito bar onboard. The caption overlay reads: Spiced rum and cherry liqueur blended into ginger beer for trouble you can taste. It’s equal parts sweet and heat, with just enough fizz to talk you out of good decisions. The cherry’s innocent — everything else isn’t.
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM