Luna Westish, Fiction Author
@lunawestish.bsky.social
Author of award winning novel MEET ME AT THE RUINS (study abroad x neurodiversity x steamy x Scotland!) Available everywhere books are sold plus Hoopla + Libby! Queer, non-binary + disabled traveler.
Pinned
Meet Me at the Ruins is the vacation read you've been waiting for: messy, meaty, spicy + anxious. Available everywhere you can order books plus Hoopla (available widely) and Libby (you might need to request it from your library). Leave a review and I'll love you forever 😍
I just sent a newsletter to my 24 subscribers. I don't know if I should feel silly, or proud of myself!
September 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I just sent a newsletter to my 24 subscribers. I don't know if I should feel silly, or proud of myself!
A UK follower asked for stores where they can buy Meet Me at the Ruins. Foyles, Waterstones, and Blackwells have it available for order. You can order directly through me: www.lunawestish.com (with a discount!) Or, ask your local book store to order it or ask your library to get a copy!
September 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A UK follower asked for stores where they can buy Meet Me at the Ruins. Foyles, Waterstones, and Blackwells have it available for order. You can order directly through me: www.lunawestish.com (with a discount!) Or, ask your local book store to order it or ask your library to get a copy!
If you're considering querying vs self publishing your novel, check out my mini guide to some of the many hundred steps you'll have to take :) medium.com/illumination... #selfpublished #indieauthor #indiebooks #publishing #books
How (Not) to Publish a Book
Lessons learned and mistakes made in writing, querying, and self publishing my debut novel.
medium.com
September 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
If you're considering querying vs self publishing your novel, check out my mini guide to some of the many hundred steps you'll have to take :) medium.com/illumination... #selfpublished #indieauthor #indiebooks #publishing #books
Love these "if you're interested in, you might like..." recommendations, especially when they feature my book!
August 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Love these "if you're interested in, you might like..." recommendations, especially when they feature my book!
Struggling to write my several works in progress, but finding some rhythym with submitting to contests. Not a slump but a... divot? Have you ever been in a writing divot?
July 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Struggling to write my several works in progress, but finding some rhythym with submitting to contests. Not a slump but a... divot? Have you ever been in a writing divot?
Thank you, BookReviewsCafe!
July 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Thank you, BookReviewsCafe!
Do you ever write something you're so pleased with, and then almost no one sees it? Drop a link below and I'll check it out!
July 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Do you ever write something you're so pleased with, and then almost no one sees it? Drop a link below and I'll check it out!
If you like snappy, witty, sometimes sweary, short form political analysis, I encourage you to check out @wonkette.bsky.social! It's one of only a few websites on my daily reading list (inc @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social, @pajiba.com + @celebitchy.bsky.social, I'm complex, OK?!) Go check out Wonkette!
July 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
If you like snappy, witty, sometimes sweary, short form political analysis, I encourage you to check out @wonkette.bsky.social! It's one of only a few websites on my daily reading list (inc @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social, @pajiba.com + @celebitchy.bsky.social, I'm complex, OK?!) Go check out Wonkette!
OK real question - does BSky suppress links? I've shared articles a few times and they get almost no engagement, but photos get good + quick engagement. Still figuring out Bsky as a connection / marketing tool, halllp.
July 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
OK real question - does BSky suppress links? I've shared articles a few times and they get almost no engagement, but photos get good + quick engagement. Still figuring out Bsky as a connection / marketing tool, halllp.
How (Not) to Publish a Book (brutally honest guide to writing, editing, formatting, querying, self publishing, and book marketing) medium.com/@allisonbish...
#booksky #bookpublishing #selfpublishing #querying #query
#booksky #bookpublishing #selfpublishing #querying #query
July 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
How (Not) to Publish a Book (brutally honest guide to writing, editing, formatting, querying, self publishing, and book marketing) medium.com/@allisonbish...
#booksky #bookpublishing #selfpublishing #querying #query
#booksky #bookpublishing #selfpublishing #querying #query
July 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I just published a long-ish, tongue in cheek, brutally honest guide to self publishing a novel. If you enjoy it or find it useful, please share!
medium.com/@allisonbish...
medium.com/@allisonbish...
How (Not) to Publish a Book
Lessons learned and mistakes made in writing, querying, and self publishing my debut novel.
medium.com
June 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I just published a long-ish, tongue in cheek, brutally honest guide to self publishing a novel. If you enjoy it or find it useful, please share!
medium.com/@allisonbish...
medium.com/@allisonbish...
Today is my 1 year Bookaversary! Thank you to everyone that has read it, reviewed it, engaged online or supported in any way! And you can make my day even better by sharing this post :)
#booksky #bookskytrending #author #indieauthor #book #books #edinburgh #scotland
#booksky #bookskytrending #author #indieauthor #book #books #edinburgh #scotland
June 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Today is my 1 year Bookaversary! Thank you to everyone that has read it, reviewed it, engaged online or supported in any way! And you can make my day even better by sharing this post :)
#booksky #bookskytrending #author #indieauthor #book #books #edinburgh #scotland
#booksky #bookskytrending #author #indieauthor #book #books #edinburgh #scotland
What do you call it when you're *almost* burned out on social media? That fork in the road where if you keep pushing to make content, you'll come to a crashing halt, and soon!. But if you pause for a bit, you can likely come back stronger. Whatever it's called - that's where I am right now.
May 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
What do you call it when you're *almost* burned out on social media? That fork in the road where if you keep pushing to make content, you'll come to a crashing halt, and soon!. But if you pause for a bit, you can likely come back stronger. Whatever it's called - that's where I am right now.
Last minute, but worth a try: I'm in NYC / BTV / Montreal / Toronto late May/early June if you work at a bookstore or library + want to set up a reading / book signing / author talk (e.g. self publishing, neurodiversity)!
#queerauthor #non-binary #enbyauthor #library #womensfiction
#queerauthor #non-binary #enbyauthor #library #womensfiction
May 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Last minute, but worth a try: I'm in NYC / BTV / Montreal / Toronto late May/early June if you work at a bookstore or library + want to set up a reading / book signing / author talk (e.g. self publishing, neurodiversity)!
#queerauthor #non-binary #enbyauthor #library #womensfiction
#queerauthor #non-binary #enbyauthor #library #womensfiction
Through May 12 only, send me a DM or message me from my website! Signed paperback copy of Meet Me at the Ruins, including US shipping, for just $16! Don't wait - I won't be offering this again, at least not for a long while!
May 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Through May 12 only, send me a DM or message me from my website! Signed paperback copy of Meet Me at the Ruins, including US shipping, for just $16! Don't wait - I won't be offering this again, at least not for a long while!
Reposted by Luna Westish, Fiction Author
If you need to go somewhere and not spend any money, please visit your local library.
Library crawls are awesome. Every library is its own little world.
Library crawls are awesome. Every library is its own little world.
May 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
If you're trying to fill out a reading bingo-style challenge with a book that:
- is written by a #nonbinary or #queer or #neurodivergent or #disabled author
- is set in #Scotland
- has neurodivergent representation
... Meet Me at the Ruins is ALL of those things!
#author #fiction #booksky
- is written by a #nonbinary or #queer or #neurodivergent or #disabled author
- is set in #Scotland
- has neurodivergent representation
... Meet Me at the Ruins is ALL of those things!
#author #fiction #booksky
May 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
If you're trying to fill out a reading bingo-style challenge with a book that:
- is written by a #nonbinary or #queer or #neurodivergent or #disabled author
- is set in #Scotland
- has neurodivergent representation
... Meet Me at the Ruins is ALL of those things!
#author #fiction #booksky
- is written by a #nonbinary or #queer or #neurodivergent or #disabled author
- is set in #Scotland
- has neurodivergent representation
... Meet Me at the Ruins is ALL of those things!
#author #fiction #booksky
Super niche question: if you love fiction books with romantic themes (but not "romance" novels), what section of the library or book store do you beeline for?
#booksky #romance #genre #tropes #fiction @bookmatch.bsky.social @booksky.club @bookshelfie.bsky.social @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social
#booksky #romance #genre #tropes #fiction @bookmatch.bsky.social @booksky.club @bookshelfie.bsky.social @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Super niche question: if you love fiction books with romantic themes (but not "romance" novels), what section of the library or book store do you beeline for?
#booksky #romance #genre #tropes #fiction @bookmatch.bsky.social @booksky.club @bookshelfie.bsky.social @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social
#booksky #romance #genre #tropes #fiction @bookmatch.bsky.social @booksky.club @bookshelfie.bsky.social @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social
What's your favorite #booksky feed to follow? I've dabbled and seem to mostly find fantasy or graphic novel feeds. Would love to find more litfic / contemporary fiction feeds, or feeds with tips from authors / writers, or new releases from queer authors. Thanks for any suggestions!
April 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
What's your favorite #booksky feed to follow? I've dabbled and seem to mostly find fantasy or graphic novel feeds. Would love to find more litfic / contemporary fiction feeds, or feeds with tips from authors / writers, or new releases from queer authors. Thanks for any suggestions!
I made this tiny image for a podcast connection website. Why is it so hard for me to objectively assess my work when it's my author persona, but totally easy when I'm in "business consultant" mode?
#indieauthor #selfpublished #indiebooks #bookrecommendation #podcastguest
#indieauthor #selfpublished #indiebooks #bookrecommendation #podcastguest
April 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I made this tiny image for a podcast connection website. Why is it so hard for me to objectively assess my work when it's my author persona, but totally easy when I'm in "business consultant" mode?
#indieauthor #selfpublished #indiebooks #bookrecommendation #podcastguest
#indieauthor #selfpublished #indiebooks #bookrecommendation #podcastguest
April 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Meet Me at the Ruins is the vacation read you've been waiting for: messy, meaty, spicy + anxious. Available everywhere you can order books plus Hoopla (available widely) and Libby (you might need to request it from your library). Leave a review and I'll love you forever 😍
April 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Meet Me at the Ruins is the vacation read you've been waiting for: messy, meaty, spicy + anxious. Available everywhere you can order books plus Hoopla (available widely) and Libby (you might need to request it from your library). Leave a review and I'll love you forever 😍
I cannot overstate how much reviews mean to me - and I suspect all indie authors. They're just the best! Even the ones that aren't glowing tell you so much about the book and if it will be a good fit for you. So thank you to folks who review books - you are everyday heroes :)
April 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I cannot overstate how much reviews mean to me - and I suspect all indie authors. They're just the best! Even the ones that aren't glowing tell you so much about the book and if it will be a good fit for you. So thank you to folks who review books - you are everyday heroes :)
Want to learn more about my cult childhood and how it relates to parenting or writing fiction? Check out this podcast: www.willijahdawson.com/episodes/lun...
What We Inherit, What We Unlearn, What We Choose Next — Willijah Dawson
Some stories are not only about what happened. They are about what gets carried forward, what gets questioned, and what we decide ends with us. In this conversation with Luna, what stood out most was...
www.willijahdawson.com
April 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Want to learn more about my cult childhood and how it relates to parenting or writing fiction? Check out this podcast: www.willijahdawson.com/episodes/lun...