book/shop, etc. wasn’t just built by a reader — it was built by a writer.
(Hi, I’m Lauren. If you know, you know.)

I’ve spent years with words — crafting them, chasing them, wrestling them into clarity. I’ve been published. I’ve been ghostwritten. I’ve been the one in the room who made the brand sound like a person and the person feel seen.

So when we say we’re building a space for authors, we mean it — not in the “read your book and forget your name” kind of way. But with real intention. Real respect. Real energy behind the work you do and the stories you tell.

We’re building:

• A bookstore that actually makes room for local and indie authors
• Events that don’t feel like a folding chair in a corner
• A community that supports you before, during, and after the launch
• Creative tools, spaces, and collabs to elevate your voice
• A future imprint that we’re not ready to talk about yet (but just wait…)

book/shop, etc. is still unfolding. But if you’re a writer — published, self-published, querying, drafting, dreaming — consider this your invitation. You’re not just welcome here. You’re exactly who we built it for.

More to come.
More to write.
More reasons to watch this space.