Hello friends! Just a few fun updates for you on our Twig's Traveling Tomes process. It's been an active month behind the scenes and we have SO MUCH to celebrate. Here's a few highlights:

COVER DESIGN:
As we were wrapping up the cover art, we realized that Everett wasn't standing out as much as we'd like. So with a few key adjustments we went from this:

To THIS:

I think the pop of blue really helps highlight our scrappy rogue and can't WAIT to see this in person and in YOUR hands! What do you think of the change?

BLURBS:

We were so fortunate this year to receive DREAM blurbs for Twig's! You'll begin to see them used in our marketing and you'll see them on your physical ARCs soon, which is exciting.

One of my FAVORITE moments of this entire process was hopping on the phone with Gryffin the moment I heard a very special blurb come in.

If you'd like to see the video of that call, CLICK HERE!

Here's what our favorite cozy authors are saying about Twigs:

"Whimsical and wonderful, Twig's Traveling Tomes is a delightful treat for book lovers in search of a charming escape!" - Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP

"Have you ever fallen in love while tumbling into a comfortable armchair with a crackling fire, and cup of tea waiting for you? If not, then this is the book you should read to experience it!" - Delemhach, bestselling author of the House Witch  

"Full of found family and flirty banter, Twig’s Traveling Tomes puts a fun spin on the idea that books really can take you anywhere. This world-hopping quest with a charming band of misfits is delightfully chaotic and inventive, and will make you wish for your own magical traveling bookshop (and a good grappling hook)!" - Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Keeper of Magical Things

And we have MORE where that came from! Such a joy seeing this sweet story land with authors that have championed the genre. I couldn't be prouder of Gryffin and all the work that's led her here. She deserves every bit of this celebration and praise!

AUDIO BOOK:
I'm DELIGHTED to announce that there will be an audio book releasing for Twig's as well! We're over the moon about this news and will be partnering with RB Media (Recorded Books imprint) to publish later this year. I will keep you updated as we start the narrator hunt, but I'm confident that this team will find the perfect person to voice Louella's adventures. More to come!

BOOK BOX WINNER:
And finally, it's time to share our March Book Box winner! If you're new to SBC, each month I randomly choose a winner to receive a curated book box I make just for you. It's one of my favorite things we do here!

Today I'm delighted to announce that mickeybooklore is our March winner! Mickey, you should see an email in your inbox already, but all you need to do is fill out that form and I'll get you your box asap. Thank you so much for being a part of this cozy community!

That's all for now, friends. Looking forward to more updates soon and a LIVE interview with Gryffin to catch up and answer any questions about the process so far. Will keep you in the loop once that's scheduled.

xx,

Meg

Hi friends! One of the Second Breakfast Club benefits this year is a cozy coloring book created by our community members. This is so special and I'm excited to watch it grow and expand throughout the year together.

We've already received two AMAZING coloring pages from our friend, Alexa (@amgltmn on Discord). Thank you Alexa!

This quarter, I'm doing a coloring pages giveaway of an additional Twig's ARC to share with a friend and some teas for SBC members. Yay!

Here's how to enter:

✨ Share a photo on your socials (stories, post, wherever you feel comfy sharing) of one finished coloring sheet.

✨ Tag @megs.tea.room in your post.

✨ Mention Twig's in the caption or on the photo. (Ex: "Spring in my markers, fall in my TBR. Twig’s Traveling Tomes is blooming soon!")

I'll choose the winner for Q1 on March 31st, so look for that announcement. 📣

DOWNLOAD YOUR COLORING PAGES HERE

If you'd like to submit your own coloring book art, here's the GOOGLE FORM.

It's time to populate our MARCH Cozy Quill/Traveling Tomes Newsletter with all your creative inspirations! Hopefully you were able to glance at the newsletter sent out yesterday and get an idea of what we're building. It will continue to grow and sharpen up, but it felt so meaningful! Thank you to all who submitted in February.

Our March theme is: A GENTLE THAW🍃. The Spring season is upon us and with it comes a thawing and an awakening. I wanted to feel that in the newsletter this month, so feel free to fill it with any examples of light entering, growth happening, and all the good things blooming.

Feel free to share: 

• A small sign of growth or change in your life (big or tiny) that made you smile this month.

• A cozy ritual, hobby, or creative moment that helps you feel lighter as winter thaws.

• A book rec, piece of writing, or project that has a theme of blooming or becoming.

• A photo of something emerging, blooming, or just quietly beautiful around you.

• A recipe that suits the spring.

If you'd like to submit a piece for the newsletter, I'll be accepting through Friday, March 27th. The newsletter will be released to all of our Cozy Quill tiers at the beginning of the following month.

If your submission isn't chosen due to space limitations or whatever reason, please know we'll be creating a channel in the Discord to share those as well if you permit.

All the info you need is in the form below, but please don't hesitate to comment below with any questions. xx, Meg

Ready to submit?
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE GOOGLE FORM

Hi friends! There are many new faces here after announcing we'll be gifting ARCs to our paid members. First of all, thank you so much for being here and for championing this book! We're THRILLED to have you in this cozy community and are so excited to get this story in your hands as soon as we can.

That being said, I have an official update on WHEN those books will be released to you. According to Bindery, the ARCs will be going out to paid members who subscribed before that March 3rd deadline the FIRST WEEK OF JUNE! 🎉

This means that you'll be some of the first to read Twig's Traveling Tomes before it hits shelves in September! Shire Sprouts, you'll be getting an email with the e-ARC link. Second Breakfast Club members, you'll also get that link, plus some special book mail with that physical copy (US only).

Thank you again for being such a lovely part of this community, it means the world to both me and our author, Gryffin Murphy.

Be on the lookout for updates on the publishing process and a live interview check-in event with Gryffin this month! Details to come. Stay cozy, friends!

xx, Meg

My friend, did you hear the good news?! 🎉 Bindery members will now receive ARCs (advanced reader copies) as part of your membership perks instead of finished copies!

What does this mean? You will no longer have to wait until a few months before publication to read a Cozy Quill title, you’ll be reading early!

And our very first ARC under this new magic? ✨ Twigs Traveling Tomes by Gryffin Murphy ✨ So much to celebrate today!

Here’s how it works:

🌱 $5 Shire Sprouts receive an e-ARC (Open to our international, of course. We see you and your teacups across the sea!).

🥐 $12 Second Breakfast Club members will also receive a physical ARC (US only). Plus, you'll have your name printed in the acknowledgements section of our books, which is so special.

Truly, this publishing program exists because of you. Your support makes books like Twigs Traveling Tomes possible. After you’ve had a chance to read, we would be so grateful if you left early (honest) reviews on retailer or review sites and shared the title with your fellow romantasy-loving friends. Word-of-mouth helps more than you know!

You are not just members. You are part of this team. We couldn’t do this without you.

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, consider this your gentle nudge.

UPGRADE BY TOMORROW TO SNAG YOUR ARC! xx, Meg

It's the LAST DAY to submit your creative piece to our Traveling Tomes Newsletter!

If you're new to Shire Sprouts/SBC, we're producing a monthly newsletter this year to celebrate the Twig's Traveling Tomes release. It will be a scrapbook-style newsletter, filled with submissions from our paid Cozy Quill members. Each month, I'll pick a theme and provide some prompts. You'll then have an opportunity to submit up to five pieces. They can include photos, digital art, short pieces of writing, book recs, recipes, etc. Anything that feels in tone with the theme of that month.

Our February theme is: JOY AS RESISTANCE ✨. As we wade our way through this dark world, it's so important to fight for light. And that's what I want to focus on this season.

Feel free to share: 

• A small, joyful moment that felt like a quiet act of defiance.

• Something that made you laugh, smile, or sigh in relief this month.

• A comfort, ritual, or hobby that grounds you when life feels overwhelming.

• A book, recipe, or creative project that brought unexpected joy.

• A photo of something ordinary that made your heart lift.

The newsletter will be released to all of our Cozy Quill tiers on the last day of each month.

If your submission isn't chosen due to space limitations or whatever reason, please know we'll be creating a channel in the Discord to share those as well if you permit.

All the info you need is in the form below, but please don't hesitate to comment below with any questions. xx, Meg

Ready to submit?
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE GOOGLE FORM