(My image, wand stand from Olivers)
Hey Readers & Friends,
Today is a slightly different type of post. I'm always harping on about how important it is to support independent creatives and sellers and yapping on about supporting the little people so I realised I hadn't ever done a big list of all my favourites! Abysmal.
These are my most favourite people to spend my money on, I really recommend checking them out.
WRITERS
Jacqueline Silvester
If you love: Fantasy x contemporary YA books.What to expect: Gossip Girl meets Get Out? The world of Wildwood Academy is a whole new route and I was hooked from the first few pages. It's creepy, enigmatic, mysterious and deliciously juicy.
Instagram: Cute selfies, cute doggos and bookish updates @JacquelineSilvester
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Orion Carloto
If you love: Romance and poetryWhat to expect: A stunning and bookstagrammable debut poetry book, Flux, filled with touching narrative and stirring romance.
Instagram: Selfies that make me want to get a face transplant and beautiful minimalist style with lashings of gold. @OrionVanessa
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Harmony Nice
If you love: Wiccan culture and natureWhat to expect: A very clear and easy-to-follow guide to Wicca. Perfect for beginners filled with informative chapters relating to everything from solstice to covens and starting your own Book of Shadows. Expect cute illustrations.
Instagram: Flowers, landscapes and bohemian selfies. @PeachyCinnamon
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Ben Alderson
If you love: LGBT and fantasy
What to expect: Honestly, I haven't read one of Alderson's books yet but I have bought them! Ben is a lovely, kind and friendly human and has always been lovely to speak with. He started his own publishing company and champions LGBT fantasy which can only be a good thing. His book is hiding somewhere in my TBR jar so as soon as I pull it out you can all expect a review.
Instagram: Cute selfies and fantasy books @beninjamalderson
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ARTISTS
Mori Raito
If you love: Stunning fairytail-esque illustrationWhat to expect: Mori's art is just breathtaking. Her art style is completely unique and magical, using all my favourite autumn tones. I've bought some of her prints - my favourite are the Harry Potter ones.
Instagram: Stunning autumnal illustrations. @Mori_Raito
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Mia
If you love: Colourful, celestial portraits.What to expect: An LGBT friendly space ran by the lovely Mia who I discovered at Comic Con. I commissioned 4 portrait postcards from her and am SO happy with how they came out, I can't wait for them to arrive! They're just so cute and happy.
Instagram: WIPs and lots of OCs. @Sushiroll_cat
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Icandrawthingz
If you love: Fairyloot and FanartWhat to expect: I discovered this account as one of the main artists for subscription box, Fairyloot. ICanDrawThingz (no real name found anywhere!) creates beautiful, expressive fan art and was actually the first artist I comissioned to illustrate Whisper from my new book!
Instagram: All her beautiful drawings and YA fandom work. @Icandrawthingz
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Jordan Clarke
If you love: Cozy, minimalist Bujo artWhat to expect: I found Jordan through her Youtube chanel where she art journals and bullet journals. She's very relaxing, cozy and everything is very pretty and minimalist. Her stickers and printables are so cute.
Instagram: Journals, wildflower doodles and cozy selfies. @Jordan.e.clark
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Ulla Thynell
If you love: Old fairytale booksWhat to expect: Whimsical illustrations of landscapes and fantasy scenes. And Lord of the Rings fan art!
Instagram: Nature in Finland and artwork. @ullathynell
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Alexandra Dikaia
If you love: Autumnal digital artWhat to expect: Similar colour palettes to Mori Raito but a more cutesy characturised style, with little sculptures added into the mix for even more cuteness.
Instagram: Animals dressed in cute clothes and beautiful sketchbook pages. @Alexandradikaia
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Tula Posy
If you love: Really parred-back cartoonsWhat to expect: If 'hygge' was an art style this would be it. I particularly love the bookmarks she sells on her Etsy - I bought the Stranger Things one and a little reading doe and just love them.
Instagram: Doodles, bookish fan art and her adorable bookmarks. @TulaMakes
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Fabio Di Dodo
If you love: Badass digital drawings of girlsWhat to expect: Tattooed girls and portraits with soft blending. He designed the beautiful book cover art for A Girl Called Whisper.
Instagram: An online portfolio of his artwork. @_dodoism_
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SHOPS
Oliver's Brighton
If you love: Harry PotterWhat to expect: An amazing independent wizarding store filled with magical replicas and products different to the classic Warner Brother studio licensed merch. It goes the extra mile with products from Mina Lima and beyond. I was stoked to get a griffin wand stand for £15 when I last went! Plus Oliver's really nice :)
Instagram: Potter merchandise, fun wizardry and product previews. @Oliversbrighton
Shop & support: - He's currently up for a small store award, so vote for him!
Dreamy Moons
If you love: Gratuity, spirituality, artWhat to expect: Beautiful illustrated growth journals, affirmation cards, books, home decor and crystals. All run by Annie, from the creation through to packing and sending.
Instagram: Beautiful illustrations by Annie and product peeks. @Dreamymoons
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Witch's Way Craft
If you love: Wicca and crystalsWhat to expect: Handmade artisan soy candles, beautiful hand-cut crystals, runes, and magickal items. I discovered them when I found a beautiful agate ring holder I wanted for my wedding, but they are based in America and I don't think they can ship abroad yet :(
Instagram: Crystals, more crystals, more crystals, and some magick. @witchswaycraft
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Let me know some of your favourite indies!
Love,
C x
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