About Us

Hi, I'm Laura, the new owner of Bookishly Ever After. I have always been a reader and books have been a huge part of my life. For as long as I can remember I have been collecting book series including with The Babysitters Club series and Goosebumps back in the 90s. But over the last couple of years that love of reading has grown into something much bigger. In 2025, I started my own Booktok (thecarrolls17) and more recently my bookstagram (Laura's Locked Library) sharing my love of books, discovering new indie authors and connecting with an amazing community of fellow readers. This is where I found the amazing work of Indie Authors .

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Over the last 18 months, I've had the opportunity to work closely with Indie authors through ARC, Beta and Alpha reading, giving me a real insight into the passion, hard work and dedication that goes into bringing an independently published book into the world. I've worked with and supported so many incredible indie authors, attended book events and signings, and built some wonderful relationships within the indie book community along the way.

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I was lucky enough to work alongside Emily, the previous owner of Bookishly Ever After, and when she decided in September 2026 to step down to focus on her family, I was honoured to take up the mantle and continue what she built.