<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[elenchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elen Chase]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.elenchase.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Elen's reading journal - 2025 second quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second quarter of the year brought a mix of surprises! From swoony sapphic romance to slow-burn fantasy and emotionally charged mysteries, here’s a look at what I read these past few months. Grab a cup of coffee, because we’re diving in. April 2025 As We Fall  is a beautifully written book with a richly diverse cast and a fascinating, immersive setting. Anya Wildt's prose flows effortlessly, and the worldbuilding is intriguing enough to keep the pages turning. That said, the pacing didn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/elen-s-reading-journal-2025-second-quarter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42ec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_9064787261fe48b89767ee5830d9cd3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Fantasy Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ciao dears, how's it going? As you might know, I haven't worked on new writing projects since 2023, when I had some family issues. While I love rewriting the Back in the Rain  series and dedicating myself to the Spanish translation of the Italian Romance series, I’ve missed starting fresh with a brand-new story. So today, I want to introduce you to a project I’m really fond of: Project Fantasy. Why Fantasy? I’ve always been passionate about fantasy. When I was little, my older sister used to...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/project-fantasy-introduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42e9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_721af06ff086407ba4db3cbf9d6c99a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elen's reading journal - 2025 first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new year, a fresh start, and a towering TBR—what more could a reader ask for? The first three months of 2025 have been full of stories and emotions. From unforgettable characters to unexpected plot twists, this quarter had it all, although the number of books I read is quite small compared to most readers' standards. In this post, I’m diving into everything I read from January to March—the highs, the lows, the books that stole my heart, and the ones that didn't hit as hard. Let’s take a...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/elen-s-reading-journal-2025-first-quarter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42eb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:34:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_3059968985aa48cbbd0ce9602f4ce652~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un agradecimiento de corazón y noticias editoriales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mis lectores en español, necesito darles las gracias porque no saben cuánto me han ayudado. A finales de 2023, mi pozo creativo estaba seco después de un severo agotamiento por las redes sociales y problemas familiares. No encontraba energía para escribir nada nuevo, hasta que mi amiga Gee Rothvoss abrió sus comisiones de traducción. Como estudié español en la universidad (hace aproximadamente 10 años, ya estoy vieja) y siempre he adorado este idioma, decidí encargar la traducción del...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/un-agradecimiento-de-coraz%C3%B3n-y-noticias-editoriales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42e7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:29:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bookish news: Back in the rain series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beginning of Back in the Rain Back in the Rain  was my first book, originally written in 2016 and published in February 2018. It’s a dark story, heavily influenced by my passion for anime and manga, written before I had any knowledge of the publishing world. While I always believed in the story’s value, I have to admit that the first edition was too raw to be published. I was young and inexperienced, and I put out a book that, in hindsight, was not up to the standards it deserved....]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/bookish-news-back-in-the-rain-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42ee</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:10:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy International Women's Day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ciao, my dear friends! These past few months have been intense, haven't they? We live in difficult times, where movements around the world are gaining traction to halt progress for women—and in some cases, even roll back hard-won rights. But today, instead of feeling powerless, I'm choosing to do something different. Posting this is my own small act of resistance. To all the women readers who are constantly judged for their reading preferences, I want to say: keep doing your thing. Women and...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/happy-international-women-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42e8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:23:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Cuando Fuimos Mar y Estrellas" es un Amazon Best Seller]]></title><description><![CDATA[¡Ciao a todos! Cuando Fuimos Mar y Estrellas  es un Amazon Best Seller y ahora en Kindle Unlimited. Estoy emocionada de compartir con ustedes que el lanzamiento de mi libro Cuando Fuimos Mar y Estrellas  ha sido un gran éxito, y no podría haberlo logrado sin el increíble apoyo de cada uno de ustedes. Quiero extender un agradecimiento especial a todos los que han adquirido el libro, lo han leído y han dejado una reseña. Me llena de orgullo compartir que Cuando fuimos mar y estrellas  ha...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/cuando-fuimos-mar-y-estrellas-es-un-amazon-best-seller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42e6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_a96ae51103674f4ebcd79a625d45b4c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuando Fuimos Mar y Estrellas - PREORDER/PREVENTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready to dive into the world of "Cuando Fuimos Mar y Estrellas," the Spanish edition of "When we were sea and stars" Bajo el sol de verano, en una pequeña ciudad costera de Italia del sur, el joven James, de diecinueve años, conoce al hombre de sus sueños. Roberto es guapísimo, divertido, dulce…, y tiene novio. James no se hace ilusiones sobre su amistad; sabe que es imposible que a él le llegue el amor. Roberto está lleno de dudas sobre su relación. Sabe que le falta algo en su vida, y...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/cuando-fuimos-mar-y-estrellas-preorder-preventa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_bcdc64dd5a104d80940732e73a99ccfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's been a while!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ciao, my dear friends! If you follow my newsletter and social media, you probably know that I've been suffering from severe burnout, and things have been difficult since November of last year when a family member fell ill. I've been on and off social media and started focusing more on my newsletter so I can interact directly with my audience. Every month, despite everything, I try to share with you via the newsletter bookish news and special promos. Your support and engagement have meant the...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/it-s-been-a-while</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386c467e8d02b898e42ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:45:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When we were just friends - NOW LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[My new book has been launched yesterday and it’s finally available on: Amazon, Kobo, Google Play &#38; Apple Books A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s pre-ordered the book, spread the news on social media and supported me throughout this journey. I’ll be honest, writing and publishing a book while moving houses, working full time and adopting a kitten has been hard. But we’ve made it, together, and I’ll be forever grateful for the immense support I got from my readers and writer friends. PURCHASE...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/when-we-were-just-friends-now-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_64fc059a99884725911c14efd55c4a7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's have a cappuccino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's have a cappuccino - on my new Ko-Fi account! Writing queer fiction is what I love the most in the world. Nothing can compare to the feeling of pure joy I get whenever a reader tells me that they connected to my characters, or that my books made them feel seen. I wish I could keep writing forever: for those readers who told me they'd needed to hear my words; for those readers who don't know yet that there is someone like them out there; and also for myself, to find out more about who I...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/let-s-have-a-cappuccino</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_d2bb653242b14b98856700d19fd0225b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[BOOK RECS] A Killing Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Killing Moon by Rith Miranda will be released tomorrow! I've had the priviledge of reading an ARC of this dark tale, and what can I say? There's a reason why Miranda is an auto-buy author for me. Let's discover it together! The opening scene is gut-wrenching, a slap in the face that shoves you into a world of horror and pain that you’ll soon learn is normality to these characters. Night and Rhodri both know abuse, they live through it every single day and struggle to heal in different ways:...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/book-recs-a-killing-moon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_f61ecea539234ce79aea836f4b315c90~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring has come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has come and I couldn't be happier about it! How is everyone? I haven't posted here in a lifetime and I've missed this blog. If you are subscribed to my newsletter, you also know why, and I'm glad to now share with everyone that... I'M FINALLY LIVING AT THE NEW PLACE (and it looks like a real apartment now!!!) Moving has been more stressful and time consuming than I'd expected but the worst part is over. Now I sleep in a comfortable bed, have a proper couch and most of all, a proper...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/spring-has-come</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7ab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:29:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST ROMANCE! QI AWARDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[WE DID IT!!  "When we were out of the ordinary" has won as BEST ROMANCE in the Queer Indie Awards  !!! I don't have words to express how happy I am about this  winning any category would have been amazing, but winning as best romance with an openly asexual MC is a joy I can't describe. Ace people who want romance in their lives exist, and our experience is as valid as any other  This is the book for you if you love:  An ace MC  A pansexual MC  Found Family  Italy  A concert...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/best-romance-qi-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 17:08:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[A DAY IN THE LIFE #3] Florentine life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it the end of October already? Time flies when you're busy! Life Update! It's finally happening: with a 30-year mortgage on my back, I have finally bought an apartment in Florence! The apartment isn't huge but it's functional and closer to work and finally I'm going to have a proper space to write and dedicate myself to my creative projects in my free time.  As you can imagine, things have been hectic here and they'll probably be for a while. This is the reason why I've once again...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/a-day-in-the-life-3-florentine-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7aa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:34:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_35ed4db4f05a4f4ab23b23881b00d3a8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TESTIMONIALS] Acceptance is what the book is all about]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we were out of the ordinary Acceptance is one of the main themes of When we were out of the ordinary. My dear friend and amazing author of psycological thrillers, D. P. Haka, was so kind to review the book for me after reading an Advanced Review Copy. When we were out of the ordinary Reviewed by D. P. Haka on Goodreads You know when you're a fan of a certain author and you keep expecting to be wowed by the author's next book, and then the next one, and so on? This book is proof to me...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/testimonials-acceptance-is-what-the-book-is-all-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_4df391b8d3fc4a2d837a7c6fa43260ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_323,h_403,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[BOOK RECS] Lily Rooke and the Bloodwitch Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have a very special bookish recommendation for this spooky season. The Bloodwitch series is a trauma-informed LGBTQ+ dark fantasy series written by my dear friend and fellow indie author Lily Rooke. The content of these books must not be taken lightly and i highly recommend to check the trigger warnings before starting. If you're not opposed to any of those, you will fall in love with this story. Why? Let's get to my reviews below! The Dying Light (reviewed on November 27, 2021) "Pain like...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/book-recs-lily-rooke-and-the-bloodwitch-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_89408965ea98427ca5f961de5a94612a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New season, new projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[New season, new projects: the spooky season is upon us! Are you ready for the most spooktacular time of the year? I don't usually celebrate Halloween, but I adore the atmoshpere October brings with - cozy, with warm drinks and tones of orange all around... it's magical and a huge source of inspiration. Will I finish the first draft of my WIP this month? While I certainly hope so, I doubt it. Right now I'm more or less halfway through the story and I'm experiencing a huge writer's block. I...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/new-season-new-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_bc64e15f96be413eba6ca1d7bd2268d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[A DAY IN THE LIFE #2] Everything is changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's post is coming a little later than usual! September is almost over, and with it goes our beloved summer. Life Update! I'm currently back to my hometown for a few days, as yesterday (Sept. 25th, 2022) we had to vote for our new government. This is not the place to talk politcs (I know this is not why you're here) but I just want to say that the next few years are likely going to be really hard in Italy for women, members of the LGBT+ community, immigrants and all minorities. I hope...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/a-day-in-the-life-2-everything-is-changing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386bd66edabdde710d7ac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_3bab91ba9ac74771bd41610cb485a123~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TESTIMONIALS] Heartfelt moments and tenderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we were out of the ordinary The third installment in my Italian Romance Series, When we were out of the ordinary , is probably the most personal work I've put out there until now. The book hasn't had great reach, but the people it reached all left wonderful feedback. When we were out of the ordinary Reviewed by Lily Rooke on Goodreads Neighbours Kim and Alessandro have spent years engaged in a prank war. With all his friends in established relationships, and his unrequited love edging...]]></description><link>https://www.elenchase.com/post/testimonials-heartfelt-moments-and-tenderness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e386b743fd38a1bb721e10</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac50a7_95fded0098274024b16ba91b7480b86a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_323,h_403,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>authorelenchase</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>