Tegan Fairley – Fantasy Author, Chaos Curator
Welcome to my little corner of the internet — where fantasy blooms, Mondays suck, and I make questionable life choices (like giving a character a dragon when they clearly asked for a cat).
I’m Tegan, an Aussie fantasy author currently wrangling my debut novel, Bloomed (the release is TBA). Expect strong heroines, slow-burn romances, magic with consequences, and just enough chaos to keep you on your toes.
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![New Blog Post: Embracing Change - The Courage to Rewrite Your Novel Based on Feedback.
Rewriting isn’t failure - it’s growth in real time. When I first started getting feedback on my fantasy novel, I’ll be honest… it stung a little. But somewhere between the edits, rewrites, and “what was I thinking?” moments, I realised that feedback is how stories evolve - and how writers do, too.
In my latest blog, I’m talking about the hardest and most rewarding part of being a writer and first-time author: finding the courage to let go of what doesn’t work, trust your instincts, and start again (even when it’s terrifying).
If you’ve ever faced a big rewrite or felt torn between your vision and advice - this one’s for you.
📖 Read the full post → [link in bio]
or head to teganfairley.com](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/571761607_17884024962393577_494756033017988248_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Bms-3VqAPBAQ7kNvwFhv-xY&_nc_oc=Adm15nuNizI51BoyfJhPOSIQE9FwEKGa_yDwqj9gn7QduTI7-sze6_Bo-yrWTdT25uM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MPsJCamXp4GWm6SW44qY9w&oh=00_AfjiU0o6UWVTnIgOSLoHbUeaFaOqov0uUNHXJ8_QPhYmmA&oe=6916E49B)
![Embracing Mistakes: The Growth Journey of a First-Time Author.
When I first started writing my debut fantasy novel Bloomed, I thought mistakes meant failure. Turns out, they’re the whole point. Every awkward sentence, messy draft, and “what was I thinking?” moment has shaped me into a better, braver writer.
In my latest blog post, I’m getting real about what it’s actually like to be a first-time author — the highs, the self-doubt, and the beautiful chaos of learning as you go.
If you’ve ever felt behind, unsure, or buried under the weight of “getting it right,” this one’s for you.
📖 Read the full article here → [link in bio]
or head to teganfairley.com](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/567451312_17882902164393577_6278969460005046665_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=hco6aBUKsl8Q7kNvwFZv4FZ&_nc_oc=AdnHRBnQ212IzzHv_v-lO0CyjBZ98ouCpFMfdRWZ8DmJxdo47Ck6fyux6LkTfd8kDrw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MPsJCamXp4GWm6SW44qY9w&oh=00_AfgrvyTg68BEVaXhYsj-7JcGeglN-UOBNpMXsrWU3T-tKg&oe=6916EE07)
![🌙✨ Indie Author of the Month: S.K. Stapar!
This month’s spotlight shines on S.K. Stapar, the incredible indie author behind Midnight Gate — a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy that has completely taken the book community by storm.
In this blog, I’m diving into her debut, teasing her upcoming book, and sharing a few fun facts about the author behind the magic. If you love discovering new indie talent (and adding to your already overflowing TBR), you’ll want to check this one out! 💫
Read now 👉 [link in bio] or head to teganfairley.com 💌](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/561660492_17882021688393577_1788039509440839386_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=8PN9Rto8z44Q7kNvwFNuQyz&_nc_oc=Adn_XeoD6qunWBp9U9rqI6Lm6QcXHxcd3JQHNTNgShXotqPm_sxoi-uz4P0jctxTTs0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MPsJCamXp4GWm6SW44qY9w&oh=00_Afh8AVe26TdPV424T_68pNmOiEeMmwm3crwXvN8BOJlmFg&oe=6916F67A)
![New Blog Alert!
Ever wonder why writers… write? For me, it’s always been a mix of imagination, scribbled notes, and overheard conversations in my own head (yep, I said it 😅).
Writing was my first love, then netball swooped in, and after two ruptured ACLs and a whole lot of life later—I found my way back to the page.
It’s a little chaotic, a little personal, and very me.
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Read the full post here 👉 [link in bio]
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WhyIWrite #WritersOfInstagram #CreativeJourney #teganfairleywrites](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/553414785_17880556614393577_5446198052209389090_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=uLLoI-SYURwQ7kNvwHk9yD0&_nc_oc=AdnTVUcSARaWY7c1bY_2xTNqYMqyNIvebu3y1zPBdkhHS78joIsd4NsGapvWqvLIeMs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=MPsJCamXp4GWm6SW44qY9w&oh=00_Afi-fevZ4aZglbb51LdgHfsPJ8ROc15daN39ccX7D0AUig&oe=6916FBC7)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which I live and work. First nations people were the first storytellers on this land and I would like to pay respect to the Wurundjeri Elders, past and present.