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Alana, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Founded in 2023, Bookish Bliss Literary Retreats was born out of a love for books and a desire to share that passion with others.

I read a quote the other day and it has really resonated with me. “Your hustle needs to be put on display in order for your business to grow and in order to find people who will support you and champion you.” 

I have always loved reading and discussing books with other readers and a couple years ago I realized there was a gap for a community focused specifically on connecting book lovers through bookish retreats, where there are thoughtful discussions around books that uniquely fit each book retreat theme.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
First, ask people for advice. I used to worry that others might not want to help or guide me, but found that most people do. Even if some don’t, there are others who will. I’ve also learned that...

Hi Alana, can you tell us about an impactful book you’ve read and why you liked it or what impact it had on you?
Kristin Hannah is an auto-buy author for me because her novels are always so moving and impactful. She clearly does extensive research to craft rich, nuanced stories that really resonate with me...

What makes good book club picks, the perils of reading only frontlist, and how to personalize the synopsis of your books for the Bookstagram community

As a lifelong book lover, I have found connection among fellow book lovers, drawn together by our shared love and desire to be transported through the pages of a good story/book.  This passion for reading and desire to connect with like-minded individuals led me to my idea to start Bookish Bliss Literary Retreats...