Taylor Swift Weighs In On Novel Release Speculations

Rumors about a potential Taylor Swift book have been swirling that she might be preparing to release a novel she wrote as a teenager.

The "Red" singer allegedly penned a book titled "A Girl Named Girl" at age 14, which is said to follow a mother who wished for a son but ended up with a daughter. Though the draft has never been published and is believed to be in her parents' possession, Swift has hinted at the idea in the past.

Now, sources close to Taylor Swift have responded to the rumors.

In 2015, Swift secured a trademark for the book title, but took no further action at that time. The Sun reported on August 28 that Swift was preparing to release a novel she had drafted as a teenager, further mentioning that Swift allegedly filed a new trademark request for merchandise and an audio version of the book, suggesting she might be gearing up for a release.

But the "22" singer has now shut down those rumors, according to Us Weekly. They reported that a source confirmed that the 34-year-old was not planning to publish the novel--sorry, Swifties.

This isn’t the first instance of fans speculating about Swift's writing ventures outside of music. Earlier this year, when the spy thriller "Argylle" hit theaters, there was speculation that the "Love Story" singer had written the tie-in book under the pseudonym Elly Conway, the film’s main character.

While fans may not see Swift becoming an author, English professor Rachel Feder and musical theater performer Tiffany Tatreau have joined forces on a new book titled "Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets," which will delve into the literary influences behind Swift’s song lyrics.

While she may not be adding "author" to her resume, she does seem to have a busy schedule during her Eras Tour break. She is expected to attend several NFL games this season to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Travis Kelce, like she did last year.

The pop star was a hot topic at ESPN's media day on August 28 as network reps revealed that Taylor Swift "definitely" boosted their TikTok viewership after attending games with her boyfriend.

"Being in the weeds of it, I think in the beginning there was definitely a big Taylor Swift bump, especially, I think, the Chicago Bears-Chiefs game where she first showed up," Omar Roja, social content host at ESPN, told People Magazine. 

The duo has been an item since last summer, with several insiders confirming their romance. Reports say their love only deepens with each passing day. “They really are very, very happy together,” an insider told People Magazine earlier this year. “They’re very serious about each other, and the relationship feels different for both of them.”

“They have so much fun together, and it just works,” the source added. “It’s funny to their friends because, at first, everyone wondered what they had in common, but you realize how similar they are. They both wear their hearts on their sleeves and are all-in with everything they do, whether it’s with career, family or friends.”

Months after going public, Swift addressed her new romance with the NFL star in her TIME Magazine 2023 Person of the Year profile.

“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there, and we don’t care," she said. "The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other."

Swift's plans following the Eras tour are still under wraps, but she just hosted a star-studded party at her $17m mansion, which saw Jason Kelce, his wife Kylie, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Mahomes, and his wife, Brittany.

The "Shake It Off" singer's Rhode Island estate is renowned for its epic parties, particularly her legendary Fourth of July bashes. This 11,000-square-foot paradise boasts stunning ocean views, a sprawling swimming pool, and direct access to a private beach—making it the perfect venue for A-list gatherings.