When I'm really sick, all I want are scrambled eggs-based foods

Winter Wonderings Book Three Progress This past week, I had the pleasure of reviewing the final edits for Before the Ghost Sea, the upcoming third installment in my dark, epic fantasy saga The Tides That Reign. When I say that it got me shaking with excitement for its release, that's an…

They really ate with "can't see the forest for the trees"

I know I'm in a queer relationship because I used the phrase "for the better" and we both stopped mid conversation to break into song

The "fresh" to "next day" drop off on French fries is brutal

Slightly diminish a game Tomb Viewer

Say I were to do a daily post series here on BlueSky about the process of gearing up for Kickstarting a queer fantasy novel… A) Would people be interested? B) If so, what kinds of things would you like to see? Examples might include: writing snippets; book/character lore; KS tips; progress; etc ?

‘Re-Designing’ the Darkness: Unveiling the First New Cover 'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these…

Help! I can't stop singing Flo-Rida's "Low" in an Australian accent 😭 shaurty got laur laur laur laur...

A new era begins! 'Design of Darkness (Robby's Version)' debuts with The Tides That Reign crowdfunding campaign on March 2. This definitive, self-published edition will include story notes, sketches, my original outline, and hand-drawn maps, as well as the fantastic cover illustration!

With two days left of 2025, I crossed the threshold to having my best book sales year ever! Thank you to everyone who gave my little queer fantasy books a chance! You made my year! Hope to see you in 2026!

Wrapping Up 2025 Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel,…

Holy smokes! Im only 6 copies away from having my best book year ever in sales 😭 I'm going to EXPLODE Please consider giving my work a try if you like 🔮Epic, dark fantasy 🌈Queer stories from queer authors 🌏Southeast Asian cultural influences 💙MM romance 🐉Magical creatures 🏯Intricate worldbuilding

Broken toe next? Sure. Why not

I can't believe "wobble d-wobble, d-wob. Wobble wobbin', ass so fat all these bitches pussies is throbbin'" is now a MAGA phrase

Take all the pictures with your loved ones. You never know when you'll wish you had more

"It's a soul-rending epic about the transient nature of power and the fallacy of seeking justice from an indifferent universe," I whisper as I learn how to shake my ass for tiktok

24 copies away from topping last year's sales (44 from being my best book year ever, but I'm being realistic lol)! 😍 Reasons to like my books: ⚔ Epic 🏳‍🌈 Queer 📜 Mythology Rich ...with... 🐉 Magical Creatures 🌏 South East Asian influences 👨🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Diverse, Complex Characters ❤ a Dash of Romance

Is it too early for New Year's Resolutions 2026? I resolve to budget my author endeavors better 😅 (And by that I mean actually stick to the budget) Anybody else got some?

😭😭😭 i need it

Hump day will fix me.

Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.

Now that I'm watching Sesame Street with my daughter, it delights me to no end that Grover is the same voice as Miss Piggy 😂

i am such a slut for corduroy

Renaming Heated Rivalry "Time Jump: The TV Show"

Wow! This has been one of my more successful free Kindle promotion periods! All my novels are still FREE until the end of today! Grab a copy if you like queer fantasy with intricate mythology, forbidden romance, and South East Asian influences!

Autumn really into kicking me while I'm down this year 🙃

I do not think. Therefore I not am

One thing I'm not gonna do is "add to cart to see price"

My main takeaway from Wicked For Good is that Jonathan Bailey is so hot

Good morning! 🌞

I don't show enough love to my other release this year 💙 'Of Chaos and Eternal Night,' you have been with me since high school when I thought you'd be a musical. 😆 Formats change, but the heart of your story about loss, grief, and acceptance has always remained.

New pet peeve: audiobook narrators who mutter My current audiobook has 3 narrators. 2 I could hear perfectly while on my bike ride. The 3rd I could not understand for the life of me EXCEPT DURING DIALOGUE WHERE HE YELLS. Had to shut it off for the last five miles because I wasn't getting anything.

Hooked on a (Fall) feeling! #autumn

Just hit 40 pre-launch followers, which is almost twice as many as my last campaign! 😍 Can we hit 50? If you like queer, dark fantasy with South East Asian influences about overthrowing tyrants, this book is for you! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...

“Look on my werks, ye bitches, and DESPAIR!” —Aurora Thunder, at the height of her successful debut at the Darkness and Light Ball …Aurora swept down the catwalk like an oncoming storm, trains of filmy black fabric trailing her like thunderheads. Facet gasped… www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

Me, pretending to mind my own business while some drama is happening 30 feet away:

I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for the relaunch of my queer, epic fantasy series 'The Tides That Reign!' These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...

An interesting thing to me is all the people looking at the No Kings protest being like "if y'all had voted" 75 MILLION people voted for Kamala in 2024. Estimates for No Kings attendance are at around 7 million. There's a very real chance all the people attending DID vote for Kamala.

How do y'all keep pins on your backpacks because mine are in a constant state of trying to escape

It's going to be so good 🤩🤩🤩

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The really frustrating thing about my publisher is that I don't think this is a classic case of publishing not being as profitable as people think. It isn't, but I can count up the profits I know they made, subtract the few expenses they did have, and there still should've been lots left!

The two types of drivers I encounter on my run: 1. Would rather grind me into the asphalt than think about breaking at a STOP sign 2. Will stop and wait at the intersection when I'm roughly 100 yards away

Time to clear out the inventory for October! 🍂 Enter for your chance to win one of five original misprint hardcovers of 'Sparrows Sing of Dying'! Each copy comes with an ebook copy of book 1, 'Design of Darkness' 😊

I need to be better about coming on this app

It feels so strange to just like... continue working every day as if nothing has changed in the world

I never know how to respond to joke demands. I was wearing my Eras Tour shirt and someone I barely know was like "omg why didn't you take me?" I just laughed awkwardly. What do you say to that? 😅

Hey! I recognize that name 😍

Reading, Writing, & New Projects! Join us today at 2:30p PT / 5:30p ET on Instagram LIVE! @eliaseells.bsky.social is the host of Bar Cart Bookshelf, as well as the author of COCKTAILS AND CONSOLES I'm the author of the epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign, including Sparrows Sing of Dying!