After generations of work, the skarastaja go to the stars to wage a vengeance-fueled war. But after announcing themselves to a crowded, indifferent galaxy, Senmatu finds the cosmos to be more complex, cynical, and violent than her faith prepared her for. ubl.akairondragon.ca/cow-arc #ARCReaders

Watching the remastered Star Wars movies and seeing the Death Star explode all fancy-like for the first time, the whole audience cheered.

Oooh, for sure apply for this one if you like space fantasy, nonhuman characters, war, hidden history, and mysteries! I beta read this book, and it's awesome. Obviously read The First Sin too!! 💙📚

Reposts of my new pinned post are appreciated. Please help spread the word!

Children of Wrath is nearing completion! If you're interested in being an ARC reader for this dark, spicy scifantasy, be sure to apply ASAP! Haven't read The First Sin yet? No problem! A Primer on the first book will be provided too. ➡️ ubl.akairondragon.ca/cow-arc #ReaderSky #ARCbooks #ARCReaders

I’ve had a productive morning despite the heat. And something fun and cool is dropping in just half an hour! Watch this space!

Um. Please dont work with editors who make you feel anything less than capable, empowered, seen & heard. Thank you.

If I see you refer to media (books, movies, anything) with no or low heat as “clean” I will block you. Sex is not dirty, and I say this as someone who is personally repulsed by it. Just because I don’t care for something doesn’t mean it’s bad or wrong.

Here's my argument: Self-published books are underpriced. The ebook versions, anyway. It's still not unusual to see a full-length self-published novel sold for $3.99 or even less. There might have been a time when this made sense. $3.99 bought you a lot more. 1/

Thanks for understanding my need to take this week off from #SpoonieAuthChat. But you know what? I would love some recommendations of novellas and short story collections. They help me so much when my reading is affected by the overwhelms. Where are my short-fiction authors? Self-recs are welcome!

Buy The First Sin. Not because I need you to, but because if you love scifantasy with spice, nonhuman protagonists, and dark, messy journeys, you're going to love this story. Give it a shot. ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs 📚🩵 🪐📚 #bsnm #ScifiBooks #IndieBooks #ReaderSky

I am once again begging Hollywood to stop using the Greek alphabet for an Ancient World movie, if they can't afford to even throw a couple of quid at anyone with an inkling of the language. Unless they really think audiences are dying to see THS THDPSSSSPS

It's time! 😄 ARCs (advance reader copies) of ONE LAST PRAYER are going out very soon. Want to be one of the first people in the world to read my new novella? Be sure to fill out the form below! 🔗⤵️ // #Booksky #Fantasy

Charlie is a great human being and does excellent work! Please consider subscribing to the Patreon. 💖

The Patreon has unfortunately dropped below the level where I'm able to get all the care I need. We finally live in a place where I can access it...and cost remains a barrier. I can't get help without the Patreon. If you're a writer, a reader, remotely interested in my work, or just want to help:

Tired of this. US bigger emitter of CO2 than we are. US cutting environmental regulations & sending toxins into OUR air. US has thrown entire planet into chaos & rest of the world is now prioritizing military & industrial spending to protect against *them* instead of fighting climate change. 😡

America. Famously a country that has never had a wildfire that required Canadians to come down to help them manage.

Yesterday I finally started feeling again like I wanted to work on Tears of Fire or the Akrodaxis wiki, but of course this feeling hit while I was at work. 😩 Thankfully, when I got home I did get some wiki work in! I updated the Årdrakin Rituals page. Read here: akairondragon.ca/books/akroda...

Felt so good I decided to share a line of writing from today, too! She marveled at how many freckles were painted on his face. A map of an unknown galaxy, constellations never before being seen by man. #booksky #writesky

What are we doing this Saturday? Oh, only hanging out in the coolest horror bookstore ever. Y’all need to visit Nocturne Books! Cannot wait to see your beautiful faces!

@mikelaidlaw.bsky.social Happy birthday!!!

Can I be honest? Sometimes I feel like I'll never reach readers who love nonhuman protagonists, whether they see them as aliens or as anthro OCs. But my stories demand to be told! Those readers are out there, I just know it. Are you one of them? 📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifibooks #indieauthor #indiebooks

Every day when I sit down to start work, no matter what else is going on or what nonsense my body is pulling that day, I am deeply, intensely grateful. I have authors who trust me with their books. And because of those authors, I have my dream job. I've built stability and security. Grateful.

Working on your query letter? I've got a whole page of resources for you! #Querying #Writing #Publishing

This is probably my favorite line I wrote from yesterday. Blair's got it bad guys 😂 If youve ever wanted a lil but of Supernatural mashed up with a lil bit of Gargoyles, soon-to-be-revealed-book-name-project-BCSB is one you're going to want to wait for. #booksky #writesky

Sam Neill 😭 What a wonderful person. Terrible loss. RIP.

✨We’re happy to announce our Magical Library Expansion which is coming soon!✨ Here’s a little taste on what’s coming: 🪄 New Spirits to Summon 📖 Full Customization for your Magical Library 🧙 An Enchanted Wardrobe with brand-new looks 🔥New Arcane Activities You can now wishlist it on Steam!

3 things scifantasy readers need to hear: 1. Scifantasy is legit literature, full stop. It's not frivolous! 2. It's okay to want to escape to another world. 3. Nonhuman characters can feel just as real as human ones, and anyone who says otherwise can fight me! Do you agree? 📚🩵 🪐📚 #ReaderSky

⚔️ Children of Wrath ⚔️ The Whole never forgets... 💫️ scifantasy novel 🥈 second in series 🐹 short furry aliens 🐉 dragonkin aliens 🛰️ enormous starbase 💥 space battle ⚔️ COMING SOON ⚔️ Join my newsletter for updates! akairondragon.ca/books/newsle... #scifibooks #indieauthor #indiebooks 📚🩵 🪐📚

WARNING! WARNING! The First Sin is a dark, spicy, scifantasy novel that isn't for the faint hearted. Proceed with caution! 😂 Join my newsletter for all the juicy insider details! akairondragon.ca/books/newsle... #scifibooks #indiebooks 📚🩵 🪐📚 #bsnm

"These political talks aren't going anywhere. I'm gonna go walk through the temple with my crush...and a goddess just spoke the prophecy at us. No big deal." 🤷🏻‍♂️ The First Sin...where a prophecy sets off an interplanetary conflict. ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs 📚🩵 🪐📚 #bsnm #ScifiBooks #FurryBooks

Who says scifi books can't come with some spice? Not me! Crank up the AC, because The First Sin is a 60-chapter dark scifantasy novel with hot hot hot open-door spice between different pairs of alien characters in three chapters. 😎 ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs #scifantasy 📚🩵 🪐📚 #ReaderSky #IndieBooks

Check out this GORGEOUS upcoming release from Helyna L Clove! This is the cover for Untwined and I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy to complete my set! Untwined releases September 6, 2026. PREORDER NOW: books2read.com/untwined #CoverReveal #DarkRomantasy #BookSky #ReaderSky

It's the Untwined cover reveal! Check the reel!!! Isn't it a gorgeous cover? Harkalé Linaï did a fantastic job! 🤩 PREORDER: books2read.com/untwined ARC app: forms.gle/nGYWNuSrDvEN... Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... Imbued (Book 1) Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... #BookSky

FINAL HOURS!!! Who wants to help me hit 105 sales? Anyone?? Get my book for 40% off for a while longer at akairondragon.itch.io/tfs! #itchsummersale #booksky #readersky #bsnm

Just two days remain before the cover reveal for Untwined by Helyna L Clove! Are you ready for it? You can preorder the book here: books2read.com/untwined If you want to get an ARC, apply here: forms.gle/nGYWNuSrDvEN... #DarkRomantasy #IndieBooks #BookSky 📚🩵 #ReaderSky

This is what happens when I can't get any sleep. I spend the whole night working on art! I picked up some new Procreate brushes and had a lot of fun last night putting together this painting of planet Berwen from my scifantasy books "The First Sin" and "Children of Wrath". #art #BookSky #procreate

T-2 until the cover reveal of Untwined!! Are we excited?! Look at this cool teaser Cheyenne has put together! 👀

Have you read Imbued by Helyna L Clove? Have you been waiting anxiously for its sequel, Untwined, like I have? The wait is almost over! I'm so excited to be helping with the cover reveal for Untwined. Keep an eye out! The reveal happens on July 7. #DarkRomantasy #IndieBooks #BookSky 📚🩵 #ReaderSky

Today I revamped my newsletter welcome sequence AND added a freebie: the first NINE chapters of The First Sin! I feel pretty accomplished. If you’d like to keep up with me and my writing shenanigans, plus get that awesome freebie, sign up here: akairondragon.ca/books/newsle... #SpoonieAuthChat

I've finished reading 41 books so far this year, and 21 of those had disability representation of some kind. I'm talking about those books to give you new recs, remind you that disability is common, and inspire you to write more disabled characters! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTS5r7ag8/

The First Sin is a gritty, spicy, dark, unflinching 600+ page scifantasy read that is perfect for those hot summer days when you want to be whisked away to another world. On sale now until July 6! 40% off at akairondragon.itch.io/tfs #ItchSummerSale #scifi #IndieBooks #bsnm 📚🩵 🪐📚

Calgary peeps! If you are anywhere near Chinook Mall on July 4th from 1-4pm, I’d love to see your beautiful faces at Chapters - Chinook! I’ll be there with the entire Dark Walker Series ready to chat all things books!

T-3 until the cover reveal of Untwined! 💙📚 I'm running out of cover facts!! Ask me anything about the book??!

Did you miss out on the Canada Day Sale? Fear not! The First Sin is still available for 40% off for the rest of the @itch.io Summer Sale! Get this dark, spicy, and unflinching gritty space opera book for just $4.20 USD until July 6. akairondragon.itch.io/tfs #itchsummersale #scifi #bsnm #indiebook

OMG WE DID IT! The First Sin has officially sold over 100 copies! I'm so, so grateful to everyone who has taken a chance on my book. To all my readers, thank you! You're why I'm here. Tårik, Kalaanë, Jälen, Darïus, and Cerobi all exist because of you and your support. 🙏 #FurryBooks #BookSky #SciFi

Hey Canadian readers, LAST CHANCE! Get this spicy, dark, scifantasy novel which explores love, loss, vengeance, sacrifice and more, all woven into a compelling narrative. 40% off at www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... The sale ends tonight! #FurryBooks #CanadianReads #IndieBooks 📚🩵 🪐📚 #bsnm #ReaderSky

What a day. Nearly lost a chapter, then decided to work on my wiki only to find spam bots had infiltrated over the last month (thankfully no vandalism), so had to deal with that, and now I’ve received Children of Wrath back from @cknightwrites.bsky.social !!! So I guess it’s good I was stuck on TOF!

FINAL DAY!!! If you're a Canadian reader, have you picked up your copy of The First Sin from Kobo yet? It's on sale now for just $5.99 CAD! 💫 Immersive, Dune-like worldbuilding 💫 Character-driven, gutting drama 💫 Dark, spicy adult science fantasy www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... #ReaderSky #bsnm 🇨🇦

Well that was horrific. I highlighted a Tears of Fire chapter to get its specific word count for my spreadsheet, then accidentally hit TAB which erased the chapter, and then instead of hitting undo, I tapped to EXIT THE DOCUMENT which automatically saves it. Thank god for version histories! 🫣