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#FantasyIndiesApril Day 22 I'd love to see more cozy horror. It sounds weird, but in books like Bonnie Quinn's series, How to Survive Camping, it works so well. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Why writers quit books too soon and what to do about it. #authors #writingcommunity #writinglife #writerslife masterwritermindset.com/2026/04/19/w...

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 20 I tend to overuse 'just' and 'a little' or 'a bit.' There's been a lot of smirking going on lately too, so I will have to go back and change many of those. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 17 Happy Friday! My next read will depend a lot on my mood and if the books I have are from the library or on my Kindle. Library books first! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 15 Physical books. There's nothing like the tactile sensation of holding a book. I also very much love my Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle Fire was too heavy and bright, and my phone too small. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

It's #PortfolioDay! There are so many talented artists on Bsky and so much awesome artwork. Keep creating! If I'm going to scroll on my phone, I want to look at fabulous art. It makes me smile and brightens my day. Thank you, folks. Thank you so much.

The struggles of being a writer will either make you bitter and give up, or they will make you stronger. #writingcommunity #authors #writerslife #writinglife masterwritermindset.com/2026/04/13/t...

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 14 The FMC would be very modest. She'd say she was kind and smart. Her brother would be the opposite in pumping up his ego. Strong, daring, gorgeous, brilliant. He's not humble at all! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 13 My MC had a wonderful childhood. She was one of the lucky ones. Big family and lots of love. It's fun to write a character who had a happy childhood compared to the trauma I give other MCs! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Having a sale on RoE Vol 4 going from April 7th to April 14th. If you haven't already, can grab it now for 1.99 USD. Practically a steal! amazon.com/dp/B0GPP6889F #booksky #writersky #promosky

The Undeath of Me updated on Patreon! Join today to see what happens next in this #webcomic before anyone else! www.patreon.com/uniquelyholden

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 10 Happy Friday! I've always been a storyteller. I still have stories I wrote when I was in kindergarten. Even before words, I drew stories or acted them out with toys. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 9 My FMC takes her family for granted and will learn a few lessons on that level. Family is usually a theme in my books with found family being the biggest support for the heroes. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Our general submissions for Issue 2 are NOW OPEN until April 21st! If you are a 2SLGBTQIA+ writer, send us your work! You can submit one story and up to three poems. Wondering what we like? Issue 1 is free to read on our site! But please don't self-reject—we can't wait to read your work 🗡️🪐🌈

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 8 I don't reread books. My TBR pile is so huge, I don't have time. I used to reread books a long time ago (before I had a kid!), but I like the joy of a new story more than the comfort of an old one. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

How to handle self-doubt as a writer and not let it hold you back. #writingcommunity #authors #writinglife masterwritermindset.com/2026/04/06/t...

Find out what your story problems reveal about your writing brain and how to help. #writingcommunity #writinglife #authors writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/writ...

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 7 In the story I'm currently finishing off, there are too many people for me to have animals. Yet in the next book, there will be a pair of cats. One will be mellow and the other full of sass! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

If your book leaves no emotional aftertaste, readers move on quietly. This blog explains why:

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 6 I've been playing around with a dark fantasy idea where there is a fae realm parallel to our own. The basic geography is the same as our Earth, but it has been warped by dark magic. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lydiakang.bsky.social

"Loved this novel! From the moment I began, I was captivated... The story is brilliantly crafted." KNOT ON MY WATCH is #FREE from today through to the seventh. #booksky #freebooks #romance #Omegaverse www.amazon.com/Knot-Watch-K...

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"If you're looking for an exceptionally well written story, mystery, mythology, a sprinkle of romance, and lots of laughs, you will adore Curse of the Hunted. I want more." #FREE April 3rd - 7th. #booksky #PNR #fantasy #freebooks www.amazon.com/Curse-Hunted...

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#FantasyIndiesApril Day 2 It's winter in the WIP I'm editing right now, but it will be early spring in the next project I start. Usually my stories take place in autumn, because that's my favorite season. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Happy April First!

#FantasyIndiesApril Day 1 Hi! I'm Christine Rains, a multi-genre author. My main focus this month is starting two new projects which means a lot of world building. It's one of my favorite parts of being a writer. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

jlennidorner.blogspot.com/2026/03/them... Theme Reveal #AtoZChallenge Blog Hop 2026 #blogsky

Why writers quit and what to do about it. #writingcommunity #authors #writinglife masterwritermindset.com/2026/03/30/w...

🌿 #FantasyIndiesApril 🌿 All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books. Feel free to ask the hosts questions! Love, Faeries at Fantasy Indies @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 31 3 short stories submitted 2 rejections 1 contest win (2nd place) Finished the SISTERS OF THE PALE CLAW print book and released it. Almost finished my pen name's book. April will be new beginnings. #writingcommunity @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

We are open for submissions of contemporary #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations #callforsubmissions. Please click on the link below for our guidelines. We're looking fwd to reading your words... fictivedream.com/submission-g...

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#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 30 My FMC is smart and got into a specialty water conservation program at her university. She grew up in Green Bay and wants to dedicate her life to it. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 27 Happy Friday! Classic book recs. I'm going to stick in the fantasy genre for this. The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett is the first that comes to mind. Johannes Cabal the Necromancer is excellent dark fantasy. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 26 WIP aesthetic board. (All images are from Pixabay.com ) Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Super excited to share the cover of my children’s book Jacob’s Transition Goals! Jacob’s Transition Goals is about an 8 year old transgender boy who starts playing football for his local boys team. It’s a joyful story that I wish I’d been able to read when I was a trans kid. Out April 21st! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Hey spooky fans: bestselling fantasy author @tkingfisher.com is doing an online event on the 31st (with @kjcharleswriter.com) to celebrate and discuss her new book WOLF WORM! Details + tix here: www.waterstones.com/events/onlin... 💙📚🪐 #Horrorsky

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 25 There will be big compromises as I think there are in any good romance. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Learn how to avoid these writing career mistakes and build your career faster. #authors #writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting masterwritermindset.com/2026/03/23/4...

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 24 None of my characters have a lucky object. I do have a lucky little black bag of d6's with skull pips. They roll really well, and especially love the fireball spell! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Looking for Harmony in 2026? I got you covered with a feel-good sweet romance about the angels and devils who sit on our shoulders and whisper in our ears. Coming February 3rd but you can pre-order today. bit.ly/4amQ9i6 #sweetromance #fantasy #paranormal

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#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 23 Last read: Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher Current: I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert Brockway Next: The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

I got my author's proof of SISTERS OF THE PALE CLAW today and it's gorgeous. It's my first print cover I've done myself, and my formatter (Author Services by Sam) did an incredible job. The paperback will be available this week. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ7BWFTN/ #authors #writingcommunity #writerslife

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 20 Happy Friday! I have so many authors that I love. Sarah Douglass, Jacqueline Carey, Stephen King, Cassandra Khaw, Richard Kadrey, Christopher Buehlman, Terry Pratchett, Robin McKinley, Matt Dinniman. So many more! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 19 I would say Emberlee has the worst luck, but since it's a romance, there is a guaranteed HEA. Though that doesn't say how much I can torture characters until we get there! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

#FantasyIndiesMarch Day 18 There are no prophecies in my WIP, and I rarely do them in my fantasy stories. They're tricky to do properly, especially because I like them to have a twist. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

I took my teen son out for his first driving lesson. I was remarkably calm about it. (Is it shock? Will I start internally screaming later?) He starts driver's ed this Sunday. Thankfully he's a cautious driver & did a great job. Remembering when he was little pretending to drive. #parents #MomLife