Today's SSP #authorspotlight goes to the author of the Zodiac series and Twisted Retellings, @azshure.bsky.social! Azshure Raine is a mostly stay-at-home mom of 3. She and her husband, Ryan, have been happily married for 13 years and originally met in a MMO.

Out with the old, in with the new. Times change, and so can covers. That's right, ReBirth+ is getting a fresh new look. More info to come! Including a cover reveal date for all 4 new covers and ARCs

Watch this space. In the coming months a few things will be happening, including the release of my second Twisted Retelling: Death Like Sleep at the beginning of 2026. Something exciting is coming for ReBirth. One more, one last time

I'm dragging myself out of hiatus to say that my funny, smutty, romcom romantasy That Time I Was Kidnapped by the Fae King is part of the #naratessindiesale Mybook.to/Kidnapped

Social Media hasn't been very... helpful lately. I know I should be marketing Kidnapped, or talking about my next retelling, but it's been hard to focus on anything other than nothing. I'm hoping this project will help me find my voice and joy for writing again.

Excuse me while I start a new, secret project.

Do readers like the idea of a Bounty hunter falling for their mark who happens to be a fallen angel? Demons may also be involved.

Is it a tomato? Or is it a pepper?!

41-year-old Mom of 3 and author looking to be adopted by a group of like-minded ladies. Writes smut Encourages the use of cl*t Loves tea and books Needs accountability for putting words on page.

The Diamond Queen’s head tilted to the side as she smiled, wide, fangs showing. “Then you’ll be mine.”

Finally got the kids to watch Kpop Demon Hunters I asked them all their favorite characters. And is as follows 15: the cat 11: the cat 9: the cat and Zoey

In That Time I Was Kidnapped by the Fae King, Bryn is the MC. It's her story. And she lives every Book Girly's dream of taking a Fae deal and having him take her away from the life she once knew. All while rescuing him from himself.

This goes well with yesterday's prompt too, which i totally flaked on. From That Time I Was Kidnapped by the Fae King

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Hello, lovelies! Just your friendly neighborhood indie publisher reminding you to take a deep breath, relax the space between your ears and drop those shoulders. Sit up straight and drink some damn water 💛🖤💜 #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #mindfulness #breathe #relax #mondays #indiepub

Today I wanted to write. But instead my 15 year old sat next to me and word vomited all his knowledge of PCs, PC parts, and computer world drama. I listened. Because I want him to know he can talk to me, even if it means I can't do what I wanted to do in the first place.

What if I said a Fae shifter was reunited with his p*nis? Would that intrigue you?

"one more, one last time" no really. I try to sneak this phrase in at least once a book, IYKYK

So apparently I've been tagged like 4 times on this and BS never told me. Sorry @kiraofthewind.com @boldickv.bsky.social and @5feetofredfury.bsky.social I never saw them! 5 favs! Food: Tacos Season: Fall Drink: Basic bitch black tea Color: Blue Anime: Elfen Lied

My kids (15m, 11m, and 9f) are watching the OG Jurassic Park with me: Some highlights: All 3 were shocked when the lawyer was eaten off the toilet, 11 laughed.

Its been a while since I've talked about my WIPs Well here's an update: Death Like Sleep is "done" and resting. Its with a few betas atm. But mostly ready for edits. The Drowned Prince is only 11k. And going slow. Motivation is low, but we're plugging away at it.

It's too damn hot.

Drowned Prince has been interesting to work on because the antagonist isn't who readers think it is.

I can do this. I can write again.

Trying to write in the state of the world (and a 15 year old who needs to constantly talk) is really hard.

My children are fighting over a giant Panera bag. How's your summer going?

Was it all a dream? Or did a Reaper really just save her? I have a little bit sized tale of a Reaper and a girl he pulls from the waters within the pages of the newest @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social Anthology Sorrows' Dreamer

Oh so much. Also its me, I'm the artist. Featuring some characters from @5feetofredfury.bsky.social and @valeriestorm.bsky.social

There's something about a chin lift when someone is hurting.

Dozens of us loved that scene. Well, since I was writing a BatB retelling, That was one of the scenes I had to reference (and the snow ball fight of course) though... Ezra loses a little more than some blood in his version. IYKYK. 👀

That Time I Was Kidnapped by the Fae King is a BatB retelling. It has similarities to the OG and some big differences. Here's just a few! If you like these changes then check out the book on the KU! Link in bio.

Drop some masks!

No kings

Chills, aches and a mild fever. Time for blankets and video games. What a way to start summer lol

Went to an ENT, learned i have a hole in my nose and its dry AF. Starting using Saline spray and now my nose is all stuffed and my throat hurts. Happy Friday the 13th!

I don't know what to post or what to use for marketing right now. I've been in a funk for a few weeks and now the kids are about to be free of school. Im around, just not as much as before. Buy my books and whatnot. Here's a picture of it OoooooOoooO. Shiny. Smutty. Coffeeeeeee

So I've been struggling with getting back into writing. Today i got the urge to open up on of my books and the way I teared up when I read the end of the prologue in Of Fate and Fire I fucking *wrote* this.

“Tell me, boy. How did she find you?” Nathan’s thoughts went blank as he looked at the nurse shark. “I… fell off a boat.”

#WIPsnips it 2. @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social Dreamcaught Anthology edition! From Sorrows' Dreamer Releasing June 21st!

#wipsnips Had to dig for this one, but Dreamtaker (Zodiac Book 2) is full of nightmares.

Magic System #fantasyindiesJune Rose Court: Family oriented, natural magics, plants and flowers. Summer. Large units living together. Avian Court: shifters- birds typically. Flirts. Dragons are rare. Tends To be more single units than large gatherings. Lightning/weather magic.

Marketing is by far the hardest part of being an author. We're expected to sell ourselves as well as our writing, but what if we're just introverts covered in fuzzy blankets with a cup of tea and no clue of what to post on SM because being social is not something we're good at?

#fantasyindiesJune A bit of both, actually. The Fae of Neveris can shapeshift, tend to nature, or harness minerals as weapons. Some also have human inventions that are powered by stone magics, like fridges, or coffee makers.

Happy Pride! If you see this, QRP with queer art! Its an older artwork. But still stands. Fate and Time, Titan lovers.

Time and Fate are iconic for ReBirth. Although... they aren't on kissing terms at the beginning of the book. >>

Ollo! I'm Azshure, or Az. I write romantasy. My current WIP is The Drowned Prince, a little mermaid retelling. My other WIP is Death Like Sleep and is with betas. My most recent release is That Time I Was Kidnapped by the Fae King. #fantasyindiesjune

If you see this, know that I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you for doing your best. I’m proud of you for trying despite so many reasons to give up or give in. May your socks always be soft, your pillow snuggly, your shoes comfy, your food tasty. I hope you know the world is better with you here 💙

I did this for Ezra and Jase. And honestly. It makes sense.