My wife: my back hurts My sons, his eyes going wide as his mouth drops: the cracks

If you’re new to me and my books, let me introduce myself. 💚👋🏽 #booksky

This YA Fantasy is for you if you’re into
 - Channeling magic through mythical creatures - Character-driven fantasy > Plot driven fantasy - Your romance on the side Nylos in the Cache is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers. Add it to your TBR, #booksky!

September is here. My book launched Aug 5th, and last week I hit 100 copies sold on Amazon! What an exciting way to kick off the fall! Thank you to all of my readers 💚

It’s a book fair! Entry is free and all ages are welcome! Come say hi and talk books with me and dozens of local authors this Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah!

This is my first time trying Kindle Unlimited as an author. It’s a new experience being able to see pages read in real time… kind of like I’m there reading with you 💚 #kindleunlimitedbooks #kindle #kindleunlimited #fantasybooks #booksky

📣✨ Happy book release day! ✨ 📣 I can’t believe it’s here! (I was so excited, I literally couldn’t sleep last night 😂) 📖 Here are some ways you can get a copy of my YA fantasy novel, Nylos in the Cache, to celebrate with me! 💖 #booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy

Thanks Voyage Utah for helping me get the word out about my story (literally) 💚 It was a pleasure! #booksky voyageutah.com/interview/me...

My first fantasy book will be published on Tuesday. I still have loose ends to tie, still made so many mistakes, and am still proud of myself. Thanks to all of the support leading up to launch. Here’s to the quiet before the storm! #booksy #author

Hi everyone! I’m Jade, and I’m publishing a YA fantasy novel next week about magical creatures and their humans. And I now have the author photo to prove it 😉 #booksky

Making my bookish dreams come true with character art! My YA fantasy novel, Nylos in the Cache, comes out next week! Eek! #booksky #characterdesign #axolotls #fantasy

My book release is next week. Eeeeek. Kronk! It's time!!! (I've been using that movie quote a lot lately...)

I'm a new author, and I just built a profile on BookBub (which I'm also new to). I'm rather lonely over there. Anyone care to join me? www.bookbub.com/authors/jade... #books #reading #authors

Meet my favorite unicorn from my YA fantasy novel, Nylos in the Cache! Kavi, like all unicorns in the Cache, is non-binary. They are benevolent, friendly, optimistic, and unintentionally funny. A lot of this character was inspired by Star Trek’s Data. (Yes, I’m a Star Trek nerd.).

Enter the giveaway by July 15th for a chance to win a paperback of Nylos. The cover is beautiful. The book is hefty. It’s a book’s book! Check out the post on insta and/or TikTok to enter! #booksky #reading #books

Morning chat with the editor @writingdcm.bsky.social ☕️ 🥐 I can’t believe my YA fantasy novel NYLOS IN THE CACHE is coming out in less than a month 😱☺️ Celebrate with me by preordering the ebook on Amazon or get a paperback for a discounted price before the release date here: JadeKimMonsen.com

Meet Rocky. Born into a clan of assassins, he’s a lethal weapon & Nylo Guardian—sworn to protect all Nylos in the Cache. This rebel is the youngest of the crew & is never seen w/o his magical Nylo, Berns! Art by @zelyphia.bsky.social 💚 #books #magicalcreatures #owls #nylosinthecache #characterart

Today I’m giving away some fantasy books! Check out my Instagram and/or TikTok to enter! #booksky #fantasy #books #booklovers #reading #authors #nylosinthecache #giveaway #writingcommunity

I'll be doing a giveaway tomorrow on both my Instagram & Tiktok accounts to celebrate my upcoming book release! There will be 3 lucky winners on each account, so I'll be giving away a total of 6 paperbacks of my new YA fantasy novel, Nylos, coming out August 5th! May the odds be ever in your favor!

Artwork for Chinchin is here! Chinchin is our smart, beautiful, queer character who has a lot of good intentions that go horribly wrong in my YA fantasy, Nylos in the Cache (out next month!). #nylosinthecache #booksky #fantasy #lgbtqbooks #scientist #characterart

Honestly, the line I really use most with my toddler is “As you wish” but let’s just pretend for a second, okay? #booksky #fantasy #motherhood #pretendplay #princessbride #dropyoursword #authorsky #parenting #writingcommunity

Hudson crossed the rainbow bridge before we were ready and far too soon 💔 Perhaps I’ll say more about this later. Love and miss you forever.

Attempt #1 to describe what my book is about: Magical creatures called Nylos can bond with humans, allowing humans to channel a magical power that’s unique to their bond. A scientist in this fantasy world called the Cache learns how to force a bond with a Nylo giving humans the power to choose.

I’ve stepped into indie publishing the same way I would have with traditional publishing: a bit naive. It’s been a crazy learning experience, and after I publish my second book independently, I think I may try to trad publish my next/third book! Anyone else go on a similar journey? #writersky

Today I’m feeling a little discouraged about trying to be an author. That’s my confession. That’s all. Just my dream feeling a bit more like a dream and far less like reality. Gonna let that feeling sit with me tonight.

The 9 guys I dated in Utah. (Spoiler, I married one of them!) #exmormon #utah #lds

A quote from my YA fantasy book. Kavi is a unicorn, but what is Ava? #unicorn #nylosinthecache #fantasy #BookTok #secrets

My first YA fantasy book will be released in August, but you can get on the hype train now and show your support by preordering the ebook on Amazon or preordering the paperback on my website at JadeKimMonsen.com #fantasy #booksky #nylosinthecache #friendship #unicorns #diverseauthors #lgbtq

About to do a video on how dating in Utah inspired my YA fantasy novel…It’s no coincidence that I ended up marrying an ex-mormon! #exmormon #dating #utah #fantasy #lds #exmo

Woke up to my first DNF for my new book from an ARC reader, and I’m grateful they gave me the time to try the book out, but also grateful that my first DNF was done with honesty and respect. I know I won’t always be so lucky. Thank you for your kindness! I’m humbled 🙏🏽💚 #booksky #indieauthor

“Still punk as fuck” I whisper as I lift the stroller over any bumps that might awaken baby

The first review for my newest book, Nylos in the Cache came in… 🥹💚 Thank you.

A seafaring axolotl is called an axolnautical

My husband @writingdcm.bsky.social is an incredible SAHD. This is what no one sees when I’m writing, marketing my book, working my day job, etc. #fathersday #booksky #parenting #sahd #workingmom #indieauthor #motherhood #writingcommunity #author #dadsky #momsky

I don’t know if I believe good things are worth waiting for, but I have learned that good things take time. I don’t dream of overnight success, but I dream of every night success—being able to do what I love every night ✍🏽🌌 #writing #writingcommunity #booksky #indieauthor

This stay at home dad talks about how time behaves with children… or is it how children behave with time? Either way, I could relate. Love hearing his perspective. open.substack.com/pub/fracture... #dadsky #sahd #dadlife

My 3-step morning routine as someone who experiences Sophie’s choice every day when I have to decide between 20 minutes of cardio for my own sanity or doing the laundry so my husband/SAHD doesn’t have to do it. 😅💆🏽‍♀️ #momlife #momsky #author #skincareroutine #sunscreen #keepitsimplestupid

Just… thank you. Every subscriber, every preorder, I scream (or whisper if my baby is sleeping) across the house to tell my husband and he “woo”s back in support. I do this every single time because my heart sings… because of YOU! #booksky #writingcommunity #authors #fantasy

Welcome to the Cache, the world the magical Nylos were born in. If you like magical animal companions, scholarly unicorns, and a little mix of technology and magic, this is for you! Nylos in the Cache is available for preorder now! #booksky #fantasy #writingcommunity #cartography

Okay, after this I promise to try to keep my videos shorter than three minutes so I don’t have to send you to TikTok. But here are some book micro book reviews from Robert Frost poetry to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjV4aERs/ #booksky

For the night is bark and full of terriers

This is what Ava does in the YA fantasy book, Nylos in the Cache. Would you do the same? #booksky

#artsky #booksky

How to casually bring up your book in conversations… #writingcommunity #booksky

Thank you to all of my readers who have subscribed to my newsletter for literally making my dreams come true! I know blogging is so 2010, but I refuse to get with the times. It’s too damn fun! #writingcommunity #substack #blogger #indieauthor

My son: dad I’m hungry Me, waiting for this moment my entire life: hi hungry, I’m depressed

Bsky doesn’t allow videos longer than 3 minutes and I talk a lot… so here’s a link! Character deep dive on my fmc Ava from Nylos in the Cache—available for preorder on Amazon! #booksky #writingcommunity www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjQSYfyd/

Just in case you missed it… preorder here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9FS9SQW

So excited about this character art by @apolinart.bsky.social for Ava from my YA fantasy novel, Nylos in the Cache—available for preorder on Amazon now! Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to my newsletter to support more artwork for the book! #indieauthor #booksky #writingcommunity