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SF/F Author of "The Wilderlands" and "Light Keeper Chronicle: The Unspoken Prophecy." rebellesmith.com He/Him

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The best ways to get my books for free today β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author Three ways to get my books for free over the next few days!

Though, if you miss it -- here's a blog post I made about other ways to get my book(s) for free!

www.rebellesmith.com/blog-1-1/the...

07.03.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today is the last day to pick these ebooks up for free!

07.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That's very kind, thank you!!

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Ya like free stuff? Both of my novels are free for the next five days as part of Smashwords' read a book a week sale!

Just search "R.E. Bellesmith" and get either "The Wilderlands" or "Light Keeper Chronicle"

#books #ebooks #ebookweek26 #Smashwords #freebooks #WritingCommunity #FantasyBooks

03.03.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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The problem with A.I. generated β€œart” β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author Last year, an A.I. generated landed at the top of the Billboard country music digital sales charts, showing thatβ€”on balance, β€œart” that is generated by a computer can gain mainstream success.

While it's certainly not the only problem with A.I. "art," it's the one that I tend to find most constantly confusing

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23.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"It’s an easy craft, those fear-stewed wordsβ€”and once one starts to partake, it’s an iron tall task to coax those words from the hate sick soul that swallowed them."

#writing #writersofinstagram #fantasywriter #TheWilderlands

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09.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"A small and evil sort that is easier to soul-stick than any teller’s meager mastery. Those words that sic fear and anger and vengeance on a soul. Me coaxing you to weep and see and feel and think is a mightsome bit harder than a voice that wants you to easy hate, easy blame, easy kill. ...

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"You might think me a worthy teller of word-wit and voice-virtueβ€”one who could word whip any whisper or wail from babe to age-battered bastard. But there is a vile thing that stacks higher than all my careful craft. ...

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Is it worth it to self-publish a book in 2026? β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author I think people talk about publishing a book in the same way they say β€œI should start a band” or β€œI could do a podcast.” It’s something that seems very achievable and cool to have doneβ€”and it is! But a...

Have you ever considered writing and publishing a book?

Maybe that's something you're planning and hoping to do this year, but--before you do--consider these three things:

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#Publishing #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #AuthorsOfBsky #GoalSetting

04.02.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Indie Book Submission Unboxings (February)
Indie Book Submission Unboxings (February) YouTube video by Indie Fantasy Club

Check out the video on his channel!

youtu.be/p7phi5WNZeo?...

02.02.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I was pleasantly surprised this afternoon to find my novel 'The Wilderlands' as the first one in the Indie Fantasy Club’s February unboxing!

#fantasy #indieauthor #youtube #fantasynovels #booktuber

02.02.2026 04:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My favorite books, movies, and more from 2025! β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author I’m going to be somewhat self indulgent this week. I’m sharing a list of most of the new medial I finished in 2025 and recommending my favorites.

I'm back to blogging for 2026 and am starting in earnest with a list of some of my favorite books, movies, and media I experienced for the first time in 2025!

#BestOF2025 #Books #Movies #VideoGames #TV #Theater

www.rebellesmith.com/blog-1-1/my-favorite-books-movies-and-more-from-2025

22.01.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
image with a bunch of covers of games and books, titled "2025 in review (with a smiley face)"

GAMES category: guardians of azuma and story of seasons grand bazaar

LIGHT NOVELS: bofuri 15, whoever steals this book, almark 1, and alya 8

GRAPHIC NOVELS: unholy blood 6, secretly hot husband 2, and villainess is a marionette 2

image with a bunch of covers of games and books, titled "2025 in review (with a smiley face)" GAMES category: guardians of azuma and story of seasons grand bazaar LIGHT NOVELS: bofuri 15, whoever steals this book, almark 1, and alya 8 GRAPHIC NOVELS: unholy blood 6, secretly hot husband 2, and villainess is a marionette 2

bit late, but here's everything I had a hand in that released in 2025! this was my first full year in the book side of loc, but I've been having a blast and am so excited to keep crossing paths with new people as I continue on in this industry! and there's more stuff on the way!!

10.01.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Three things to expect from me in 2026 β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author Happy New Year! If you’re reading this, I hope you’ve been able to see loved ones and stay fed and warm these past few weeks and have fun plans going into 2026.

I like taking the start of the year to reassess and recalibrate; so, with that in mind, here's three things you can expect from me as an #indieauthor in 2026

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07.01.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What are some albums and/or podcasts you like? I'm going to be driving for several hours this holiday season

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End of November Novel writing round-up.

Total words written in project: 65,176
Total words written during November: 27,949
Novel status: In progress

Unfortunately I ended up burning out in the last week of the month, but I feel good about what I've got written and that the end is in sight!

02.12.2025 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reviewing my November Novel writing progress, 2025 β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author I spent a good portion of the month trying to finish up the first draft of the sequel to Light Keeper Chronicle: The Unspoken Prophecy . Here’s how it went.

My last blog post of the year, looking back at my #NaNoWriMo progress this year and where that brings my WIP.

#WritingCommunity

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Days 22 & 23: 3069 words written

"Is that what you plan to do when you’re grown? Stand shoulder to shoulder on some fortress wall with your brother and father? Peace and justice and your kin behind you while the killers and cowards that make up the rest of the world stare you down?"

#NaNoWriMo

24.11.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Day 21: 2,378 words (total words written so far this month is 22,763 and, in the project as a whole is 60,000)

Chapter 22: Thieves of Anger and Sorrow

#NaNoWriMo #Fantasy #WritingCommunity #indieauthor #RoughtDraftChallenge

22.11.2025 05:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @raewittevo.bsky.social for reading a portion of 'Light Keeper Chronicle' #2 (a WIP) as part of #HumanOnlyVoices celebrating human voices, human art, and human creativity!

They did an awesome job as always and you can find more on their instagram:
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21.11.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Day 19: 2428 words

The Warlock was pale as death. Rinsed with blood and lit by the rising sun, his once purple robes seemed a burning red twice as terrible as burgeoning dawn.

#NaNoWriMo #Fantasy #WritingCommunity #indieauthor #RoughtDraftChallenge

20.11.2025 04:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The streets are talking

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Day 17: 1715 words

β€œIt’s talking to me,” Walter whispered.

*Shhhh,* the dolphin whispered in his mind. *Don’t let them know.*

β€œIt’s talking to me and telling me to tell you it’s not talking to me."

#NaNoWriMo #RoughDraftChallenge #Fantasy #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

18.11.2025 04:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Spotify – Web Player

Looks like "The Wilderlands" audiobook is finally available to Spotify Premium subscribers.

If you like fantasy, it's a great listen as the colder months of the year roll in. Check it out!

open.spotify.com/show/39D5sP8...

#Fantasy #Audiobook #FreeAudiobook #indiepub

17.11.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Days 15 & 16: 1974 words

Perched on a distant stone shelf, Walter saw what seemed to be a sunken tower. Several stories high and only lightly encrusted with barnacles and ocean life, the tower seemed surprisingly study for a building so far beneath the ocean.

#NaNoWriMo #RoughtDraftChallenge

17.11.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Days 11, 12, and 13: 1,483 words

Walter could see the boundless body of the great snake. It seemed as though he was trapped in a vast underwater web with cords as thick as tree trunks.

#NaNoWriMo #WritingCommunity #RoughDraftChallenge #FantasyWriting

15.11.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My car broke, then I found notes from 15 years ago for my next book β€” R.E. Bellesmith - Author So one of the annoying things I’ve had to deal with the past few months is my car breaking beyond repair. That’s been a headache to deal with but I knew my car was on its last leg. Still, there was a ...

After my car broke down, I went through the back of the vehicle and found notes for my book that I hadn't looked at in about a decade

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Day 10: 598 words

Mysaln clicked his tongue. β€œPlease, girlβ€”Zandar took the time to inform me of your distaste for blood. β€˜Potentially problematic,’ he said. Be glad that I am aware of this inclination of yours away from violence or else I might consider this little display a threat."

#NaNoWriMo

11.11.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Days 7, 8, & 9: 3400 words

"You don’t know me, do you, girl? I am Naedden. I am the Roach of Ondara, the Rat from Tarus. I am Naedden, and I will be the end of you and all Element Keepers that oppose me.”

#NaNoWriMo #RoughDraftChallenge #WritingCommunity #FantasyNovel #Fantasy

10.11.2025 04:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Day 6: 1019 words

Arrows from the enemy vestal fell on the crew of *The Norther Dagger* like black rain, staining the crumbling deck red.

#NaNoWriMo #RoughDraftChallenge #Writing #WritingCommunity

07.11.2025 06:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0