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Thinker of thoughts, writer of dreams. Gamer, teacher, author, just trying to make it through life...it takes a certain type of insanity to do what I do. |She/her | sbakelar.com | https://linktr.ee/starconspirator
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FALLEN
https://books2read.com/BHP-FALLEN
Damage. Consequence. Transformation.
This is not a book about salvation. It is about what remains after grace is stripped bare.
#HORROR #SUPERNATURAL #DARKFANTASY #readingcommunity #bookskyπππ #bookbloggers #bookblast #bookpromo #tbrpile #blackharepress
I will never get over how the result of going through a global pandemic that killed over 7 million people, including 1.2 million Americansβand where we swiftly created an effective vaccine for itβwas massive growth in anti-vax sentiment, the rise of RFK Jr., and the return of fucking measles.
βAnβ she did entrust me with keeping an eye on the conductor.β βAh yes.β Ruth looked down at her tablet. βMiryam had mentioned she regrets that specific decision. She has also mentioned that you are not to escort the conductor and kaelin alone without an escort of your own.β βWhat? The hell kinda sense does that make?β Reuben protested. βIs it because of that one time I set fire to the food hall?β Wasnβt he a water dragon? In a city made of white marble, a notoriously non-flammable substance?
βAinβt that much different than keepinβ Sanctuary a secret,β Reuben whined. βWhatβre yβall so afraid of, anyway? No offense to His Radiance, but does he look like the type of guy to be thinkinβ troubleβs a fine idea?β All eyes turned to Mick, who pinned back his ears and sank further into the now-soapy water. βYou may have a point,β Ruth said as she turned her head to Reuben. Oh, wow.
Two things I like about this chapter:
1. It's a lighter chapter than we've had lately, which means more banter and humor, which means it's *fun*.
2. Reuben.
Two snips for funsies, before I leave for the day:
I like Reuben, I think he's fabulous. And so talented, setting fire to a marble food hall.
I have a new book publishing in a couple months, so weβre due for a reintroduction!
Get to know me below, read Book 1 in my dark fantasy/horror series, The Monsters Among Us, and make sure to preorder Book 2, IN THE WAKE OF GODS, out May 5th!
I loved this book and enjoyed all of Kate Orman's Dr. Who stories.
The Cover reads Doctor WHO Adventures, The Left-Handed Hummingbird by Kate Orman. It shows the seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) kneeling awkwardly to an Aztec god.
30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that youβve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen #30DaysBooksByWomen
I will find 30 women I've read without repeating any authors.
21. Left-Handed Hummingbird by Kate Orman
#WIPSnips | Massive
But going with a synonym
"They topped a rise and looked down into what appeared to be the trough between two gigantic waves, all of it frozen as black rock. At the far end of the rock the red-orange blood of the planet appeared."
#Dragon #SciFantasy #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
An image of a DVD case with a bearded man. The movie's title is Serpico, the actor is Al Pacino
I wasn't sure I'd even seen any of the movies from the year I was born, but I have.
Stop right now and write it down.
I think Caragh did an excellent job on this one. When I first commissioned it, they warned me they sucked at people. "Um, no, no you don't."
Is it Friday? Goodness! For the day job, March is incredibly busy and I feel like it flies by. Before I know it, it'll be April.
Up to 51K words in A Dragon for Darius and starting to draft book 4 of my Lady Warrior Saga. The non-spoilery working title is going to end up something dull like LWS4.
This is my favorite painting of my Lady Warrior, D'Mique. It's by Caragh Arfield, whom you can find here: daraxt.artstation.com
The baby is T'Pani, the two soldiers with long ears are (L-R) Tekalo and Trillip. They are facing the Nura Ordvyn and his army.
#AwesomeCharacters #Art #Fantasy #WriteSky
Looking for something AWESOME to read this weekend?
I have a suggestion.
Addison was interrupted from pursuing the dark thought by a hand on his shoulder, bringing him back to the rattling, rhythmically swaying carriage.
WIP: Killer on the Kelvin Explorer
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A bit of action for today.
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#WIPSnips | Pursue
From the #Dragon novel:
"As the hours passed, there were no signs of the Priests who pursued them."
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This is your economy on Democrats. This is your economy on Republicans. Any questions?
The nationβs dogs celebrate Kristi Noem getting fired.
WE KEP SIGNG VOIGES THAT GAMNOT Π½Π!|||| A fundraising concert for Wasatch Immigration Project & Community Aid Network Minnesota Featuring a large ensemble of local singers, through some of opera's most powerful music, we stand in solidarity with those who live in fear while also nurturing resilience, community, and hope. SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 5PM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 12 C STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
I saw this first thing on my feed, and all I could think of was this:
youtu.be/Yio9_-5TMew?...
If you're looking for dark fantasy with
*warring Mage Houses
*monstrous god-kings from another realm
*queer disasters not exactly eating each other alive
*traumatised siblings and dysfunctional family
*bringing back the dead
*people making terrible life choices
then son I have you covered
Finally getting around to this today! This #WIPSnips is from Proof Heraldic, my second Raven & Bear story (which is on youtube for free, so give it a listen). If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic media or Welsh myth and history you'll love it!
Replies Welcome!
#Raven+Bear #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
I prefer happy endings, but sometimes they aren't meant to be. Writing and reading.
My book The Assassins Raven is in this International Women's Day bundle. 32 books for $32.
Showing off strong women authors creating strong women characters.
Below is the link:
itch.io/b/3556/inter...
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