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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Coffee and pastry, Sicilian style:

Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The conference I am attending is set in the beautiful Palazzo di Normanni, and I just can’t stop talking pictures! #Palermo

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I am in Palermo, Italy, and just outside my hotel I walked into THIS!!!

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 01/04/2026

Aww, thanks Prinny!! Ya, @dragonwell.bsky.social and @annakashina.bsky.social do amazing work. Definitely check out their Lacrimosa of Dana books as well ♥️ From our collection 👇

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

You can count on these two to serve you a good dinner and make you feel welcome in a new city. But don’t be deceived by these innocent looks. Each girl has a secret, an alternate personality that makes her completely unrecognizable. And only Adol can break the curse... #YsIX #YsX

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Chante isn’t in today, but the bar is very much in business, and I was lucky to get a table here tonight! #Ys9

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Miriam Seidel @miriamseidel.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Had a great time at @philconconvention.bsky.social! Here with Tesla's Opera and a wonderful lineup of authors at the autograph table, @annakashina.bsky.social Esther Friesner, and Glenn Hauman

Left to right, Mir Seidel, Anna Kashina, Esther Friedler, Glenn Harman all sitting at autograph table in the Philcon dealer room

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Dragonwell Publishing @dragonwell.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Happening right now at #Philcon 2025! Attending authors include @annakashina.bsky.social and Bernie Mojzes.

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I just learned that there is a gemstone called Sphene. It exhibits an amazing color change, not possible to convey in a still image. It’s ancient and fragile, but is one of sparkliest gems. Wonder if there’s a connection #Ys IX #MonstrumNox

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Really enjoyed this interview with @jrpgpursuit.bsky.social talking about #Ys VIII novelization! We covered a lot of topics that never came up before, including some behind the scenes stories as well as the very first peek at the upcoming novelization of #YsIX. youtu.be/8xYqWQAQz2Q

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The Making of the JRPG Novelization: Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana with Anna Kashina

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Ladz ❄️🖤🩸 @ladzwriting.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I was once again invited to review more work set in the Lacrimosa of Dana: Ys VIII world @annakashina.bsky.social stitched together this collection of stories from side quests and item descriptions, and each one reads seamlessly Check out my faves here:

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ARC Review: LACRIMOSA OF DANA: CASTAWAY TALES by Anna Kashina (2025)

OUT 9/2/2025: Another collection adapting stories from a beloved JRPG. This time, we spend time with the side quests of Lacrimosa of Dana: Ys VIII, an immersive fantasy experience that requires lit…

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Happy Book Birthday: LACRIMOSA OF DANA: CASTAWAY TALES! Available now from all major retailers in hardcover and digital formats. Preorders open for paperback. Order a copy autographed by the author at www.ys-books.com

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Happy Book Birthday: LACRIMOSA OF DANA: CASTAWAY COOKBOOK! Available now from all major retailers. Order a copy autographed by the author at www.ys-books.com @falcom.co.jp @nisamerica.bsky.social @dragonwell.bsky.social @annakashina.bsky.social

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

According to the author @annakashina.bsky.social ⁦‪‬⁩ Franz was one of her favorite characters when she wrote her novelization of #Ys VIII. Listen to his reading of the great pumpkin pie recipe in his own authentic voice by @gregchunva.bsky.social youtu.be/_9XO8RyEeAc

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CASTAWAY COOKBOOK: GREAT PUMPKIN PIE by Franz, narrated by Greg Chun

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 26/06/2025

WOW! Check out this amazing #YsVIII package! THANK YOU to @dragonwell.bsky.social @falcom.co.jp @ysnovels.bsky.social and of course @annakashina.bsky.social for this amazing gift for our collection!! 🙏 SO excited to dive into these 💙 🏝️

A table filled with Ys VIII memorabilia, including several books on audiobook MP3, some bookmarks, some replica paintings and messages in bottles, castaway checklist, and a treasure chest

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I wanted to express my very special thanks to @patrickseitz.bsky.social for doing such an amazing job as Dogi. This character is very special to many of us, and hearing his actual voice talking about cooking, Adol, and adventures felt like being inside a real #Ys game. Thank you, Patrick!

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Sean Chiplock did an amazing job reading this recipe as Hummel Trabaldo. This short recording really captures the essence of one of my favorite characters from #Ys 8. Thanks, Sean, from all of us fans! @sonicmega.bsky.social

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

According to Hummel Trabaldo, a hot meal cooked at the campfire is a luxury in a transporter’s life. Learn some of his favorite campsite recipes, narrated in his own authentic voice by Sean Chiplock #Ys #Ys8 @sonicmega.bsky.social @falcom.co.jp @dragonwell.bsky.social youtu.be/XGRQP83ukHg?...

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CASTAWAY COOKBOOK: GRILLED POULTRY by Hummel Trabaldo, narrated by Sean Chiplock

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I am a real fan of this painting by Austin from #Ys 8

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We are counting down to a really exciting promotion of Castaway Cookbook! Stay tuned! @ysnovels.bsky.social @dragonwell.bsky.social @falcom.co.jp

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Dragonwell Publishing @dragonwell.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Check out our updated Amazon storefront: www.amazon.com/stores/page/...

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The Isle of Seiren sure has some yummy eggplants. Mokkyu! www.ys-books.com

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 29/04/2025

Ys VIII fans, get excited! A new audiobook 🎧 , a side-quest anthology 📖 , AND a cookbook 🍳 are coming — and to top it off, a stunning Collector’s Set is up for grabs! Learn more here: buff.ly/q7Myjre #Ys #LacrimosaOfDana @dragonwell.bsky.social @annakashina.bsky.social

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Avast, ye sea dogs! Ye think ye be knowin’ everything about danger? Huh. Try servin’ a pirate platter to a hungry crew. Tip: divide it into equal shares. Then grab yer share an’ run. www.ys-books.com #YsVIII, #CastawayCookbook #Lacrimosathenovel @falcom.co.jp @nisamerica.bsky.social

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It’s all about commerce, even on a desert island. But don’t you just hate it when you follow a pirate treasure map and dig out a chest only to discover a… book! Ugh. Who wants to read these days anyway? www.ys-books.com #YsVIII #CastawayTales @nihonfalcom @dragonwellbooks

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Dragonwell Worlds @dragonwellworlds.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

A cook and a mother of six, you get stranded on the cursed Isle of Seiren with nothing but your favorite kitchen knife. After a while you get rescued by a strapping red-haired adventurer. What do you do next…? #YsVIII @falcom.co.jp @nisamerica.bsky.social @digitalemelas.bsky.social ys-books.com

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Ys Series - Digital Emelas @digitalemelas.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

[#Ys Reveal 4/4] Lacrimosa of Dana Collector’s set Includes MP3 CD Audiobook, Castaway Tales Hardcover, Castaway Cookbook Hardcover, and a slew of #YsVIII collectibles. Exclusive to www.Ys-Books.com. Limited to 400 copies, 2 per customer. Shipping ETA July 2025.

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Ys Series - Digital Emelas @digitalemelas.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

[#Ys Reveal 3/4] Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Cookbook A collection of real life recipes from the game written in the characters' own voices. Available in Hardcover July 2025. Pre-order now at www.Ys-Books.com or available soon from Amazon and other major retailers.

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Ys Series - Digital Emelas @digitalemelas.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

[#Ys Reveal 2/4] Lacrimosa of Dana: Castaway Tales Did you complete every single side quest? Available in Hardcover and eBook July 2025. Paperback available September 2025. Pre-order now at www.Ys-Books.com or available soon from Amazon and other major retailers.

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Ys Series - Digital Emelas @digitalemelas.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

[#Ys Reveal 1/4] Lacrimosa of Dana: The Official #Audiobook Available as collectible physical MP3 CD or digital. Shipping NOW from www.Ys-Books.com, and available soon from Google Play (digital) / Amazon (physical) followed by other major retailers.

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Dragonwell Publishing @dragonwell.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Check out our brand new Amazon store: amzn.to/42lX8Tr

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Anya Ow @anyasy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This anthology was seriously fun to write for, and i hope you'd all like the stories in it!

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Journal of Cell Biology @jcb.org · 24/01/2025

Tubulin arginylation regulates #microtubule dynamics. New study from MacTaggart, @annakashina.bsky.social and colleagues identifies an ATE1-dependent #arginylation site at E77 of α-tubulin and show that this modification regulates the binding of MAP1S to #microtubules. buff.ly/4jqLqhT

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year! I just found out that my #Ys8 novelization is on a very steep sale at Amazon until January 6, so sharing this link for those interested: t.co/3DUSWJSfbF

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Anna Kashina @annakashina.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

There is a Black Friday sale for my books going on: www.ys-books.com/shop

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Gaming Gaiden @gaminggaidenpod.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

We're back! Season 2 begins with @annakashina.bsky.social, author of the Ys VIII novelization: Lacrimosa of Dana! Anna discusses the novel's beginnings, her creative process, and the troubles with translating to & from Russian. linktr.ee/gaminggaiden

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Walt Williams writing as W.B.J. Williams @wbjwilliams.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

I'm going to be interviewed about Johnny Talon and the Goddess of Love and War on Wed. 11:30 am (PT) on Briggs on Books. Listen in on: Our Web Channel: CentralValleyTalk.com Our Youtube Channel: YouTube.com/CentralValleyTalk Our Facebook Channel: Facebook.com/CentralValleyTalk.tv

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 17/10/2023

Mailbag Monday!!! 📫 Thank you to @annakashina.bsky.social and Dragonwell Publishing for this latest contribution to the collection ♥️ So excited to have this Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana novelization, and can’t wait to dive in! 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

The English cover of the Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana novels

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Ladz ❄️🖤🩸 @ladzwriting.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

The official novelization of LACRIMOSA OF DANA hits stores today and I'm thrilled to have author @annakashina.bsky.social on the blog to talk about crafting this compelling story that features found family and a bond that reaches across time and magic

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Author to Author with Anna Kashina (Lacrimosa of Dana)

The official novelization of LACRIMOSA OF DANA hits stores today and I'm thrilled to have author Anna Kashina on the blog to talk about crafting this compelling story that features found family and a ...

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Thenimp @thenimp.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

@annakashina.bsky.social Mine came in today. The cover looks fantastic and I am looking forward to reading this!

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 17/10/2023

Ooh, I've been excited about this one from @annakashina.bsky.social! More JRPG novelizations, please!

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