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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And today, I am at North Smithfield High School for the 19th annual Great Pumpkin Fest from 11:00-5:00. Come say hi!! There are a TON of really cool vendors here, and it’s a perfect day for a festival!

A table covered in books and merch under a tent at a fall festival

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

At Long Live Beerworks in Providence today until 9 with four other authors. Come say hi!! :D

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Kai Zeal 🐱📘🔮 @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com · 01/09/2026

For my dissertation, I’m looking at the lived experiences of adults that experience migraine episodes during their working life & any stigma they may (or may not) have encountered. Want to join in? Check out this form! 🔗 uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 30/08/2026

#SapphicBooks of the #NarratessIndieSale Indiebook.sale Stars and Soil Dax Murray (me!) Die as a queen or live as a rebel

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Kai Zeal 🐱📘🔮 @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com · 30/08/2026

Looking to start a new series w/ #NarratessIndieSale? Check out #Riyati, a contemp dark fantasy series exploring identity, legacy, trauma, & finding one's path in life, ft queer, neurodiverse, & socioeconomically-diverse characters Book 1-$0.99: riyati.ink/rebirth Book 2-$2.99: riyati.ink/rivals

The image is split into four columns, each having a color palette. The upper far left is teal, the middle is red and black, the right is yellow and dark brown, and the bottom far left is purple and mint green. There are roman numerals on each of the splits, I, II, III, and IV, with Riyati Rebirth, Riyati Rivals, Riyati Ripple, and Riyati Recollection under the roman numerals. Behind the titles and roman numerals are magic glyphs colored teal, red, and yellow respectively. There is a bullet list with the following:
Buffy x Persona 4 vibe
Generational trauma
Childhood friends slow burn
Demi, AuDHD fMC
Contemporary & low dark fantasy with urban fantasy elements
Reincarnations
Intricate elemental magic
Complex & morally grey characters
Classism & effects of generational poverty
Found family
There are character illustrations in the bottom right-hand corner. Aligned middle between the characters is the text "riyati.ink" in a box

Riyati Origins-Prequel- 72pgs
Riyati Rebirth-Book 1- 260pgs
Riyati Rivals-Book 2- 284pgs
Riyati Ripple-Book 3- 339pgs
Riyati Recollection-Book 4- 310pgs

It all started that day, in the forest... Kylie Rae learned she is anything but a normal after a life or death situation revealed that she is not only a mage — a powerful one at that — but also the reincarnation of a long destroyed magic kingdom’s last crown princess. The life she knows is destroyed as she learns people from her past incarnations want her dead and a secret organization kidnaps and tortures mages like herself if they ever discover she exists.
Riyati is a new adult/adult contemporary, low dark fantasy series that seeks to explore themes of identity, legacy, generational trauma, and finding your own path in life. The series is set in the modern day fictional Southern US town of Opal Pines and includes multiple first person perspectives with characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, and socioeconomic statuses.

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Aisling O'Halloran, Fantasy Romance Author @aislingohalloran.com · 30/08/2026

A little teaser! I officially have a cover for A SWORD OF SHADOWED SKY. Full reveal on Sept 1st! 100% Human creativity! Designer: Zebedee / Undead Designs theundeaddesigns.carrd.co

Cover reveal. September 1st. Cover by The Undead Designs - 100% Human Creativity. A Sword of Shadowed Sky.

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Kai Zeal 🐱📘🔮 @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com · 31/08/2026

Pspspsp all the completionists: #NarratessIndieSale has an itch mega bundle with around 1/3 of all the books in the sale this weekend! Meet your 2026 *and* 2027 reading goals with one itch bundle, all DRM-free and genAI-free 👀 🔗 itch.io/b/3863/narra...

Indie Book Sale
Fantasy SciFi and Horror
29-31 August 2026

Mega Bundle

107 books for $230

The following covers are included, from top left to bottom right:
The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak
The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode
Lantern by Burgundy Athena Pendragon
The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah
Riyati Rivals by Kai Zeal
Petition by Delilah Waan
Painted Flock by Claudie Arseneault
The Mandroid Murders by Robin C. M. Duncan
From the Grave of the Gods by Alan K. Dell
The Crane Moon Cycle Duology by J.C. Snow
Over the Dragon's Gate by Juliana Jones
The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
The World of Juno by Dan Eavenson
Soultaming the Serpent by Tar Atore
A Drifting Sun by Ashley Capes
The Lucky Machine by Aimee Cozza
Space Dragons: Luxorian's Crew by Veo Corva
Prajwalita by Geetha Krishnan
CyberSnow by A.E. Bross
The Flaws of Gravity by Stephanie Caye

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

All set up at the Crown Plaza for the 2026 RI Author Expo! Myself and a ton of other authors from all genres will be here from 10-3. Come check it out!

A table with a teal tablecloth set up with piles of books in a hotel ballroom

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Not only hilariously themed, but also a really strong bundle of books in its own right! Definitely check this out!

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

At the Scituate Farmers Market this morning! It runs from 9-12; if you are in the area, stop by and say hi!!!

A table with a teal tablecloth and Liz Sauco branding, covered in books, notebooks, and journals at an outdoor fair

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Verati @verati404.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Follow my project on #BackerKit & see the incentives continue to grow before launch! What kind of merch do YOU wish book projects offered? Tell me in the comments after smacking that follow button HERE: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... #TBB #💙📚 #📚🌈 #📚🪐 #📚🩸 #📚⚡️#art #DigitalArt #ocs #stickers

A bookmark of Kareden's three moons and a shot of the corner of the planet, an atmosphere similar to Earth's. Like the vintage NASA travel posters, it is stylized & not to scale.

The words read, "Welcome to Kareden."

Two round phoenix stickers. One of them is apoplectic with rage at being held like an ice cream cone. The other is glaring up with its wings ruffled.

Three stickers of my main cast cussing in exasperation. Enaka, the redhead, has their head in their hands with "Makr's fucking ashes" in accompanying words.

Cavid, the kid with white hair and a medical bracelet, us looking disgusted and startled with the word, "Fuck" in big letters underneath.

Theso, the black haired man, has his eyes closed and head tilted up in weariness with, "For Sam's sake," on his shoulders.

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 01/08/2026

I have been moving from Atticus to Lacuna for formatting ebooks & paperbacks. it's just been such a pleasant experience. Plus, Lacuna compresses epubs more than Atticus so I'm not losing royalties to delivery fees It's their anniversary and you can get 10% off w promo code ONEYEAR lacuna.pub

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

At Hope Artiste Village until 4 today for the Summer Book Fest!!! Come say hi :D

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Kai Zeal 🐱📘🔮 @kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com · 13/05/2026

I just scheduled my newsletter to go out on the 15th! Which... if you didn't know I had a newsletter, now you do 👀 If you'd like to sign up, you can do so @ riyati.ink/newsletter (and even get Riyati Origins, a Riyati prequel novella, for free w/ signup!) 💙

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Scylla Publishing @scyllapublishing.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Question. Is Sapphic romantasy (wlw, definitely bi characters but only showing sex between women) something people want to read? It’s not my genre but I need to know what you all want.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

All set up at the Swift Gym in East Greenwich for the ARIA author event! There are over 35 authors here today from 1:00-4:00. Come say hi!!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 04/05/2026

AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN's eBook will be going out to Kickstarter backers on May 19th! A regular release date announcement is coming soon. Until then, the eBook is on pre-order at Lunar Books. Hardcovers are available at The Crafty Bookstore. 🔗 www.adamcbassett.com/setting-map-...

A graphic that shows several maps overlaid by the cover of AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN: WORLDBUILDING & CARTOGRAPHY by Adam Bassett. The eBook launches early to Kickstarter backers on May 19, 2026. Coming soon everywhere else.

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 04/05/2026

On Saturday I’ll be in Greenwich Village at The LGBT Community Center on W 13th for the Rainbow Book Fair! There'll be readings, panels, a poetry marathon, a bilingual drag story hour. I’m pretty damn excited to be going to this for first time. I hope to see some of y’all there!

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Trying my hand at song analysis for this blog post. Want to truly understand Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia"? www.lizsauco.com/blog-1/ophelia

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

All set up at the Beef Barn Spring Artisan Fair! I’ll be here from 10:00-4:00 along with a ton of other vendors. Come say hi!!

A table set up with books, stickers, and more outside under a tent

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

At least if I have to play Tetris today with my tiny Honda, it’s a nice day for it 🥲 Anyway I’ll be at the Beef Barn Artisan Craft Fair tomorrow in North Smithfield from 10:00-4:00 :)

The back of a blue car with the truck open and containers of books and tent setup equipment to the left

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I had to listen to a song on repeat the past few days in preparation for an upcoming blog post, and I made some interesting connections to another piece of media, and now when the song comes on the radio I’m stuck thinking about it. Like, yes, I did this to myself. But still.

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 29/04/2026

those feelings out onto paper. But you can't write for your haters. You can't write for the people who won't appreciate it no matter what. You can't write for those who are determined to hate it no matter what because they believe there is One True Way to do "Rep"

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Verati @verati404.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The original #sketch vs the finished #art.

A pencil sketch of my original character seated on the edge of a table, their hand braced against the surface. Their expression is intense.

They wear a feather cloak on their shoulders and an electronic bracer on their forearm. A black, talon-shaped mark beneath each eye identifies them in their culture.

The finished and colored digital sketch of my original character seated on the edge of a table, their hand braced against the surface. Their expression is intense.

Just like in the pencil sketch, they wear a feather cloak on their shoulders and an electronic bracer on their forearm. A black, talon-shaped mark beneath each eye identifies them in their culture.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Vlad's inspiration board! Probably not a surprise, but it's mostly a variety of Draculas (Vlad is named Vlad. I'm not hiding anything here XD). I threw Elrond in because my brother told me I had to, and I can see where he's coming from, but Elrond was not necessarily a conscious inspiration.

Vlad moodboard: dark red, black, navy, gold swatches above gothic vampire images—aristocratic attire, a crown, a variety of Draculas.

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 25/04/2026

There's SO MANY good books in this bundle! Here are some of my favorites: Valerin The Fair - sapphic knights in steamy situations! Esper and the Witch - Sapphic LitRPG w the best animal companion. A Sharper More Lasting Pain - Sapphic Dark Academia itch.io/b/3635/

Lesbian Visibility Week Bundle. 94 Sapphic and lesbian books for $40. Exclusively on Itchio.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Artist! Quote with your blue art!💙

A witch with long, dark blue hair holding a trident. Text: Mara, witch of the high tide

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 23/04/2026

This bundle has so many awesome books, you won't run out of reading material for at least a month! itch.io/b/3635/

Lesbian Visibility Week Bundle. 94 Sapphic and lesbian books for $40. Exclusively on Itchio. Sweet Mother, I Cannot Weave. Yes, Captain. Geek Cutes. Stars and Soil. This is How Immortals Die.

Lesbian Visibility Week Bundle. 94 Sapphic and lesbian books for $40. Exclusively on Itchio. Garden of Rotten Roses. Magica Riot. The Dragon Next Door. Nomads of Zyden. Fractures Between.

Lesbian Visibility Week Bundle. 94 Sapphic and lesbian books for $40. Exclusively on Itchio. Summoned to ANothjer World! Magica Riot Full Bloom. Woman of Sorrow and Blood. The Wine-Dark See. Woodpusher.

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Verati @verati404.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

#TaintedFaculties #comics #💙📚 #📚🪐 A seagull child. A very tired dragon dad. And with wiseass nonbinary It's Complicated MC, Enaka, (not shown here), it makes this trio of fugitives something of a loving family. But, man...Cavid definitely makes Theso question his decision to live with phoenixes.

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 22/04/2026

You don't want to miss out on this bundle! Over 90 books for just $40! itch.io/b/3635/ #sapphicbooks

Lesbian Visbility Week Bundle. 94 Sapphic and Lesbian Books for $40. Cat/Mouse. Magica Riot. Kotov Syndrome. Stars and Soil. Coffee and Lilies.

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 23/04/2026

Hello Civilians of Bookland, Emprex of Bookland here with an announcement. It is your CIVIC DUTY to to pick up this book and read it. That is all! Carry on.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Everyone say happy birthday to this best girl!! :D

A white chibi warg with the text Happy Birthday Jitsu

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I finished the boys' portraits! I'm really liking the way these are coming out.

A red-haired young man with pointed ears, a green vest, and white shirt

A dark-haired man with a navy face mask, blue vest, and cream pinstripe shirt

A white-haired man with a scar down his face wearing a green turtleneck, suspenders, and purple hound crystal

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 21/04/2026

Trying out XinXii for ebook distribution. It gets Amazon, Apple, B&N, Casa del Libro, Kobo, Google Play, Tolino, Everand, and maybe a few more. Seems to do audiobook too. The UI isn't great, but it's *free*.

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Alyssa Lauseng 🖕🏻🧊 @5feetofredfury.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🐉Release day!🐉 Talismans of Sin (Poison and Opium, Act II) is available in paperback and ebook! Lady Shadow’s plans are coming together, meaning more Demons of the Between Realm will awaken. Can Daisuke and Obito step in before she offers them a blood oath? Link below! #QueerBooks #FantasyBooks

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The Crystal Light Blade! 1000 years before Lost Blades, Ebryn Stormlight made a deal with Hades to have the Blade forged in exchange for helping her fight Abomination. A bit of a pretentious name! As Takeshi says: "Naming a blade [in my country] is seen as… a bit tacky."

A crystal longsword with a winged hilt and purple gemstone.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A few more chibis, this time the priests of Hades we meet in the series (with one exception, but that would be a spoiler :p ) The rankings are determined by who has been priest longest. If a priest dies, the others below them all go up a number.

Four chibi priests of Hades from Blades of the Goddess: Ander, Siva, Jak, Mara

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I keep seeing ppl on both sides completely misunderstanding the other perspective. Yes – some people are panicking. Yes – some people are not. Neither is inherently wrong, believe it or not. [1/

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 15/04/2026

Want to make your own maps? Pre-order AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN. This reference guide covers everything from geography to civilization to visual design. eBooks are available at Lunar Books, with hardcovers at The Crafty Bookstore (US only). Additional storefronts will be added soon.

AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN, Adam's reference guide for worldbuilding and map design inspiration, is coming soon! You can pre-order it from select locations (more to come soon).

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 15/04/2026

Happy World Art Day! Our rec lists tend to be a bit book-centric, so we thought this’d be a great chance to share some artists and artworks we love. You can check out the list of queer artworks we loved, and their artists, here: duckprintspress.com/2026/04/15/q...

Four decorative golden frames on a light blue wall. In the middle frame, on a rainbow background there's a text that reads Queer Art We Love for World Art Day. Another frame shows Frida Kahlo's painting "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird". Two other frames show colorful abstract art.

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Tamara S. Harker @tamarasharker.com · 15/04/2026

I whipped up a quick, objective doc that may help Draft2Digital folks evaluate their next move. It's not perfect, but I've tried to be as comprehensive as possible. I'll likely update the 'Suggestions' section with more platform info later. Hope this helps! ❤️ docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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So you may want to leave Draft2Digital

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Blades of the Goddess is a sci-fantasy series. That means it blends science fiction and fantasy elements! If that sounds interesting, Blades is a complete series, just waiting for you to binge! bf.lizsauco.com/lostblades

Liz Sauco's Lost Blades promo showing ebook cover, series 'Blades of the Goddess' and urban sci-fantasy tagline

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Talli 🎃 Shattered City OUT NOW @tallimorgan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Do we like stickers?? YEAH WE LIKE STICKERS! Do we like art prints? YEAH WE LIKE ART PRINTS! Do we like candles? YEAH WE LIKE CANDLES! DO WE LIKE VAMPIRES??? YEAH WE LIKE VAMPIRES!!!!! HELL YEAH you can get ALL OF THAT when you back my Kickstarter!

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Exquisite Undead: An Anthology of Vampires

A genre-blending collection of vampire fiction.

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unforth | Claire Houck | Duck Prints Press @duckprintspress.com · 14/04/2026

Obligatory confetti screen cap of our successful campaign! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this possible. Times are so hard right now and the Press really needed this funding, I'm so relieved.

A screen capture of the Ducks in a Row Kcisktarter campaign, showing the side widget indicating that the person who is running the campaign is logged in and viewing the page. Funding is at $9,904 with 187 backers. Time left is indicated as 0 seconds to go. There are flashes of color made to resemble confetti splashed over the main page.

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

There are easy ways to support indie authors - Read (can buy or borrow), Recommend (to a friend, or someone you think might enjoy), and Review (write a review - it can be short, even just "I loved it!" and copy/paste anywhere you buy or review books)!

Image of a book review that says "These characters need therapy. 5 stars."

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Liz Sauco @authorlizsauco.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Today is the last day for the #NarratessIndieSale for SFFH! Over 280 books have been priced at $1.99 or lower (a lot are even free!) There are Itch bundles by genre and length, or click the link below for the sale page for individual books. Here are some of my recs! indiebook.sale