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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

So thrilled that THE ALCHEMY BETWEEN US was a RevPit Runner Up! 🖤🥀📖

Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This is my favorite thing I've ever written! My dark academia fantasy! THE ALCHEMY BETWEEN US has: 📖a scholarship student among the wealthy elite 🖤 found family that's a little toxic 🕯️the tension between magic + tech 💀a quest for immortality beautiful art by the talented @julijana-m.bsky.social

Portrait of a girl in an antique frame. Title "The Alchemy Between Us" with the tagline "Ambition drew them together. Sacrifice will tear them apart."

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I can’t wait for the Maine Book and Print Fest! Come find me on Saturday September 6! 💙💫📚

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

💫💙THE STARLIT SHADOW IS HERE💙💫 After months or writing, editing, and waiting The Starlit Shadow is now out in the world. The best part about writing (other than making mood boards and world building) is getting to share a story with all of you. #books #romantasy #newbook

Photo of author Cidney Mayes holding her new book The Starlit Shadow with the text "Release day" and stars overlaid.

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

✨ UK Romantasy Readers! ✨ The Starlit Shadow is 25% off at Waterstones for a limited time as part of their Upcoming Books promo! 🗡️ Forbidden magic 💫 Star-crossed love 💙 Spying and political intrigue #romantasy #amreading #Waterstones #WPreorder

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Season of Fire is on sale for a limited time only! A historical fantasy full of slow-burn romance, witches, and high-society drama. Check it out! bit.ly/40cJ6Da

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Hi writers! I heard that since we all left the-place-that-shall-not-be-named (❌) this is the place to be?! I need to re-build my list! Please say hi and tell me what you write/are working on and I will give you a follow! 💙 #writersky #writers #authors

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

A courtesan bound by a bargain. A fae heir torn between duty and his heart. 💙💫🗡️ My Moulin Rouge x ACOTAR fae romantasy will be available on August 19th! You'll want to read if you love 😍He falls first 💞Dual POV 🎭Secret identities 🗡️Distrust-to-desire #writersky #books

Book cover for The Starlit Shadow by Cidney Mayes. Two masquerade masques with blue flowers and silver stars. Available 8/29/2025 from Cranthorpe Miller

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Joanna ✅ Theiss @joannatheiss.com · 14/03/2025

"As we pack up our things and clear away empty cans and snack bowls, I can’t help but think that the answer to the riddle is another obvious solution, right in plain sight." Ahhh love and gaming "Roll for Love" by @cidneymayes.bsky.social @fivesouth.bsky.social fivesouth.net/roll-for-lov...

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Roll for Love by Cidney Mayes

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ A courtesan bound by a bargain. A fae heir torn between duty and his heart. 💙💫🗡️ The cover for The Starlit Shadow is finally here! This dark, romantic fantasy arrives August 2025—where secrets, magic, and forbidden love collide.

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Today I am a published author! Season of Fire is officially out in the world! 🎉✨ After so much writing, revising, and dreaming, this book is now YOURS to read. Check it out if you love Regency-era intrigue, secret societies, slow-burn romance, and witches. 🌙📖 #writingcommunity #bookrelease

photo of author holding book "Season of Fire"

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Cidney Mayes @cidneymayes.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Hi everyone! I’m Cidney and I write fantasy romance and mystery. I have two books coming out this year! If you’re an author say hi - I’d love to follow you!

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