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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Today’s the day!! The Oracle of Dusk is out in the wild! 🥳🎉 If an epic romantasy about an archaeologist sent to the ancient past and the doomed king she needs to ally with to save her world sounds like your cup of tea, do I have a treat for you! www.books2read.com/ood

A teal, red and gold book with flowers a snake and a quill, The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson on top of an orange cloudy sky with a gold border and a slash of gold paint on the bottom with the words “Out Now!” on top in dark letters.

Aurora and Theron from The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson, art by @azaamond. Two columns on a rainy blue sky in the background. In the foreground, a small, white-skinned adult woman with long blonde hair and long pointed ears in a blue Grecian dress is being held up by a big, tall, brown-skinned adult man with pointed ears and long red hair wearing a white tunic and dark blue himation.

A teal, red and and book with flowers, a snake and a quill in the centre of a dark teal background with decorative corners at the top right and bottom left. The book is The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson, and the white arrows point to white text describing the tropes present in the book. The tropes listed are: “She’s mine now and I don’t share,” bride stealing ritual, he’s 3ft taller than her, fated mates, king of red flags, kneeling, archaeologist FMC, epic worldbuilding, and time travel.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

AAAAAHHHHHH!!!! My book baby has arrived and she is gorgeous!!!! 🥳🎉💖💖💖💖

Deep teal, gold and red paperback copy of The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson being held up on a beige background by the author.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Y'all!!! The ARC sign-up form for my #legendofzelda inspired epic romantasy, The Oracle of Dusk, is OPEN! The first wave of ARCs has already gone out but the sign-up remains open for those interested! 👇🏻 forms.gle/7qHmESPCGDFo... Also, pssst...this one is for the #zelgan enjoyers 😘

Tope board for The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson on a dark teal background with lighter teal filigree decorations in the corners. The teal, gold and red book cover with white text is in the centre with white arrows pointing to tropes written in white text. The tropes read: "Legend of Zelda inspired romantasy," "Height Difference (understatement)," "Fated Romance," "Allies to enemies to lovers (series arc)," "Time travel," and "Bride-stealing ritual."

Portrait of Aurora from The Oracle of Dusk on top of a dark teal background with lighter teal filigree designs in the corners. She has pale skin, long blonde hair, long pointed ears, green eyes, a slight smile, and a pale green Greco-Roman dress.

Portrait of Theron from The Oracle of Dusk on top of a dark teal background with lighter teal filigree patterns in the corners. Theron has deep brown skin, gold eyes, a short dark beard, long, dark red hair, and is wearing a bronze cuirass with a pinned blue himation on top.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Y'all!!! The ARC form is OPEN for The Oracle of Dusk, my #legendofzelda inspired epic romantasy! forms.gle/ht69Wgq4NWPH...

A dark green background with lighter green filigree patterns in the top left and bottom right corners. In the centre in white text is a quote from The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson. The quote reads: "You overestimate your dubious charms, Your Majesty." "You've never experienced my charms, dubious or otherwise, Aurora."

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Lee🍄🌈🍉 @leeiswriting.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I read this blog post on magic systems that proposes something a little more than just hard or soft. #FantasyWriters what kind of magic systems do you like to write? #WritingCommunity #WritingQ crrowenson.com/magic-system...

A quadrant axis pointing up to hard, down to soft, left to irrational, and right to rational.

Hard Irrational magic
The Majority of the System is Displayed or Explained
Cannot Use Logie to Extrapolate and Predict Unseen Portions of the System

Hard Rational Magic
The majority of the system is displayed or explained. Can use logic to extrapolate and predict unseen portions of the system.

Soft Irrational Magic
The Minority of the System is Displayed or Explained.
Cannot use logic to extrapolate and predict unseen portions of the system.

Soft rational magic
The minority of the system is displayed or explained. Can use logic to extrapolate and predict unseen portions of the system

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Katelyn Brehm @katbrehmwrites.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I've donated a signed special edition hardcover copy of Her Dark Salvation. Head on over to bid on this special edition or any of the other signed books from this amazing group of authors.

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Katelyn Brehm @katbrehmwrites.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

The wildfires have impacted everyone in LA, and hundreds of people have lost everything. A group of us LA authors including myself, @evaleigh.bsky.social, @rdotspoon.bsky.social & @cindykehstories.bsky.social are holding an auction to raise for the California Community Fund. tinyurl.com/yc5hpzyb

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Romance For Los Angeles

Silent auction 'Romance For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

It's cover reveal day for The Oracle of Dusk!!! Ever wondered what would happen if you turned The Legend of Zelda into an allies to enemies to lovers epic fantasy romance? Wonder no more.... Cover by Kostya Biletskiy at GetCovers Character Art by @azaamond

Book cover for The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson. Teal cover with golden quill on bed of red flowers with a snake winding around it with the title in white text above it. Tagline reads "What will be has already been written." Cover on top of a orange sand background.

Trope board for The Oracle of Dusk by Elyse Thomson. Teal cover with golden quill on bed of red flowers with a snake winding around it with the title in white text above it. Tagline reads "What will be has already been written." Cover on top of a orange sand background. The tropes are in white text with white arrows pointing to them and read, "Legend of Zelda style Romantasy," "Height difference (understatement)," "Bride-stealing ritual," "Allies to enemies to lovers (series arc)" "Let's play with 🍆 toys," and "King of red flags."

Portrait of Aurora from The Oracle of Dusk on top of a green sand background. She has pale skin, long blonde hair, long pointed ears, green eyes, a slight smile, and a pale green Greco-Roman dress.

Portrait of Theron from The Oracle of Dusk on top of a gold sand background. Theron has deep brown skin, gold eyes, a short dark beard, long, dark red hair, and is wearing a bronze cuirass with a pinned blue himation on top.

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 16/01/2025

It's my pleasure to help reveal the cover of The Oracle of Dust, a new epic fantasy romance novel, written by @happyhermitltd.bsky.social. Release date: May 28th, 2025. Full info: jamreads.com/reveals/cove... Cover by Kostya Biletskiy at GetCovers 💙📚

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Omg my cover reveal is coming up fast and I can’t wait to show everyone my new Legend of Zelda style epic romantasy AND ALSO THE CHARACTER ART I COMMISSIONED 👀👀👀👀👀

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Y’all I have cover shaped things for my new series!!! Who wants to help me show it off in January??? 👀👀👀

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I have cover-shaped things in my inbox for a new series that's Legend of Zelda but make it an allies to enemies to lovers romantasy... 👀👀👀 Wanna be part of my cover reveal team for Jan 2025??? 😍 Comment below or send me a DM!

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Y’all I need your help. I need book recs for my husband for Christmas. Must be: High Fantasy or Space Opera Loads of political intrigue Character focused Intricate world building Not bantery (sorry) Hit me with your best recommendations! 🙏🙏

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A Black Friday Bookstravaganza is on today & POISONED EMPIRE is part of 2 different sales! Load up on escapist happily ever after's 💖 🗡️For 270 Fantasy Romance and PNR Books🗡️: www.farofeb.com/bookblast 💘For 800+ Romance Books in all subgenres💘: www.romancebookblast.com

Red-haired woman on right side with windswept black dress on rocky background. In the foreground, white text which reads "270 Fantasy Romance & PNR Books for only $0.99 www.farofeb.com/bookblast"

Red background with white text at top and bottom. In the middle, ten book covers including Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson. The white text reads "Romance Book Blast 800+ 99c E-Books Nov 29 - Dec 3 www.romancebookblast.com"

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

My only writing advice is—and always will be—do whatever works FOR YOU. There’s no best way to write a book, and by all means try things out if you’re curious. Discover what works best FOR YOU and disregard all other advice. You’ve got this!

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Ever wondered what would have happened if Cinderella were a cynical, slightly feral poison mage summoned to the prince’s bride show in a fantasy world inspired by Constantinople? So did I! (So then I wrote it! 😉) Its called Poisoned Empire… & is on SALE for $0.99!! www.books2read.com/pe

Trope board. Dark green leafy background with white text and white arrows surrounding the purple and gold cover with a crown and white flowers for Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson. The text around the cover reads: Cinderella but make her feral, court intrigue, touch her and die friendship edition, I’ve always wanted to see you on your knees, only one bath, fake engagements real steam.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Welcome hundreds of new followers! It’s pretty overwhelming and I feel like I’m losing track of everyone, so if you’d like a follow back, say hi and introduce yourself below! What do you write? What’s your fav genre/book? What are you working on? Hobbies? Niche interests? Most recent read/watch?

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

As flattered as I am by the number of new followers (Hi! Nice to meet you all!❤️ I love to chat about books, SFF, Romance, indie pub, bookbinding and ancient history) I have to ask, am I on some kind of starter pack list somewhere? 👀

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hey! Just a little reintroduction since I’m slowly migrating here. I write romantasy inspired by ancient history with plenty of banter, court intrigue, magical mayhem and steamy romance! I have 4 books out in my Mages of Oblivion series and a 2nd series on the way!

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

ARC readers for 🔪Conspirators' Kingdom🔪.... 👀👀👀👀 Something 📖bookish📖 is coming your way tomorrow!!

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

My hand slipped and now I might be starting a secret, self-indulgent duology… whoops! 🤪

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Please give me your best werewolf movie/tv show rec’s (with great werewolf designs, I just can’t when they look like they adapted a gorilla costume and called it a day). I’ve watched most of them but I need more 👀👀🐺

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Ooooo, who wants to make my day??? And also the day of every self-pub author you adore??? www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Just sent off my newsletter with a tricky puzzle for my subscribers to solve! Gook luck! ✌🏻

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secondlina // Lord of Crows @secondlina.com · 03/10/2023

New Crow Time 🎲

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Did you know that I'm now only 1 (!!) sale away from selling 150 copies of my debut since it came out July 12th?! Can I tempt 1 more person into making my day? I'll throw in a fun quote!

Cover image of Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson on a purple background with a cream paper tear surface across the middle. On the paper, a quote in black letters reads "I am but an unarmed, weak young woman being manhandled by the prince of Lethe. One who is suffering from a ruinous lack of undergarments. Whatever shall I do?" she simpered"

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

I finally have a day (mostly) off!! Time to indulge in some BG3 😋

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

It's HERE!! Cover reveal day for my villain fantasy romance where Cleopatra meets The Cruel Prince... CONSPIRATORS' KINGDOM Those who slay together, Stay together Goodreads: tinyurl.com/ycy936zw Pre-Order: books2read.com/csk ARC Sign-Up: forms.gle/B2nHn3wDSU3y...

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

Your 1st sneak peek at the cover for CONSPIRATORS' KINGDOM drops today!! A disgraced villainess A prince plotting a coup And a match made in hell...for everyone else

Sneak peek at the cover for Conspirators' Kingdom by Elyse Thomson. Brown crinkled paper on top with a small tear across the centre. Below, a teal and gold cover with hints of hieroglyphs and feathers.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

Is your TBR no longer a fire hazard? If it toppled, would you survive the crash? Shame on you! Let's fix that, shall we? A plethora of spec fic novellas (on sale!) are here to rescue you! books.bookfunnel.com/sfincs2023/o...

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

Do you have a MIGHTY need for novellas you can gobble up in one sitting AND distinct lack of self restraint? I got you covered Get your free books here! books.bookfunnel.com/sfincsmagnet...

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 04/09/2023

The 100 books that will be part of the SFINCS are finally public! You can check the list and which team will judge it on round 1 here: sfincscompetition.wordpress.com/sfincs1-entr...

Collage with the covers of the 100 entries on SFINCS

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

It's HERE!!!!! It was a hell of journey full of procrastination & full-on panic but... THE FIRETONGUE HEIR, a romantasy inspired by the ancient world & full of forbidden love & impossible odds is out TODAY!! books2read.com/tfh

Paperback announcement for The Firetongue Heir by Elyse Thomson. The background is and orange and red with sparkles. White text on the top and bottom read, "Paperbacks out now!!" and "Link in Description" In the centre band, torn paper with black lettering reads, "Some women wanted the romance of poetry... Nadia wanted an empire." Beside that, an image of the paperback of the book in question, with a black and grey stone marbled with yellow-orange veins, a flame in the centre and the text in white.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

I just got a report that my book baby has been taken out 32 times through Hoopla in the month of July!!! Thank you to everyone who checked it out from their library app, you're making my dreams come true!🥳🎉

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 28/08/2023

The paperbacks are almost here!! 🥳�

Cover of The Firetongue Heir by Elyse Thomson on top of a red and orange background surrounded by text and white arrows. The cover is black and grey with yellow-orange marbled veins and a flame in the centre with the title in white. The text around the cover reads "ancient fantasy setting," "lovable murder himbo," "only one bed," "touch her and die," "so. much. banter.," and "forbidden love."

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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 26/08/2023

The Narratess sale is now on! I've picked up a bunch of free books and some I'd been meaning to for a while, but here's twelve books I'd been eying up that are now on my Kindle! Check them out and more in the sale! You don't want to miss out! Narratess Indie Sale · August 2023

A collage of twelve book covers that I bought in the Narratess indie book sale. These books are:

My Lord by L. B. Shimaira
Sea of Souls by N. C. Scrimgeour
Starlight Jewel by E.L. Lyons
Sul: From Gold to Iron and Rust by J Davis & K Grierson
The Phoenix and the Sword by J.C. Snow
The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen
The Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn
The Sparrow and the Oak Tree by Jamie Jackson
The Thirteenth Key by Cara Nox
The Wings of Ashtaroth by Steve Hugh Westenra
Three Meant To Be by MN Bennet
When The Stars Alight by Camilla Andrew

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

Ahahahaha I saw the cool kids doing it and couldn't help myself.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 18/08/2023

Not me still screaming about certain things that arrived in my inbox 👀 👀 👀 🔥🔥🔥📘 📘 📘

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 05/08/2023

This is your semi-regular reminder that I have a MIGHTY NEED for adult romantic fantasy recs with bitter, unlikable FL's who don't get/want/need redemption arcs. Please send me your recommendations. No YA. No non-con. Indies preferred.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 04/08/2023

Completed my written French language test and my soul has officially departed my body.

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 04/08/2023

Omg, I almost forgot! New SM, NEW VICTIMS FOR MY TROPE BOARDS

Trope Board for Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson. Purple and gold cover in the centre on a grey and black-veined marble background. Around the cover image are arrows pointing to tropes present in the book. "Eastern Roman Empire-inspired fantasy, Only one bath, Court intrigue, Fake engagements, Touch her & die (friendship edition), Poison magic, Hate-to-love, Cinderella (feral)"

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 02/08/2023

Only one bath So. Much. Banter. Morally grey FL's

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Elyse Thomson @happyhermitltd.bsky.social · 01/08/2023

I have a spoken French language exam in like 20 mins. If you hear sobbing... c'est moi. :')

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