L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Been silent of late... but gonna get back on track soon. Have begun drafting the next blog post and lore pages. They will be up soon(ish). Been trying to work up my courage to get my novella to an editor. You would think finding an editor for my main series would make that easier... nope! 💙📚 💙✍️ 251
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Add a little horror to the feed (Doom 3 Pinky). #ink #traditionalart 031
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Starting today, my Redbubble merch is on sale by 40%! If you want to snag my merch with any of the designs shown here or through my store, you can visit the link here: redbubble.com/shop/ap/183861… Thank you for visiting! #mangaart #TheAmazingDigitalCircus #redbubblemerchredbubble.com 031
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Deposited my first royalty check. Nothing crazy, but still, another milestone. Now being an author feels more official lol #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky 040
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Another lore page is live! This one is about the demon world. No story spoilers, I always keep those from these pages. lbayrileyauthor.com/the-demon-wo... #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #AmWritinglbayrileyauthor.comThe Demon World | L. Bay RileyOverview In Heirs of Alighieri, the demon world is not a supernatural place, but an organic place. Though it is steeped much more heavily in magic than the human world. To be 0101
Reposted by L. Bay RileySilk Rhode Books @silkrhodebooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The official trailer for Across the Sun is finally here. The second edition of our 2020 young adult fantasy novel will be coming very soon, as well as the first edition of the Spanish version: Al Cruzar el Sol. The saga begins...youtu.beAcross the Sun - Official TrailerYouTube video by Silk Rhode Books 031
Reposted by L. Bay RileyMarina Gabriela 🇨🇦 Author @marina-gabriela.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I'm trying something new! If you need a writing buddy or someone to work with while you tackle your to-do list, check out the video link! I also didn't realize how retro-looking the colours in my set up are until I filmed it 😂 #writingcommunity #amwriting #work #writing youtu.be/uJzU66I7g1c?...youtu.beCo-work with me! No music, no edits, no breaks, 36 minutes ✍️YouTube video by Marina Gabriela 📚 Author 041
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tried American comic style coloring. Had lots of fun! Might use this for my next story as well. We shall see. #Art #comicart #originalart 051
Reposted by L. Bay RileyFlygohr 🎨🎲✒️ @flygohr.com · 13/09/2026Commission for @khonri.com 🙂↕️ I rarely get to explore these color combinations for work and I'm very happy with how this turned out! Also space backgrounds rock #artcommission | #artsky | #ocart 1513746
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Finished my next blog post, it is about transformations. It covers the inspiration and an overview of how Battle-Form works. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #ReadSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 6 On transformations. | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 6 On transformations. | Having characters that transform can be a bit nerve-wracking for a writer. About every which way a character 082
Reposted by L. Bay RileyIndie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Please read my book reviews 🥺👉👈 I’m trying so hard to get eyes on indie books and I swear these are my most overlooked posts every time. On my book page. 214351
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Another character profile is up. This time it is Old Fangs, a werewolf war veteran that leads a guild of Hunters. lbayrileyauthor.com/old-fangs #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #OClbayrileyauthor.comOld Fangs | L. Bay RileyName: Sithin (prefers Old Fangs) Height: 7ft (2.1m) Weight: 240lbs (108kg) Age: ~2300 Hobbies/likes: Raising Lisbeth, leading the Fangs, victory, befriending powerful Hunters 051
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Got another character profile done. I have another lore page that should be up in a couple days. lbayrileyauthor.com/alighieri #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #OCslbayrileyauthor.comAlighieri | L. Bay RileyName: Alighieri (original family name renounced) Height: 7ft (2.1m) Weight: 220lbs (99.7kg) Age: ~2700 years Hobbies/likes: Reading, stargazing, tending the apiary, 050
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 06/09/2026www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGFFDLT... Heya! I have published “The Child of Time” on Amazon. It says Japanese Edition but it is in English, but read Right to Left. Could not select the option read right to left in English language as primary. #amazonkindlepublishing #manga #originalartamazon.comThe Child of Time (Japanese Edition): 栗つ: 9798188736163: Amazon.com: BooksThe Child of Time (Japanese Edition) [栗つ] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Child of Time (Japanese Edition) 021
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026My next blog post is up. I ramble a bit about Beatrice and Mara and the characters they were inspired by. How I decided on their names etc. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 5 Protagonists and their inspiration | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 5 Protagonists and their inspiration | Protagonists, the heart of many a story. For Heirs of Alighieri, that is, primarily, Beatrice 150
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026OC Vibe Check! 1 Like= 1 Question! Beatrice for this one (Feel free to quote and join in with your OCs!) 121
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I don't know if I shared this or not. But a concept sketch by @kuritsu60.bsky.social of Alighieri. The leader of a revolution and dedicated protector. And a loving, but stern (and occasionally mischievous) husband and father. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #Art 0102
Reposted by L. Bay RileyNicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo 😈🧄👻 @sayaashrah.bsky.social · 03/09/2026In Aphrodite's apocalypse, is there anything more dangerous than Love? campsite.bio/nicolehidalgo #WorldWithoutLove 1198
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Two young demon hunters have their reality and perceptions shattered. lbayrileyauthor.com/bookslbayrileyauthor.comBooks | L. Bay RileyThe Lost Rival by L. Bay Riley — description, reviews, and where to buy. 084
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026If you see this, post a character that starts with Vstatic.klipy.comVergil from Devil May CryALT: Vergil from Devil May Cry 000
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Lore page on Mara's phantoms is up! Check out her summons and how she creates them. lbayrileyauthor.com/maras-phantoms #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSkylbayrileyauthor.comMara's Phantoms | L. Bay RileyPhantom Lore Mara's phantoms are magical automatons that she summons at the expense of her own energy. They are not spirits that are her familiars, they are created entirely by 010
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026TIL that the poet Vergil was reserved. Quite like how DMC Vergil is. I also learned that even the poet got called a virgin. Just like reboot Virgil. #DevilMayCry #History #Gaming 041
Reposted by L. Bay RileySerra Leta @serraleta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Prompt month is over, so it's time to post a new addition to my ever-growing comm collection ☺️ This time it's *that* scene from Lights of the North, from the amazing @ruedefaux.bsky.social (thanks again!!) It turned out exactly how I was hoping, making it perfectly creepy and unsettling 😁 2256
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Put together the basic profiles for a few of my characters. Just gotta put the meat in there. Another lore page is almost done. Lore page will hopefully be up by Wednesday. It will go into detail about Mara’s ability to summon phantoms. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky 1112
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Finally got the next blog post all set! This one is about demons and the demon world. Come check it out! I will be spacing out the blog posts a little more, hopefully once a week and then lore pages in between. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin...lbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 4 Demons and the world they live in | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 4 Demons and the world they live in | Much like in Devil May Cry, demons are basically what come from the demon world in Heirs of 050
Reposted by L. Bay RileyMarina Gabriela 🇨🇦 Author @marina-gabriela.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This post idea was inspired by Orin Steele's post about her own author dreams. Thank you for sharing! Of course I have about 1637242 more dreams that I could mention, but these are the ones I've been thinking about the most lately. What are your dreams? #author #dreams #indieauthor 💙📚⏰️⚔️🪐✍️📖💰 161
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The next blog entry for my Building the world of Heirs of Alighieri series is up for anyone interested. This time the subject is about legendary heroes and how I went about making Alighieri distinct from his inspiration. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #BookSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 3 Legendary Heroes | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 3 Legendary Heroes | While there are twelve "legendary heroes" in Heirs of Alighieri, only one is a direct inspiration from Devil May 082
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I completed the first "edition" of my spell system used in Heirs of Alighieri. I still have some things to settle on but the core of what is relevant to how it works is there. Check it out if you like diving into magic systems. lbayrileyauthor.com/spell-system... #WritingCommunity #Magiclbayrileyauthor.comSpell system in detail | L. Bay RileyThis page will give details on how the spell system primarily used (and in books lightly explained) by Mara. Other than certain basic writing structures, I have not settled on how 051
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Part 2 of my blog series is up! In this one, I discuss the story decisions that helped make the story more original. And the scrapped plot-point that I loved, but killed anyway. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 2 | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 2 | Part one used broad strokes, in Part two, we are going to get into individual decisions. There are two story detail/events that 061
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026First of a series of blogs on the world building process of #HeirsofAlighieri is up! I touch on the origins of the story and how it steadily evolved to what it is now. lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/buildin... #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSkylbayrileyauthor.comBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 1 | L. Bay RileyBuilding the world of Heirs of Alighieri Part 1 | The adventures of Beatrice and Mara are very solidly rooted in the spirit of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game series. I will 062
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Added another page to the website. The first of my Lore pages is up! This one focuses on the types that demon hunters come in (as in, combat roles/fighting style). Check it out if you are a fellow Hunter! lbayrileyauthor.com/hunter-types #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #HeirsofAlighierilbayrileyauthor.com 1110
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Made my first blog post. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky lbayrileyauthor.com/blog/first-b...lbayrileyauthor.comFirst Blog post! | L. Bay RileyFirst Blog post! | It is funny, how dreams long held slowly unfold, often in ways unexpected. Sometimes, it is due to ignorance, other times, just the way the cookie crumbles. I 0111
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I got my author website finally up... should have had it up and running forever ago. But, better late than never. Just have to wait for search engine indexing and hopefully it can begin showing up when searched for. in the meantime, link in bio and here: lbayrileyauthor.com #WrittingCommunitylbayrileyauthor.comL. Bay Riley | An avid follower of the craft of storytellingOfficial site of L. Bay Riley, author of The Lost Rival. See series. 154
Reposted by L. Bay RileyTroy Preston Dillon @troyprestondillon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026For any who didn't catch it yet, The Indie Book Fair released their founding issue this past week. It turned out great, and features many indie books and book-related items (including my debut novel, Odyssey of the Twins!) Go to the link below to sign up for free! theindiebookfair.com #Bookskytheindiebookfair.comDiscover. Circle. Read. | Indie Books & Hidden Gems | The Indie Book FairRediscover the joy of book fair day with a monthly catalog featuring indie books, hidden gems, bookish treasures, and stories for every age. 0186
Reposted by L. Bay RileyMarina Gabriela 🇨🇦 Author @marina-gabriela.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Eltaris is a fantasy story in a sci-fi setting. The box comes with unique character art and goodies too! $38 CAD, international shipping, and you get to support #antiai small businesses and creatives. 📚📢💙🪐⚔️ #indieauthor #author #bookish #bookbox #sale #reading mythicmanuscripts.ca/products/elt...mythicmanuscripts.caFantasy Book Box: Eltaris🌿 What’s Inside Your Book BoxDiscover a beautifully curated reading experience celebrating indie authors and immersive storytelling: 📚 Signed Bookplate Edition~A copy of ELTARIS by MARINA GABRIELA (so... 0101
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 05/07/2026#SummerOfStories I do my best to strike a balance for whatever project it is. #HeirsofAlighieri has brief broad descriptions most of the time. To convey the environment the characters are in. I leave a decent amount to reader imagination tho. Character imagery is a touch more precise. 0112
Reposted by L. Bay RileySerra Leta @serraleta.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I've been wanting artwork of Augurey for SO LONG and @aowna.bsky.social absolutely nailed it!! Wow... I'm honestly out of words for how absolutely incredible this is! Thank you SO MUCH for bringing him to life!! 😭🔥 73610
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026For me, it has become an essential part of my being. Like, if I can’t do this, then I would feel worthless. Despite the other paths I can take. So, I continue to refine my craft, ever seeking perfection. But never forgetting the fun aspect of it. Not work, life. #SummerOfStories 1191
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I usually go for either catchy line or description. Don’t typically do media res. Never really resonated with me as a writer. ( of course now that I said that…). I try to adapt to whatever a story needs to get going. #SummerOfStories #WritingPrompt 0182
Reposted by L. Bay RileyRy Hamon @hamonry1029.bsky.social · 01/07/2026#SummerOfStories Hi, Im Ry, and I write whatever spawns into my brain, though that’s usually related to demented princesses and angry unicorns. Im currently attempting to write a series about said demented princess, the first book is called Dear Knight, Do Not Rescue Me Fun fact… 2212
Reposted by L. Bay RileySerra Leta @serraleta.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Guess I'm joining another prompt game 😅 Going to (vaguely) keep yapping about Lights of the North, which is a contemp horroromantasy (I'm still figuring out the appropriate genres! 😭) Fun fact - my pen name is made up from letters of every username I've used online over the years. #SummerOfStories 1323
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Alright, I think am now ACTUALLY out of my hermitic mood and hopefully will be able to keep up with this one… I am L. Bay Riley, I write wide genre-wise, but my current primary genre is YA fantasy action. #HeirsofAlighieri Book 1 👇 shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...shop.ingramspark.comThe Lost RivalIn this first entry in the Heirs of Alighieri saga, Beatrice and Mara face those who seek to watch the world burn. Will they rise to carry their father's torch, or be swept away by the very darkness t... 1161
Reposted by L. Bay RileyKri @kuritsu60.bsky.social · 01/07/2026www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2P3214...amazon.comAmazon.com 021
Reposted by L. Bay RileyTroy Preston Dillon @troyprestondillon.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Had an indie bookstore say yes to stocking my debut novel! I’m soooo excited!!! (and nervous) They’re gonna do a nice display for it and everything. This feels like a big opportunity for this little author. 🙂 #Booksky 78174895
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 16/06/2026So I went to my local library to request my book be added to the library. The proper person to talk to is on vacation lmao what wonderful timing. Got an email tho, so I have an email to compose and rewrite 10 times. #WritingCommunity #Booksky #HeirsofAlighieri 092
Reposted by L. Bay RileyMarina Gabriela 🇨🇦 Author @marina-gabriela.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I've permanently lowered the price of my Ebook for Eltaris (a fantasy story set in space) to $9.99 CAD through major retailers. There's also a permanent 30% discount on it via my Ko-Fi page. You can also pay what you can/want through there! ko-fi.com/s/9930d0758f... 📚🪐⚔️💙📢💰✍️ #sale #books #writeskyko-fi.comEltaris E-book - Marina Gabriela's Ko-fi ShopSupport me directly, and get a 30% discount! The Eltaris E-book typically retails for $9.99 CAD. This is an epub file, so it's compatible with Kindle... 0125
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 11/06/2026You know, at least twice now I have said to someone, that I can’t do “x” writing thing. One thing was short stories. Loe and behold, I reexamined my short story writing and not only was it better than I remembered, I also enjoy writing them! The other was fanfic. 🧵 #WritingCommunity #WriteSky 280
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026I am still in a bit of a daze lol I need to say here what should have accompanied my original post. A great big thank you, to @silkrhodebooks.bsky.social I couldn’t have done it without you. Navigating it all would have driven me mad lol 030
L. Bay Riley @lbayriley.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We don't usually see each others headers. Here's mine. Nothing too fancy. Though… I should probably edit it now 😂 230