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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 22/09/2026

These two 😍 They be yeeeeearning 😂😂 They're so much fun to write. #booksky #writesky

I swallowed, eyes on his hand. “Did you need something?”

“To apologize for how I acted earlier today.” He let my arm go and now I did look at him. “I wasn’t mad at you for healing me. I was upset you were hurt in doing it. Healing shouldn’t come at such a cost. Not for me. Especially when the one hurt is you.”

My heart hammered in my chest and I wanted him to put his hand back so I could feel his skin against mine. “Like I told your king, what good is such a gift if I can’t use it?” I could barely get the words out and swept my gaze over his shoulder.

His hand came up and gingerly took my chin, turning my face so I was looking at him again. For a moment I stopped breathing. “I’m not worthy of your gifts. I won’t have you hurting yourself for me.”

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

**RELEASE DAY** It's time to get your hooks ready for the second installment of the Sins of the Maker series by Kassidy Coursey @kcdcwrites.bsky.social: Oath Breaker!! Come hither: shadowsparkpub.com/kassidy-cour... #booksky #writesky

happy release day!

Kassidy Coursey
Oath Breaker

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

I'm glad you liked it! I can't wait to get the first draft fully complete! I need to share it 😅

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

*~*~* For a sneak peek at Stonebound, check out chapter one on my website: loreleimatthews.com/stonebound

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

A tale of forbidden love, ancient magic, hidden cities, and monsters with hearts as complex as the humans who fear them, Stonebound blends gothic fantasy, supernatural mystery, and slow-burn romance into a world where the line between guardian and monster is never as clear as it seems.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

The writ is for Stonebreaker, the most ruthless gargoyle in the city. After becoming afflicted with a rare sickness, Emery finds herself caught between Blair and Stonebreaker, everything she ever believed crumbling from within, as the very existence of Blackspire is threatened.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

Stonebound follows Emery Hemlock and her brother, Elijah, Huntsmen in Blackspire, a city hidden beneath the real world. Emery accepts a high value writ from the mysterious Blair, a human living and protected by the Stone Covenant.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 05/08/2026

*screams from cathedral perches* I'm SO excited to name drop my newest writing obsession: Stonebound, where Supernatural meets Gargoyles 😏 (book 1 of idk how many because I haven't thought THAT far ahead, but it is a series!) #booksky #writesky #fantasy 📢📚

Hey, hey you!
Ready to finally see BCSB name??
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Also, swipe for sneak peek info!

Super not-so-secret book project name is.....

Blackspire Chronicles: Stonebound
Keep going for sneak peek info!

First chapter of Stonebound available for viewing on my website!
www.loreleimatthews.com
link in bio!

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 04/08/2026

Come get your copy! Available in all the places. Plus! You can get signed copies and book boxes from my website! 🔗in bio ☺️ #booksky #writesky #fantasy 📢📚

$Cambria, a young woman with no memory of her past, is discovered among the ashes of a slaughtered tribe and taken in by the Raviers family. As she seeks her place in a world divided by kingdoms, magic, and ancient gods, she becomes entangled in struggles far greater than she could have imagined. Pursued by Jaicyn, a ruthless mage serving the enigmatic Shadow King, Cambria must confront secrets of the gods, prophecies, and the truth of her own identity. Torn between love, duty, and survival, she faces devastating losses and impossible choices, journeying through new cities, across seas, and cursed realms, where time and space fracture. At its heart, Desiccate, the first installment in the Gates of Destiny Series, is a sweeping fantasy of memory, destiny, and sacrifice; where Cambria learns that the power to reshape the world may rest within her, even as forces conspire to claim it for themselves.$

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 03/08/2026

Sent 5 off to Kinder today. 7 starts 3rd tomorrow. This means my house will be child free for the first time in 7, almost 8 years. And I'm not ready 😅😅 Mourning the end of an era over here. Send help.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 28/07/2026

Mine lean more shadow and dark, but there are lighter moments, too. It can't all be fucked up all the time 😂 #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 26/07/2026

Just finished The Legend of Aang and I fucking loved it. LOVED it. And I sobbed at the end. Nothing bad. But it got me 😂 I'm so fucking ready for Seven Havens. ***Future comments could contain spoilers. This is your heads up.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 15/07/2026

Felt so good I decided to share a line of writing from today, too! She marveled at how many freckles were painted on his face. A map of an unknown galaxy, constellations never before being seen by man. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 15/07/2026

This is probably my favorite line I wrote from yesterday. Blair's got it bad guys 😂 If youve ever wanted a lil but of Supernatural mashed up with a lil bit of Gargoyles, soon-to-be-revealed-book-name-project-BCSB is one you're going to want to wait for. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 25/06/2026

Shipped out the first three pre-orders of Desiccate today, with four more pending to be shipped/delivered! So, so thankful for those who've taken a chance on this indie author and her elemental, chaotic fantasy book ☺️ #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

Ahaha ill take a book version should you ever choose 🤣🤣 and thank you! Next up, getting Cadence ready for round one edits in July 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

OK or maybe third because somehow I just didn't know there were two others??? 🤣🤣

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

Me: *hyperventilating* Thank you so, so, much!! 😭 your support has been tremendous. You also get first review bragging rights!! 🖤🖤

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

Desiccate is out now!! You can purchase through the Zon or from my website (🔗 in bio) #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

If you've never read it, you really need to! If you've read it, what's some of your favorite parts? Whether it's story based or weird formatting based. I want to know! Also, also, enjoy my wisp of a child flitting in the background.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

Lines in the margins. Rectangles of text. Some pages having very few words while others having too many. It's very tripping reading as this guy is losing it a little bit and it really sucks you into what's going on.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

On its surface, HOL is about a haunted house. But it's much more than that. Written as a manuscript by the main character, the formatting goes from normal to VERY weird.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 23/06/2026

House of Leaves is a MUST. I typically read it once a year, around spooky season. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 22/06/2026

Thank you all and I hope you enjoy!! If you want to snag a signed copy and get some swag, check out my website.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 22/06/2026

To celebrate, I'm shared some fan reactions from those who have had the pleasure of reading it. It would mean the world to me if you could like, share, comment, and save (you know, ALL the things 🤣) and help spread the word.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 22/06/2026

Tomorrow, Dessicate releases into the wild thanks to the amazing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social who showed interest and waited for me to get my shit together to submit to them. There's no telling where this book would be without the unwavering support of the House and my House Siblings.

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 22/06/2026

🎉🎉🎉🎉 It's happening!! (*screams in Michael Scott*) 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I've been working on my epic, elemental fantasy baby since 2019. It's come a very long way since that initial draft and I love what it's become and what these characters mean to me. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 17/06/2026

It's SO close!! Btw, my story, The God Who Wasn't, is a direct tie into the Gates of Destiny series, taking place before Desiccate ☺️☺️ #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 16/06/2026

Of course! I love this event. I did it last year too! Such a good cause 🥰

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 16/06/2026

She's my queeeeeeeeen Fun facts about Adaline: ✨She's a nereid who used to live in the ocean ✨She's the only non-human to be gifted water casting ✨She's a ship captain ✨She's sassy af ✨She's blind ✨She's got a soft spot for elves Art by: @atomicmarshmallow.bsky.social #booksky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 16/06/2026

No disrespect to those who don't like spice. But mines got it 🔥🌶️ #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 12/06/2026

charlieandfoxco is legit my newest obsession and I want all of them 🤣🤣 Also, if you see that background shift in the last shot, no you don't. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 11/06/2026

This beauty is out June 23rd, but you can snag a preorder through my website! 🔗 in bio. #booksky #writesky

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 10/06/2026

Of course! I actually filled out a form today as well. Hoping it went through ok. I didn't get a confirmation from Google that the form submitted. So🤞🏻😅

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 10/06/2026

I loved getting my art for this! I still adore it 🥰🥰🥰

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 09/06/2026

More Sprite and Amaranth content from Cadence of Moon and Shadows 🥰🥰 I heard you guys were liking for #yearning @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #booksky #writesky

The two of us sat quietly, her hands locked around mine. “I think it best if you stay here tonight, Sprite. In case something happens.”

“Something happening is precisely why I shouldn’t be here.”

She squeezed my hands tightly, causing me to look at her. “I could order you, you know.”

“You know I would do anything my lady wishes.”

“Anything?”

“Anything,” I whispered.

She leaned forward and pressed her lips to mine. They were soft, warm, the bare

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Lorelei Matthews - River Queen 🦑🦕 - Fantasy Author @loreleimatthews.com · 04/06/2026

Writing banter between Amaranth and Sprite brings me joy. Although, he *did* leave her. It was to keep her safe. But our girl does not care 🤣 #booksky #writesky @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social

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