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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I did a thing 👇🏻 and now Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is free until Sunday. If you've been looking to start a new dark fantasy trilogy inspired by Imperial China, here's your chance to get Book 1 for free on Amazon. Book 2 out now! Book 3 coming 2027. #darkfantasy #freebook #indieauthor #epicfantasy

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Jay Kristoff @misterkristoff.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm auctioning a signed, personalized 1st edition hardback set of the EMPIRE Trilogy for a worthy cause. Go forth #fuckcancer www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Yay! Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars has made it through to the next round of #BBNYA2026 🥳

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Four lives shaped by what came before. Forbidden magic with deadly consequences. A slow-burn romance woven into a much larger story. Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is out now on Amazon and included with Kindle Unlimited. Book 2 coming 1st September. #DarkFantasy #EpicFantasy books2read.com/PRDS

Promotional graphic for Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars by Charlotte Saulter. The book cover appears against a dark blue mountain background with red lantern and border motifs. Text reads: “Dark epic fantasy for readers who want: characters shaped by their pasts; a slow-burn romance that serves the story; darkness with something worth fighting for.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

And here's your official notification that Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is no longer in the competition 😆 Good luck to the finalists 🤞🏻

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I'll never get used to reading that someone cried over one of my characters 🥹 I don't think you could make me a bigger compliment! 🥰 Thank you so much for giving Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars a chance and joining my ARC team! I hope you'll love Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls just as much!

5* review of Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars.

I picked up this book initially because of its use of the Auspicious Beasts. Although I am not a huge fan of romance, I don't hold that against the book, and I felt that the romantic plot points were well done.

This is the story of four people who develop magic abilities in a kingdom where magic is outlawed. The four characters are representatives of the 4 Auspicious Beasts and their elemental magic is based on Chinese elements. I enjoyed the prominence of Chinese culture in the book and the inclusion of such concepts as qi (life force), along with how the use of magic had a physical side effect on the wielders. The story is told from various perspectives, but it is never confusing. I feel some readers might dislike reading the same scene from two different perspectives when this occurs, but this might also be common in the subgenre. The characters are well developed and enjoyable. My favorite was Longwei, a bad guy trying to become a good guy if only circumstances would allow him to.

The world also feels complete and well thought out. The only issues I had with plot or timing are related to the romance within the pages. However, that is a personal issue as the story clips along at a good pace, even when people are pining over a love interest. It is well edited and well constructed, always a plus for indie books. I did feel that some of the dialogue did not roll off the tongue. Yet, I also thought that this could be because the story is couched in Chinese tradition and culture, so I forgave the formalities. Really the only other minor thing I can think to mention is that I felt the narrator's voice sounded a bit Disney-esque in my head. This was an odd juxtaposition while reading more graphic scenes. However, I don't consider it a flaw.

It ends with members of the party scattered, and the despair one character faced at the end brought tears to my eyes.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Time for a cup of tea and some character drawing practice. I've written almost 1000 words on my latest WIP. That has to be enough writing for today.

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Long Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 14/06/2026

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH TOMORROW! At 10am Paul Garner, Trudie Chalder & Alan Carson are presenting on Long Covid at RCPsych Congress. The community have serious concerns about this framing. 58 orgs & 1200 signed an open letter. Template to C+P below 👇️

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

OMG if I wasn't already in love with Longwei because I wrote him, I definitely would be now😍 The wonderful @cornelia_davien over on Threads did a quick sketch of him for me yesterday and captured him perfectly. Doesn't he look like he's carrying a weight you'll want to read the book to understand?

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

ARC READERS WANTED!!! How about a (grim)dark epic fantasy inspired by Imperial China? The four outcasts are torn apart by betrayal and imperial power, scattered across the empire, and forced into choices that may destroy them. New readers welcome (Book 1 provided)! 🔗 in bio! #booksky #arcreaders

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Blue Book cover for phoenix rises dragon soars on red background. Text says:In Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars (Book 1 of the Four Guardians trilogy), an empire crumbles under tyranny as four broken souls — a mercenary, a noblewoman, a disgraced general, and a shamaness — must confront their pasts, master forbidden magic, and become a family in a world that wants them dead.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

"Because I'll be right beside you." He knows it's a suicide mission, but he'll go anyway. The loyalty that will have you staring at the ceiling at 2am. Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars - Available on KU and @ link in my bio. #BookSky #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy

A reel graphic with a misty mountain background. A passage of text shows Longwei telling Zhou Shufang that following Hu Jindai means certain death — and that he will die beside her regardless. Large text at the bottom reads: "When he knows protecting you will get him killed, and he goes anyway..."

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I'm so excited to take part in BBYNA this year! Good luck to everyone 🤞🏻

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Damn, King Charles was on fire! What a speech! If I were British I'd be proud of him 😁

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Last night I sent out the first batch of ARC emails for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls! The first 21 ARC readers now hold my second book - my best book - in their hands. And I am nervous, but also a little emotional because as dark as this book is (this time grimdark is the right genre for sure)...

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

ARC readers wanted for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls! I'm looking for readers who love (grim)dark Asian fantasy with: 🩶morally grey characters 😥hard-earned redemption arcs ❤️slow burn tension ⛺found family that gets ripped apart 🔥forbidden elemental magic charlotte-saulter.com/arcsignup/ #booksky

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I am so gutted. Was supposed to take part in the Narratess sale this weekend but had to pull out due to issues with Amazon. If anyone was looking to buy Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars during the sale, I'm really sorry and hope you'll grab your copy the next time it's on sale.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Only until the end of day: Get Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars for only 0.99! If you like #fantasy set in a world inspired by imperial China, your romance earned, and your characters flawed and human, then Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is for you. books2read.com/PRDS #indieauthor #darkfantasy #booksky

An empire in turmoil.
A forbidden magic promising death.
Four lives changed forever.
ebook only 0.99
“...explores some heavy themes with the delicate but vividly descriptive prose required to really nail that grimdark feel of high stakes and emotionally charged moments...”
For a limited time only

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is coming in September, so now's the time to dive into Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. Get it on sale now! books2read.com/PRDS #booksky #fantasybooke #fantasy #sff #booksale

Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls has been revealed.
Here’s your chance to dive into Book 1 of the Four Guardians.
On Sale 26th - 29th March.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It's finally #coverreveal day for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls, Book 2 of the 4 Guardians)🥳 Spring should have brought vengeance. Justice. Instead, it brought chains. And what lies ahead will unmake them. Pre-orders are up here: books2read.com/TCDF ARC sign-ups open now: forms.gle/2UojiTGFf11E... #sff

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day that I'll finally reveal the cover to Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls. I've been sitting on this for way too long and can't wait to have the cover out there, open up for pre-orders and, most importantly, for ARCs. One more day guys! 🥳 #indieauthor #fantasybooks #darkfantasy

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Only 2 days to go until the cover reveal for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls, Book 2 of the Four Guardians trilogy. Come back on Thursday the 26th of March to what it looks like! Pre-orders and ARC sign-ups will open on reveal day! #fantasybooks #sff #coverreveal #indieauthor #fantasy

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I miss the days of being an unpublished writer when all I did with my free time was write and post #WIPSnips on Bluesky every day 🤣 Now I have to either promote Book 1 and soon Book 2 or prep a post or edit or format a manuscript or create a cover or cry over low sales or bad reviews 🤯 #indieauthor

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The cover reveal for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls, Book 2 of the Four Guardians trilogy, is only 3 days away, on Thursday the 26th of March. Pre-orders and ARC sign-ups will open that day too. #fantasybooks #coverreveal #indieauthor

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Happy #caturday! Kiki is helping me today, here's her book pitch: Buy Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars: a fantasy as dark as me (Kiki), with characters as hunted as the mice I go after, magic that's as volatile as my moods, and gentler moments like when I allow my human to cuddle me. #booksky #fantasy

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Found another great review for Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars! I'll never tire of seeing these and knowing that my story and my characters become a part of people's lives, even if for a little while. And it's the first review from my home country, Germany, which makes it extra special. #bookreview #sff

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Just sent out a newsletter to my lovely subscribers. Woohoo. It's titled: "Cover reveal, release date, ARC sign-ups and a SALE!" If you want to be in on the action in the future and get access to the unreleased prologue of Phoenix Rises Dragon Soars, you should sign up 😉 charlotte-saulter.kit.com/b1

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Health crisis averted (hopefully). Time to plan the cover and release date reveal and ARC campaign for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls, work through edits, format the book, upload the manuscript, set up pre-orders and of course never stop marketing Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. Life of an #indieauthor

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Looks like I'll have to take a step back from social media, writing and editing. I might be headed for more of a ME/CFS relapse than I thought but am still hoping to stave it off if I dial things down now. Hopefully it will only be a few days 🤞🏻

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

If you read dark fantasy for the characters, the emotional weight of trauma, of choices and their consequences, then Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is for you. Slow-burn tension, grey morals, forbidden magic—you'll find them here: books2read.com/PRDS #fantasy #indieauthor #booksky #sff #darkfantasy

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Gabrielle Steele ⚔️ Echoes of Chaos out now! @eldris.thellian.com · 07/03/2026

LAST DAY to get 25% off Reborn in Ash over on Smashwords! If you like books with character growth as well as action, please check it out! It also has: - Elemental magic - Found family - LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters - Female rage Chapter one is free to read on my website. 💙📚🪐 #Fantasy #SFF #Books

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Magic abandoned humanity millennia ago. Now it returns, bringing ruin to a wanted thief, and her chance for redemption.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Next week I get the manuscript for Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls back from my editor. I am sooo excited for this because when I know what work needs doing I can pick a release date, and I can't wait for my readers to finally see how the story from Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars continues! #indieauthor

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It's World Book Day and believe it or not I have a book you might like if morally grey, deeply flawed characters, forbidden elemental magic and a romance that feels earned are your thing. Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars is a dark fantasy set in a world inspired by Imperial China. Follow four...

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Not yet properly edited as I'm still getting back into Concord of Spirits after a year away, but I'm definitely rediscovering why I started writing this (definitely) grimdark fantasy in the first place. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writers #writesky #writingprompts #fantasywriters #WIPSnips

In the woodlands of his memory, Atsushi walked on as the forest floor, needle-covered one moment, turned soft and mossy beneath his naked feet, inviting him to lie down and gaze up at the blue sky.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Start a newsletter, they said. It's so useful they, said. So here we are. Behold: My newsletter sign-up! If you join you'll get: - the unreleased prologue to Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars - the 1st chapter of Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls You'll also be one of the first to...

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#SPFBO is heating up. Several groups have been actively reviewing books, and now The Fantasy Hive as well as previously Fantasy Book Critic have already delivered their semi-finalists. No news yet on Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. So keep crossing your fingers for me, or read while we wait.

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Gabrielle Steele ⚔️ Echoes of Chaos out now! @eldris.thellian.com · 24/02/2026

The new cover for Reborn in Ash is available on ebooks! Physical copies will be updated soon. ~Magic abandoned humanity millennia ago. Now it returns, bringing ruin to a wanted thief, and her chance for redemption.~ books.thellian.com/reborn-in-ash #BookSky #FantasyBooks #SFF 💙📚🪐

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

There is something quite special about writing a book that's set in a world (loosely) inspired by feudal Japan, when you've been there only a couple of months ago and can actually see the streets you're describing in your memories. 🥰

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Woke up with creative energy after an imposter syndrome day yesterday so I took the day away from social media, and would you believe it? I wrote a whole chapter, 2500 whole words, for my current WIP, Concord of Spirits.🥳 I feel so proud of myself. #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writesky

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

It's caturday, my friends, and my black cat has reviewed (e.g harshly judged) Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. Her verdict? 5 Stars: Would stare into the void again. Would you read a book approved by this little black overlord...eh lady? #indieauthor #fantasy #booksky #sff #caturday

It's caturday, my friends, and my black cat has reviewed (e.g harshly judged) Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars.

Her verdict:
Flawed men? 🗹
Strong women? 🗹
Emotional damage 🗹
Grimdark, but with heart and hope? 🗹

5 stars Would stare into the void again.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Today is the last day of this sale!

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Gabrielle Steele ⚔️ Echoes of Chaos out now! @eldris.thellian.com · 21/02/2026

TWO weeks and one day until my first EVER in-person event as an author! Terrified. I'll be selling paperbacks and hardbacks of Reborn in Ash, as well as ebook codes in lovely gift boxes (these will all be the original cover). I'll also have notebooks and bookmarks I've designed! #BookSky #Essex

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Calling all book lovers! Book signing/sale event. Meet the authors at the Kelvedon Institute Sunday 8th of March 10am to 3pm. Free entry. Easy local parking. Darma, romance, thriller, children's stories, suspense, fantasy, horror, crime, historical fiction, non-fiction. There'll probably be something for everyone.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

They called her a criminal and killed her for a magic she didn't choose. And if the truth had been known, Huizhong would've never existed. Discover a world where magic is a death sentence in Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. #fantasy #booksky #sff

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Grey morals. Earned romance. Flawed but human characters. That's Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars. Follow 4 broken souls-a mercenary, a noblewoman, a disgraced general, and a shamaness-as they confront their pasts, learn to wield forbidden power, and form a found family in a world wanting them dead. #sff

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

No page reads on Kindle Unlimited for almost 2 months now. I think I'll end this experiment in April when my renewal comes up. I gave it a good try but dark, character-driven Asian fantasy clearly has no audience on there. It's not worth limiting my options anymore.

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Back to my WIP after 1 year break: "Spirits, but he looked…dead. She swallowed the lump in her throat and fetched her lamp. Never assume, Himari, the Reverend Mother had said. Always confirm your diagnosis by checking symptoms and facts." #writingcommunity #writingprompts #fantasywriters #WIPSnips

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Tiger Cowers, Dragon Falls is out now! ✨Charlotte Saulter✨ @writerlythings.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Here's a cat for you. Her name is Kiki and she really wants more people to read the book her mum (that's me) wrote. Please buy my book. It would make Kiki very happy! 😁 #SFF #Fantasy #Indieauthor #caturday #darkfantasy #booksky

This is Kiki.
Kiki is dark, like this book.
Kiki can be evil, like my villainess.
But she’s happy she’s already found the home my protagonist still yearns for.
Want to know if he finds it?
You should check out Phoenix Rises, Dragon Soars.

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