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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This is your warning that I'm pulling my book from KU to go wide, ending March 27th PDT. So if you want to read about lesbian storm chasers... Pick it up before then! 🌈📚

Cover for Under the Dark Clouds by Shanna Alderliesten, depicting two girls holding hands while a tornado churns in the background.

Tropes:
Sapphic romance
Storm chasing
Swiftie + singer
Found family
Road trips
Mental health

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

My book is turning one tomorrow & what a way to celebrate with the #3 spot on the LGBT list, alongside incredible Queens Leigh Bardugo & Alice Oseman? 🥹 What a dream! Get it here: amzn.eu/d/07cO4x58 🌈📚

Under the Dark Clouds by Shanna Alderliesten in #3 LGBT with Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo in first, followed by Heartstopper by Alice Oseman in second

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

He Dutchies! Jullie beurt. Mijn boek Under the Dark Clouds is nu in de aanbieding voor €0.99! Sapphic romance Mental health Storm chasing (Twister) 🌈📚 amzn.eu/d/07cO4x58

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UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS (English Edition)

UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS (English Edition) eBook : Alderliesten, Shanna: Amazon.nl: Kindle Store

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

He Dutchies! Jullie beurt. Mijn boek Under the Dark Clouds is nu in de aanbieding voor €0.99! Sapphic romance Mental health Storm chasing (Twister) 🌈📚 amzn.eu/d/07cO4x58

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UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS (English Edition)

UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS (English Edition) eBook : Alderliesten, Shanna: Amazon.nl: Kindle Store

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Under the Dark Clouds is on sale for £0.99 on Amazon UK! Sapphic contemporary romance set against the backdrop of Tornado Alley ⛈️ amzn.eu/d/0eLRVkZ0 🌈📚

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Under the Dark Clouds is on sale for £0.99 on Amazon UK! Sapphic contemporary romance set against the backdrop of Tornado Alley ⛈️ amzn.eu/d/0eLRVkZ0 📚🌈 🌈📚

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Hey UK readers, my sapphic storm chasing romance will be on sale for £0.99 from 11th February! (Amazon) 🌈📚

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

That feeling when you've been looking forward to writing the midpoint and now you can't get it right 🙃

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

US readers! My sapphic contemporary romance is on sale for $0.99! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS features mental health, found family, road trips, Swiftie music and storm chasing. Grab it while you can; this is a limited time offer! t.ly/NXqXr #indieauthor #sapphicromance #stormchasing #romancebook

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

If you're looking for a sapphic romance... Mine is on sale for $0.99! t.ly/NXqXr 📚🌈

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Anyone looking for characters on the ace spectrum... Let it be known I'm writing a paranormal romance with just that! ❤️ 🌈📚

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS, a sapphic contemporary romance featuring mental health, found family, road trips, Swiftie music and storm chasing is now on sale for $0.99! Grab it while you can; this is a limited time offer! t.ly/NXqXr 🌈📚

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Here is your reminder I have a sapphic book out! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. Amazon (paperback + e-book): t.ly/NXqXr Also available on KU.

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a sapphic contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. You'll find: Sapphic romance Storm chasing Swiftie + singer Found family Mental health Road trips

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Sapphic romance! Found family! Mental health! Tornadoes! You'll find it in UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS. #indieauthor #sapphicromance #foundfamily #mentalhealth #tornado

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

POV You're looking for a book with romance but without spice UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS #indieauthor #romancebook #sapphicromance

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a sapphic contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! #indieauthor #sapphicromance #romancebook

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Good morning, readers! What book are you reading? I'm currently reading The Fragile Threads of Power bij V.E. Schwab #bookrec #booktok #veschwab #indieauthor #currentlyreading

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Looking for a sapphic romance to read? I got you! Read April and Flower's sapphic love story in my book UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS! #sapphic #indieauthor #sapphicromance #bookstagram #bookrec

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Writers! Tell me about your WIP. Seriously, I want to know. Tell me the genre, your pitch, your current word count, anything! I'm working on an adult contemporary fantasy... I'll share more soon! #wip #drafting #indieauthor #writing

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Book quote! April is in SERIOUS trouble during one of her tornado chases... what do you think will happen? 👀 Read UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS to find out. An international no. 1 Amazon bestseller! #bookquote #stormchasing #indieauthor #amazonbestseller

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Hey wtiters take care of yourself get some sleep the words will still be there tomorrow #indieauthor #selfcare #booktok

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Love Taylor Swift? So do the main characters in my book UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS, an international no. 1 bestseller! #TaylorSwift #Swiftie #indieauthor #booktok #bestseller

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

LAST DAY to get my book for FREE! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. Amazon: t.ly/NXqXr It hit no. 1 on Amazon US and UK ❤️🥹

Tropes for Under the Dark Clouds: sapphic romance, storm chasing, Swiftie + singer, found family, road trips and mental health.

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

INTERNATIONAL NO. 1 AMAZON BESTSELLER! Cannot believe my little book is no. 1 in the US and the UK 🥹❤️ Amazon (paperback + e-book): t.ly/NXqXr Grab it for FREE while you can!

Under the Dark Clouds number one on the US Amazon list for LGBTQ+ romance for teens/young adults

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Calling all Swifties! Book quote from UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS... because Taylor Swift is ALWAYS a good idea 🔥 #Swiftie #TaylorSwift #indieauthor #bookishquotes

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

The US upped their game too, and UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS now holds the THIRD spot on Amazon's bestselling list for LGBTQ+ books in teens/young adult! So that's a no. 1 in the UK and no. 3 in the US! 😱 Thank you ❤️

Under the Dark Clouds listed THIRD on Amazon US in LGBTQ+ books for teens/young adults

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Book quote! My contemporary sapphic romance set around storm chasing is currently FREE as an ebook on Amazon! It's also a UK no. 1 bestseller and US no. 3! What are you waiting for?

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

My sapphic romance is FREE for Kindle until 6th October (inclusive). It hit number 1 on Amazon UK today and 6 on Amazon US. Grab it while you can!

Under the Dark Clouds tropes: sapphic romance, storm chasing, Swiftie + singer, found family, road trips, mental health

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

My little book just hit number one on Amazon! 🥹❤️

Under the Dark Clouds is number one in teen and young adult LGBTQ+!

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

What is your most unhinged road trip moment? I want details 👀 April and Flower get a flat tire while a tornado is approaching 😱 Find out more in UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS, available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Kindle version is FREE from 2-6 October!

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

US bestseller! 😱 Thanks so much to everyone who got my book! I just saw it ranked at 8 in LGBTQ+ romance for teens & young adults, 15 for teen & young adult coming of age, and 49 in teen & young adult contemporary romance! 🥹❤️ #indieauthor #bestseller #sapphicromance #youngadult #book

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Do you love a road trip? So do April and Flower! Follow them on their adventure in my book UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS. Kindle edition is FREE from 2-6 October! Also available on Kindle Unlimited. #roadtrip #bookrecommendations #indieauthor #sapphic #stormchasing

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Anyone looking for a sapphic romance? I've got you covered. 👀

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It's 2nd October, which means my book is FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Grab it while you can! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak.

Themes in Under the Dark Clouds: sapphic romance, storm chasing, Swiftie + singer, found family, road trips, mental health

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Do you like thunderstorms? Fascinated by nature? Obsessed with tornadoes? Follow April and Flower on their storm chasing adventure, when they must decide how far they'll go to save their families during a tornado outbreak. FREE on Kindle Unlimited from 2-6 October!

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

From 2-6 October, my book will be FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Sapphic storm chasers? Road trips? Found family? ✅ UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a contemporary romance in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak.

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Watch Morgan H. Owen, Abdi Nazemian and myself chat about queer storytelling and activism @campyafest! Tune in at 11.30AM BST on 27 Sept. Tickets are free, register here: bit.ly/CampYA2025

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Watch Morgan H. Owen, Abdi Nazemian and myself chat about queer storytelling and activism @campyafest! Tune in at 11.30AM BST on 27 Sept. Tickets are free, register here: bit.ly/CampYA2025

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Camp YA @campyafest.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Join a powerful conversation with Morgan H. Owen, Abdi Nazemian and @writershanna.bsky.social. These writers use their platforms to challenge injustice, celebrate identity & empower queer youth. Tune in at 11.30AM BST on 27 Sept to hear all about this super interesting panel! bit.ly/CampYA2025

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Camp YA @campyafest.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

We’re giving away 2 physical copies of The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard! Check out our video for the rules! #giveaway #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNd4C8N7d/

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Camp YA @campyafest.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Welcome back Campers to a fourth year of CAMP YA! On the 27th of September we're bringing you new panels, authors, events and the battle of the beasts: the CAMP YA Cup. As you're used to from us you'll be able to watch the stream online from all over the world! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XghQ...

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Camp YA @campyafest.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

@writershanna.bsky.social is a Dutch author who works in digital marketing & spends her free time with her dog, cat & horses. Under the Dark Clouds is a queer romance with road trips and self-discovery. She bringing it with her to #CampYA2025! Grab your ticket now🎫- bit.ly/CampYA2025

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I'm so excited to be a part of @campyafest this year! Get your ticket - it's free!

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I've had plenty of people ask if Under the Dark Clouds was on KU, so here it is. 😊 UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a YA contemporary in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall in love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. NOW AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED.

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Let's celebrate Pride! The eBook for UNDER THE FARK CLOUDS is now only $2.99, or equivalent in your currency! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a YA contemporary in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. t.ly/NXqXr

Cover for UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS, showing two girls holding hands while a tornado churns in the background. Listed themes are sapphic romance, storm chasing, Swiftie + singer, found family, road trips and mental health.

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Here's your reminder I have a sapphic book set around storm chasing out! UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS is a YA contemporary in which two girls chase tornadoes and fall love, but must risk their lives in order to save their families during a tornado outbreak. t.ly/NXqXr books2read.com/UndertheDark...

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Shanna Alderliesten @writershanna.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Thank you so much for making UNDER THE DARK CLOUDS a bestseller, Spain! ❤️

Under the Dark Clouds Amazon bestseller at spot no. 8 in Spain

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