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fluffy fairy 🧚‍♀️ @beigewunder.blacksky.app · 03/10/2026

Think of the coolest person you know. ...It's a Black woman, isn't it?

Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A young Black man went to a party and never came home. The investigation closed ranks. The powerful protected the powerful. His name and face kept cycling through feeds and timelines, carried by people who refused to let it stop moving. #booksky #freeread yvonnenicolas.substack.com/p/men-have-n...

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Men Have No Survival Instincts: Case Study No. 2

A Halloween Special

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Don’t laugh at me y’all, but I just found out that my iPad serves as a second monitor to my MacBook. 😬

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Out of hundreds of DragonCon photos, this one might be my favorite. 🥰 I don't usually take candid shots, but when I saw her, I had to make an exception. She had no idea I was there, and she was just sitting completely in character without even trying.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Take a moment to clean your earbuds today.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I told myself I wasn't going to make a big deal out of this, but here I am making a big deal out of this. I’m currently writing the last chapter of Alexis Moonlight. 19 chapters deep, with a kick-ass ending on the horizon, and I'm finding it hard to contain myself. Let's. GO. 😄

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Your favorite boy band era ending is not a crisis. It just means it's time to find a new one. The heart has unlimited capacity for boy groups. There are always more. Go forth and obsess.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I know I'm a little late to the party, but Happy National Read a Book Day! If you've been looking for your next great read, I've got you covered across THREE genres! Whether you're into Urban Fantasy, Erotic Romance, or Sci-Fi Romance/LitRPG... there's something here for you. #booksky #indieauthor

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Another chapter uploaded! 🙌🏾 Available on Substack, Patreon, and Ream. Link in the bio. #booksky #amwriting

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY! Use code BOOKLOVERS20 for 20% off ALL eBooks at Yvonne's Book Nook. Hurry though, this deal disappears at midnight! #booksky #booksale #indieauthor www.yvonnenicolas.com

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Yvonne's Book Nook

Home of the Dragon Queen Series

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you’ve ever experienced writer’s block, you know how maddening it can be. Knowing what you want to say but not being able to say it is its own special kind of torture. yvonnenicolas.substack.com/p/my-muse-ca...

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My Muse Came Back!

Knowing what you want to say but not being able to say it is its own special kind of torture.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“If I’m going to burn…I’d rather burn in your embrace.” New chapter up on my Patreon. 6k words. I basically just dropped a short story. Not intentionally. But this one had layers and it needed room to breathe. #booksky #fantasyromance #scifi www.patreon.com/yvonnenicola...

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Chapter 13 ~ The Golden Sunrise (Alexis Moonlight) | Yvonne Nicolas

“If I’m going to burn…I’d rather burn in your embrace.” 6k words later, and this chapter decided it wanted to be a short story. I couldn't p

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I opened Final Cut Pro today out of curiosity and closed it just as fast. 😂 I literally just learned my way around Logic Pro. My brain has a one-new-app-per-season limit, and that slot is taken. CapCut it is. #amediting

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Starting the week with fresh pages and zero regrets. 👩🏾‍💻 If your characters have ever kept you up past midnight demanding to be heard, we are the same person. #authorlife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Let me be very clear. Asking an author for a free book and then having the nerve to charge them for a review is not a business model. It’s a scam. 🙄 I don't pay for reviews and free reads are reserved for my core reader group only. Please stop this foolishness. #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Monday thought: I didn't always feel like a writer. Some days I still don't. Imposter syndrome is a beast. But the stories keep coming, and I've learned to trust that, even when I can't see where they're going yet. Onward and forward. 👩🏾‍💻

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Being an indie creative is a tough road to travel on, but I truly love every moment of it. Thank you to the readers who intentionally seek out and support indie authors. You make this journey worth it. 🫶🏾 #readercommunity #writercommunity #fyp

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Another chapter wrapped up for Scarlet Moon (The Dragon Queen Series). Onto the next. #booksky #amwriting #writingcommunity #paranormalromance #fantasy yvonnenicolas.substack.com/p/chapter-te...

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Hi, I’m Yvonne, an indie author. And yes, I want your money. Not all of it,just a little bit. That’s how I make my living. But more than anything, I want you to have a damn good time reading what I create. This is my Monday marketing post. My ADHD brain did its best. We're proud of it. Happy Monday!

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Apparently my computer woke up and chose Satoru Gojo. 😆 I’m wrapping up this chapter now so I can feed the hungry readers and get back to my anime. Happy Sunday, y’all! #amwriting

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

She's out in the world, lovelies! 🔥🐉 Fire & Magic is officially on Draft2Digital, which means she's heading to ALL the ebook platforms. But the one that has me geeking out the most is... She's live on Yvonne's Book Nook. 🎉 That's my store. My home. And she belongs there. Go get her! Link in bio! 😜

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I’m really disappointed in D2D and Barnes & Noble. I get that the industry is scrambling to respond to the surge of AI‑generated books, but punishing indie authors isn’t the solution. There were better ways to handle this, and this decision only adds to the challenges we’re already facing. #fyp

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

⏰ Last Call! FIRE & MAGIC IS LEAVING KDP THIS WEEK! If you're a Kindle Unlimited member and haven't grabbed your copy, this is your reminder to go do that right now. Like, right now. I'll wait. 😄🔥 #booksky #romantasy #dragonromance #indieauthor

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Someone said authors were missing out on female serial killer stories, and I took that personally. In the best way possible. I stepped away from my series to write a “quick” flash fiction… and Vivi refused to be brief. #readersky #flashfiction #shortstory #earlyaccess

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The concept was simple. She would target a male… preferably cute and alone, the kind of guy who moisturized and looked good on camera. Then she would slide her arm through his, match his stride, and keep walking. Her viral series banner read: Men Have No Survival Instincts: A Field Study. #Booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

PSA for the KU members: Fire & Magic is waiting for you. 🐉🔥 It's there now, but I can't promise it'll be there always, so if you've been putting it off, stop that. Go grab it. You're welcome. 😄 #booksky #fantasyromance #dragonromance #romancereads #KUReads

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

A reader messaged me just to tell me I'm too damn cute not to have a picture with every single one of my books and I think that's the most important feedback I've received all year. 😂 I mean… who am I to argue with that? 📸✨ #booksky #selfietime #readersky #Indieauthor

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My books are now available at bookshop.org. bookshop.org/beta-search?...

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Bookshop.org US

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Have you ever fought your way out of a bad dream, woke up, then drifted back off to sleep, only to be dropped right back into that dream? Like your brain saved the checkpoint? 😭 She was on some fkk ish last night. 😩

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

"One thing I’m actively working on is my deep register. I go deep to voice the male characters, and sometimes... it goes a little too deep. I laughed at myself more than once during playback." #booksky #narrator #indieauthor open.substack.com/pub/yvonneni...

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Rock Star Lover | Re-Recording, New App, and Yes, I Laughed at Myself

One of the best perks of narrating your own book is that you can make changes on the spot.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Just finished another story in the Dragon Queen series! Now comes the fun dilemma. Do I release it wide or do an exclusive run through my website first? I'm leaning toward a website exclusive launch... which also gives me the perfect opportunity to drag y’all over to my site. 😄 Stay tuned! #booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Did some narrating today and I can’t get the country out of my voice no matter how hard I try. 😭

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The Author ✨ The First Page 📖 The Cover 📚 Saw my fellow authors, having fun with this trend, so I had to jump in. This novel is my love letter to Black cosplayers and gamers—the creatives, the dreamers, the ones who show up boldly in every space. #booksky #fantasyromance #indieauthor

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Grammarly has taken it upon itself to name my chapters...and I kind of love it. #authorsky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Finally getting a handle on Shopify. Spent the better part of yesterday setting up my website and store. Got my BookFunnel linked up so the move is officially happening. Thank God I’m good at learning curves, ‘cause this could’ve been a headache.

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Created my new thumbnail. I’m treating my YouTube channel like the creative space it deserves to be—voice work, storytelling, behind-the-scenes moments, and growth in real time. This is me showing up consistently and on purpose. Let’s see where it goes. #readersky #indieauthor #booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Feels strange to promote my books while the world is spiraling. But I like to think my stories give people a small escape from our dark reality. #booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

*clears throat* Just a reminder... Fire & Magic is for you if you love: 🐉 dragons with attitude 🔥 magic tied to emotion ⚔️ enemies-to-lovers tension 💋 slow-burn heat that snaps Available now on Kindle Unlimited. #booksky #fantasyromance #dragonromance www.amazon.com/Magic-Fantas...

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Fire and Magic (A Fantasy Romance)

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

“When the world is on fire, all we can do is be the rain. So eventually, we become the flood.” ~Lynae Vanee

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🔥 FIRE & MAGIC IS LIVE 🔥 It’s finally here. Dragons. Magic. Danger. And bond that refuses to be denied. Fire & Magic is officially available today. And yes, it’s in KU. Thank you to everyone who preordered, supported, cheered me on, and believed in this story. #booksky #fantasybooks

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

3 days until the Fire & Magic release. “You shouldn’t look at me like that,” he growled. She quirked a brow. “Why not?” “Because I don’t know how gentle I’ll be.” “Silly dragon. Who told you to be gentle?" Yeah… the tension is illegal. 🔥 January 16th. We’re almost there. #booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I LOVE writing, but I hate promoting my books. This ish is hard. 😩

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

4 days until Fire & Magic is unleashed. This story has: • dragons who don’t know how to behave • magic that answers emotion • tension that snaps instead of fades • and a forbidden bond that changes everything January 16 is almost here! 🐉 If it’s not on your TBR… this is your sign. #booksky

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

So many Black women are starting their natural hair journeys, and I love to see it. Just remember…water and leave-in conditioner are your best friends. 💁🏾‍♀️

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Yvonne Nicolas @yvonnenicolas.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Ending the year grateful. Starting the next one with dragons and fire. 🔥🐉 Fire & Magic releases January 16. Preorders are live. Cheers to new beginnings and stories that light the way. 🥂🐉 #Booksky #fantasyromance

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