Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy
@applesncinnamon.bsky.social
they/them. Writer | Reader | GM
Available Now: Sweet & Wild
Coming March 2026: The Need for Dandelions
I love telling stories! Choose good. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
❌AI ❌TERFs
Profile pic by littlestpersimmon! 🌻
Links: https://linktr.ee/alexlarkspur
Available Now: Sweet & Wild
Coming March 2026: The Need for Dandelions
I love telling stories! Choose good. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
❌AI ❌TERFs
Profile pic by littlestpersimmon! 🌻
Links: https://linktr.ee/alexlarkspur
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Sweet & Wild, is out now! 🐝💛🍃
Sweet & Wild is a MM Fantasy Romance featuring nature magic, a sunshine MC, and mysterious spirits in the forest!
Universal Link: books2read.com/u/bzNng9
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alexlarkspur...
Itch: applesncinnamon.itch.io/sweet-wild
Cover by the wonderful @northyme.com
Sweet & Wild is a MM Fantasy Romance featuring nature magic, a sunshine MC, and mysterious spirits in the forest!
Universal Link: books2read.com/u/bzNng9
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alexlarkspur...
Itch: applesncinnamon.itch.io/sweet-wild
Cover by the wonderful @northyme.com
#QueerPrompts January 7:
Galen at least partially, “Gilded Lily” by Cults: youtu.be/2CR5jTekPpU?...
Sasha, “I Was Wrong” by The Oh Hellos: youtu.be/8xYs0WW2m6U?...
Galen at least partially, “Gilded Lily” by Cults: youtu.be/2CR5jTekPpU?...
Sasha, “I Was Wrong” by The Oh Hellos: youtu.be/8xYs0WW2m6U?...
#QueerPrompts January 7: GIF/Audio or description of how positive/negative your character(s) view their past
January 7, 2026 at 2:56 AM
#QueerPrompts January 7:
Galen at least partially, “Gilded Lily” by Cults: youtu.be/2CR5jTekPpU?...
Sasha, “I Was Wrong” by The Oh Hellos: youtu.be/8xYs0WW2m6U?...
Galen at least partially, “Gilded Lily” by Cults: youtu.be/2CR5jTekPpU?...
Sasha, “I Was Wrong” by The Oh Hellos: youtu.be/8xYs0WW2m6U?...
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Okay WAIT so the dear friend who animated this cover is now on Bluesky so I can properly tag her now @ciociababa.bsky.social 👁️✨👁️✨👁️✨
✨🌑🌸NAME HER HOLY🌸🌑✨
My sapphic space fantasy book releases TODAY!
Thank you to everyone for all the kind reviews and pre-orders, the love and support on this book has been *unreal* 🥺💖 love you all! Links are all below—
#Booksky 🌈📚
My sapphic space fantasy book releases TODAY!
Thank you to everyone for all the kind reviews and pre-orders, the love and support on this book has been *unreal* 🥺💖 love you all! Links are all below—
#Booksky 🌈📚
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Okay WAIT so the dear friend who animated this cover is now on Bluesky so I can properly tag her now @ciociababa.bsky.social 👁️✨👁️✨👁️✨
#AwesomeCharacters
Not so much in Need for Dandelions. Sasha and Galen are both MCs, and none of the side characters are at the level of deuteragonist.
In Sweet & Wild, Micah's LI, Terran, fills that role! Similarly, in The Witch of the Wood, Milo's LI, Cam, is definitely a deuteragonist!
Not so much in Need for Dandelions. Sasha and Galen are both MCs, and none of the side characters are at the level of deuteragonist.
In Sweet & Wild, Micah's LI, Terran, fills that role! Similarly, in The Witch of the Wood, Milo's LI, Cam, is definitely a deuteragonist!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your story have a deuteragonist? A person of significant importance, but less than your MC?
Perhaps a love interest, confidant, or sidekick?
What are they like and how do they relate to your MC?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your story have a deuteragonist? A person of significant importance, but less than your MC?
Perhaps a love interest, confidant, or sidekick?
What are they like and how do they relate to your MC?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Not so much in Need for Dandelions. Sasha and Galen are both MCs, and none of the side characters are at the level of deuteragonist.
In Sweet & Wild, Micah's LI, Terran, fills that role! Similarly, in The Witch of the Wood, Milo's LI, Cam, is definitely a deuteragonist!
Not so much in Need for Dandelions. Sasha and Galen are both MCs, and none of the side characters are at the level of deuteragonist.
In Sweet & Wild, Micah's LI, Terran, fills that role! Similarly, in The Witch of the Wood, Milo's LI, Cam, is definitely a deuteragonist!
#AwesomeCharacters
While she's referenced all throughout the book, we don't actually meet Governor Maple until fairly late in the story when Galen finally gets an audience to ask for her help.
She's sitting behind her desk, not concerned at all with the problems being brought before her. (1/2)
While she's referenced all throughout the book, we don't actually meet Governor Maple until fairly late in the story when Galen finally gets an audience to ask for her help.
She's sitting behind her desk, not concerned at all with the problems being brought before her. (1/2)
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Antagonist day! How are we first introduced to your antagonist?
What are they doing when they appear on the page? Is it meant to be apparent that they are a villain?
What is being showcased about them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Antagonist day! How are we first introduced to your antagonist?
What are they doing when they appear on the page? Is it meant to be apparent that they are a villain?
What is being showcased about them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 6, 2026 at 1:32 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
While she's referenced all throughout the book, we don't actually meet Governor Maple until fairly late in the story when Galen finally gets an audience to ask for her help.
She's sitting behind her desk, not concerned at all with the problems being brought before her. (1/2)
While she's referenced all throughout the book, we don't actually meet Governor Maple until fairly late in the story when Galen finally gets an audience to ask for her help.
She's sitting behind her desk, not concerned at all with the problems being brought before her. (1/2)
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Eep! Songs of Broken Bells made it into SPFBO! I know I’ve got some tough competition, good luck to all of my fellow entrants in phase 1 💕
January 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Eep! Songs of Broken Bells made it into SPFBO! I know I’ve got some tough competition, good luck to all of my fellow entrants in phase 1 💕
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Dude Ted Cruz IS MY REPRESENTATIVE. I LIVE IN TEXAS. I am obligated to bother him & John Cornyn and make their workers lives hell until my message gets to them. Anyone who says "dont bother with republicans" is often not represented by these ghouls. THEY WORK FOR ME SO THEYRE GOING TO HEAR FROM ME!
I don't think Ted "The Zodiac Killer" Cruz is going to do anything.
You're better off contacting representatives with a backbone
You're better off contacting representatives with a backbone
January 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Dude Ted Cruz IS MY REPRESENTATIVE. I LIVE IN TEXAS. I am obligated to bother him & John Cornyn and make their workers lives hell until my message gets to them. Anyone who says "dont bother with republicans" is often not represented by these ghouls. THEY WORK FOR ME SO THEYRE GOING TO HEAR FROM ME!
Library haul! One of my goals for reading this year is to read more nonfiction, so I checked out two history books!
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Library haul! One of my goals for reading this year is to read more nonfiction, so I checked out two history books!
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New year, new short story up on my itchio (and other retailers)! My weird short story about an immortal soul looking for his other half is up and nicely formatted for your devices!
And, for 24-hours, it's completely pay what you want! Grab yourself a copy! 💀
earlronove.itch.io/immortalityi...
And, for 24-hours, it's completely pay what you want! Grab yourself a copy! 💀
earlronove.itch.io/immortalityi...
January 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
New year, new short story up on my itchio (and other retailers)! My weird short story about an immortal soul looking for his other half is up and nicely formatted for your devices!
And, for 24-hours, it's completely pay what you want! Grab yourself a copy! 💀
earlronove.itch.io/immortalityi...
And, for 24-hours, it's completely pay what you want! Grab yourself a copy! 💀
earlronove.itch.io/immortalityi...
#AwesomeCharacters
The first side character that Sasha and Galen meet on page is Miss Kingley, an old woman who takes care of a good many children. Galen has known her for years, but she's a stranger to Sasha.
She comes up a few more times throughout the book!
The first side character that Sasha and Galen meet on page is Miss Kingley, an old woman who takes care of a good many children. Galen has known her for years, but she's a stranger to Sasha.
She comes up a few more times throughout the book!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
I had several requests for more side character questions! So, let’s talk about the first side character your MC meets on page.
Are they friend or foe? A stranger? Do they stick around or are they fleeting?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
I had several requests for more side character questions! So, let’s talk about the first side character your MC meets on page.
Are they friend or foe? A stranger? Do they stick around or are they fleeting?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
The first side character that Sasha and Galen meet on page is Miss Kingley, an old woman who takes care of a good many children. Galen has known her for years, but she's a stranger to Sasha.
She comes up a few more times throughout the book!
The first side character that Sasha and Galen meet on page is Miss Kingley, an old woman who takes care of a good many children. Galen has known her for years, but she's a stranger to Sasha.
She comes up a few more times throughout the book!
#QueerPrompts
Sasha’s resolution is to better manage his temper. I'm working on editing right now and in the beginning, Sasha has a very big problem with it.
Galen's resolution is to not work himself to the bone and accept help when he needs it!
Sasha’s resolution is to better manage his temper. I'm working on editing right now and in the beginning, Sasha has a very big problem with it.
Galen's resolution is to not work himself to the bone and accept help when he needs it!
#QueerPrompts January 3: Your MC/character's goals/resolutions
January 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM
#QueerPrompts
Sasha’s resolution is to better manage his temper. I'm working on editing right now and in the beginning, Sasha has a very big problem with it.
Galen's resolution is to not work himself to the bone and accept help when he needs it!
Sasha’s resolution is to better manage his temper. I'm working on editing right now and in the beginning, Sasha has a very big problem with it.
Galen's resolution is to not work himself to the bone and accept help when he needs it!
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I'm a Brazilian author and I'm honestly terrified for my siblings in Venezuela and all of us in LatAm right now.
If you can, boost LatAm voices (not just mine). I'll leave a link to my most recent book here.
bsky.app/profile/mayb...
If you can, boost LatAm voices (not just mine). I'll leave a link to my most recent book here.
bsky.app/profile/mayb...
A Study on Magic and Crystals is out now!
Talita must travel to the fairy city to learn magic and count on the necromancer Marcela, and the fairy Solis for help! Together, they learn a lot about themselves.
maybarros.com.br/a-study-on-m...
🌈📚 💙📚 📢📚
Talita must travel to the fairy city to learn magic and count on the necromancer Marcela, and the fairy Solis for help! Together, they learn a lot about themselves.
maybarros.com.br/a-study-on-m...
🌈📚 💙📚 📢📚
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I'm a Brazilian author and I'm honestly terrified for my siblings in Venezuela and all of us in LatAm right now.
If you can, boost LatAm voices (not just mine). I'll leave a link to my most recent book here.
bsky.app/profile/mayb...
If you can, boost LatAm voices (not just mine). I'll leave a link to my most recent book here.
bsky.app/profile/mayb...
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I've got a running list of non-U.S. book recs here, and all purchases from the link go to Palestinians in need of help! Please enjoy: benable.com/nicolewrites...
International (non-U.S.) book recs
A list of diverse book recommendations from books that take place all over the world – some have parts in the U.S., but all take place at least partially elsewhere. Some high fantasy books are recomme...
benable.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I've got a running list of non-U.S. book recs here, and all purchases from the link go to Palestinians in need of help! Please enjoy: benable.com/nicolewrites...
And closed!
Congrats to @earlronove.bsky.social for winning the Physical copy and @mxguppy.bsky.social for winning the digital copy!
Thank you to everyone who entered! 💛
Congrats to @earlronove.bsky.social for winning the Physical copy and @mxguppy.bsky.social for winning the digital copy!
Thank you to everyone who entered! 💛
💛🐝GIVEAWAY🐝💛
I'll pick a winner on January 3rd!
The winner will receive a signed physical copy of Sweet & Wild, my MM Fantasy Romance, and a few other goodies!
Second place will get a digital copy!
To enter:
💛Like this post!
💛Repost it!
💛Follow me!
💛For an extra entry, comment below!
I'll pick a winner on January 3rd!
The winner will receive a signed physical copy of Sweet & Wild, my MM Fantasy Romance, and a few other goodies!
Second place will get a digital copy!
To enter:
💛Like this post!
💛Repost it!
💛Follow me!
💛For an extra entry, comment below!
January 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
And closed!
Congrats to @earlronove.bsky.social for winning the Physical copy and @mxguppy.bsky.social for winning the digital copy!
Thank you to everyone who entered! 💛
Congrats to @earlronove.bsky.social for winning the Physical copy and @mxguppy.bsky.social for winning the digital copy!
Thank you to everyone who entered! 💛
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How about a promo day? If you're a non-American author that has been in any way affected by American imperialism please share your work and how best to support you under this thread. ❤️ #WritingPrompt
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
How about a promo day? If you're a non-American author that has been in any way affected by American imperialism please share your work and how best to support you under this thread. ❤️ #WritingPrompt
It took just a few minutes to complete the form for Sweet & Wild! All my self-published fantasy author friends should do this, it's quick and easy! 💛🐝
January 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
It took just a few minutes to complete the form for Sweet & Wild! All my self-published fantasy author friends should do this, it's quick and easy! 💛🐝
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If you're a US citizen and you're appalled, go to 5calls.org and call your representativess to condemn the attack on Venezuela and press for action. The website will give you contact info and a script.
If you're not appalled, maybe unfollow me.
If you're not appalled, maybe unfollow me.
Trump just started an illegal war with Venezuela
If you wanna make some calls 👉 5calls.org/issue/trump-...
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
If you wanna make some calls 👉 5calls.org/issue/trump-...
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro regime, sources say
Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, U.S. officials told CBS News, ratcheting up pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
www.cbsnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM
If you're a US citizen and you're appalled, go to 5calls.org and call your representativess to condemn the attack on Venezuela and press for action. The website will give you contact info and a script.
If you're not appalled, maybe unfollow me.
If you're not appalled, maybe unfollow me.
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It took me 5 minutes to enter Disposable Magic.
As a 3-time entrant who hasn't advanced past the first round, I have low expectations, but at worst you'll get a few more eyes on your book. At best, a LOT.
Careers have been made.
Think of it as a free lottery ticket for book publicity!
As a 3-time entrant who hasn't advanced past the first round, I have low expectations, but at worst you'll get a few more eyes on your book. At best, a LOT.
Careers have been made.
Think of it as a free lottery ticket for book publicity!
January 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
It took me 5 minutes to enter Disposable Magic.
As a 3-time entrant who hasn't advanced past the first round, I have low expectations, but at worst you'll get a few more eyes on your book. At best, a LOT.
Careers have been made.
Think of it as a free lottery ticket for book publicity!
As a 3-time entrant who hasn't advanced past the first round, I have low expectations, but at worst you'll get a few more eyes on your book. At best, a LOT.
Careers have been made.
Think of it as a free lottery ticket for book publicity!
#AwesomeCharacters
In The Need for Dandelions, Galen is a devotee of The Lady of Flowers and a member of her temple. Also, he's good friends with a member of the Kipper Gang—a group that becomes very useful as the story progresses!
In The Need for Dandelions, Galen is a devotee of The Lady of Flowers and a member of her temple. Also, he's good friends with a member of the Kipper Gang—a group that becomes very useful as the story progresses!
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What important groups/factions are there in your story?
Are your characters part of any or do they want to be? Or are they enemies with any groups?
Do they gain allies or enemies over the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What important groups/factions are there in your story?
Are your characters part of any or do they want to be? Or are they enemies with any groups?
Do they gain allies or enemies over the story?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
In The Need for Dandelions, Galen is a devotee of The Lady of Flowers and a member of her temple. Also, he's good friends with a member of the Kipper Gang—a group that becomes very useful as the story progresses!
In The Need for Dandelions, Galen is a devotee of The Lady of Flowers and a member of her temple. Also, he's good friends with a member of the Kipper Gang—a group that becomes very useful as the story progresses!
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Tonight!!!
5-7pm
In-store signing with Johnny Compton
7-8pm
First Friday Frights! Live readings BEHIND THE SHOP from Johnny Compton, Lesly Julien, and Max Booth.
See ya soon!
@comptonwrites.bsky.social @leswrite.bsky.social @interrobangbus.bsky.social
5-7pm
In-store signing with Johnny Compton
7-8pm
First Friday Frights! Live readings BEHIND THE SHOP from Johnny Compton, Lesly Julien, and Max Booth.
See ya soon!
@comptonwrites.bsky.social @leswrite.bsky.social @interrobangbus.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Tonight!!!
5-7pm
In-store signing with Johnny Compton
7-8pm
First Friday Frights! Live readings BEHIND THE SHOP from Johnny Compton, Lesly Julien, and Max Booth.
See ya soon!
@comptonwrites.bsky.social @leswrite.bsky.social @interrobangbus.bsky.social
5-7pm
In-store signing with Johnny Compton
7-8pm
First Friday Frights! Live readings BEHIND THE SHOP from Johnny Compton, Lesly Julien, and Max Booth.
See ya soon!
@comptonwrites.bsky.social @leswrite.bsky.social @interrobangbus.bsky.social
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This’ll be open until next Friday! Enter while you can!
Happy new year! I’m kicking off 2026 with a giveaway🎉
I’ll be giving away one physical copy of Songs of Broken Bells (US only) and one e-book (open to anyone).
🔥 To enter, like this post and comment whether you’re entering for the physical copy or the e-book 🔔
I’ll be giving away one physical copy of Songs of Broken Bells (US only) and one e-book (open to anyone).
🔥 To enter, like this post and comment whether you’re entering for the physical copy or the e-book 🔔
January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This’ll be open until next Friday! Enter while you can!
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New year, new me! Reintroduction post time. #promosky
I'm Steph, a nonbinary and neurodivergent freelance editor. I care about you & your writing!
I edit Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi. I do line editing, copyediting & proofreading.
Website: ottersediting.com
I'm Steph, a nonbinary and neurodivergent freelance editor. I care about you & your writing!
I edit Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi. I do line editing, copyediting & proofreading.
Website: ottersediting.com
Otters Editing
Welcome to Otters Editing Welcome all authors! I’m Steph, an empathetic editor who cares about you and your writing. I’ll be your Guide Otter here to help you swim through your publishi…
ottersediting.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
New year, new me! Reintroduction post time. #promosky
I'm Steph, a nonbinary and neurodivergent freelance editor. I care about you & your writing!
I edit Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi. I do line editing, copyediting & proofreading.
Website: ottersediting.com
I'm Steph, a nonbinary and neurodivergent freelance editor. I care about you & your writing!
I edit Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi. I do line editing, copyediting & proofreading.
Website: ottersediting.com
Today is the last day to enter this giveaway! 💛🐝
💛🐝GIVEAWAY🐝💛
I'll pick a winner on January 3rd!
The winner will receive a signed physical copy of Sweet & Wild, my MM Fantasy Romance, and a few other goodies!
Second place will get a digital copy!
To enter:
💛Like this post!
💛Repost it!
💛Follow me!
💛For an extra entry, comment below!
I'll pick a winner on January 3rd!
The winner will receive a signed physical copy of Sweet & Wild, my MM Fantasy Romance, and a few other goodies!
Second place will get a digital copy!
To enter:
💛Like this post!
💛Repost it!
💛Follow me!
💛For an extra entry, comment below!
January 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Today is the last day to enter this giveaway! 💛🐝
Out of all of my characters in any of the books I’ve written or am currently writing: Mister Sasha Rider is itching for a fight.
The person who could end it would be Galen, but not through any physical means.
The person who could end it would be Galen, but not through any physical means.
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Out of all of my characters in any of the books I’ve written or am currently writing: Mister Sasha Rider is itching for a fight.
The person who could end it would be Galen, but not through any physical means.
The person who could end it would be Galen, but not through any physical means.
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THE CRADLE OF ETERNAL NIGHT is a dark fantasy about two bitches going up against the clergy who put the sun, the moons, and the stars away
✨🌜🌞🌛✨
Major retailers: books2read.com/thecradleofe...
Payhip: payhip.com/b/p6Ux7
Signed copies & merch: ladz-merch.square.site/product/the-...
✨🌜🌞🌛✨
Major retailers: books2read.com/thecradleofe...
Payhip: payhip.com/b/p6Ux7
Signed copies & merch: ladz-merch.square.site/product/the-...
January 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
THE CRADLE OF ETERNAL NIGHT is a dark fantasy about two bitches going up against the clergy who put the sun, the moons, and the stars away
✨🌜🌞🌛✨
Major retailers: books2read.com/thecradleofe...
Payhip: payhip.com/b/p6Ux7
Signed copies & merch: ladz-merch.square.site/product/the-...
✨🌜🌞🌛✨
Major retailers: books2read.com/thecradleofe...
Payhip: payhip.com/b/p6Ux7
Signed copies & merch: ladz-merch.square.site/product/the-...
Here are my writing goals! Doing all of them is a bit ambitious, but I’m going to try to complete as many as I can!
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Here are my writing goals! Doing all of them is a bit ambitious, but I’m going to try to complete as many as I can!