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Catrina Bell
@catrinabell.bsky.social
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I write cozy, steamy monster romance (and sell signed book boxes direct, if that's your thing)
🖤she/her🖤
https://linktr.ee/catrinabell
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Catrina Bell @catrinabell.bsky.social · Dec 3
A Frenemy in Need is a cozy monster romcom (holiday-ish) about expressing your emotions, even when that means shouting at (and screwing) your hot demon frenemy, available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited today! Pre-order the signed book box on my Etsy (est. Shipping Dec. 17th).
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grinchkicker.bsky.social
And now to start a needlepoint project for a friend.
A pattern on an embroidery hoop. It features 7 different knives with the words "no spoons left only knives " written around them. The pattern is drawn in blue washable pencil.
January 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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sheydgarden.bsky.social
seeing a lot of folks talking about how conservative "pornography" bans are a pretense/prelude to targeting any & all queer or trans art, which is absolutely true

also: banning & criminalizing actual honest-to-god porn is fascist in itself. say that too!
January 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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evrythingcounts.bsky.social
Maybe it's just the circles I hang out in on the Internet, but the guys who garner the "Yes, obviously everybody knows he is a good man" response?

Bob Ross.

Mr. Rogers.

Steve Irwin.

LeVar Burton.

All of them kind, gentle, educated, soft-spoken, and love(d) learning and art and science.
January 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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theserfstv.bsky.social
Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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authordmniccoli.bsky.social
"I absolutely devoured this gorgeously atmospheric monster romance!” @rubydixon.bsky.social

I’ve perished.
January 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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publicdomainrev.bsky.social
🥁 Announcing the Public Domain Image Archive! 🥁

We are v excited to share our new sister-project, the Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA), a curated collection of 10k+ out-of-copyright historical images, all free to explore and reuse: pdimagearchive.org @pdimagearchive
January 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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sabattons.com
sometimes I think about the microeconomy of commissions and get emotional if only for the fact there are many artists who are able to make a living based on the interest and good will of fellow working class folks who want to indulge in art. I hold onto that when I start to despair.
January 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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morallyshay.bsky.social
I started drawing fanart from @catrinabell.bsky.social ‘s book A Frenemy in Need before I even finished it. I just had to draw sexy Rexy! Seriously, a demon with bad boy vibes and a heart of gold, AND he does manual labor?! Where's mine? Love.

#catrinabell #afrenemyinneed #demonromance #bookfanart
December 11, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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msmorbid.bsky.social
A friendly reminder that my starter pack contains lots of spicy monster and creature goodness! ;) Authors and artists are included.
#monsterromance

go.bsky.app/Mz9dvtU
December 11, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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abigaillarson.com
A day late, but here's a Krampus for the season 👹✨
an illustration by Abigail Larson of a humanoid goat creature with a tattered red cape and large basket slung on his back, and carrying a bundle of sticks wrapped with red ribbon.
December 7, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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marlowelune.bsky.social
📚🕰️ How We Spent the Winter Nights.🕯️

I’m surviving the long dark by cozymaxxing, I’m in my candles era, I’m armchairpilled HBU
December 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
catrinabell.bsky.social
I made this starter pack of monster romance folks!

If you notice anyone missing or want to be added, pleeeease reach out. I'm more than happy to add (even if I'm not on here every day). go.bsky.app/7j2Xivd
December 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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opalescent4026.bsky.social
A look at what's releasing this week! If you have a book you need added to the calendar, you can submit it here: opalescent4026.carrd.co#calendar

#monsterromance #alienromance #fantasyromance #omegaverseromance #paranormalromance #scifiromance #newreleases #romancelandia
Releases Week of 12/1. Dec 1 Courting the Krampus by Elle Sterling, Gnome in Your Home by EM Dark, Stony Holidays by Rianne Burnett; Dec 2 A Frenemy in Need by Catrina Bell, A Spark of Trouble by Lucy Limón Releases Week of 12/1. Dec 3 Devotion's Covenant by Abigail Kelly, Shifting Lanes by Joanne Kwan; Dec 4 (Audio) She Came for Blood by Darva Green, Knot That Delicate by Melissa Huxley Releases Week of 12/1. Dec 6 Beary Little Christmas by E.M. Sauber, False Comeback by Lily Mayne, Fated to the Alien Protector by Erin Hale, Five Gifts for the Blacksmith's Wife by Lyonne Riley
December 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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authordmniccoli.bsky.social
I’ve been working on UNTETHERING DARK since 2021 (where have the years gone?!), I can hardly believe it’s now available to preorder.

- Witchy hygge settings
- Lady villains 
- Scary monsters
- “Couples who slay together, stay together” energy

📚: www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9...
A dark monster romance. Untethering Dark. Now available for preorder. In the shadows of the forest, he waits… A bloody and bewitching monster romance. A winter hag in training, Astrid spends her days in the Black Forest sharpening her spell craft and flinging axes at tourists, and her nights leaving offerings to the ancient eldritch monster that guards the woods. She’s one sex ritual away from leaving the last trace of her unwanted humanity behind and stepping into her full power. It’s the perfect life. Until a group of unruly humans brings that same deadly monster to her doorstep. Now, her only hope for survival is a plate of poisoned cookies. Gudarīks has roamed the Black Forest since it sprouted its first trees, consuming any who violate his beloved land. Lured to the witch’s gate, he is amused at her attempt to poison him with sweets…but spending time with her awakens millennia of repressed desire. Astrid doesn’t shy away from the gentle caress of his claws or his most ravenous attentions. As witch and monster find long-buried heat in the wintery landscape they call home, signs of a dark, lost magic begin to appear. When a rising supernatural threat has them questioning not only their ability to protect the forest, but Gudarīks’s own immortality, their only solution may be to share their strength and create a union beyond mortal comprehension.
October 17, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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snapcracklepoppies.bsky.social
It’s liiiiiive #monsterromance lovelies 😍🤩

Go read and fall in love with Rex too, pretty please! I need more people to gush about him with 🥰

I can’t wait to read the other 2 new Merry Mischief books too! The friend trio is adorbs & I need more of their text shenanigans.
catrinabell.bsky.social Catrina Bell @catrinabell.bsky.social · Dec 3
A Frenemy in Need is a cozy monster romcom (holiday-ish) about expressing your emotions, even when that means shouting at (and screwing) your hot demon frenemy, available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited today! Pre-order the signed book box on my Etsy (est. Shipping Dec. 17th).
❄️🔥❄️🔥❄️
catrinabell.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:08 AM
catrinabell.bsky.social
A Frenemy in Need is a cozy monster romcom (holiday-ish) about expressing your emotions, even when that means shouting at (and screwing) your hot demon frenemy, available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited today! Pre-order the signed book box on my Etsy (est. Shipping Dec. 17th).
❄️🔥❄️🔥❄️
catrinabell.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:01 AM
catrinabell.bsky.social
Grab the entire first "season" of Winter Bliss for $2.97!! And snag anything on your wishlist off my Etsy for 15% off (free shipping in the US). The only exception is the newest book box, but... 👀... you can grab a 10% off code for that by joining my newsletter 😘

Happy shopping!!
November 29, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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askaubry.com
If aliens came down to earth and asked for my opinion on who should rule the earth, I'm going with librarians and Dolly Parton.
November 28, 2024 at 2:37 AM
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christopherag.bsky.social
I guess it's illegal to have hobbies now.
November 27, 2024 at 4:44 AM
catrinabell.bsky.social
My newest monster (holiday-ish) romcom is coming out Dec. 2nd. Prepare to giggle and kick your feet. It's a steamy, silly, emotional good time :)

Cover art by the inimitable H Holden / Beholden8
November 17, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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sparklearts.bsky.social
I was chatting with @catrinabell.bsky.social and this is what happened! She came up with the perfect scene for our girls, and I illustrated it 😁 Enjoy!!! 🧵

Read Celestis on @globalcomix.bsky.social
globalcomix.com/c/celestis/c...

And Hot Button Issue on Kindle: amzn.eu/d/1I1OFKN
June 12, 2024 at 11:57 PM
catrinabell.bsky.social
Quick overview of my first published book, a pro-choice romance that makes me almost no money but hopefully lets new readers know where I'll always stand when it comes to basic human rights. The story itself is very light-hearted and steamy...hopefully a good time.
November 9, 2024 at 3:12 AM
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snapcracklepoppies.bsky.social
Beastly & Bookish was adorable! 🥰

Spicy, lil angsty with some miscommunication, but also adorable as friends to lovers tends to be. 🥹💙

#MonsterRomance
catrinabell.bsky.social Catrina Bell @catrinabell.bsky.social · Dec 17
It's cold outside. Need something to cuddle up with?

🔥WELCOME TO WINTER BLISS🔥
Think Hallmark holiday romance w/ a twist - the heroes are demons who bring the heat!

"Beastly & Bookish" is an emotional journey from friends to lovers for a roller skating librarian and book-loving demon. Read now!
December 17, 2023 at 5:15 PM
catrinabell.bsky.social
It's cold outside. Need something to cuddle up with?

🔥WELCOME TO WINTER BLISS🔥
Think Hallmark holiday romance w/ a twist - the heroes are demons who bring the heat!

"Beastly & Bookish" is an emotional journey from friends to lovers for a roller skating librarian and book-loving demon. Read now!
December 17, 2023 at 5:05 PM
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sparklearts.bsky.social
WIP for my sweet friend @catrinabell.bsky.social upcoming book release, Beastly & Bookish!!! 😁💖✨

What are you working on?

Follow me on @globalcomix.bsky.social 🌒🌕🌘 globalcomix.com/a/sparklearts

#comics #webcomics #art #wip
November 21, 2023 at 5:02 PM