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Crystal Dennis
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I'm a blind fantasy romance writer who loves Jesus Christ,reading, clean romance, singing, and my 2 mainecoon kittens.
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There's a quality in classic literature that just isn't in modern books anymore. You have to sit with the words, really pay attention to what is being said, and the meaning behind each word. I love having to sit with such thoughtfulness #classicbooks #reading #booksky
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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The words ground out like gravel undertow.  Slow, hard, jagged.  The more Garreth spoke, the smoother it flowed.  Until gravel became a river, and all his soul lay bare. #romantasy #writingcommunity #fantasy #writingsnipit
February 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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I've spent the past few hours streamlining all my social medias so I can better talk to you guys. It's a major learning curbe, but totally worth it in the long run. Now I'm off to edit this chapter more, a.k.a., the best part of the day #writingcommunity #romantasy #authorlife
February 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Classics are so much easier to follow when you start them in audio book format. I started North and South, and so far, it's really good #classiclit #booksky
February 8, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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I finished a really good writing session earlier today that I'm super excited to pick up tomorrow. We're in the final stretch ofPrincess of Dragons Bane, and I'm loving finally diving into all those juicy feels that have built up all story long #romantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity
February 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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This week is a break in schedule, as I want to put my all into writing the ending chapters of Princess of Dragons Bane. Until then, enjoy my breakdown of the Enemies to Lovers Trope #writingcommunity #fantasy #romantasy
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Daggers, Drama, and Doing it Right: Breaking Down the Enemies to Lovers Trope
Hello everyone!
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February 6, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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On this blessedly warm Monday I'd like to present an AI generated version of my kitties I made a little while ago. I just made a few more adorable pics too, Gemini is so fun to mess with #anime #mainecoons #cats #catsky #AIimage
An anime-style illustration of two striped tabby cats, Cordy and Faith, snuggled tightly together in a round, plush white cat bed. They are curled into a single cozy circle, their bodies blending together in a deep sleep with small "Zzz" symbols floating above them. The soft, fluffy bed is bathed in warm sunlight. In the background, two potted plants sit on a windowsill overlooking a bright, out-of-focus city skyline under a clear blue sky.
February 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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This weeks post is a quick announcement introducing my official author website! If you want to be kept up to date with news and updates, subscribe to my monthly newsletter #writingcommunity #authorsky #booksky #fantasy #romantasy
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My Official Author Website Reveal!
Andd a Few Other Pieces ofNews
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January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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I caught my ladies snuggling together this morning and couldn't resist asking my Mom to take a pic #cats #furbaby #mainecoon #cuddlepuddle #catsky
A high-contrast photo of two large Maine Coon cats, Cordie and Faith, nestled in a plush, cream-colored bed against a solid white background. They are curled into a tight, seamless circle, illustrating their close bond. One cat has its head tucked affectionately under the other’s chin, with its nose buried deep into its sibling's thick, tabby-striped fur. Their bodies overlap so closely that their brown and charcoal coat patterns blend together, creating a cozy 'snuggle puddle'. The bright, natural light emphasizes the soft, wave-like texture of the bed and the dense, tufted quality of their Maine Coon fur.
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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This week in Princess of Dragons Bane our heroes reunite in the most unlikely of settings #romantasy #fantasy #serialnovel #writingcommunity #authorsky #booksky
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Princess of Dragons Bane Chapter 25
In Which Terror Makes Way For Tenderness
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January 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Using your lived experience in your stories doesn't mean climbing Mount Everest so you have something interesting to write about.
It means using that frustration when you get the wrong order at McDonalds and weaving how you felt in that moment into a character beat #writingcommunity #authorsky
January 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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This weeks post I get a little more personal, and talk about why I'm not a biiiiig fan of my disability being thrown in as a random plot beat to a story #blindaccessibility #writingcommunity #authorsky #blindness #blind

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There's a Fine, Fine Line Between Representing Disabilities...and Not
And I Don't Have the Time to Waste on You Anymore
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January 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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This weeks chapter of Princess of Dragons Bane Maeve hits rock bottom before getting forced back on her feet #writingcommunity #romantasy #fantasy #serialnovel #authorsky
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Princess of Dragons Bane Chapter 24
In Which a Princess Wallows in Darkness Before Getting Forced Into the Light
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January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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I'm working on finishing up a novella for release in the spring, and wanted to share a section from the start of act 3. Our FMC is currently having a rough time trying to catch up with a theif, and navigating a tunnel is troubling #romantasy #fantasy #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity
The walls closing in was her mind playing tricks on her. The air getting zapped out of her lungs was a sensory illusion. Estelle knew all of that after studying books on Phobias to make sense of them. And still, enclosed spaces never ceased to terrify her. Dizziness clouded Estelle's vision as she pressed further down the tunnel. When it got to the point where her breathing grew ragged, and she stumbled at every step, she forced herself to lean against the wall to regain her bearings.
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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I thought it would be fun to go over all of my writing accomplishments from last year #writingcommunity #authorsky
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📜 Chronicles of 2025: My Writing Waves and Wins
Getting Some Perspective by Jotting Down Everything I Did This Year
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January 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Happy New Year! Here's some AI generated art of Garreth and Maeve from my serialized novel with a phantom dress between them. The AI insists the dress is a phantom to cover up that it goofed and added the dress there #AIart #writingcommunity #romantasy #blindaccessibility
A digital fantasy illustration of two adventurers in a misty forest. On the left, a stern warrior in dark, buckled leather brigandine armor leans on a heavy broadsword. Draped over his shoulders is a magical cat with vibrant green fur that transitions into overlapping, serrated leaves, giving it a thick, plant-like mane. To the right, a young woman with long red hair and green eyes stands holding a recurve bow. She wears a high-collared forest-green dress with puffed shoulders, cinched at the waist by a wide leather belt and a small satchel. Beneath her green overskirt, a heavier brown travel skirt is visible. Between the two characters, an empty, ornate light-blue gown lies flat on the mossy ground as if its wearer simply evaporated. The scene is set in an enchanted grove featuring glowing blue crystal clusters and soft, ethereal light filtering through a dense canopy of trees.
January 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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In this weeks chapter of Princess of Dragons Bane our MMC and our big bad exchange words, and blows #romantasy #fantasy #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #serializednovel
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Princess of Dragons Bane Chapter 23
In Which The Gauntlet is Thrown
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December 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas today! My gift to you is some AI generated artwork of Maeve, the FMC in my serialized novel, snuggling with a mori neko, one of the forest cats who lives in the Magical wood of Eimear #writingcommunity #characterart #AIart #fantasy #romantasy
a young woman with long, vibrant red hair and freckles is seated on a mossy log deep within a mystical forest. She is locked in a warm, protective embrace with a large, emerald-green forest cat. The woman leans her cheek against the cat's head with a serene expression, while her arms are wrapped firmly around its body, pulling the creature close to her chest. The forest cat, featuring leaf-like fur and a long, bushy tail, nestles into her lap with a contented, closed-eye smile. Her attire is a deep forest-green gown made of heavy, textured fabric. The dress features: * Puffed short sleeves gathered at the shoulder. * Brown leather bracers strapped over her forearms with small metallic buckles, suggesting a life of travel or adventure. * A long, flowing skirt that drapes elegantly over the fallen log and across the forest floor. The scene is set in an ethereal woodland filled with towering trees, scattered glowing blue crystals, and soft, dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy.
December 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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The short story I posted yesterday is also available to listen to in audio over on 11 Reader. So if you need to fill an hour with a cozy artist centric Christmas short, listen at the link below! #Christmas #shortstory #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity

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A Carol for Christmas by Crystal Dennis - Audiobook
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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This week in Princess of Dragons Bane secrets blow up in everyone's faces, and our big bad resurfaces #romantasy #booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy #serialfiction
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Princess of Dragons Bane Chapter 22
In Which There's No Turning Back
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December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I picture editing draft 1 of a chapter as carving out the wonky pieces and replacing them with a better piece of…wood. I dunno, this analogy got away from me lol #writingcommunity #authorsky #fantasy #romantasy
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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I find it interesting that show don't tell is such a big rulenowadays when so many classic novels do telling more and it works perfectly fine. when you hear that advice, think of what your story is trying to get across, and whether telling or showing will work #writingcommunity #authorsky
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Enjoy some very off season micro fiction I wrote last month, featuring a vengeful mermaid #microfiction #fantasy #writingcommunity
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Vengence of the Sea
100 Word Mermaid Themed Micro Fiction
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December 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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I want to finish up the novella I've been on and off working on this year, so reread it last nightin the Kindle app. It was surreal to be reading it and belike, I would read this if it were in KU and I stumbled across it. I'm excited to finish it #romantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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I realized I didn't post a few Princess of Dragons Bane chapters over here, so I'm going to link the full table of contents for anyone who wants to catch up during the holiday weekend #romantasy #fantasy #writingcommunity #booksky
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Princess of Dragons Bane Table of Contents
All Available chapters can be found here
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November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM