Dana Fraedrich, Steampunk Fantasy Author (she/her)
@danafraedrich.bsky.social
Author of “Out of the Shadows,” “Falcon’s Favor,” and “Raven’s Cry.” SCBWI member. Would love to see pictures of your dog, thanks. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/danafraedrich
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So I realized that I never actually introduced myself properly on here. I am a steampunk and fantasy author, podcaster, maker, and educator. My favorite podcast is No Such Thing As A Fish. I’m currently drinking a gin and tonic. Please tell your dog I said hi.
This is sibling relationships in a nutshell.
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 AM
This is sibling relationships in a nutshell.
The latest BST look at designing a book cover.
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January Behind the Scenes - Creating a Sci-Fi Cover | Dana Fraedrich, Steampunk Fantasy Author
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January 28, 2026 at 11:28 PM
The latest BST look at designing a book cover.
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January Randomness | Dana Fraedrich, Steampunk Fantasy Author
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January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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When you’re doubling up on reheating leftovers and practicing your spirit summoning. This was us last night. Huge thank you to all the incredibly diligent folks at NES working their tails off in freezing temperatures to get everyone’s power back up.
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM
When you’re doubling up on reheating leftovers and practicing your spirit summoning. This was us last night. Huge thank you to all the incredibly diligent folks at NES working their tails off in freezing temperatures to get everyone’s power back up.
For those here in #Nashville who need the info:
3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available:
Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St;
Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave;
SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow
Pkwy.
This came from the automated local public safety alert.
3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available:
Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St;
Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave;
SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow
Pkwy.
This came from the automated local public safety alert.
January 26, 2026 at 4:09 AM
For those here in #Nashville who need the info:
3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available:
Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St;
Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave;
SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow
Pkwy.
This came from the automated local public safety alert.
3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available:
Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St;
Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave;
SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow
Pkwy.
This came from the automated local public safety alert.
This is literally my most favorite piece of editing advice I have ever received. 😂 If you need Editor, I cannot recommend @racheloestreich.bsky.social enough. She’s super thorough and great and helpful.
January 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
This is literally my most favorite piece of editing advice I have ever received. 😂 If you need Editor, I cannot recommend @racheloestreich.bsky.social enough. She’s super thorough and great and helpful.
Hire me to narrate your next major nature documentary!!!
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Hire me to narrate your next major nature documentary!!!
Muting ads is my new favorite pro-tip. You don’t owe ads anything. Silence those suckers.
January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Muting ads is my new favorite pro-tip. You don’t owe ads anything. Silence those suckers.
Once again, the fantastic @especbooks.bsky.social is putting out a great steampunk anthology, chock full of short stories from great authors like EF Deal, David Lee Summers, yours truly, Doc Coleman, Jessica Lucci, and more! Check out the Kickstarter here:
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A Curiosity of Cats
Unleash the whimsy of Lewis Caroll-inspired steampunk in the next Forgotten Lore installment. Inspiring many a grin without a cat!
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January 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Once again, the fantastic @especbooks.bsky.social is putting out a great steampunk anthology, chock full of short stories from great authors like EF Deal, David Lee Summers, yours truly, Doc Coleman, Jessica Lucci, and more! Check out the Kickstarter here:
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The hubs has just suggested the best use of magic I have ever heard. You have a magic mirror, but the entirety of its magic entails it giving you a fit check in Tim Curry‘s voice.
“DAHling, you are KILLING IT. That snatch-ed waist. Thoooose BOOts! The CUHLAHS!!! GO knock. Them. Dead.”
“DAHling, you are KILLING IT. That snatch-ed waist. Thoooose BOOts! The CUHLAHS!!! GO knock. Them. Dead.”
January 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The hubs has just suggested the best use of magic I have ever heard. You have a magic mirror, but the entirety of its magic entails it giving you a fit check in Tim Curry‘s voice.
“DAHling, you are KILLING IT. That snatch-ed waist. Thoooose BOOts! The CUHLAHS!!! GO knock. Them. Dead.”
“DAHling, you are KILLING IT. That snatch-ed waist. Thoooose BOOts! The CUHLAHS!!! GO knock. Them. Dead.”
I maybe should have moved my car before the deck staining people came…
January 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I maybe should have moved my car before the deck staining people came…
My latest book, nicknamed Sass Cat, has a completed first draft!!! It’s messy, but it EXISTS!!! My goal was to finish by end of December, but yanno, 3rd of January ain’t bad either. I’m f anyone needs me, I’ll be playing DA: Veilguard for a while now.
January 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
My latest book, nicknamed Sass Cat, has a completed first draft!!! It’s messy, but it EXISTS!!! My goal was to finish by end of December, but yanno, 3rd of January ain’t bad either. I’m f anyone needs me, I’ll be playing DA: Veilguard for a while now.
The lyrics in Florence + The Machine’s song “One of the Greats” are such a brilliant slam:
It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can
Now don't get me wrong, I'm a fan
You're my second favorite frontman
Absolute perfection.
It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can
Now don't get me wrong, I'm a fan
You're my second favorite frontman
Absolute perfection.
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The lyrics in Florence + The Machine’s song “One of the Greats” are such a brilliant slam:
It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can
Now don't get me wrong, I'm a fan
You're my second favorite frontman
Absolute perfection.
It must be nice to be a man and make boring music just because you can
Now don't get me wrong, I'm a fan
You're my second favorite frontman
Absolute perfection.
For book research, I just searched the phrase, “How do you play javelin?” which is a pretty good summary of my level of sportsiness.
December 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
For book research, I just searched the phrase, “How do you play javelin?” which is a pretty good summary of my level of sportsiness.
These positively caked up lil frogs would like to wish you and yours the happiest of holidays, no matter what you choose to celebrate or not celebrate.
Last night, we had a Xmas Eve chilli and white elephant night with some friends, and I have the joy of having received this glorious handmade mug.
Last night, we had a Xmas Eve chilli and white elephant night with some friends, and I have the joy of having received this glorious handmade mug.
December 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
These positively caked up lil frogs would like to wish you and yours the happiest of holidays, no matter what you choose to celebrate or not celebrate.
Last night, we had a Xmas Eve chilli and white elephant night with some friends, and I have the joy of having received this glorious handmade mug.
Last night, we had a Xmas Eve chilli and white elephant night with some friends, and I have the joy of having received this glorious handmade mug.
Just in time for Christmas, “Raven’s Cry,” a steampunk fantasy retelling of Swan Lake, is now out in audio EVERYWHERE!!! As always, buying directly from me via BookFunnel gets you the best deal, but it’s available everywhere you buy audiobooks.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Just in time for Christmas, “Raven’s Cry,” a steampunk fantasy retelling of Swan Lake, is now out in audio EVERYWHERE!!! As always, buying directly from me via BookFunnel gets you the best deal, but it’s available everywhere you buy audiobooks.
bookshop.wordsbydana.com/bgrc
bookshop.wordsbydana.com/bgrc
$7 thrifted sweater + Dollar Tree decorations = my bespoke ugly sweater. Behold the ugly glory!!!
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
$7 thrifted sweater + Dollar Tree decorations = my bespoke ugly sweater. Behold the ugly glory!!!
Me immediately after I use one of the lil pink Bic razors that I thought would, “be totally fine for travel.”
a woman with blue hair is covered in blood while walking down a street
ALT: a woman with blue hair is covered in blood while walking down a street
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December 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Me immediately after I use one of the lil pink Bic razors that I thought would, “be totally fine for travel.”
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
This. Always this. All the this. Ask your authors directly what you wanna know!
Look, if you have a question about one of my books before buying it, YOU CAN ASK ME. I just sit here--and on Insta and Threads. I check my replies. I'm happy to help! Don't ask the stupid AI that steals my life's work and vomits out garbage. I will tell you whatever you want to know!!
December 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This. Always this. All the this. Ask your authors directly what you wanna know!
“…in an increasingly digital world, when physical reality seems ever more incidental, making things by hand still matters.”
This book is an 8-hour David Attenborough-esque documentary on endangered Victorian (and before) crafts and trades, and I am entranced! 🧵
This book is an 8-hour David Attenborough-esque documentary on endangered Victorian (and before) crafts and trades, and I am entranced! 🧵
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“…in an increasingly digital world, when physical reality seems ever more incidental, making things by hand still matters.”
This book is an 8-hour David Attenborough-esque documentary on endangered Victorian (and before) crafts and trades, and I am entranced! 🧵
This book is an 8-hour David Attenborough-esque documentary on endangered Victorian (and before) crafts and trades, and I am entranced! 🧵
If you’re concerned about the new Audible changes, I have two pieces of advice for you. 🧵
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you’re concerned about the new Audible changes, I have two pieces of advice for you. 🧵
Head banging is an interesting activity in that it can only happen in conjunction with music. As soon as the music stops, it sort of just looks like you’re having a fit.
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Head banging is an interesting activity in that it can only happen in conjunction with music. As soon as the music stops, it sort of just looks like you’re having a fit.