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Donovan Snow 🏳️‍🌈
@donovansnow.bsky.social
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Author of LGBTQ+ paranormal romance, with a focus on gay polyamory. He/Him.
I love silly werewolves, cozy stories, furry VNs, and queer video games.
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Donovan Snow 🏳️‍🌈 @donovansnow.bsky.social · Jul 3
Hexes and Heartstrings, book two of the paranormal romance series Shifters of Bastion Keep, now available for preorder (July 18th release)!

Includes:
🐺🧌🐲Gay Throuple
⚔️Daring Jaunts
🧹Chores!
🍆Open-door spice
😡Bullies (boo!)
✨And even more witches, wolves, and warlords.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Image is of a "trope arrow" for a book called Hexes and Heartstrings by the author Donovan Snow. The tropes are tongue-in-cheek snippets to give the reader a feel for what they might find in the book, such as one that says "Your boyfriends go commando because they're sexy men in kilts; you go commando because you forgot to do laundry. You are not the same." The snippets imply a more light-hearted book tone for a paranormal romance involving a poly relationship with three men.
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Once again, @skyekilaen.bsky.social has come out with her monthly newsletter filled with the latest queer books... and mine's in it!

(Hexes and Heartstrings, yee-haw!)

But we're not here to talk about me, we're here to talk about my newest read, Office of the Lost!
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Office of the Lost: Chaos and Order Book 1
Office of the Lost: Chaos and Order Book 1 - Kindle edition by Coatsworth, J. Scott, Fielding, Kim. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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August 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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So as I get the house ready for sale by changing lightbulbs that burnt out years ago, and unsticking stuck doors, and FINALLY painting the other half of the wall behind the bed (it's a poly-friendly Alaskan King, very heavy), I happily lie to myself and say, "Next time, I won't wait to fix things!"
August 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Just watched KPop Hunters with the hubby. I think it might have edged out Moana and Nimona for the top slot in favorite light-hearted movies for me, it's that good. Banger songs, good kitties, good story, and yes, I cried at the end. Strongly recommend. ✨🎵🏳️‍🌈
July 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Hexes and Heartstrings, released today! Book 2 continues the story of witch Bruin, sweet werewolf Russell, and overworked warlord Sergiy, now with MORE witches, wolves, and warlords than ever before!

🐲✨🐺: M/M/M throuple
😡: Baddies you love to hate
⚔️: Action and Spice

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGHP7GP8
A promotional image for a newly released, polyamorous paranormal romance novel, Hexes and Heartstrings. It includes the images of the two books currently in the series, which depict a muscular man over gold and blue backgrounds. The promotional image includes multiple short sentences of what you might find in the book, such as "prosthetic wings," "werebeasts in kilts," and "queernormative with supportive families."
July 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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With just ten days until the release of "Hexes and Heartstrings," I'm running a limited time promotion on all previously published books. Now's the best time to pick up your next M/M/M paranormal romance read!

TBM Series: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGK5L7L

SoBK Series: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DV49Z2W7
This is a promotional image detailing the dates and discounts of the author's previous five published books. The image illustrates six different book covers over a transparent background of a witch's work table. The promotion informs the viewer that between July 8th and July 14th, Books 1, 2, and 4 of the paranormal romance series The Bartender Mage will be priced between $0.99 and $2.99. Between July 15th and July 22nd, Book 3 of the Bartender Mage as well as Book One of the newest series, titled Witches, Wolves, and Warlords, will be priced at $2.99. Lastly, the image informs the reader that Book 2 of the newest series, titled Hexes and Heartstrings, will be released on July 18th.
July 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Once again, I find my reading list updated thanks to the terrific author @skyekilaen.bsky.social and her monthly newsletter of LGBTQ+/POC books (I highly recommend joining!)

This last month I grabbed 2, mainly because of the super cute covers.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCP941SF
Bears & Bakeries (Sweet & Stocky Book 2)
Bears & Bakeries (Sweet & Stocky Book 2) - Kindle edition by Drakes, Dylan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Bears & Bakeries (Sweet & Stocky Book 2).
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July 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Hexes and Heartstrings, book two of the paranormal romance series Shifters of Bastion Keep, now available for preorder (July 18th release)!

Includes:
🐺🧌🐲Gay Throuple
⚔️Daring Jaunts
🧹Chores!
🍆Open-door spice
😡Bullies (boo!)
✨And even more witches, wolves, and warlords.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Image is of a "trope arrow" for a book called Hexes and Heartstrings by the author Donovan Snow. The tropes are tongue-in-cheek snippets to give the reader a feel for what they might find in the book, such as one that says "Your boyfriends go commando because they're sexy men in kilts; you go commando because you forgot to do laundry. You are not the same." The snippets imply a more light-hearted book tone for a paranormal romance involving a poly relationship with three men.
July 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Welp... I had to push Book 2's release back on account of a sudden "Sell the House and Move", so to all of my readers expecting June, I'm sorry.

July release is a go, though! (preorder page up this week)

In the meantime, I hear cover releases are a thing?
And of course I also had to update Book 1!
The image depicts the cover of a book, titled "Hexes and Heartstrings," Book Two of a gay paranormal romance by author Donovan Snow. Shown on the cover is a stoic young man standing on a monochromatic beach with white waves and a grey, cloudy sky, with blue lights and ribbons intended to evoke both magic and a maudlin mood. The image depicts the cover of a book, titled "Witches, Wolves, and Warlords," Book One of a gay paranormal romance by author Donovan Snow. The image is of a noble young man with a very muscular build, the "warlord" of the story. The background is of a bright and sunny day, with forests and a hint of a castle. There are golden ribbons and lights, intended to evoke both a magical and royal theme.
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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So close to finishing book 2 of Bastion Keep! Less than a month until more gay witchy goodness, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, if low-angst poly paranormal romance is your speed, Book 1 of The Bartender Mage is FREE through 13 May, with Book 2 discounted until 16 May.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP1LVQXG
Brewing Spirits: (M/M/M Poly Romance) The Bartender Mage Book One
Brewing Spirits: (M/M/M Poly Romance) The Bartender Mage Book One - Kindle edition by Snow, Donovan. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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May 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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I always get a warm fuzzy when Skye @skyekilaen.bsky.social posts her monthly newsletter and my book shows up on it. It's like going to a school play and saying, "That's my kid!" Even if he's just a background tree.

Speaking of, said book is 50% off for two more days! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSR3RD98
Witches, Wolves, & Warlords (Shifters of Bastion Keep Book 1)
Witches, Wolves, & Warlords (Shifters of Bastion Keep Book 1) - Kindle edition by Snow, Donovan. Paranormal Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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With a lot of not-good things going on, taking care of one's mental health is important. For me, mental rest takes the form of reading books, and I strongly recommend @skyekilaen.bsky.social
who makes this ROCKING queer monthly newsletter with books from and about BIPOC and queer persons.
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Witches, Wolves, & Warlords, the first book in Shifters of Bastion Keep, out now!

Includes:
🏳️‍🌈M/M/M Poly Romance
🧙Modern Witches
🐺Good Boy Werewolves
👑Grumpy Dragon Lords
🥈Second Chances
🌕A promised mate (who isn't 100% sure)
🧡A HFN with a planned HEA
🍆Spicy Open Door

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSR3RD98/
January 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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One week until the release of my new poly paranormal romance, yeah! 📖

Now it's time for the official Last Minute Proof-copy Readthrough for Grammar, Spelling, and Spacing.

LMPRGSS is a very important part of the writing process, and usually corrects about a dozen small errors. Highly encouraged.
January 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Just an Indie Author thing:
While looking for your next read, suddenly realizing that you're starting to recognize all the various Canva elements on the book covers.

(This goes double for the limited range of 'sexy shirtless male' from DepositPhotos/istock. You know the ones.)
January 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Howdy, fellow writers!

What's something that you're proud of for doing over the last year?

Wrote something new? Read something new? Survived? Improved an aspect of your craft, like maybe ads or book covers or mailings lists? Or maybe you became a better person.

Feel free to share!
January 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Yee-haw! My new book, the first in a three-book series, is now available for pre-order!

Witches, Wolves, & Warlords, arriving January 25th.

You can expect:
🏳️‍🌈M/M/M Poly Romance
🧙Modern Witchcraft
🐺Good Boy Werewolves
👑Grumpy Lords
🧡A HFN with a planned HEA
🍆Open Door

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSR3RD98
Book cover for a paranormal romance, titled Witches, Wolves, and Warlords, by Donovan Snow. Image depicts a buff young lord standing stoically in a castle hall. He is framed by gold, and there are icons of a wolf, dragon, and flower, representing the three main characters.
January 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Book 1 in The Bartender Mage series is still FREE to download on Kindle through midnight tomorrow night (2 am Wed CST).

For a low-angst, paranormal, poly story containing fluffy dog shifters, 20% ABV magic cocktails, and healthy communication, give it a looksee.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CP...
Image displays the cover of a book with summarized contents. Book cover is split between a shirtless man with paw prints behind him, and a bartender mixing a cocktail.
December 9, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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In celebration of Midwest FurFest, book one of The Bartender Mage is FREE to download for Kindle through Dec 10th.

Come read about a novice alcohol mage, a fluffy weredog detective, and a charming private eye in this paranormal romance where myths and magical creatures walk openly.
A colorful synopsis of the book in question. The cover of the book is split between a handsome half-naked man with canine pawprints in through background, and a bartender mixing a smoky cocktail.
December 6, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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It's the last day of November, and it looks like I'm going to break 60k words for the month. Woo! Clearly, I need to write about witches more often if this is the kind of results I get. 🔮 ✨️

My reward for doing so well? Being able to start writing book two that much sooner. 😈

(Also, ice cream.)
November 30, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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Me: What do you mean I can't include the cute stargazing scene where the witch points out the Dog Star to the wolf shifter? Just because it's technically not visible at night, in the north hemisphere, in May, where the story is set?

Also Me: Correct.

...realism sucks. At least there's Canis Minor.
November 18, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Hey #authorsky #booksky, what are your non-book inspirations and influences?

Captain Gerbear taught me that happy endings make me cry.
Undertale, that love should win.
Shadowrun showed me that magic, orcs, and modern times marry perfectly.
And FF8 fanfiction, that I am very gay (SeiferxZell 4evah)!
An image depicting an R-rated steam game, Bastard Bonds. There is a devilish man in judges robes overlooking a man and a woman, who are in chains. Image simply says Undertale, which is the title of a specific computer game. Image is of the cover of a table top RPG game, called Shadowrun, a cyberpunk game. Image shows a cybernetic troll wielding two assault rifles, and a mystical elf wielding a sword in one hand while summoning a flaming dragon with the other. The Image has a backdrop of a futuristic city. Image is of the cover of an old Playstation game called final fantasy eight. The Image has three central figures, a dark haired mercenary, a blond man in a trenching, and a young woman in a blue robe. Behind them is a transparent image of a robed, seemingly religious sorceress.
November 16, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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29k words in 12 days, this is the best I've ever done!

Maybe it's the recent stress, or maybe it's the new storyline (poly witch/shifter romance!), but this is super exciting to me as an author.

But there's a Con: I'm now writing faster than my current pantser abilities can handle.

However...
November 14, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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The Bartender Mage
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGK5L7L

It's a:
📖 COMPLETE 4-book Series
💞 Poly Paranormal Romance

About:
🏳️‍🌈🛗Gay throuple
🍺Pint-sized alchemist
🐕Canine shifter
🧞‍♂️Half-Djinn P.I.

And has:
🥃20% ABV potions
🌤Low-angst
✅️Healthy communication
🧌Mythical creatures living openly alongside humans
Image shows the cover of a book on a blue background, with a tagline that reads, "The story begins in Brewing Spirits, the first book in the Bartender Mage series." The cover image is split in half. The top half is a torso and head shot of a shirtless muscular man looking down, while the bottom half shows a bartender pouring a magical looking drink. Image shows the cover of a book on a red background, with a tagline that reads, "Be sure to watch your back in Cursed Spirits, the second book in the Bartender Mage series." The cover is split in half. The top half shows an Middle Eastern man in a nice shirt over a fiery background, and a bartender lighting a special drinks on fire on the bottom half. Image shows the cover of a book on a green background, with a tagline that reads, "An old for returns in Mending Spirits, the third book in the Bartender Mage series." The book cover shows a pensive 30 year old man on the top half of the page, and a bartender mixing green potions on the bottom half. Image shows the cover of a book on a gold background, with a tagline that reads, "No more loose ends in Chosen Spirits, the fourth and final book in the Bartender Mage series." The book's cover shows the backside of shirtless wrestler with pink hair in the top half, and a glowing potion on the bottom half.
November 5, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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"What's that? Did you just have an amazing idea, scene, or concept while eating/driving/sleeping?

Nah, don't bother writing it down. You'll remember it for *sure* the next time you're at your computer!

Mwahaha!"

--Blank Page, the Psychic Evil Villain

No! Bad artist/writer. Write that shit down!
November 4, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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So, my books do have mythical creatures in them, but I'm starting to think that I might not be realizing their full potential...

(The person is author Elisabeth Wheatley, elisabethwheatley.com and has a instagram)

If this video describes you, let me know!
Also... is there a Sapphic parallel?
November 4, 2024 at 4:31 AM