Freya Pickard
@freyapickard.bsky.social
Author of grim dark fantasy The Kaerling & Vampirical Verse
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Curator at https://purehaiku.wordpress.com
Blogger at https://nirunen.wordpress.com and https://freyanrites.wordpress.com
Listens to heavy metal & hard rock
No DMs, Chat or Politics
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House of Amethyst
A #grimdark tale in #TheKaerling series
The four companions and their friends have reached Orosturbe, but how can they achieve their mission (to rescue Lally and Derri) when they’re either prisoners or slaves?
Find out in www.amazon.co.uk/House-Amethy...
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A #grimdark tale in #TheKaerling series
The four companions and their friends have reached Orosturbe, but how can they achieve their mission (to rescue Lally and Derri) when they’re either prisoners or slaves?
Find out in www.amazon.co.uk/House-Amethy...
#PleaseShare
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JulesPaige because words are like jewels on a page. (United States of America) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
JulesPaige because words are like jewels on a page. (United States of America) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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JulesPaige because words are like jewels on a page. (United States of America) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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JulesPaige because words are like jewels on a page. (United States of America) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
JulesPaige because words are like jewels on a page. (United States of America) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Moss-coloured
To discover who or what is behind this haiku, delve into The Kaerling! Poetry Postcards The Kaerling Freya's Poetry
To discover who or what is behind this haiku, delve into The Kaerling! Poetry Postcards The Kaerling Freya's Poetry
Moss-coloured
To discover who or what is behind this haiku, delve into The Kaerling! Poetry Postcards The Kaerling Freya's Poetry
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January 27, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Moss-coloured
To discover who or what is behind this haiku, delve into The Kaerling! Poetry Postcards The Kaerling Freya's Poetry
To discover who or what is behind this haiku, delve into The Kaerling! Poetry Postcards The Kaerling Freya's Poetry
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Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where has hosted a monthly poetry feedback workshop for well over a decade. (United States) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where has hosted a monthly poetry feedback workshop for well over a decade. (United States) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where has hosted a monthly poetry feedback workshop for well over a decade. (United States) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where has hosted a monthly poetry feedback workshop for well over a decade. (United States) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, where has hosted a monthly poetry feedback workshop for well over a decade. (United States) This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
It's nearly time ...
For House of Amethyst by author @freyapickard.bsky.social to be release upon the world!
Pre-order YOUR copy today at www.amazon.com/House-Amethy...
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For House of Amethyst by author @freyapickard.bsky.social to be release upon the world!
Pre-order YOUR copy today at www.amazon.com/House-Amethy...
#PleaseShare #grimdark #darkfantasy #epicseries #TheKaerling #readingcommunity #BlueSkyAuthors
House of Amethyst (The Kaerling Book 19)
Amazon.com: House of Amethyst (The Kaerling Book 19) eBook : Pickard, Freya: Books
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January 27, 2026 at 7:38 AM
It's nearly time ...
For House of Amethyst by author @freyapickard.bsky.social to be release upon the world!
Pre-order YOUR copy today at www.amazon.com/House-Amethy...
#PleaseShare #grimdark #darkfantasy #epicseries #TheKaerling #readingcommunity #BlueSkyAuthors
For House of Amethyst by author @freyapickard.bsky.social to be release upon the world!
Pre-order YOUR copy today at www.amazon.com/House-Amethy...
#PleaseShare #grimdark #darkfantasy #epicseries #TheKaerling #readingcommunity #BlueSkyAuthors
If you enjoy #reading #haiku make sure you check out our Encircling theme at 25 - 1 purehaiku.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/2...
#poets #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #PleaseShare
#poets #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #PleaseShare
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Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes… This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:36 AM
If you enjoy #reading #haiku make sure you check out our Encircling theme at 25 - 1 purehaiku.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/2...
#poets #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #PleaseShare
#poets #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingcommunity #BlueSkyPoets #PleaseShare
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"My work explores the intersections between people, place, and justice, the silent struggles of the world, and the resilience of its landscapes and inhabitants." (UK/Italy) This is Rachel's first appearance at Pure Haiku! This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
"My work explores the intersections between people, place, and justice, the silent struggles of the world, and the resilience of its landscapes and inhabitants." (UK/Italy) This is Rachel's first appearance at Pure Haiku! This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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"My work explores the intersections between people, place, and justice, the silent struggles of the world, and the resilience of its landscapes and inhabitants." (UK/Italy) This is Rachel's first appearance at Pure Haiku! This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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"My work explores the intersections between people, place, and justice, the silent struggles of the world, and the resilience of its landscapes and inhabitants." (UK/Italy) This is Rachel's first appearance at Pure Haiku! This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
"My work explores the intersections between people, place, and justice, the silent struggles of the world, and the resilience of its landscapes and inhabitants." (UK/Italy) This is Rachel's first appearance at Pure Haiku! This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
When Lored finally reaches the shores of Falnaboldu, he is met with shocking news that turns his life upside down...
Olin Heon by author @freyapickard.bsky.social is currently a #freeread at mybookcave.com/direct/olin-...
#pleaseshare #grimdark #Blueskyauthors #readingcommunity
Olin Heon by author @freyapickard.bsky.social is currently a #freeread at mybookcave.com/direct/olin-...
#pleaseshare #grimdark #Blueskyauthors #readingcommunity
Download Olin Heon: Explore this darkly fantastical world today! - Book Cave
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January 26, 2026 at 8:14 AM
When Lored finally reaches the shores of Falnaboldu, he is met with shocking news that turns his life upside down...
Olin Heon by author @freyapickard.bsky.social is currently a #freeread at mybookcave.com/direct/olin-...
#pleaseshare #grimdark #Blueskyauthors #readingcommunity
Olin Heon by author @freyapickard.bsky.social is currently a #freeread at mybookcave.com/direct/olin-...
#pleaseshare #grimdark #Blueskyauthors #readingcommunity
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#pleaseshare #pleasevisit #pleasefollow #cave #moon #photography
Cave Moon
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January 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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'from the deep' haiga pix
@completethehaiga.bsky.social
@completethehaiga.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
'from the deep' haiga pix
@completethehaiga.bsky.social
@completethehaiga.bsky.social
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Spotlight on T.E. Bean.
Follow @tebean.bsky.social.
Debut novel Infinite Night Eyes arrives autumn 2026 from Black Spring Press in the UK, with Simon and Schuster distributing in the US and Canada.
Literary science fiction with ambition, scale, and emotional depth.
#Booksky
Spotlight on T.E. Bean.
Follow @tebean.bsky.social.
Debut novel Infinite Night Eyes arrives autumn 2026 from Black Spring Press in the UK, with Simon and Schuster distributing in the US and Canada.
Literary science fiction with ambition, scale, and emotional depth.
#Booksky
January 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Spotlight on T.E. Bean.
Follow @tebean.bsky.social.
Debut novel Infinite Night Eyes arrives autumn 2026 from Black Spring Press in the UK, with Simon and Schuster distributing in the US and Canada.
Literary science fiction with ambition, scale, and emotional depth.
#Booksky
Spotlight on T.E. Bean.
Follow @tebean.bsky.social.
Debut novel Infinite Night Eyes arrives autumn 2026 from Black Spring Press in the UK, with Simon and Schuster distributing in the US and Canada.
Literary science fiction with ambition, scale, and emotional depth.
#Booksky
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My new story “Funny Thing About The Hands…” just dropped on Uncharted Magazine! I’m so excited to be part of this publication!
@unchartedmag.bsky.social
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@unchartedmag.bsky.social
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Funny Thing About the Hands… - Uncharted
I visited the peat bog just before dawn, when the morning fog was still heavy, hovering over the carpet of peat like a damp blanket. Earlier that morning, I’d noticed peat dried and nailed to the wind...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
My new story “Funny Thing About The Hands…” just dropped on Uncharted Magazine! I’m so excited to be part of this publication!
@unchartedmag.bsky.social
www.unchartedmag.com/stories/funn...
@unchartedmag.bsky.social
www.unchartedmag.com/stories/funn...
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🩸📚💙 Sci-Fi Horror! 📚🪐
💀Killer Compost
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🐿️SQUIRRELS
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🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots
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🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space
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💀Killer Compost
books2read.com/b/47AA5E
🐿️SQUIRRELS
books2read.com/b/mvwBol
🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots
books2read.com/b/3yyrrV
🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space
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#horror #sciencefiction #humor #scifi #readingcommunity #readersky #comedy #readers
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
🩸📚💙 Sci-Fi Horror! 📚🪐
💀Killer Compost
books2read.com/b/47AA5E
🐿️SQUIRRELS
books2read.com/b/mvwBol
🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots
books2read.com/b/3yyrrV
🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space
books2read.com/b/3LMvdJ
#horror #sciencefiction #humor #scifi #readingcommunity #readersky #comedy #readers
💀Killer Compost
books2read.com/b/47AA5E
🐿️SQUIRRELS
books2read.com/b/mvwBol
🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots
books2read.com/b/3yyrrV
🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space
books2read.com/b/3LMvdJ
#horror #sciencefiction #humor #scifi #readingcommunity #readersky #comedy #readers
love this!
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM
love this!
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Authors Interviewing Characters: Susan E. Sage - booksbywomen.org/authors-inte...
Authors Interviewing Characters: Susan E. Sage - Women Writers, Women's Books
SILVER LADY: TRAVELS ALONG THE RIVER ROAD Character interview: Cassie in Silver Lady by Susan E. Sage Cassie Navrone is the main character in my recently published novel, Silver Lady: Travels Along th...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Authors Interviewing Characters: Susan E. Sage - booksbywomen.org/authors-inte...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Reposted by Freya Pickard
Let your actions resonate selflessly—
hands that speak before the tongue remembers itself,
palms fluent in giving,
fingers loose with mercy,
doing good the way light enters a room—
without asking permission,
without leaving a signature.
Óleo
Fragment
𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟷
#ART
#Painting
#Realism
hands that speak before the tongue remembers itself,
palms fluent in giving,
fingers loose with mercy,
doing good the way light enters a room—
without asking permission,
without leaving a signature.
Óleo
Fragment
𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟷
#ART
#Painting
#Realism
January 24, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Reposted by Freya Pickard
Once again, Juri Turner has been thrown into situations not of her choosing and will have to find solutions - if she can.
In this case, she only has to escape death and an unwanted marriage…
Book 2 of the Spaceships and Magic series.
books2read.com/WorldChange
In this case, she only has to escape death and an unwanted marriage…
Book 2 of the Spaceships and Magic series.
books2read.com/WorldChange
June 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Once again, Juri Turner has been thrown into situations not of her choosing and will have to find solutions - if she can.
In this case, she only has to escape death and an unwanted marriage…
Book 2 of the Spaceships and Magic series.
books2read.com/WorldChange
In this case, she only has to escape death and an unwanted marriage…
Book 2 of the Spaceships and Magic series.
books2read.com/WorldChange
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Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes... This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes... This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes... This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes... This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Freya Pickard likes to unlock her Word Hoard whenever she writes... This haiku is part of our Encircling Theme.
Life as a warrior isn’t so bad. The discipline is a welcome distraction from the idleness and boredom of my youth.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Life as a warrior isn’t so bad. The discipline is a welcome distraction from the idleness and boredom of my youth.
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#freeread #pleaseshare #grimdark #darkfantasy #readingcommunity
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#writingcommunity #writers #authors #pleaseshare
#writingcommunity #writers #authors #pleaseshare
Writerly Wisdom 1
If you used to follow me at Dragonscale Clippings, you will have already seen this post for which I apologise. The rest of the series will now be published here at Freyan Rites …
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January 25, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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the winds rage
in the midst of an ice storm
flight of doves
#BSPP49 #dailyhaikuprompt #rage #inkmine #nightmare
in the midst of an ice storm
flight of doves
#BSPP49 #dailyhaikuprompt #rage #inkmine #nightmare
January 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
the winds rage
in the midst of an ice storm
flight of doves
#BSPP49 #dailyhaikuprompt #rage #inkmine #nightmare
in the midst of an ice storm
flight of doves
#BSPP49 #dailyhaikuprompt #rage #inkmine #nightmare
Reposted by Freya Pickard
Reposted by Freya Pickard
Looking for a good book? books2read.com/ap/n0A0Mv/Se... A dare that goes wrong, a love triangle & ghosts from the past seeking Bronte - Hidden Open a fantasy world of intrigue #Booksky 💙📚💙 #writers #readingcommunity #KU #book #ASMSG #books #booknerd #readers #booklovers #read #bookstoread #MustRead
January 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Looking for a good book? books2read.com/ap/n0A0Mv/Se... A dare that goes wrong, a love triangle & ghosts from the past seeking Bronte - Hidden Open a fantasy world of intrigue #Booksky 💙📚💙 #writers #readingcommunity #KU #book #ASMSG #books #booknerd #readers #booklovers #read #bookstoread #MustRead