Hello Dear Reader
@hellodearreader.bsky.social
I write heartwarming cozy fantasy with a dash of humor. I invite you to join my delightfully absurd adventures where dragons give therapy and orcs open cafes. Hello, Dear Reader, pull up a chair, the story is just getting started. www.HelloDearReader.com
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Princess & the Dragon Therapist: One Instrument [172]
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January 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: One Instrument [172]
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The war-weary mage,
General of arcane armies,
Wiped his sweaty brow.
He surveyed the battlefield
As the child won in checkers.
https://www.rfr.bz/b333b73
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
General of arcane armies,
Wiped his sweaty brow.
He surveyed the battlefield
As the child won in checkers.
https://www.rfr.bz/b333b73
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The war-weary mage,
General of arcane armies,
Wiped his sweaty brow.
He surveyed the battlefield
As the child won in checkers.
https://www.rfr.bz/b333b73
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
General of arcane armies,
Wiped his sweaty brow.
He surveyed the battlefield
As the child won in checkers.
https://www.rfr.bz/b333b73
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
The old retired warrior
No longer slays dragons,
But tends to his garden.
He worries not for world-level peril,
But a Tuesday level peril instead.
https://www.rfr.bz/b914a28
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
No longer slays dragons,
But tends to his garden.
He worries not for world-level peril,
But a Tuesday level peril instead.
https://www.rfr.bz/b914a28
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The old retired warrior
No longer slays dragons,
But tends to his garden.
He worries not for world-level peril,
But a Tuesday level peril instead.
https://www.rfr.bz/b914a28
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
No longer slays dragons,
But tends to his garden.
He worries not for world-level peril,
But a Tuesday level peril instead.
https://www.rfr.bz/b914a28
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
An old immortal
Who has a unique hobby
That's a lot of mugs
https://www.rfr.bz/b6d883f
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Who has a unique hobby
That's a lot of mugs
https://www.rfr.bz/b6d883f
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
An old immortal
Who has a unique hobby
That's a lot of mugs
https://www.rfr.bz/b6d883f
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Who has a unique hobby
That's a lot of mugs
https://www.rfr.bz/b6d883f
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Heals cried the elf thief!
Heals cried the human fighter!
Heals cried the orc bard!
Heals cried the Minotaur mage!
Why is the healer so tired?
https://www.rfr.bz/bd70796
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Heals cried the human fighter!
Heals cried the orc bard!
Heals cried the Minotaur mage!
Why is the healer so tired?
https://www.rfr.bz/bd70796
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Heals cried the elf thief!
Heals cried the human fighter!
Heals cried the orc bard!
Heals cried the Minotaur mage!
Why is the healer so tired?
https://www.rfr.bz/bd70796
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Heals cried the human fighter!
Heals cried the orc bard!
Heals cried the Minotaur mage!
Why is the healer so tired?
https://www.rfr.bz/bd70796
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
The old grandmother,
Her healing potion is soup.
She knits soft armor
A gentle smile soothes wounds.
Never cross this powerful witch
https://www.rfr.bz/bcedfe2
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Her healing potion is soup.
She knits soft armor
A gentle smile soothes wounds.
Never cross this powerful witch
https://www.rfr.bz/bcedfe2
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The old grandmother,
Her healing potion is soup.
She knits soft armor
A gentle smile soothes wounds.
Never cross this powerful witch
https://www.rfr.bz/bcedfe2
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Her healing potion is soup.
She knits soft armor
A gentle smile soothes wounds.
Never cross this powerful witch
https://www.rfr.bz/bcedfe2
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Gold, silver, and gems
Love of a treasure hunter
They find in deep caves
Or in long winding dungeons
Or under grumpy dragons
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b913201
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Love of a treasure hunter
They find in deep caves
Or in long winding dungeons
Or under grumpy dragons
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b913201
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Gold, silver, and gems
Love of a treasure hunter
They find in deep caves
Or in long winding dungeons
Or under grumpy dragons
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b913201
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Love of a treasure hunter
They find in deep caves
Or in long winding dungeons
Or under grumpy dragons
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b913201
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Digging digging dig
Into the earth deep below
We dig out silver
And gold, and shiny jewels
But we love digging the most!
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/bd460ca
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Into the earth deep below
We dig out silver
And gold, and shiny jewels
But we love digging the most!
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/bd460ca
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Digging digging dig
Into the earth deep below
We dig out silver
And gold, and shiny jewels
But we love digging the most!
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/bd460ca
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Into the earth deep below
We dig out silver
And gold, and shiny jewels
But we love digging the most!
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/bd460ca
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Mastering Musical Instruments [171]
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https://www.rfr.bz/b90d8f9
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
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January 7, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Mastering Musical Instruments [171]
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https://www.rfr.bz/b90d8f9
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
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She can’t wait, can’t wait
For Father Winter to come
Traps and treats poisoned
Bombs hung over the mantle
This year Princess has got him.
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b63fbc3
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
For Father Winter to come
Traps and treats poisoned
Bombs hung over the mantle
This year Princess has got him.
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b63fbc3
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
She can’t wait, can’t wait
For Father Winter to come
Traps and treats poisoned
Bombs hung over the mantle
This year Princess has got him.
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b63fbc3
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
For Father Winter to come
Traps and treats poisoned
Bombs hung over the mantle
This year Princess has got him.
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b63fbc3
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Presents [170]
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https://www.rfr.bz/bd3a15f
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Presents [170]
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https://www.rfr.bz/bd3a15f
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/bd3a15f
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Presents [169]
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/b67287c
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/b67287c
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
December 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Presents [169]
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/b67287c
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/b67287c
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
What are you getting
For this holiday season
The Princess just wants
Peace and good will for us all
Except for her poor suitors
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d9ce
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
For this holiday season
The Princess just wants
Peace and good will for us all
Except for her poor suitors
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d9ce
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What are you getting
For this holiday season
The Princess just wants
Peace and good will for us all
Except for her poor suitors
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d9ce
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
For this holiday season
The Princess just wants
Peace and good will for us all
Except for her poor suitors
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d9ce
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Anticipation
Is perfect for the Princess
Who can’t wait for gifts
Given to good boys and girls
To bring warm holiday cheer
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bf01e1a
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is perfect for the Princess
Who can’t wait for gifts
Given to good boys and girls
To bring warm holiday cheer
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bf01e1a
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Anticipation
Is perfect for the Princess
Who can’t wait for gifts
Given to good boys and girls
To bring warm holiday cheer
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bf01e1a
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is perfect for the Princess
Who can’t wait for gifts
Given to good boys and girls
To bring warm holiday cheer
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/bf01e1a
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is it an old chest?
Or is it a deadly trap?
Maybe something else?
Did the chest just smile at me?
I’m dinner for a mimic
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b866b03
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Or is it a deadly trap?
Maybe something else?
Did the chest just smile at me?
I’m dinner for a mimic
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b866b03
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Is it an old chest?
Or is it a deadly trap?
Maybe something else?
Did the chest just smile at me?
I’m dinner for a mimic
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b866b03
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Or is it a deadly trap?
Maybe something else?
Did the chest just smile at me?
I’m dinner for a mimic
- Princess and the Dragon Therapist
https://www.rfr.bz/b866b03
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Sturdy dwarven folk
Some live deep in the mountains
Some in the city
They love their cold bitter ale
But have no love for hot tea
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b877313
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Some live deep in the mountains
Some in the city
They love their cold bitter ale
But have no love for hot tea
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b877313
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sturdy dwarven folk
Some live deep in the mountains
Some in the city
They love their cold bitter ale
But have no love for hot tea
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b877313
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Some live deep in the mountains
Some in the city
They love their cold bitter ale
But have no love for hot tea
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b877313
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Cozy in the inn
Where adventurers all sit
Next to the fireplace
To tell tales of daring quests
Some of them are even true
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b64e9a0
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Where adventurers all sit
Next to the fireplace
To tell tales of daring quests
Some of them are even true
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b64e9a0
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cozy in the inn
Where adventurers all sit
Next to the fireplace
To tell tales of daring quests
Some of them are even true
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b64e9a0
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Where adventurers all sit
Next to the fireplace
To tell tales of daring quests
Some of them are even true
- We Stopped Robbing Humans and Started an Orc-Themed Restaurant
https://www.rfr.bz/b64e9a0
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: A Shovel [167]
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https://www.rfr.bz/bd7a6ca
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: A Shovel [167]
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https://www.rfr.bz/bd7a6ca
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
A true wizard war
Is not for the faint of heart
Creative wizards
With their spells and nasty curses
I cast smelly flatulence
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b13d8b9
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is not for the faint of heart
Creative wizards
With their spells and nasty curses
I cast smelly flatulence
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b13d8b9
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A true wizard war
Is not for the faint of heart
Creative wizards
With their spells and nasty curses
I cast smelly flatulence
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b13d8b9
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is not for the faint of heart
Creative wizards
With their spells and nasty curses
I cast smelly flatulence
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b13d8b9
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
A sharp dagger blade
Is an assassin's best friend
For executing
Their intended target, dead
Or slice apples for dinner
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b8f5a36
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is an assassin's best friend
For executing
Their intended target, dead
Or slice apples for dinner
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b8f5a36
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
December 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A sharp dagger blade
Is an assassin's best friend
For executing
Their intended target, dead
Or slice apples for dinner
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b8f5a36
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Is an assassin's best friend
For executing
Their intended target, dead
Or slice apples for dinner
- The NOT Chronological Mis-Adventures of Prunhiline and Britina
https://www.rfr.bz/b8f5a36
#poetry #CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Father Winter [166]
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https://www.rfr.bz/bcf89d6
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Father Winter [166]
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/bcf89d6
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
https://www.rfr.bz/bcf89d6
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: The Turkey Incident [165]
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: The Turkey Incident [165]
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https://www.rfr.bz/b7d7dd4
#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
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Princess and the Dragon Therapist - Father Winter. This one isn't too bad. Rough drafts are called rough for a reason. #WritersLife
https://www.rfr.bz/b471124
https://www.rfr.bz/b471124
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Princess and the Dragon Therapist - Father Winter. This one isn't too bad. Rough drafts are called rough for a reason. #WritersLife
https://www.rfr.bz/b471124
https://www.rfr.bz/b471124
Princess and the Dragon Therapist - Turkey Incident. This is how my rough drafts look. At least most of the words are spelled correctly. #WriterLife
https://www.rfr.bz/b0112a9
https://www.rfr.bz/b0112a9
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Princess and the Dragon Therapist - Turkey Incident. This is how my rough drafts look. At least most of the words are spelled correctly. #WriterLife
https://www.rfr.bz/b0112a9
https://www.rfr.bz/b0112a9
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Poisoned Condiments [164]
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December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Princess & the Dragon Therapist: Poisoned Condiments [164]
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads
Read them all here:
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#CozyFantasy #HelloDearReader #NanoFiction #MicroFiction #BookLovers #FantasyReads