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Debut YA Fantasy/Dystopia BLACKBLOOD out now!!
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Voting for the Indie Ink Awards is now open! indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

This is an awesome, free way to support me and my writing journey. Please share this post!

Thank you so much!

#booksky #indieinkawards #indiebooks #indieauthors #bookrecommendations
Please vote for Blackblood for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards. Swipe for more info [image of cover for Blackblood by Kree Sullivan; Indie Ink Award badge] Text: Blackblood has been nominated in the following categories: Best book cover and cover artist Best friendship Best morally gray character Best setting Best use of tropes Side Character MVP Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation Writing the Future We Need: Trans or Nonbinary Representation Text: Voting takes place from DECEMBER 15 to DECEMBER 31st Anyone can vote, and voting is free! The only thing you’ll need to do to participate is make an account on indiestorygeek.com You can vote for Blackblood in any and all categories it’s nominated for At the end of the year, the ten novels with the most votes in each category move on to a final judging round. Place your vote at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Once you’ve voted, please share this post! Text: Thank you for your support! From me and the crew of the Blackblood! Image: character art of Renn, Armina, and Canto by @Neunian
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Number 3 of my Top Reads of the year is How to Survive This Fairytale by S. M. Hallow

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #howtosurvivethisfairytale #smhallow
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 3 Text: How to Survive This Fairytale | S. M. Hallow | Fantasy | Horror | Romance God, this was good. It’s a fairy tale retelling done right, building up a world that can be nasty and cruel, but at the center of it all there are people who lead with compassion, heart, and who offer encouragement to keep going. This book is ruthless in the best way, and I especially appreciate the way it’s written. I love when authors play with structure and form, and this book is such a good example of what can be done by having fun with writing.
December 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Number 4 of my Top Reads of the year is The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren!

And Merry Christmas!

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #thesummerhikarudied #mokumokuren
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 4 Text: The Summer Hikaru Died, Vols. 1-6 | Mokumokuren | Horror | Coming of Age This covers all the currently released volumes, and probably all the volumes that will come after. This series is a remarkably tender, devastatingly tragic look at grief and growing up. It’s also an undeniably queer story, even if that queerness is never overtly named and even when it has nothing to do with romantic feelings. It’s built into a pervasive sense of otherness and trying to find community in a world where you don’t seem to fit.
December 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Number 5 of my Top Reads of the year is How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #TheManwithnoShadow #BonnieQuinn
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 5 Text: The Man with No Shadow | Bonnie Quinn | Horror I picked this one up after reading a mutual’s 1-star review. At the time, I’d been looking for a book to scratch the r/nosleep itch that had lodged itself deep in my brain, and the way they described it made it sound perfect. It was exactly what I wanted at that moment, likely helped along by the fact that it did originate on nosleep. I preordered the second one the moment I finished this, and the fact that it doesn’t come out until April makes me want to CRY.
December 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Number 6 of my Top Reads of the year is The Killer Question by Janice Hallett

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #TheKillerQuestion #JaniceHallett
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 6 Text: The Killer Question | Janice Hallett | Mystery Before reading this one, I’d read Hallett’s The Examiner and The Appeal. I adored the former and found the latter just okay. The Killer Question blew both out of the water and had me reading the rest of Hallett’s backlog as soon as I could get my hands on them. I love pub trivia, I love mixed media stories, I love zany characters. As someone with a deep obsession with the Knives Out franchise, this scratched that itch so well. So twisty, I couldn’t put it down.
December 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Number 7 of my Top Reads of the year is Midnight Timetable by Bora Chung

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #MidnightTimetable #BoraChung
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 7 Text: Midnight Timetable | Bora Chung | Horror This is one of my recent reads, and it blew away most of its competition with ease. I love when a short-story collection has individual but interconnected tales, and this one does it so well that I hope Chung revisits the Institution’s universe in future entries. The stories here are spooky, thought provoking, and strange while always holding a sense of kindness and wonder at their core.
December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Number 8 of my Top Reads of the year is The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #Iralevin #thestepfordwives
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 8 Text: The Stepford Wives | Ira Levin | Horror I first read Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby back in high school, and I loved it. I’m actually shocked it took me this long to get to The Stepford Wives. This book was horrifying, fast-paced fun that holds up uncomfortably well in modern times. It’s just plain great satire that I can’t recommend highly enough. Plus it’s super short, so a free afternoon is all you need!
December 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Voting for the Indie Ink Awards is now open! indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

This is an awesome, free way to support me and my writing journey. Please share this post!

Thank you so much!

#booksky #indieinkawards #indiebooks #indieauthors #bookrecommendations
Please vote for Blackblood for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards. Swipe for more info [image of cover for Blackblood by Kree Sullivan; Indie Ink Award badge] Text: Blackblood has been nominated in the following categories: Best book cover and cover artist Best friendship Best morally gray character Best setting Best use of tropes Side Character MVP Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation Writing the Future We Need: Trans or Nonbinary Representation Text: Voting takes place from DECEMBER 15 to DECEMBER 31st Anyone can vote, and voting is free! The only thing you’ll need to do to participate is make an account on indiestorygeek.com You can vote for Blackblood in any and all categories it’s nominated for At the end of the year, the ten novels with the most votes in each category move on to a final judging round. Place your vote at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Once you’ve voted, please share this post! Text: Thank you for your support! From me and the crew of the Blackblood! Image: character art of Renn, Armina, and Canto by @Neunian
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Number 9 of my Top Reads of the year is The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #premeemohamed #thebutcheroftheforest
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 9 Text: The Butcher of the Forest | Premee Mohamed | Fantasy | Horror Surprisingly, I DNFed this book once before giving it a second shot, and I’m so glad I did. It just goes to show that sometimes you have the right book but at the wrong time. This book is a perfect little fairy tale with just the right amount of grotesquery. I, a huge fan of creepy forests and murderous creatures, ate this up in one sitting like I was starving.
December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Number 10 of my Top Reads of the year is Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green!

#bookstagram #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #Johngreen #everythingistuberculosis
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 10 Text: Everything Is Tuberculosis. John Green. Non-Fiction I was apprehensive to pick this one up since 1. I don’t read a ton of Non-fiction and 2. I haven’t read a John Green novel in over a decade. After a friend’s recommendation I read this one, and I’m really glad I did! This history of the impact and ongoing war against Tuberculosis taught me so much while being incredibly accessible. I especially appreciated its focus on the racist and classist implications of this treatable disease’s continued deadliness in the current age.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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I had so many books rated 4.5 Stars and up this year, so today I'm posting my honorable mentions. These books could all easily have been in the top 10 this year, it was SO difficult to pick favorites.
#booksky #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #favoritebooks #topbooksof2025
Text reads: TOP READS OF THE YEAR. Today's Books: HONORABLE MENTIONS. I read over 70 books this year, and so many were amazing. I want to showcase a few that didn’t quite reach my top ten. These books all received at least a 4.5 star rating from me! Text: Strange Pictures --- Uketsu | Mystery/Horror | Alongside Uketsu’s other novel, Strange Houses, Strange Pictures is a fun, twisty romp with mixed-media elements that really add to the experience Hide --- Kiersten White | Horror | dark, gory, and fast-paced in a double-trouble horror-combo setting: a reality show in an abandoned theme park The Backyard Bird Chronicles --- Amy Tan | Non-fiction | There’s something uniquely delightful about seeing famous author Amy Tan go absolutely unhinged about the birds in her yard The Haar --- David Sodergren | Horror | I read a lot of horror this year, and I appreciate The Haar for its unique approach of being both incredibly gory and softly romantic When the Tides Held the Moon --- Venessa Vida Kelley | Romance/Fantasy/Historical | This book is an absolute stunner of historical romance with beautiful writing and such tender relationships. Cannot recommend this one enough Cursed Bunny --- Bora Chung | Horror/Fable | This is a short story collection, and it’s a fantastic mix of the weird, tragic, and wonderful. There are some fables here that feel right out of classic fairytales. You Weren’t Meant to be Human --- Andrew Joseph White | Horror | Horrific yet beautiful in its righteous rage. Read the content warnings, then read this one. AJW never misses. What Stalks the Deep --- T. Kingfisher | Horror | I adore T. Kingfisher, and this is probably my favorite of the Sworn Soldier Series. I hate caves, so this one hit my eerie buttons perfectly. The Labyrinth House Murders --- Yukito Ayatsuji | Mystery | This is my third House Murders book and my second favorite! They’re all fantastic, and I really enjoyed putting together the mystery in this one. Found --- Anthology | Horror | Both this and Found 2 were SO much fun. I was really craving found-footage horror this year, and this hit this spot like no other.
December 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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It is Indie Ink Awards season, and I had a hell of a time voting for my favorites. In doing so, I found a ton of new indies I want to read, and some old favorites.

Vote for your indies, and find some new reads for your TBR! (2/3)

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Indie Ink Awards book recs. Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita Rubin. Silver Blood by T.L. Morgan. The Demon of Elderstay by I. Ribbon. Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent. Bite Marks and Broken Hearts by TJ Rose. Demon Engine by Marten Norr. Indie Ink awards book recs. To Speak with the Stars by K.V. Wilson. The Good Boys Club by Jemma Croft. Sweet and Wild by Alex Larkspur. The Witch Who Chases the Sun by Dawn Chen. What Death Forgets by Thea Verdone. Gospel of the Cuckoo by Sirius. Indie Ink Awards book recs. The Burn of a Bourbon Soaked Cherry by MJ Marlowe. Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss. Volatile Reaction by Magnus Thorne. My Chaos Reign over You by La Purvis. Blackblood by Kree Sullivan. Rainsquall by Penny Moss. Indie Ink Awards book recs. Songs of Broken Bells by Lilly Lockwood. Lizards hold the Sun by Dani Trujillo. Under the Lupine Moon by A. Knightley. A Legend in the Sky by Faye Oliander. All for the Blood of the Lamb by A.L. Davidson. A Promise of Sirens by V.L. Barycz.
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Okay, authors who have Indie Ink Awards nominations, tell me *one* category you think your book excels at and why! Pitch us your biggest strength 👀

#indieinkawards2025
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Voting for the Indie Ink Awards is now open! indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

This is an awesome, free way to support me and my writing journey. Please share this post!

Thank you so much!

#booksky #indieinkawards #indiebooks #indieauthors #bookrecommendations
Please vote for Blackblood for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards. Swipe for more info [image of cover for Blackblood by Kree Sullivan; Indie Ink Award badge] Text: Blackblood has been nominated in the following categories: Best book cover and cover artist Best friendship Best morally gray character Best setting Best use of tropes Side Character MVP Writing the Future We Need: Bisexual or Biromantic Representation Writing the Future We Need: Gay or Lesbian Representation Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ Representation Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation Writing the Future We Need: Trans or Nonbinary Representation Text: Voting takes place from DECEMBER 15 to DECEMBER 31st Anyone can vote, and voting is free! The only thing you’ll need to do to participate is make an account on indiestorygeek.com You can vote for Blackblood in any and all categories it’s nominated for At the end of the year, the ten novels with the most votes in each category move on to a final judging round. Place your vote at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Once you’ve voted, please share this post! Text: Thank you for your support! From me and the crew of the Blackblood! Image: character art of Renn, Armina, and Canto by @Neunian
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Hazbin Hotel still hasn't loosened its grip on me, I fear.
#hazbinhotel #hazbinhotelfanart #alastorhazbinhotel #angeldusthazbinhotel #voxhazbinhotel
Fanart of Alastor from Hazbin Hotel Fanart of Husk and Angel Dust from Hazbin Hotel Fanart of Valentino, Velveteen, and Vox from Hazbin Hotel Fanart of Charlie and Vaggi from Hazbin Hotel
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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😍 Blackblood has been nominated for the Indie Ink Awards! Thank you all so much; this is such a thrill. I'll let you know when voting starts, but I'm pleased as punch just for this!

#indiebooks #indieauthors #booksky #indieinkawards
Nomination notification for the Indie Ink Awards. Hello! We'd like to congratulate you, because your book BLACKBLOOD was nominated for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards!
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Newest edition to my favorite old men catalog #hazbinhotel #fanart
Alastor from Hazbin Hotel
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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A commission by @neunian.bsky.social of my Warrior of Light and my favorite old man, emet-selch. This was my birthday present to myself! I'm gonna print this out and eat it stg I love it so much

#ffxiv #warrioroflight #emetselch
Emet-selch from FFXIV and a miqo'te warrior of light being sassy and cute together
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Hee hee my wife got me the old man for my birthday 🎂 #ffxiv
Picture of the Emer-Selch, Unsundered MTG card
November 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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I am Very Fun and Mildly Old and I write Queer YA novels! If that's your jam, follow for more! 📚💙 #booksky #readingcommunity #indieauthors #queerbooks
An image of author Kree Sullivan surrounded by little birthday emojis. An image of her novel, Blackblood, similarly surrounded by emojis. Text reads: Really Cool Thungs yo Do for This Author on Her Birthday: *follow her on social media; *leave a review on your favorite reviewing platform; *Share some of her super fun posts; *Buy her awesome books OR *Request her awesome books from your local library
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Join me for the Enchanted Wizard's Book Faire!
The Mulberry at Old Trade Farm
13368 Alanthus Rd, Brandy Station, VA

December 13th, 2025, 8AM-3PM

This is a free, family-friendly event celebrating stories, imagination, and creativity #booksky #bookevents #indiebooks #indieauthors
Image includes the cover of the novel Blackblood by Kree Sullivan and the author's photo. Text reads: Join me at Enchanyed Wizard's Book Faire Dec. 13. 8:00AM-3:00PM
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The evening before the tier unlocks BTW 😭
An ffxiv text log showing a group of players getting the achievement for defeating the final savage fight of the tier
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Treating myself to some early birthday commissions, starting with these gorgeous headshots of the Blackblood crew by @denebrye.bsky.social ! I absolutely adore them and will be turning them into stickers for upcoming events!

#commission #characterart #bookstagram #indiebooks #queerbooks
An image of a young person with gold eyes and dark hair An image of a young woman with brown eyes and hair An image of a young man with black eyes and blond hair
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Guess who's....going to....FanFest 2026.....🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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OPEN!

Approximately 4 slots (less ore more depending on size of requests).

Turnaround should be before December 20th if all goes well.

Please read info :)
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM