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C. Warde Lee
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My debut novel, The Stolen Idol, releases this February.

Join the ARC Reader team through BookSprout: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/253008/the-stolen-idol

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C. Warde Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · 26d
The Stolen Idol, a YA Fantasy novel, comes out soon, but I am giving away free advance copies of the ebook.

🌙Mythology
🗡️Betrayed by his father and the man he loves
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
⚡️Gods from many pantheons

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Have you ever wondered why fairies buy lost teeth from children? Find out in The Stolen Idol, currently accepting ARC readers: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

#ARCReaders #arcreaderswanted #ebook #advancereadercopy #fantasy #SFF #KDP #Writing
December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Have you ever wondered why fairies buy lost teeth from children? Find out in The Stolen Idol, currently accepting ARC readers: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

#ARCReaders #arcreaderswanted #ebook #advancereadercopy #fantasy #SFF #KDP #Writing
December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
librarianofthunder.bsky.social
The Stolen Idol, a YA Fantasy novel, comes out soon, but I am giving away free advance copies of the ebook.

🌙Mythology
🗡️Betrayed by his father and the man he loves
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
⚡️Gods from many pantheons

ARC booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

#BookReviewer #AdvanceCopy #ebook #Booksky
The cover of The Stolen Idol
December 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
librarianofthunder.bsky.social
The Stolen Idol, a YA Fantasy novel, comes out soon, but I am giving away free advance copies of the ebook.

🌙Mythology
🗡️Betrayed by his father and the man he loves
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
⚡️Gods from many pantheons

ARC booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

#ARCsky #ReviewCopy #ARCsignup #ARCreader
Cover of The Stolen Idol
December 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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The Stolen Idol is available as a free ebook for a short time before launch on February 11! #SFF #Writing #books #arc #readers #selfpublishing #fantasy #mythology booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...
The Stolen Idol
Seventeen-year-old Jaimie Whitfield is accused of being a fae changeling, a creature who kidnaps children and assumes their form. If he does not escape, his father will execute him and invade the fae ...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Free advance ebook copies of The Stolen Idol available through Booksprout! The book is a YA Fantasy blending multiple mythologies! #writing #ebook #writingcomminity #fantasy #mythology #selfpublish #arc #booksprout booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...
December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
librarianofthunder.bsky.social
My YA Fantasy novel, The Stolen Idol, comes out in February, but I am giving away free advance copies of the ebook.

🌙Mythology
🗡️Betrayed by his father and the man he loves
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
⚡️Gods from many pantheons

If you are interested please let me know!
#ARC #WritingCommunity #book
December 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Looking for ARC readers for my upcoming YA Fantasy novel:

🗡️Betrayed by the man he loves
🐈‍⬛Cat Si from Irish folklore
🐎Badass centaur
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
🌈LGBTQIA+ Characters
☀️Gods from many pantheons

Please fill out this short form for a copy: forms.gle/CpCo1EcNJy4u...

#writing #ARC
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December 20, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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I'm so excited!!!!! #writing #selfpublish #book #writingcommunity
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I think I am finally done making my cover! #writing #selfpublishing #writingcommunity #bookcover
Cover of The Stolen Idol by C. Warde Lee.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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librarianofthunder.bsky.social C. Warde Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Oct 27
Hey writers! I am prepping to self publish my book after years of writing and editing! I have two draft covers I have made, but which should I use for a YA Mixed Mythology novel. Should I use (A) the eye and crescent or (B) the stolen and broken idol? #selfpublish #writing #cover #publish #poll
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
librarianofthunder.bsky.social
Hey writers! I am prepping to self publish my book after years of writing and editing! I have two draft covers I have made, but which should I use for a YA Mixed Mythology novel. Should I use (A) the eye and crescent or (B) the stolen and broken idol? #selfpublish #writing #cover #publish #poll
October 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Just finished my final edit of The Stolen Idol! I sent it to the actress who is narrating the audiobook version for her to do a personal reading before her work begins!

Now to get started on the self publishing process through Ingram Spark for the print version!
September 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Thinking about publishing with Ingram Spark. How has the process been for other self published authors? #selfpublish #ingramspark
August 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Rewrote my synopsis so it's exactly 1,000 words instead of 1,600. Hopefully it helps with the next query submission!

#writing #writingcommunity #amquerying #querying #waitingishard!!!
March 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Hello! I'm Christopher Lee (a librarian and not the late actor) and I am querying a YA Fantasy mixing many mythologies while following a bunch of weirdoes including a human, a centaur, a satyr, a pixie, and a *REDACTED*

#WeeknightWriters #writingcommunity #writing #writers #writesky #amquerying
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · Feb 28
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going! Or not going, that's valid too
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February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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I got a rejection where the agent said they went back and forth and strongly considered the novel (so close!), but they didn't have a clear vision on how to market. What do you do to help prospective agents in this area? Better comp titles? Blog post on author site with a plan?

#writingcommunity
February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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My coworker just told me she nominated me for an award in my field! Even if I don't win it feels great to know my immediate coworkers appreciate me!
February 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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1920s RAVEN CYCLE
Everyone knows Flagerty Boys are cursed; you get too close, you vanish. But the secrets of Jo’s mom’s disappearance lie at the heart of their lore, so Jo flirts and tricks her way into Flagerty, risking more than a broken heart when she falls for a cursed boy.
#QuestPit #Q #YA #RF
Blurred young man, falcon profile, young man in suspenders, couple underwater, 1920s couple at a fancy party, close-up kiss silhouette, 1920s young woman at mirror, grand gothic staircase, blurred young woman
February 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Two tree-dwelling teenagers find themselves at the center of a prophecy rumored to save their forest. But as they navigate the prophecy and the related war, how much of what they’ve been told is true? #questpit #q #ya #f
February 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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ONE DARK WINDOW x IMMORTAL DARK

Nocturne's halls hold secrets darker than Alyss ever imagined. With sinister professors & corrupted moon magic, she'll need to work with her ex, his new girl, & an infuriately charming vampire to avenge her sister's murder.

#QuestPit #Q #YA #DF
A Memory of Moonkissed Malice Villain Era Protag Frenemies to Lovers Queendoms Found Family Fantasy Dark Academia Vampires Feminine Rage Corrupted Moon Magic The Pitch 18-year-old Alyss Veylas wishes to attend Nocturne Collegiate for one reason—revenge. Five long years after her sister was murdered by the school’s guardian, she finally gets that chance. Armed with a Moon Fragment granting memory magic, and the aid of her ex and his new girlfriend, Alyss must confront the woman who took away the person she loved most. Chapter One The rain made it easier to rob his grave. My shovel carved through the sodden earth, the water contorting into murky veins around its edge. Desperation drove each labored thrust, the burning ache in my muscles but an afterthought to the prize that lied in wait. Even the Valera Forest held its breath; the fog thick enough to smother the night’s whispers. All was silent save for the spilling of soil under the deluge that drenched us. Us. As I lifted my gaze to the boy standing across from me, I found that word had lost all semblance of warmth. For Fans Of... The lush, gothic prose of... A fantasy academia setting like... A murder mystery similar to...
February 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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CRESCENT CITYxTHE CRUEL PRINCE

🍵 Cozy Cafe
💙 Found Family
🍀 Multi-POV
🌈 Queernormative
🕯️ Unique Magic System
🐝 Dragons with a Twist
🥀 Second Chance Romance
❤️‍🔥 Fated Mates

#questpit #q #A #RF
February 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Would you choose immortality?
Of course you would.
But let me tell you:
It’s a lie. A cruel, promise.
Because the hunger you live with—No, the hunger that you are—is worse.

#questpit me introduce you to House of Valentine, complete at 98k words a thrilling gothic fantasy. #A #F #RM #Q
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A moodboard with a cozy, vintage aesthetic labeled ‘House of Valentine Moodboard’ at the center in elegant cursive text. Surrounding it are nine sections: 1. Open books with text in a serif font, layered on each other. 2. A picturesque village nestled in a lush green valley surrounded by mountains. 3. A minimalistic green wall with a framed painting, books, and candles arranged neatly on a table. 4. A wooden bookshelf filled with old, worn books in dim lighting. 5. Close-up of antique books with leather-bound covers in shades of green and brown, with visible gold detailing on the spines. 6. A café setting with small wooden tables, coffee, pastries, and an open book resting on one of the tables. 7. Handwritten text on sepia-toned paper, evoking a sense of nostalgia. 8. A person wearing red knit fingerless gloves and a cream sweater, touching a tree trunk with an attached piece of text. The centersquare says house of valentine mood board A dark, moody moodboard labeled ‘House of Valentine Moodboard’ at the center in elegant cursive text. Surrounding it are nine sections: 1. A hand with clawed nails dragging across wooden floorboards, leaving deep scratches. 2. Text on a textured background that reads, ‘When Night Comes’ in a serif font. 3. A close-up of a golden, cat-like eye with a vertical slit pupil, surrounded by shadowed skin. 4. A wide-open mouth with sharp, pointed fangs 5. A grand ballroom scene filled with people in elegant historical attire, dancing beneath ornate chandeliers. 6. A hand with long, deep red nails holding a glass of dark red wine 7. The word ‘Run’ written in bold serif font on a completely black background 8. A dagger with intricate designs on the hilt resting next to a single stemmed rose and a torn piece of paper with faded text. "If you could live for centuries—through famine and plague, through wars that razed cities and left ash in their wake, that not even a bomb crashing through your home could destroy you—would you choose immortality? Wouldn’t you dream of such a gift? To remain as you were as the world crumbles around you, and rebuilds itself, endlessly? Of course you would. That’s the allure, isn’t it? The whispered fantasy of endless time, of infinite existence. But let me tell you: it’s a lie. A cruel, promise. Because after enough centuries, you begin to wish for the plague to ravage your body, to tear through your flesh and wring you dry of life. You begin to long for the bomb to shatter you, burn away your skin until you’re nothing but bone and ash. You’d pray for the famine to hollow you out, for hunger to gnaw at your insides so violently that you might finally collapse under the weight of mortality. Because the hunger you live with— No, the hunger that you are—is worse." -- Excerpt From Soren Valentine's Journal When anthropology student Hazel Adler travels to a remote Swiss village for her thesis, she expects folklore and forgotten traditions—not a hidden world of vampires, deadly politics, and a centennial festival that’s more nightmare than celebration. She was never meant to survive it. Her only lifeline? Soren Valentine—a vampire with a past as blood-soaked as his fangs. As the lines between myth and reality blur, Hazel must fight to survive in more ways than one. Trusting Soren may be her only chance—but the monster who saved her life hides dangerous secrets of his own. Survival means risking everything. House of Valentine is a romantic gothic fantasy filled with sharp fangs, fragile alliances, and a slow-burn romance that will leave you breathless. When anthropology student Hazel Adler travels to a remote Swiss village for her thesis, she expects folklore and forgotten traditions—not a hidden world of vampires, deadly politics, and a centennial festival that’s more nightmare than celebration. She was never meant to survive it. Her only lifeline? Soren Valentine—a vampire with a past as blood-soaked as his fangs. As the lines between myth and reality blur, Hazel must fight to survive in more ways than one. Trusting Soren may be her only chance—but the monster who saved her life hides dangerous secrets of his own. Survival means risking everything. House of Valentine is a romantic gothic fantasy filled with sharp fangs, fragile alliances, and a slow-burn romance that will leave you breathless.
February 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM