Nefer Doane
@neferdoane.bsky.social
Fantasy Writer. Forest gremlin, psychology nerd, cozy gamer, and 🐈⬛ mom. She/her. ✨🌿 Current Project: A HARBINGER OF DARKNESS
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Nefer Doane
@neferdoane.bsky.social
· Feb 5
Hi, hello! I'm Nefer (pronounced Nef-er), and I'm a fantasy writer. ✨
When I'm not reading and writing, you can find me hiking through the forest, playing computer games, cuddling with my black cat, or exploring my local farmers' market.
I'm delighted to be here, and to meet you all! 🌿📚
When I'm not reading and writing, you can find me hiking through the forest, playing computer games, cuddling with my black cat, or exploring my local farmers' market.
I'm delighted to be here, and to meet you all! 🌿📚
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We have some good neighbors.
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We have some good neighbors.
It’s absolutely wild that so many of us felt this way less than ONE WEEK ago. 🤦🏻♀️
WHAT A RUSH!! 🥳🥳
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It’s absolutely wild that so many of us felt this way less than ONE WEEK ago. 🤦🏻♀️
Amara Cho desires an uncomplicated life. But when the 17yo herbalist derails peace talks and discovers the truth about her outlawed magic, she must risk everything—including her sister’s safety—to expose the corruption at the heart of the throne.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Amara Cho desires an uncomplicated life. But when the 17yo herbalist derails peace talks and discovers the truth about her outlawed magic, she must risk everything—including her sister’s safety—to expose the corruption at the heart of the throne.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
When her outlawed magic attracts the High Council's attention, a fearful herbalist stumbles upon the deadly conspiracy behind the miraculous Crimson Heart plant—and must decide to protect a peace built on lies or expose the truth that could shatter the nation.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
When her outlawed magic attracts the High Council's attention, a fearful herbalist stumbles upon the deadly conspiracy behind the miraculous Crimson Heart plant—and must decide to protect a peace built on lies or expose the truth that could shatter the nation.
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
#MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F
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I hope you find what you're looking for.
I also hope you someday own a haunted cottage that floats through mossy forests under starlit skies, spreading fear and wonder in equal measure.
I also hope you someday own a haunted cottage that floats through mossy forests under starlit skies, spreading fear and wonder in equal measure.
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I hope you find what you're looking for.
I also hope you someday own a haunted cottage that floats through mossy forests under starlit skies, spreading fear and wonder in equal measure.
I also hope you someday own a haunted cottage that floats through mossy forests under starlit skies, spreading fear and wonder in equal measure.
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It’s been a while since I hopescrolled
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It’s been a while since I hopescrolled
Two #games I recently played and enjoyed:
Jump Space (indie, episodic & perfect for small groups)
Titan Quest II (action RPG set in ancient Greece)
They scratch several game itches (co-op, progressive gameplay, sci-fi and fantasy), and I appreciate their different mechanics and aesthetics. ✨
Jump Space (indie, episodic & perfect for small groups)
Titan Quest II (action RPG set in ancient Greece)
They scratch several game itches (co-op, progressive gameplay, sci-fi and fantasy), and I appreciate their different mechanics and aesthetics. ✨
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Two #games I recently played and enjoyed:
Jump Space (indie, episodic & perfect for small groups)
Titan Quest II (action RPG set in ancient Greece)
They scratch several game itches (co-op, progressive gameplay, sci-fi and fantasy), and I appreciate their different mechanics and aesthetics. ✨
Jump Space (indie, episodic & perfect for small groups)
Titan Quest II (action RPG set in ancient Greece)
They scratch several game itches (co-op, progressive gameplay, sci-fi and fantasy), and I appreciate their different mechanics and aesthetics. ✨
I can't believe it's already November. Who else is participating in Novel November? I'm finishing the first draft of a cozy adult fantasy with a goal of 30k words.
Happy writing, friends! ✨
Happy writing, friends! ✨
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I can't believe it's already November. Who else is participating in Novel November? I'm finishing the first draft of a cozy adult fantasy with a goal of 30k words.
Happy writing, friends! ✨
Happy writing, friends! ✨
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May your evening be marvelous and magical, full of candy-smelling candles and cat snuggles, Samhain ballads and dance macabre, dark chocolate and sazeracs! ✨✨✨
November 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
May your evening be marvelous and magical, full of candy-smelling candles and cat snuggles, Samhain ballads and dance macabre, dark chocolate and sazeracs! ✨✨✨
Ooh! Mine are The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wednesday, and Nosferatu. 🎃👻🖤
My Halloween go-tos for a night in are Halloweentown, Twitches, and Twilight. Who’s next? 👀👻
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ooh! Mine are The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wednesday, and Nosferatu. 🎃👻🖤
Rowan’s query critiques are insightful and encouraging! If you’re polishing your query letter, I highly recommend trying to snap up one of these spots.
My free query critiques officially open tomorrow at 9:00AM EST! As always, they're truly free, in-depth, and encouraging!
In an effort to keep responses as timely as possible, I'll close it after my first 15 responses.
sites.google.com/view/rowanbr...
In an effort to keep responses as timely as possible, I'll close it after my first 15 responses.
sites.google.com/view/rowanbr...
Free Critiques
Free Query Critiques
sites.google.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Rowan’s query critiques are insightful and encouraging! If you’re polishing your query letter, I highly recommend trying to snap up one of these spots.
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The four aspects of a great character are the Need, the Want, the Ghost, and the Lie.
A Want is their conscious desire.
A Need is what they really want but might not know.
A Lie is the thing they believe that keeps them from that Need.
A Ghost is that spiritual wound that caused the Lie.
A Want is their conscious desire.
A Need is what they really want but might not know.
A Lie is the thing they believe that keeps them from that Need.
A Ghost is that spiritual wound that caused the Lie.
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The four aspects of a great character are the Need, the Want, the Ghost, and the Lie.
A Want is their conscious desire.
A Need is what they really want but might not know.
A Lie is the thing they believe that keeps them from that Need.
A Ghost is that spiritual wound that caused the Lie.
A Want is their conscious desire.
A Need is what they really want but might not know.
A Lie is the thing they believe that keeps them from that Need.
A Ghost is that spiritual wound that caused the Lie.
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Good morning, monsters.
Every broken horn, dented scale, and jagged scar is a story, a testament to your ferocity.
Every broken horn, dented scale, and jagged scar is a story, a testament to your ferocity.
October 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning, monsters.
Every broken horn, dented scale, and jagged scar is a story, a testament to your ferocity.
Every broken horn, dented scale, and jagged scar is a story, a testament to your ferocity.
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and here's a static cover reveal post for people who want to skip the book trailer and/or hate videos! cover art by Lucy Rose
THE LORD OF THE WOOD releases in July 2026, from @hanoversquarepress.bsky.social! #author
preorder now: gatheringvolumes.com/item/44euZQq...
THE LORD OF THE WOOD releases in July 2026, from @hanoversquarepress.bsky.social! #author
preorder now: gatheringvolumes.com/item/44euZQq...
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
and here's a static cover reveal post for people who want to skip the book trailer and/or hate videos! cover art by Lucy Rose
THE LORD OF THE WOOD releases in July 2026, from @hanoversquarepress.bsky.social! #author
preorder now: gatheringvolumes.com/item/44euZQq...
THE LORD OF THE WOOD releases in July 2026, from @hanoversquarepress.bsky.social! #author
preorder now: gatheringvolumes.com/item/44euZQq...
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#RevPit #10Queries Winners have been drawn at random and assigned to editors (also at random), and emails went out to those whose submissions were selected.
Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter
Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter
Thank you everyone who entered! Our editors are eager to get their hands on these submissions. Keep an eye on this space, and don't forget to follow our editors for their #10Queries posts!
October 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#RevPit #10Queries Winners have been drawn at random and assigned to editors (also at random), and emails went out to those whose submissions were selected.
Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter
Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter
Absolutely THRILLED to participate in #RevPit / #10Queries today. There's an amazing group of editors on this list, so please come join me! ✨
*Materials needed: Query + First 5 Pages
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amediting #amquerying #writingcommunity
*Materials needed: Query + First 5 Pages
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amediting #amquerying #writingcommunity
October 2025 10Queries
Are you readying your manuscript to query agents? Are you preparing for this year’s RevPit event? What better way to know if your query an
reviseresub.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Absolutely THRILLED to participate in #RevPit / #10Queries today. There's an amazing group of editors on this list, so please come join me! ✨
*Materials needed: Query + First 5 Pages
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amediting #amquerying #writingcommunity
*Materials needed: Query + First 5 Pages
reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
#amediting #amquerying #writingcommunity
The Last Class event was packed! Like, literally sold out. This documentary is so important right now. Please consider checking it out if it's near you!
www.thelastclassfilm.com
Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️
#documentary #teachers #democracy
www.thelastclassfilm.com
Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️
#documentary #teachers #democracy
October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Last Class event was packed! Like, literally sold out. This documentary is so important right now. Please consider checking it out if it's near you!
www.thelastclassfilm.com
Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️
#documentary #teachers #democracy
www.thelastclassfilm.com
Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️
#documentary #teachers #democracy
I'm incredibly grateful for the #DVpit community and yesterday's event! It was a delight to support so many writers and see your incredible stories. So excited for what comes next! I'm cheering you on, wherever your writing journey takes you. 💖
October 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I'm incredibly grateful for the #DVpit community and yesterday's event! It was a delight to support so many writers and see your incredible stories. So excited for what comes next! I'm cheering you on, wherever your writing journey takes you. 💖
HEARTLESS HUNTER x SHADOW & BONE
A #YA fantasy ft:
🫣 A fearful herbalist
😈 An obvious villain & hidden antagonist
🖤 A pagan god...or wait, she's real?
⚔️ A soldierly sister who wants to fight (pls stop her!)
🌿 A rare plant w/ a dark, secret history
💪 "It's time to face my fear" vibes
#DVpit #F #POC
A #YA fantasy ft:
🫣 A fearful herbalist
😈 An obvious villain & hidden antagonist
🖤 A pagan god...or wait, she's real?
⚔️ A soldierly sister who wants to fight (pls stop her!)
🌿 A rare plant w/ a dark, secret history
💪 "It's time to face my fear" vibes
#DVpit #F #POC
October 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
SHADOW & BONE x HEARTLESS HUNTER
👤 A half-Asian, fear-filled herbalist
🎭 A dual-faced, chaotic deity
🌿 An ugly secret that ties a rare plant to the economy
👯 Complicated sibling dynamics
🌙 A rare celestial event feat. a masquerade
🖤 And healing magic with a dark twist!
#DVpit #YA #F #POC
👤 A half-Asian, fear-filled herbalist
🎭 A dual-faced, chaotic deity
🌿 An ugly secret that ties a rare plant to the economy
👯 Complicated sibling dynamics
🌙 A rare celestial event feat. a masquerade
🖤 And healing magic with a dark twist!
#DVpit #YA #F #POC
October 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
POWERLESS x SHADOW & BONE
When Amara saves a boy with outlawed magic, she expects imprisonment, not to be the High Council's pawn. But after uncovering their conspiracy, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the truth before disappearing like the rest of her kind.
#DVpit #F #YA #POC
When Amara saves a boy with outlawed magic, she expects imprisonment, not to be the High Council's pawn. But after uncovering their conspiracy, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the truth before disappearing like the rest of her kind.
#DVpit #F #YA #POC
October 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
POWERLESS x HEARTLESS HUNTER
Amara hides her outlawed magic until one mistake makes her the High Council's pawn. When she learns what they hide about her kind, their blood, and those fleeing the border, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the throne's corruption.
#DVpit #YA #F
Amara hides her outlawed magic until one mistake makes her the High Council's pawn. When she learns what they hide about her kind, their blood, and those fleeing the border, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the throne's corruption.
#DVpit #YA #F
October 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM