R.S. Meander - Author
@rsmeander.bsky.social
Hello! I enjoy writing dark, high fantasy in my own worlds and developing beloved or hated characters, often of non-human races. I also have a love and professional knowledge of ecology and biology, and this reflects in my world and creature design.
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Anyone wanting to review anything I've published is welcome to! I'll even work with you to provide free copies.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I know money is tight out there. So here's a nice short audiobook for FREE. It's a great indie production and a good story.
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In the Monster's Wake - Audiobook - R. S. Meander
YouTube video by R.S. Meander
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I know money is tight out there. So here's a nice short audiobook for FREE. It's a great indie production and a good story.
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#🪐📚
#audiobook
#fantasy
#pirates
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Just started writing a fantasy romance. It's a little out of my wheelhouse, but I'm excited.
A hopeless romantic young lizard man. His isolated island community is raided, and he falls in love with one of the raiders, a disfigured, hot-headed sorceress.
Sound interesting?
#Fantasyromance
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A hopeless romantic young lizard man. His isolated island community is raided, and he falls in love with one of the raiders, a disfigured, hot-headed sorceress.
Sound interesting?
#Fantasyromance
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October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just started writing a fantasy romance. It's a little out of my wheelhouse, but I'm excited.
A hopeless romantic young lizard man. His isolated island community is raided, and he falls in love with one of the raiders, a disfigured, hot-headed sorceress.
Sound interesting?
#Fantasyromance
💙📚
📚🪐
A hopeless romantic young lizard man. His isolated island community is raided, and he falls in love with one of the raiders, a disfigured, hot-headed sorceress.
Sound interesting?
#Fantasyromance
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Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
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The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
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October 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
books2read.com/u/boAJkp
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
books2read.com/u/boAJkp
@bookshelfie.bsky.social
book-shelfie.com/review/the-s...
Thanks so much! Honored to get 5 stars!
#booksky
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Thanks so much! Honored to get 5 stars!
#booksky
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The Shadowbound Fates, by R. S Meander | Book Review - Bookshelfie
The Shadowbound Fates is an ambitious dark fantasy debut from biologist-turned writer R.S. Meander. Perhaps drawing his scientific sensibility and a taste for the mythic, the novel is set in the spraw...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
@bookshelfie.bsky.social
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Thanks so much! Honored to get 5 stars!
#booksky
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book-shelfie.com/review/the-s...
Thanks so much! Honored to get 5 stars!
#booksky
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I now have a youtube channel.
I will post content like audiobooks, lore breakdowns, and my writing process.
Right now, it has the full audiobook of In the Monster's Wake. But I'd love to hear suggestions on other content people would find engaging.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#audiobook
youtu.be/3gkoVg4ZWF8?...
I will post content like audiobooks, lore breakdowns, and my writing process.
Right now, it has the full audiobook of In the Monster's Wake. But I'd love to hear suggestions on other content people would find engaging.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#audiobook
youtu.be/3gkoVg4ZWF8?...
In the Monster's Wake - Audiobook - R. S. Meander
YouTube video by R.S. Meander
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I now have a youtube channel.
I will post content like audiobooks, lore breakdowns, and my writing process.
Right now, it has the full audiobook of In the Monster's Wake. But I'd love to hear suggestions on other content people would find engaging.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#audiobook
youtu.be/3gkoVg4ZWF8?...
I will post content like audiobooks, lore breakdowns, and my writing process.
Right now, it has the full audiobook of In the Monster's Wake. But I'd love to hear suggestions on other content people would find engaging.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#audiobook
youtu.be/3gkoVg4ZWF8?...
Looking at bugs under the scope at work, and I see this fella who died in the middle of becoming an adult.
It's macabre, but I wanted to take a picture to remind myself that change is a universal struggle. And there's beauty in bettering yourself, even the darkest moments.
#bugs
#inspiration
It's macabre, but I wanted to take a picture to remind myself that change is a universal struggle. And there's beauty in bettering yourself, even the darkest moments.
#bugs
#inspiration
September 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Looking at bugs under the scope at work, and I see this fella who died in the middle of becoming an adult.
It's macabre, but I wanted to take a picture to remind myself that change is a universal struggle. And there's beauty in bettering yourself, even the darkest moments.
#bugs
#inspiration
It's macabre, but I wanted to take a picture to remind myself that change is a universal struggle. And there's beauty in bettering yourself, even the darkest moments.
#bugs
#inspiration
Selling a billion copies of my books would be nice.
But having friends that support you and actually enjoy what you make is a true blessing you can never fake with money or fame.
I am so thankful I have my friends.
#indieauthor
#friendship
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But having friends that support you and actually enjoy what you make is a true blessing you can never fake with money or fame.
I am so thankful I have my friends.
#indieauthor
#friendship
#💙📚
September 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Selling a billion copies of my books would be nice.
But having friends that support you and actually enjoy what you make is a true blessing you can never fake with money or fame.
I am so thankful I have my friends.
#indieauthor
#friendship
#💙📚
But having friends that support you and actually enjoy what you make is a true blessing you can never fake with money or fame.
I am so thankful I have my friends.
#indieauthor
#friendship
#💙📚
The audiobook of In the Monster's Wake is now out!
This was a passion project, and we had a lot of fun making it.
Consensus is that it's an enthralling story with memorable twists and a very easy listen.
Check it out on audible, amazon, or itunes.
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#indieauthor
#shortstory
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This was a passion project, and we had a lot of fun making it.
Consensus is that it's an enthralling story with memorable twists and a very easy listen.
Check it out on audible, amazon, or itunes.
💙📚
🪐📚
#indieauthor
#shortstory
a.co/d/6l6lo86
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August 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The audiobook of In the Monster's Wake is now out!
This was a passion project, and we had a lot of fun making it.
Consensus is that it's an enthralling story with memorable twists and a very easy listen.
Check it out on audible, amazon, or itunes.
💙📚
🪐📚
#indieauthor
#shortstory
a.co/d/6l6lo86
This was a passion project, and we had a lot of fun making it.
Consensus is that it's an enthralling story with memorable twists and a very easy listen.
Check it out on audible, amazon, or itunes.
💙📚
🪐📚
#indieauthor
#shortstory
a.co/d/6l6lo86
Lumbering away from the wall, fire pulsing with each word, it screamed, “WHY’D YOU LEAVE US, LOVE?! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY DID TO US?! TO YOUR CHILDREN?!”
The Shadowbound Fates
a.co/d/9KqjStl
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#Indieauthor
#Fantasynovel
#adultfantasy
The Shadowbound Fates
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#Indieauthor
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#adultfantasy
August 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lumbering away from the wall, fire pulsing with each word, it screamed, “WHY’D YOU LEAVE US, LOVE?! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY DID TO US?! TO YOUR CHILDREN?!”
The Shadowbound Fates
a.co/d/9KqjStl
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#Indieauthor
#Fantasynovel
#adultfantasy
The Shadowbound Fates
a.co/d/9KqjStl
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#Indieauthor
#Fantasynovel
#adultfantasy
I was talking to someone today who'd read one of my books, and something they were surprised by was my incorporation of non-human/human relationships.
I love fantasies about non-humans. Unfortunately, it's hard to find adult fantasy nowadays that isn't human-dominated.
Any recommendations?
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I love fantasies about non-humans. Unfortunately, it's hard to find adult fantasy nowadays that isn't human-dominated.
Any recommendations?
📚💙
📚🪐
August 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I was talking to someone today who'd read one of my books, and something they were surprised by was my incorporation of non-human/human relationships.
I love fantasies about non-humans. Unfortunately, it's hard to find adult fantasy nowadays that isn't human-dominated.
Any recommendations?
📚💙
📚🪐
I love fantasies about non-humans. Unfortunately, it's hard to find adult fantasy nowadays that isn't human-dominated.
Any recommendations?
📚💙
📚🪐
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
August 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
Anyone wanting to review anything I've published is welcome to! I'll even work with you to provide free copies.
#R.S.Meander
#Indieauthor
#Bookreview
#Freebook
#R.S.Meander
#Indieauthor
#Bookreview
#Freebook
August 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Anyone wanting to review anything I've published is welcome to! I'll even work with you to provide free copies.
#R.S.Meander
#Indieauthor
#Bookreview
#Freebook
#R.S.Meander
#Indieauthor
#Bookreview
#Freebook
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
August 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
August 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Ebook, hardcover, and paperback!
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The Shadowbound Fates is here.
What begins as a search for a missing boy becomes a descent into a tangle of faith, corruption, and ancient power.
#💙📚
#🪐📚
#darkfantasy
#Fantasy
#Highfantasy
a.co/d/9KqjStl
The more I write, the more I'm aware that I am utilitarian as an author.
I'm not comfortable expanding on every scene with heaps of description. I streamline imagery to only necessary details.
Many readers enjoy not being bogged down in prose. But others say this style lacks flavor.
#💙📚
I'm not comfortable expanding on every scene with heaps of description. I streamline imagery to only necessary details.
Many readers enjoy not being bogged down in prose. But others say this style lacks flavor.
#💙📚
July 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The more I write, the more I'm aware that I am utilitarian as an author.
I'm not comfortable expanding on every scene with heaps of description. I streamline imagery to only necessary details.
Many readers enjoy not being bogged down in prose. But others say this style lacks flavor.
#💙📚
I'm not comfortable expanding on every scene with heaps of description. I streamline imagery to only necessary details.
Many readers enjoy not being bogged down in prose. But others say this style lacks flavor.
#💙📚
Gotta do some final tweaks to the cover and formatting. But my first novel and physical publication is almost ready for distribution!
Three years and lots of headaches later...
#Theshadowboundfates
#darkfantasy
#🪐📚
#💙📚
Three years and lots of headaches later...
#Theshadowboundfates
#darkfantasy
#🪐📚
#💙📚
July 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Gotta do some final tweaks to the cover and formatting. But my first novel and physical publication is almost ready for distribution!
Three years and lots of headaches later...
#Theshadowboundfates
#darkfantasy
#🪐📚
#💙📚
Three years and lots of headaches later...
#Theshadowboundfates
#darkfantasy
#🪐📚
#💙📚
What do I like to listen to while writing?
Today's artist is Surf Webster.
Excellent trance and shoegaze.
youtube.com/@surfwebster...
#Author
#Booksky
#Shoegaze
#Louisville
#Music
Today's artist is Surf Webster.
Excellent trance and shoegaze.
youtube.com/@surfwebster...
#Author
#Booksky
#Shoegaze
#Louisville
#Music
Surf Webster
Shimmery Shoegaze from Louisvillle, KY
www.surfwebster.bandcamp.com
youtube.com
June 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
What do I like to listen to while writing?
Today's artist is Surf Webster.
Excellent trance and shoegaze.
youtube.com/@surfwebster...
#Author
#Booksky
#Shoegaze
#Louisville
#Music
Today's artist is Surf Webster.
Excellent trance and shoegaze.
youtube.com/@surfwebster...
#Author
#Booksky
#Shoegaze
#Louisville
#Music
Another scene from my upcoming novel.
It wasn't intentional, but now I'm seeing Constantine parallels.
#booksky
#Constantine
#digitalart
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It wasn't intentional, but now I'm seeing Constantine parallels.
#booksky
#Constantine
#digitalart
#📚🪐
June 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Another scene from my upcoming novel.
It wasn't intentional, but now I'm seeing Constantine parallels.
#booksky
#Constantine
#digitalart
#📚🪐
It wasn't intentional, but now I'm seeing Constantine parallels.
#booksky
#Constantine
#digitalart
#📚🪐
I'm not much of an artist, but I felt like making something from my books.
In the Monster's Wake (published): Morane enjoying the sea at night.
The Shadowbound Fates (unpublished): Teris fights with an invisible halberd in the rain. Also, a stylized Ectin.
#🪐📚
#💙📚
#digitalart
In the Monster's Wake (published): Morane enjoying the sea at night.
The Shadowbound Fates (unpublished): Teris fights with an invisible halberd in the rain. Also, a stylized Ectin.
#🪐📚
#💙📚
#digitalart
June 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I'm not much of an artist, but I felt like making something from my books.
In the Monster's Wake (published): Morane enjoying the sea at night.
The Shadowbound Fates (unpublished): Teris fights with an invisible halberd in the rain. Also, a stylized Ectin.
#🪐📚
#💙📚
#digitalart
In the Monster's Wake (published): Morane enjoying the sea at night.
The Shadowbound Fates (unpublished): Teris fights with an invisible halberd in the rain. Also, a stylized Ectin.
#🪐📚
#💙📚
#digitalart
May 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM