D.T. Bella, Author
@rychilla.com
Aussie indie author, writing a series about a fairy detective in a steampunk kingdom. Art by PamonyaArt. Logo by Lee Bradford (He/him.)
My Books: https://rychilla.com/about-the-books/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.T.-Bella/author/B0BQWBRWJY
My Books: https://rychilla.com/about-the-books/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.T.-Bella/author/B0BQWBRWJY
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D.T. Bella, Author
@rychilla.com
· Oct 18
Here's the cover reveal for 'Embers of Doubt', book 2 of my fantasy whodunnit series. It'll be releasing on the 12th of December.
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
#NovemberWorldbuilders 17/11/25: Creatures in the river/lake.
River water in Rychilla needs to be filtered, to remove the toxicant in it, before it's safe to drink. This toxicant comes from merfolk who live in the river - but the Rychillans haven't realised they're there yet.
River water in Rychilla needs to be filtered, to remove the toxicant in it, before it's safe to drink. This toxicant comes from merfolk who live in the river - but the Rychillans haven't realised they're there yet.
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 17/11/25: Creatures in the river/lake.
River water in Rychilla needs to be filtered, to remove the toxicant in it, before it's safe to drink. This toxicant comes from merfolk who live in the river - but the Rychillans haven't realised they're there yet.
River water in Rychilla needs to be filtered, to remove the toxicant in it, before it's safe to drink. This toxicant comes from merfolk who live in the river - but the Rychillans haven't realised they're there yet.
#QueerPrompts 17/Nov/25: Any students in your story?
Embers of Doubt takes place at the local college of mages, where three apprentices are competing for one position as a mage.
As part of their tests, each apprentice has to teach a class of school students how to use magic to filter water.
Embers of Doubt takes place at the local college of mages, where three apprentices are competing for one position as a mage.
As part of their tests, each apprentice has to teach a class of school students how to use magic to filter water.
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#QueerPrompts 17/Nov/25: Any students in your story?
Embers of Doubt takes place at the local college of mages, where three apprentices are competing for one position as a mage.
As part of their tests, each apprentice has to teach a class of school students how to use magic to filter water.
Embers of Doubt takes place at the local college of mages, where three apprentices are competing for one position as a mage.
As part of their tests, each apprentice has to teach a class of school students how to use magic to filter water.
Reposted by D.T. Bella, Author
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 7/Nov/25: Something black in your story.
Jaleshi elves wear black lipstick and nail polish as a sign of mourning. We'll meet a character like this in book 3 of my series.
Jaleshi elves wear black lipstick and nail polish as a sign of mourning. We'll meet a character like this in book 3 of my series.
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 7/Nov/25: Something black in your story.
Jaleshi elves wear black lipstick and nail polish as a sign of mourning. We'll meet a character like this in book 3 of my series.
Jaleshi elves wear black lipstick and nail polish as a sign of mourning. We'll meet a character like this in book 3 of my series.
#NovemberWorldbuilders 1/Nov/25: Something in your world that's red?
Dark red/maroon is the royal colour in Rychilla. Reserved by law for those on government business. It's the colour of town guard uniforms and cars. As such, Karis usually wears it.
(Art by Sofia Aspe.)
Dark red/maroon is the royal colour in Rychilla. Reserved by law for those on government business. It's the colour of town guard uniforms and cars. As such, Karis usually wears it.
(Art by Sofia Aspe.)
November 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders 1/Nov/25: Something in your world that's red?
Dark red/maroon is the royal colour in Rychilla. Reserved by law for those on government business. It's the colour of town guard uniforms and cars. As such, Karis usually wears it.
(Art by Sofia Aspe.)
Dark red/maroon is the royal colour in Rychilla. Reserved by law for those on government business. It's the colour of town guard uniforms and cars. As such, Karis usually wears it.
(Art by Sofia Aspe.)
#FantasyIndiesNovember 2/Nov/25: When did you start writing?
Back in primary school. I think my first original piece was about a rally team using an electric car, inspired by the 'XV Racers' toy line that was out at the time. I think I was in year 4 or 5 of primary school at that point.
Back in primary school. I think my first original piece was about a rally team using an electric car, inspired by the 'XV Racers' toy line that was out at the time. I think I was in year 4 or 5 of primary school at that point.
November 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember 2/Nov/25: When did you start writing?
Back in primary school. I think my first original piece was about a rally team using an electric car, inspired by the 'XV Racers' toy line that was out at the time. I think I was in year 4 or 5 of primary school at that point.
Back in primary school. I think my first original piece was about a rally team using an electric car, inspired by the 'XV Racers' toy line that was out at the time. I think I was in year 4 or 5 of primary school at that point.
Reposted by D.T. Bella, Author
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Here's the cover reveal for 'Embers of Doubt', book 2 of my fantasy whodunnit series. It'll be releasing on the 12th of December.
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
October 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Here's the cover reveal for 'Embers of Doubt', book 2 of my fantasy whodunnit series. It'll be releasing on the 12th of December.
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
Cover art by Mousam Bannerjee.
#writer #indieauthor #Rychilla #booksky
#OctoberWorldbuilders 18/10/25: Tech in your world?
Rychillan technology runs on elemental magic, controlled by runes. Most vehicles (cars, boats, airships) are steam powered, with the steam generated from water & fire magic.
Smaller devices use clockwork (i.e. wound springs & gears) for power.
Rychillan technology runs on elemental magic, controlled by runes. Most vehicles (cars, boats, airships) are steam powered, with the steam generated from water & fire magic.
Smaller devices use clockwork (i.e. wound springs & gears) for power.
October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#OctoberWorldbuilders 18/10/25: Tech in your world?
Rychillan technology runs on elemental magic, controlled by runes. Most vehicles (cars, boats, airships) are steam powered, with the steam generated from water & fire magic.
Smaller devices use clockwork (i.e. wound springs & gears) for power.
Rychillan technology runs on elemental magic, controlled by runes. Most vehicles (cars, boats, airships) are steam powered, with the steam generated from water & fire magic.
Smaller devices use clockwork (i.e. wound springs & gears) for power.
Page 33 of 'Embers of Doubt'. It's the moment when Yaetherim puts things together, and realises that the accidental death of Apprentice Kelnoss wasn't an accident. #indieauthors #WritingCommunity #writesky
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Page 33 of 'Embers of Doubt'. It's the moment when Yaetherim puts things together, and realises that the accidental death of Apprentice Kelnoss wasn't an accident. #indieauthors #WritingCommunity #writesky
#OctoberWorldbuilders 15/10/25: Trade routes?
Originally, Rychillan trade routes followed the rivers that cover the kingdom and run into neighbouring nations. More recently, airships have taken over from riverboats, allowing trade over further distances and more direct routes.
Originally, Rychillan trade routes followed the rivers that cover the kingdom and run into neighbouring nations. More recently, airships have taken over from riverboats, allowing trade over further distances and more direct routes.
October 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#OctoberWorldbuilders 15/10/25: Trade routes?
Originally, Rychillan trade routes followed the rivers that cover the kingdom and run into neighbouring nations. More recently, airships have taken over from riverboats, allowing trade over further distances and more direct routes.
Originally, Rychillan trade routes followed the rivers that cover the kingdom and run into neighbouring nations. More recently, airships have taken over from riverboats, allowing trade over further distances and more direct routes.
#QueerPrompts 6/Oct/25: Any coaches in your story?
Funnily enough, Yaetherim ends up as a sort of coach for Naeliya. In book 3.1 (an interquel) and book 4, Naeliya realises that she's in a position to perform her own investigations. As the kingdom's only private eye, Yaetherim coaches her in these.
Funnily enough, Yaetherim ends up as a sort of coach for Naeliya. In book 3.1 (an interquel) and book 4, Naeliya realises that she's in a position to perform her own investigations. As the kingdom's only private eye, Yaetherim coaches her in these.
October 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#QueerPrompts 6/Oct/25: Any coaches in your story?
Funnily enough, Yaetherim ends up as a sort of coach for Naeliya. In book 3.1 (an interquel) and book 4, Naeliya realises that she's in a position to perform her own investigations. As the kingdom's only private eye, Yaetherim coaches her in these.
Funnily enough, Yaetherim ends up as a sort of coach for Naeliya. In book 3.1 (an interquel) and book 4, Naeliya realises that she's in a position to perform her own investigations. As the kingdom's only private eye, Yaetherim coaches her in these.
#QueerPrompts 3/Oct/25: Do you add body language when you write conversations?
Yes. I find it's a good way to break up the dialogue and keep things moving.
Half of my characters are fairies, so I include their wings in the body language. Flicking to indicate surprise, that sort of thing.
Yes. I find it's a good way to break up the dialogue and keep things moving.
Half of my characters are fairies, so I include their wings in the body language. Flicking to indicate surprise, that sort of thing.
October 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
#QueerPrompts 3/Oct/25: Do you add body language when you write conversations?
Yes. I find it's a good way to break up the dialogue and keep things moving.
Half of my characters are fairies, so I include their wings in the body language. Flicking to indicate surprise, that sort of thing.
Yes. I find it's a good way to break up the dialogue and keep things moving.
Half of my characters are fairies, so I include their wings in the body language. Flicking to indicate surprise, that sort of thing.
#QueerPrompts 29/Sept/25: What would a fortune cookie tell your MC?
"You will be loved."
Yaetherim, at this point, sees himself as broken and unlovable. With scars on his body and soul. It's the reason why he hasn't realised another fairy is in love with him yet.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social).
"You will be loved."
Yaetherim, at this point, sees himself as broken and unlovable. With scars on his body and soul. It's the reason why he hasn't realised another fairy is in love with him yet.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social).
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
#QueerPrompts 29/Sept/25: What would a fortune cookie tell your MC?
"You will be loved."
Yaetherim, at this point, sees himself as broken and unlovable. With scars on his body and soul. It's the reason why he hasn't realised another fairy is in love with him yet.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social).
"You will be loved."
Yaetherim, at this point, sees himself as broken and unlovable. With scars on his body and soul. It's the reason why he hasn't realised another fairy is in love with him yet.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social).
#FantasyIndiesSeptember 4/Sept/25: Character Hobbies
Yaetherim - cooking. He's good enough to have a career as a chef, if he wanted.
Tenora - tinkering with clockwork. It's what led her into her career as a mechanic.
Karis - sketching. It's one of the few times she lets her hair down.
Yaetherim - cooking. He's good enough to have a career as a chef, if he wanted.
Tenora - tinkering with clockwork. It's what led her into her career as a mechanic.
Karis - sketching. It's one of the few times she lets her hair down.
September 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember 4/Sept/25: Character Hobbies
Yaetherim - cooking. He's good enough to have a career as a chef, if he wanted.
Tenora - tinkering with clockwork. It's what led her into her career as a mechanic.
Karis - sketching. It's one of the few times she lets her hair down.
Yaetherim - cooking. He's good enough to have a career as a chef, if he wanted.
Tenora - tinkering with clockwork. It's what led her into her career as a mechanic.
Karis - sketching. It's one of the few times she lets her hair down.
Don't call me out like this. 🙂
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Don't call me out like this. 🙂
#SeptemberWorldbuilders 1/Sept/2025: What season(s) does your story take place?
Rychilla has two seasons: humid and rainy. At the moment, all my stories take place during the former. There are celebrations at the start of the latter, and I have plans for one such celebration, the Jacaranda Ball.
Rychilla has two seasons: humid and rainy. At the moment, all my stories take place during the former. There are celebrations at the start of the latter, and I have plans for one such celebration, the Jacaranda Ball.
September 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
#SeptemberWorldbuilders 1/Sept/2025: What season(s) does your story take place?
Rychilla has two seasons: humid and rainy. At the moment, all my stories take place during the former. There are celebrations at the start of the latter, and I have plans for one such celebration, the Jacaranda Ball.
Rychilla has two seasons: humid and rainy. At the moment, all my stories take place during the former. There are celebrations at the start of the latter, and I have plans for one such celebration, the Jacaranda Ball.
#QueerPrompts 1/Sep/25: Introduce self & WIP.
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social.)
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social.)
September 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#QueerPrompts 1/Sep/25: Introduce self & WIP.
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social.)
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social.)
#FantasyIndiesSeptember 1/Sep/25: Introduce self & WIP.
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social)
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social)
September 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember 1/Sep/25: Introduce self & WIP.
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social)
I'm Daniel, an Australian author writing whodunnits in a fantasy setting.
My current WIP, Naeliya Investigates, sees Naeliya look into a theft solo. She finds she enjoys it more than her job as a messenger.
(Art by @o8cho.bsky.social)
I've started writing smaller pieces, that fit between my Rychilla Cases novels. They're mostly based on writing prompts. The first one's here: archiveofourown.org/works/70030761.
I've decided to publish them on #AO3 and on my Tumblr.
#amwriting #indie #indieauthor #Rychilla
I've decided to publish them on #AO3 and on my Tumblr.
#amwriting #indie #indieauthor #Rychilla
Coat for a Dewdrop - RychillaCases - Original Work [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
August 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I've started writing smaller pieces, that fit between my Rychilla Cases novels. They're mostly based on writing prompts. The first one's here: archiveofourown.org/works/70030761.
I've decided to publish them on #AO3 and on my Tumblr.
#amwriting #indie #indieauthor #Rychilla
I've decided to publish them on #AO3 and on my Tumblr.
#amwriting #indie #indieauthor #Rychilla
#AugustWorldbuilders 29/8/25: What software/programs/notebooks do you use to organise worldbuilding information?
I use a program called Joplin. It's FOSS, which syncs across my PC and Android phone.
Notes can be organised into 'notebooks', and can be tagged. Images & other media can also be added.
I use a program called Joplin. It's FOSS, which syncs across my PC and Android phone.
Notes can be organised into 'notebooks', and can be tagged. Images & other media can also be added.
August 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#AugustWorldbuilders 29/8/25: What software/programs/notebooks do you use to organise worldbuilding information?
I use a program called Joplin. It's FOSS, which syncs across my PC and Android phone.
Notes can be organised into 'notebooks', and can be tagged. Images & other media can also be added.
I use a program called Joplin. It's FOSS, which syncs across my PC and Android phone.
Notes can be organised into 'notebooks', and can be tagged. Images & other media can also be added.
It's funny how music can impact writing. For my fantasy/whodunit stories, it's the Youtube multi-hour lofi jazz mixes that get me in the zone.
For my urban fantasy series, strangely, it's 'Yesterday's Hero' by John Paul Young (and the Bay City Rollers cover) on repeat. #amwriting #WritingCommunity
For my urban fantasy series, strangely, it's 'Yesterday's Hero' by John Paul Young (and the Bay City Rollers cover) on repeat. #amwriting #WritingCommunity
August 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
It's funny how music can impact writing. For my fantasy/whodunit stories, it's the Youtube multi-hour lofi jazz mixes that get me in the zone.
For my urban fantasy series, strangely, it's 'Yesterday's Hero' by John Paul Young (and the Bay City Rollers cover) on repeat. #amwriting #WritingCommunity
For my urban fantasy series, strangely, it's 'Yesterday's Hero' by John Paul Young (and the Bay City Rollers cover) on repeat. #amwriting #WritingCommunity
#FantasyIndiesAugust 9/Aug/25: Snippet Saturday.
From the start of 'Embers of Doubt', Yaetherim is escorting his drunk friend, Naeliya, out of an inn when he's interrupted.
From the start of 'Embers of Doubt', Yaetherim is escorting his drunk friend, Naeliya, out of an inn when he's interrupted.
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#FantasyIndiesAugust 9/Aug/25: Snippet Saturday.
From the start of 'Embers of Doubt', Yaetherim is escorting his drunk friend, Naeliya, out of an inn when he's interrupted.
From the start of 'Embers of Doubt', Yaetherim is escorting his drunk friend, Naeliya, out of an inn when he's interrupted.
#AugustWorldbuilders 9/Aug/25: Deity interactions with the mundane?
Luxanke the Provider works by putting people in the right place at the right time. She does this by appearing to them in their dreams, and giving them guidance. Less directly, she'll also act through her priests and acolytes.
Luxanke the Provider works by putting people in the right place at the right time. She does this by appearing to them in their dreams, and giving them guidance. Less directly, she'll also act through her priests and acolytes.
August 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#AugustWorldbuilders 9/Aug/25: Deity interactions with the mundane?
Luxanke the Provider works by putting people in the right place at the right time. She does this by appearing to them in their dreams, and giving them guidance. Less directly, she'll also act through her priests and acolytes.
Luxanke the Provider works by putting people in the right place at the right time. She does this by appearing to them in their dreams, and giving them guidance. Less directly, she'll also act through her priests and acolytes.
Reposted by D.T. Bella, Author
Writers and TTRPG Players, today's character question!
What is something in your character's past that has had a significant influence on them?
#booksky #ttrpg #writer #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt
What is something in your character's past that has had a significant influence on them?
#booksky #ttrpg #writer #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt
August 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Writers and TTRPG Players, today's character question!
What is something in your character's past that has had a significant influence on them?
#booksky #ttrpg #writer #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt
What is something in your character's past that has had a significant influence on them?
#booksky #ttrpg #writer #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt