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Tamara S. Harker
@tamarasharker.com
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Indie epic fantasy author, editor, and avid collector and list-maker. My first novel, The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh, arrives 1st March 2026!

🚫 GenAI, bigots unwelcome.
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Tamara S. Harker @tamarasharker.com · Nov 7
Looking to sink your teeth into a cerebral, rich epic fantasy? "The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh" will be served 1st March 2026!

Get your first taste by signing up for my newsletter at www.tamarasharker.com!

🪐📚 💙📚
#epicfantasy #darkfantasy #fruitofwar #indiebooks
A dark green banner split in half by a subtle gold border. The left half features a book cover with white text that reads “The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh”, by Tamara S Harker. It shows a man’s hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a small skull. In the background is a shadowed orchard with fallen soldiers lying on the ground. The right half of the image describes the book, including a tagline of "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." and a launch date of 1st March 2026, both in red text. A donut-shaped pie chart lists its genres as 70% epic fantasy, 20% dark fantasy, and 10% gothic horror. The blurb of the book, in pale green text, reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." Finally, green text reads: "For readers who like their fantasy intelligent...immersive...and simmering with ghosts of the past...both figurative and literal."
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sayaashrah.bsky.social
If anyone can help 👀👇🏽
crcollins.bsky.social C. R. Collins @crcollins.bsky.social · 21h
Hi #WritingCommunity

Do any of you serialize your own work on your site? I have questions about this & was hoping someone would be willing to answer a couple of questions. 🥺 Thanks in advance!
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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adamcbassett.com
ICYMI, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this pre-made maps idea!
adamcbassett.com Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 1d
I know authors sometime buy premade book covers as an inexpensive option... Would folks be interested in pre-made fantasy and sci-fi maps? If so, how much would you be willing to pay?

Alternatively, if you want something made custom, I have commissions open! (No AI) www.adamcbassett.com/map-design
Map Design Portfolio — Adam Bassett
A collection of fictional maps illustrated by Adam Bassett.
www.adamcbassett.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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vsholmes.bsky.social
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February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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ajcalvin.bsky.social
Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in March?

I'm building next month's new release post, and there's room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form below 😊

#booksky #writingcommunity #writing #indiebooks

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Are you an indie author? Do you have a new release scheduled in SF/F/Horror? Would you like it to be featured on my blog's monthly new release list?
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
tamarasharker.com
Last day! Don't miss out on the #OCSpeedDating fun!

(And don't forget to check the tag and respond to others!)

🥰💘
karkkidoesart.bsky.social Karkki @karkkidoesart.bsky.social · 2d
It is the Valentine's Day weekend and as promised it's time for #OCSpeedDating, a fun little event cooked up by me and @tamarasharker.com!

The game is running from 💟13th-15th February💟! Make your OC a dating profile and look through the dating profiles of other OCs!
A pink and lavender background with darker pink hand-drawn hearts, on top of which is dark pink, purple, and white text that reads: "Welcome to #OCSpeedDating! A casual and fun OC matchmaking tag game running from 13th-15th February 2026! 1. Create a dating profile for your OC(s) of choice using the template, or simply copy the fields for text-only responses! 2. Quote this post with your OC's profile and be sure to include the #OCSpeedDating tag! Art is welcome but not required! 3. Browse the tag. See someone else OC that might be a good match for yours? Reply with your OC's profile! #OCSpeedDating Hosted by @karkkidoesart and @tamara.s.harker" A pink and lavender background with darker pink hand-drawn hearts, on top of which is dark pink, purple, and white text arranged as a form that reads: "OCSpeedDating Profile! #OCSpeedDating Name: Age: Gender: Sexuality: Personality: Interests: Looking for: Reply with your profile if you think we're a match!"
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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koblbird.bsky.social
Actualy these are fun so... heres another one this one for the Canton Empires own Cinnamon Rolle on the throne: Kellvian
#OCSpeedDating
February 14, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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koblbird.bsky.social
Okay ONE more. Say goodbye to the Humans say hello to Snek.

#OCSpeedDating
February 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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esteemedbastard.bsky.social
#OCSpeedDating I decided to throw Yvaissar's hat into the ring! He's the main character of All Expenses Paid, my high fantasy erotic romcom. #ocsky #writesky
A dating profile for Yvaissar Shadona. He is a 200 year old bisexual man who grew up sheltered. He enjoys creative pursuits, astrology. and is looking for emotionally mature partners. A picture of Elric of Melniboné. He is albino man with long hair, wearing black robes and a crown of thorns. He is resting his cheek on his hand and has an unimpressed expression.
February 15, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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karkkidoesart.bsky.social
Meet Cassia, the second oldest of the main siblings in BCC! #OCSpeedDating
Name: Cassia Age: 27 Gender: cis woman (she/her) Sexuality: bi (prefers women) Personality: cool and detached, very put together and restrained on the surface but there’s something else lurking underneath (icy rage), will step on you if you ask nicely Interests: being in nature, playing music especially violin, dangerous women, forbidden magic, burning down an empire, big cats Looking for: hot older women preferably with wealth and influence portrait of a white woman with sharp features, men's clothing and long wavy dark brown hair
February 15, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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karkkidoesart.bsky.social
Meet Valeri, the second youngest of the main siblings in BCC! #OCSpeedDating
Name: Valeri Age: 25 Gender: cis man (he/him) Sexuality: do not ask (it’s bi) Personality: rough around the edges, short-tempered, suspicious of new people and quite awkward, but loyal, reliable and very eager to please, basically a dog with separation anxiety in human form Interests: dogs, horses, swords, guns, music, being useful, dogs (again), nature, peace and quiet Looking for: a spouse who tells him what to do and wants to have children A white man with short brown hair, afternoon shade and a scar across his cheek
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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willelm.bsky.social
Today's the day. SHADOW OF THE ELDERS, a dark epic fantasy, is available wide both ebook and paperback! If you've been waiting until it left Amazon to check it out, now's the time!

books2read.com/shadowoftheelders

#booksky #writingcommunity #fantasy
📚🪐💙🩷🧙⚔️
Book promotion image with a hooded rider on horseback on the left Shadow of the Elders book cover on right. Author Will Elm. Red background, black tree in the center growing out of a white angular design and surrounded by repeating white lines that recede into distance. Three people, black, shadows, walk white paths towards the tree. Quotes on the left read "Imaginative, intense, and full of heart." with 5 stars beneath it. Available wide at barnes and noble, amazon, apple books, ratkuten kobo, smashwords, bookshop.org, google play books, and more.
August 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
tamarasharker.com
Day 14 of #FebruaryWorldbuilders!

Time (!) for my briefest response to one of these prompts ever. 😂😬
February 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
tamarasharker.com
Day 13 of #FebruaryWorldbuilders! (Catchup)

Ícalarans don't have any sure-fire scientific evidence of the origin of their mysterious tuya, but it's coming. (We even get a tiny hint of it in 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑙𝑒𝑠ℎ!)

There's origin stories, of course. For example...

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kiraofthewind.com Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 3d
#FebruaryWorldbuilders Is the origin of your world known? Is there a creation story? If you have nonphysical realms, were they also created at this time, or did they come about through some other means? What do your characters believe? Does the world's religion have any thoughts?
MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card #FebruaryWorldbuilders Hosted by Kira of the Wind Week 1: Metaphysical World 13. Is the origin of your world known? What do your characters believe? The background image shows a misty forest with a mysterious tower in the background. It has a cold, mysterious vibe.
February 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
tamarasharker.com
#HappyValentine'sDay, friends!

I've always thought of Valentine's Day and February in general as a celebration of love in all its myriad and beautiful forms, so thank you for being the awesome, talented, and supportive people in my computer. You rock! 💞
A burgundy background with a dark pink watercolor effect, on top of which is a purple-red fictional, vaguely heart-shaped fruit with a dark ivory calyx. Over the fruit is a hand-drawn light pink heart. Matching light pink text above the fruit and heart reads: "Happy Valentine's Day, beloveds!", while to the bottom right, more text reads: "Thanks for following!"
February 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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simonkellowbingham.bsky.social
Currently enjoying the Armenian acapella folk singing of the Nairyan vocal ensemble. Sometimes the Internet connects to magic...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzfG...
Khnece -Nairyan vocal ensemble / Խնեցուն երգը
YouTube video by Nairyan vocal Ensemble
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February 14, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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ceritusorbis.com
Working contracts in the colonies is tough and Freya is always in need of a plaything during her downtime

#OCSpeedDating
Name: Freya Age: infinity, ig? Gender: f Sexuality: pan Personality: my fam and friends are the world and I'd do anything to see them happy, even if that means killing a mf Interests: flying, sightseeing, delish food, omnicasting, flying, punching people, cute fuzies, and also flying Looking for: femboys with tight little butts to the front. otherwise down to have fun with anyone
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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wakahisasensei.bsky.social
Demetre Basarab I (aka Demetre the Lich aka Demetre the Impaler).

Sadly no character art for her. I don’t think my usual Skyrim art captures how I picture her in my head. She doesn’t look undead I promise.
The OCSpeedDating profile for Demetre Basarab I. The highlights include: A warning about her low impulse control. A very obvious interest in sex. But also medieval history, ancient languages, video games, movies, cheerleading, and cheeseburgers. She is approximately 744 years old. She’s looking for someone who can love a monster for who and what they are, not someone who’s expecting her to change.
February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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wakahisasensei.bsky.social
Derelict Epoch 8 (aka Deri aka the Exponential One).
The OCSpeedDating profile for my OC Derelict Epoch 8. The highlights include: Her arrogance, her machine supremacist views, her interest in physics, and her more normal interests in pop music, games, and etc. She’s willing to date organic life that acknowledges her superiority and considers cybernetics a plus. But prefers machine life. Art of my OC deri. She’s wearing a black t-shirt with pink writing that says “I’ll make your software hardware.” Art made by me using Skyrim and mods, several of which I made myself. Art of my OC Deri. She’s in a white digital space on a floating platform next to a white tea set. She’s wearing all black and her eyes glow pink. Art made by me using Skyrim and mods, several of which I made myself.
February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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wakahisasensei.bsky.social
#OCSpeedDating

I made 3 of these.

Starting with my OC Nozomi.
The OC dating profile for my OC Nozomi. Some of the highlight info: Omnisexual, polyamorous, goth, musician. Will not date undead. Nozomi playing Electric guitar on stage. Art made by me using Skyrim and mods, several of which I made myself.
February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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walkerharris.net
I still need to read through some of the OCs being posted, but the few I've seen look interesting even if they aren't matches. Gonna be adding some follows today!

In the meanwhile, let's put Kyle out there, even though he feels like he's taking up space where he shouldn't.

#OCSpeedDating
Pink and purple background with hearts and text that says: #OCSpeedDating Profile Name: Kyle Lloyd Age: 48 Gender: cis man Sexuality: mostly straight Personality: Contractually obligated to tell Dad jokes. Everyone deserves a smile & to be treated with kindness - from crying babies, to overworked wait staff, to that jerk who might be having a bad day. Interests: Former architect, lifelong geek, struggling screenwriter, currently pretends to play bass. Biggest interest is in helping others. I'm happy if others are happy. Looking for: I shouldn't do this. Let others match and be happy. I shouldn't be greedy thinking I could date again. (But it'd be nice to have someone to share my days with and that I can snuggle and take care of.) Reply with your profile if you think we're a match! An illustration of a man wearing tan slacks and a purple button-down short sleeve shirt with a hand in his pocket. He other had is holding a bass guitar that hangs in front of him. He has neatly styled dark hair slightly greying on the sides, and is smiling warmly. Illustration by Dairy Tart https://dairytart.carrd.co/.
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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walkerharris.net
I'm not sure we are ready for Rachel, but she's impatient and I think I saw I good match already.

She has surprised me as one of my favorite and deepest characters, but today she just wants to hook up (and says she won't make it a competition but I have my doubts).😅

#OCSpeedDating
Pink and purple background with hearts and text that says: #OCSpeedDating Profile Name: Rachel Lewis Age: 26 Gender: cis woman Sexuality: bi/pansexual Personality: Confident, absolute ride-or-die for friends. Isn't afraid to speak her mind. Enjoys light-hearted teasing of her friends but tries not to go too far. Interests: Singing, going clubbing, kick bigots' asses. Also highly competent computer nerd but whatevs. Enjoys raunchy comedies and horror flicks. Looking for: Hot sex with no commitment. I suppose hanging out can be cool, too. But that intimacy is one of the few things that makes this shitty world tolerable. Reply with your profile if you think we're a match!
February 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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kathyravyn.bsky.social
#OCSpeedDating

Here's Tara — she's such a fun character and I love writing her. You might have even seen some posts about her already if you follow me!

I didn't have any art of her (yet), so here's a moodboard instead.

#Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#OCSpeedDating Profile! #OCSpeedDating Name: Tara Age: 19 Gender: Female Sexuality: Lesbian Personality: Loud, bold, snarky, playful, and very enthusiastic — Tara’s a whole personality on her own. She easily gets herself out of (and into!) trouble. Interests: Music (plays electric guitar), tarot, witchy stuff, fashion, thrifting. Also loves to gossip and stick her nose in unwanted places. Looking for: Someone to have fun with and bring along to her antics. Someone who genuinely likes her personality and someone she clicks with. A genuine connection — and maybe even the one. A moodboard for Tara. From left to right, bottom to top: A close up of nails with chipped red nailpolish, a close-up of a collage book with the text "witchcraft" visible, a shot of what looks to be a concert, with a guitar player visible, a shot of a girl sticking her head out the window in a big city, a shot of a girl composing a song with her guitar and laptop, shadow of two girls kissing, blurry shot of two hands holding up heart shaped lollipops, hands laying out three tarot cards, and a hand with assorted rings on it. Images from Pinterest. Quotes: "There's always another option. We could both fake our deaths?" Tara offered. “Have fun, Sam. Try not to explode while I'm gone.” "No problem, I'll keep insisting it 'till you accept it, or 'till your death bed. Whichever comes first." "I like to be prepared for any circumstance. What if a cute girl happens to be there and asks me out? I need to have a date outfit prepared." "Fine, okay! I admit it. I stole your secret stash of toast."
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
tamarasharker.com
Good morning and Happy Valentine's Day! ICYMI, #OCSpeedDating is running until tomorrow if you'd like to find friendship or fun or love for your OCs! All welcome, the more the merrier!
karkkidoesart.bsky.social Karkki @karkkidoesart.bsky.social · 2d
It is the Valentine's Day weekend and as promised it's time for #OCSpeedDating, a fun little event cooked up by me and @tamarasharker.com!

The game is running from 💟13th-15th February💟! Make your OC a dating profile and look through the dating profiles of other OCs!
A pink and lavender background with darker pink hand-drawn hearts, on top of which is dark pink, purple, and white text that reads: "Welcome to #OCSpeedDating! A casual and fun OC matchmaking tag game running from 13th-15th February 2026! 1. Create a dating profile for your OC(s) of choice using the template, or simply copy the fields for text-only responses! 2. Quote this post with your OC's profile and be sure to include the #OCSpeedDating tag! Art is welcome but not required! 3. Browse the tag. See someone else OC that might be a good match for yours? Reply with your OC's profile! #OCSpeedDating Hosted by @karkkidoesart and @tamara.s.harker" A pink and lavender background with darker pink hand-drawn hearts, on top of which is dark pink, purple, and white text arranged as a form that reads: "OCSpeedDating Profile! #OCSpeedDating Name: Age: Gender: Sexuality: Personality: Interests: Looking for: Reply with your profile if you think we're a match!"
February 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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rebeccareyeswriting.com
A little help this Valentines day would be greatly appreciated. Aside from one store sale, it's been a dry month all around.

ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita...

#Books #Art #ScienceFiction #SFF #Booksky💙📚
Fun Ko-fi ad Support an indie author this Valentines Day! Books on my Ko-Fi page are signed, hardcovers come with art, come with free bookmarks, pay me better than retail royalties, cost the same as other online stores (plus shipping), and help me continue writing and drawing art. ko-fi/rebeccaevita/shop The picture is of Thalia from my sigils books in her knickers, smiling at the camera, and covering herself with a paper heart. She has animal tattoos and decent muscles.
February 14, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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sayaashrah.bsky.social
#QueerWritersChat Q5. One day left to enjoy the Valentine's Day Romance Bundle, where you can find This Is How Immortals Die, the first book in my #WorldWithoutLove series, as well as 28 other romance books!

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February 14, 2026 at 2:51 AM