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Andrea Marie Johnson
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🪄Author of dark and steamy queer romantasy
🐸Artist, gamer, ADHDer, bundle of anxiety, frog lover
🏳️‍🌈Nonbinary demibi disaster
✨️They/them
I'm also: @authoraudreys.bsky.social

https://authorandimarie.carrd.co/
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Do you hate facism? Wanna burn it all down? I've got a bundle of books filled with rebellion and defiance.
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A background of flames. Text reads: BURN IT DOWN! Bundle 17 books for $16 November 13-16th Thumbnail book covers line the top, bottom, and left margins of the image: Now and Then and Back Again by A.P. Howell Fruits of the Gods by William C. Tracy Rise of the Resistance by Niranjan Into The Forest by Natasha O’Connor The Killing Song by Felix Graves Birthright by M.A. Vice Heirs of Hyarch Book One: The Spellking's Heir by Chris Mitchell Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak Loyalty to the Max by Maya Darjani What May Rise From the Ashes by Susanne Schmidt Their Village, Their Fortress by Dylan Madeley Gift of Snow by C.L. Carhart When In Erebus by Paris Vivian Kotov Syndrome by S. Morgan Burbank Wherever the Stars Call by S. Jean A Path of Endless Crossroads by M.C. Burnell
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Did you know I have a newsletter and a reader discord? You can join the Red Society today and keep up with all my writing news ^_^

Newsletter: eepurl.com/iO-KF6

Discord: discord.gg/E3xgr3TMa2
Dusty pink damask background. "Join the Red Society" with a dagger shoved between the words.
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Here are the events I'll be at in 2026!

Tickets for Writers on the River go on sale November 8th and tickets for Romance Rendezvous Book Blast go on sale November 15th. I'll update my carrd with links when I have them ^_^
Smokey grey background. "2020 Author Events" Smokey grey background. "Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL, Writers on the River, July, 11, 2026" Smokey grey background. "Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls, IA, Romance Rendezvous Book Blast, August 8, 2026"
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die.

And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with a tempting offer. The catch? She'll have to become his assassin apprentice.

Buy it here: buy.bookfunnel.com/ii9d34ov5t
Smokey grey background. "Become an assassin's apprentice to get out of the cold? Sure, what could go wrong? Smokey grey background. Trope map. Cover for Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson in the middle surrounded by tropes with red daggers for arrows pointing to the the books. The tropes are: -fake marriage "darling wife" -so. much. sapphic. pining. -emotional support knife -assassin guilds -FFM polyam fam -gaslamp fantasy -cinnamon roll shadow daddy -forced proximity -hurt/comfort -disaster bi MC Smokey grey background. Text reads: -Dark gaslamp romantasy -Bisexual MC -Steamy (3 peppers) -Graphic violence -Queer rep -Mental health rep -Assassin mages -Victorian inspired world -1st person, present tense Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die. And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with an offer of food, a bed, and a roof over her head. The catch? She'll have to become his assassin apprentice. Her hands are already stained with the blood of five men. What's a little more? But training to be an assassin isn’t easy and learning to control her magic even less. To complicate things, Cerise can’t fight her attraction to her mentor, Keir, or his charming best friend, Damara. It wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't a dirty street rat. Well, that and society isn't ready for two women to be together. Everything heats up as an arsonist stalks the streets. His targets? Brothel owners and Cerise's aunt is at the top of his list. Can Cerise get strong enough to help Keir hunt him down or will her aunt become another tragic death that haunts her nightmares?
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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It's that time of year where you can nominate books for the Indie Ink Awards & Shadows Dark and Deadly is eligible! I'd love to be nominated and these are the categories I suggest. I'd especially love the prettiest book interior because I put a lot of work into it ^_^
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Background: A hand drops a white card into a voting box. There's also the cover for Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson. Text reads: Nominations for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards has begun! Nominate Shadows Dark and Deadly! Possible categories: best book cover and cover artist, prettiest book interior, Writing the Future We Need: bisexual or biromantic representation, Writing the Future We Need: LGBTQ+ representation, Writing the Future We Need: mental health representation
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The FaRo Society Book Blast is going on RIGHT NOW. If you love fantasy romance books then check it out. 300+ books for only $0.99 each ^_^
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Gimme: www.farosociety.com/bookblast
Promotional post Dark misty background. Golden border around text and cover of Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson Text reads: 300 books | 99c only. PNR & Romantasy | Oct 30th www.farosociety.com/bookblast
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Thank you! I plan to do a whole series because Aster (Max) will go through a whole metamorphosis over the series (pun intended). I already drew this which is Aster in their normal fae form and also their wildform and accidentally a meme 😂
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Aren't they awesome 😍 I also drew them in their normal fae form and their full butterfly wildform and accidentally a meme
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Thank you!! I also drew them in their regular fae form and their full butterfly wildform and accidentally made a meme 😂
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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For #sludgepit I'm offering up enby pixie wip. I love this dark little fantasy romance so much.

🧚 changeling as a trans metaphor
🧚 assassination attempts
🧚 praise kink
🧚 everyone is bi
🧚 MMXF why choose
🧚 soulmates
🧚 forced proximity or die
🧚 hurt/comfort

#W #DF #R

Pixie art by me 😊
Background: black with green designs like blood splatters, poison bottle, rapier, heart in a cage. There is an illustration of a purple person with giant purple swallowtail wings and sparkly magic Text reads: Sludgepit Max: human, heir apparent, forced to give up birthright to satisfy a centuries long peace treaty with the fae. Except, it turns out they're not so human and if the Seelie prince finds out, that could spark a war. Max does to do whatever they can to keep this secret and preserve peace. They'll take their life if they have to. When the Raven King shows up in their new cage of a bedroom to kidnap them, they go willingly. Even if it means trading one prison for another. ENBY PIXIE WIP Background: black with green designs like blood splatters, poison bottle, rapier, heart in a cage. There is an illustration of a purple person with giant purple swallowtail wings and sparkly magic Text reads: SLUDGEPIT Forced proximity or die Praise kink Assassination attempts T4t Everyone is bi Changeling as a Trans metaphor MMXF polyam fam Soulmates Dom/sub ENBY PIXIE WIP Background: black with green designs like blood splatters, poison bottle, rapier, heart in a cage. There is a 3x3 aesthetic. Pictures left to right in the first row are: gothic arched ceiling, crying statue, Gothic castle. Pictures left to right in the 2nd row are: book and glasses on desk, rows and rows of 2 story bookcases, desk covered in books. Pictures left to right in 3rd row: misty pine forest, forest from ground level, close-up of mushrooms. Text reads: SLUDGEPIT No matter how much mother deluded herself, I'm not a woman who wears dresses. I'm not a woman period. ENBY PIXIE WIP Background: black with green designs like blood splatters, poison bottle, rapier, heart in a cage. Text reads: SLUDGEPIT “My King, you cannot come until our little flower does. That’s your punishment for earlier.” “E-earlier?” Éan asks, moaning the word as I go back to stroking and sucking. “When you came while we were playing our game.” Kaelith tsks. “Naughty boy.” “I didn’t mean to, sir,” he says, his voice tight, his rising shame sour against my skin. “It’s okay, my King. If you’re a good boy, I’ll let you have a taste of me.” Out of the corner of my eye I see Kaelith jerk his hand over his cock, once, twice, three times. Éan’s eyes watch the movement with rapt attention. He licks his lips. “Yes, sir. I’ll be a good boy for you.” “I know you will,” Kaelith croons. ENBY PIXIE WIP
October 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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I've been dying to tell everyone that I was invited back to Writers on the River. This is one of my favorite events. The organizers are delightful and it's for a great cause ^_^
Writers on the River. July 11, 2026, Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL. Tickets on sale November 8. Background: grey smoke on black
October 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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And my last few books on my TBR for this series. If you want more FFM+ books check out this list: ffmwhychoose.wordpress.com
The Companion by EE Ottoman. Historical Romance. FFM. Unsure about the spice level. I love historical romance and this one is FFM and has trans rep so it's definitely on my TBR. The Wytchling series by C.C. Davie. Heliacle Rising, The Shadow of Wings, The Heir of Vasilica. Romantasy? FFM. Unsure of the spice level. Ever time I ask for FFM recs this series comes up and I've only ever heard good things about it.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Here's another set of books on my TBR
The False Witch by J.A. Keeton. Monster romance. FFM. Spicy. I saw that cover and knew I needed to read this book. Bound to Fire and Steel series by Kit Tocha. Consort of Fire, Queen of Dreams. Romantasy. FFM. Spicy. I've heard very good things about this series. I'm unsure if it's a finished duology or if it's an unfinished series. The Bloodline Chronicles by Evelyn Silver. Witch's Knight, Midnight Fear, Vampire's Queens. Paranormal romance. FFM. Spicy. Vampire, witches, and it's FFM? Sign me up. Ooh and it looks like book 3 comes out soon. Forged of Immortal Blood by V.N. Nelson. Norse romantasy. FFM. Spicy. Viking romantasy that's FFM? Gimme.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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This next batch of books/series are all on my TBR
The Sea Witch by Katee Robert. Dark romance. FFMM. Spicy. Katee Robert has an FFM romance??? Broderick by Katee Robert. Dark romance. FFM. Spicy. Katee Robert has 2 FFM romances??? Tangled Auras series by Tilly Bramley. Tasteful Anarchy & Tangled Auras, Unbidden Dreams & Unerring Destiny, Vicious Fates & Vast Futures. Fae romantasy. FFMM? Spicy. If you know me, you know I love everything fae. In Iron Stars by V.T. Hoang. Paranormal romance? FFM. Spicy. It's FFM with trans rep, a siren and a vampire. Of course it's on my TBR.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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The last batch of books I've read. The last 2 series are dark so make sure you look at TWs. Probably should do it for all the books just to be sure. My sense of darkness might be skewed
Sweet Nightmares series by Sophie Stern. The Vampire's Melody, The Sound of Roses, Bittersweet Vampires, The Vampire King, Kiss of Wrath and Magic. Paranormal romance. FFMMM. Very spicy. I've actually only read book 1 but I loved it. The FMC accidentally walks into a vampire lair and it happens to be the home of her favorite rock band. Taunting Death serites by Lady Kilroy. Dark romantasy. FFMM (though maybe it'll be MMFF in book 3). Spicy. Book 3 comes out soon though I'm not sure if it's the last book. The series is very dark. Check TWs. A Dorbach Villain's duet by Jenn Bullard. Desire, Seduce. Dark romance. MMFFMM. Very spicy. Been awhile since I read this but I liked it a lot. It was my intro to dark romance. It's a non-fantasy Cinderella retelling and very dark. Check TWs.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Another batch of books I've read and enjoyed
Daughters of Nyx series by Audrey Moore. The Daughters of Nyx, The bonds of Nyx, The Powers of Nyx, The Crown of Nyx. Paranormal romance. FFMMM to start but she has 9? LIs. Spicy. This series have 1 more book coming out but befor eit does there will be a prequel novel which I don't think will be sapphic but I'm excited for it. The Protector's Guild series by Gray Holdborn. Academy of Protectors, Forging the Guild, Dreams of Hell, Hell and Back, Abyss of Ruins, Dark Before Daen, Fashioned by Flames, The World Undone. Paranormal romance. FFMMMM. Spicy. Finished series that I devoured in a week. It was a ton of fun to read ^_^ A Sea of Pearls and Leaves by Rosalyn Briar. Romantasy. FFM. Spicy. It's been a while since I read this but I loved it. It's also a standalone which is rare for me to read. Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson. Dark gaslamp romantasy. FFM to start but MMFFX by the end of the series. Spicy. Yes, this is my own book but it fits and I love it. It's an unfinished series but I *am* working on book 2.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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I did a 4 part series on FFM+ books last month and I completely forgot to share it here. So, I'm gonna share the whole thing in one go. Prepare for a lot of book recs ^_^ These books/series are all ones I've read at least book 1 and enjoyed.
Blood & Brujas and Air and Essence. Fate of Acna series by Mikayla D. Hornedo. Dark romantasy. FFM. Spicy. I haven't actually finished reading this one so idk if its a finished series or not. I really liked book 1 and I'm very excited to read book 2. Wine-Dark Days by Van D Vicious. Paranormal romance. FFMM. Spicy. I absolutely loved this book. It's an unfinished series but I know the author is working on book 2. Menage a Claws by Amelia Lascaux. Paranormal romance. FFM (though I'm pretty sure it'll be MMFFF by the end of the series). Very spicy. It's an unfinished series but book 1 is a delight. Shattered Source series by Hanna Danielle. Born of Flame & Fury, Venome & Vengeance, The Fated & Fallen. Fae romantasy. FFM (though book 2 brings in more POVs with their own LIS too). Spicy. Book 3 isn't out yet and I haven't actually finished book 2 yet but I *love* this series.
October 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die.

And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with a tempting offer. The catch? She'll have to become his assassin apprentice.

Buy it here: buy.bookfunnel.com/ii9d34ov5t
Smokey grey background. "Become an assassin's apprentice to get out of the cold? Sure, what could go wrong? Smokey grey background. Trope map. Cover for Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson in the middle surrounded by tropes with red daggers for arrows pointing to the the books. The tropes are: -fake marriage "darling wife" -so. much. sapphic. pining. -emotional support knife -assassin guilds -FFM polyam fam -gaslamp fantasy -cinnamon roll shadow daddy -forced proximity -hurt/comfort -disaster bi MC Smokey grey background. Text reads: -Dark gaslamp romantasy -Bisexual MC -Steamy (3 peppers) -Graphic violence -Queer rep -Mental health rep -Assassin mages -Victorian inspired world -1st person, present tense Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die. And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with an offer of food, a bed, and a roof over her head. The catch? She'll have to become his assassin apprentice. Her hands are already stained with the blood of five men. What's a little more? But training to be an assassin isn’t easy and learning to control her magic even less. To complicate things, Cerise can’t fight her attraction to her mentor, Keir, or his charming best friend, Damara. It wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't a dirty street rat. Well, that and society isn't ready for two women to be together. Everything heats up as an arsonist stalks the streets. His targets? Brothel owners and Cerise's aunt is at the top of his list. Can Cerise get strong enough to help Keir hunt him down or will her aunt become another tragic death that haunts her nightmares?
October 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Looking for a book with stabby sapphics? I've got a bundle of 19 books that features just that ^_^
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Find it here: itch.io/b/3296/the-u...
The Ultimate Swords & Sapphics Book Bundle: 19 sci-fi, fantasy, & horror books featuring weapon-wielding sapphics for $22, at tinyurl.com/sandsbundle. Includes the following books: Kiss of Death by Bryony Rosehurst Tide Breaker's Curse by Ivy H. Marikova Stars and Soil by Dax Murray Unchain My Heart by RJ Martin Her Lady of Steel and Fire by Fern V. Bedek Of Serpents and Sorrow by Katherine Shaw Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson Jagged Shard by Dani Finn Valerin the Fair by Rien Gray Dame Ophis by Merlina Garance Soul Flames and Dawn Weaver by Issy Waldrom The Gift of Blood and They Who Brought the Storm by Vaela Denarr & Micah Iannandrea Blood Bounty by Elena Abbott Beyond Bringers by visceralhit Born from Earth by Jake Vanguard My Lord by L.B. Shimaira The Price of Peace by Senka Heksum
September 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Whaaaat? It's bi week during bi month and Shadows Dark and Deadly is in a mega bundle full of books by bi+ authors?? Hell yeah! Make a fascist mad and buy this bundle ^_^
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Buy it here: itch.io/b/3263/bi-vi...
Abstract background with blues, purples and pinks. "Bi visibility week mega bundle. September 16-23. 50 books by 50 bi+ authors for $50."
September 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Need an escape from the horrors of our world? Jump into another world with one of the books from this bundle ^_^
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Buy it here: itch.io/b/3254/new-w...
Earth from space with "New worlds, New adventures. An SFF bundle of books set on secondary worlds. September 16-21"
September 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The Narratess Indie Sale is back! And Shadows Dark and Deadly is a part of it. Check out all these awesome books.
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Grid, mostly full of books. Center square is blue with sparkles, a dragon, ghosties, and a rocketship. The text within the square is: Indie Book Sale indiebook.sale Fantasy, scifi & horror August 23-25 There are 14 books around the square: Junk Junction by Sara Codair Incorrect Eyes by Andromeda Ruin How I Became a Therapist in Another World by CA Moss Lesbians in Space an anthology Bisection by Sheila Jenné Priest-Queen by Juniper Butterworth Talio's Codex by J. Alexander Cohen Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson The Girl Made of Stone by Liza Clarke Gathering Four by AE Bennett Dark Heart of Ilmoure by Cara N. Delaney In Winter's Garden by Mark Hurst Dark Empathy by Katy Morgan Tales of Lunis Aquaria by Tessa Hastjarjanto
August 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Shadows Dark and Deadly is in a fun bundle full of firsts in SFF series ^_^ check it out 💙📚
itch.io/b/3216/start...
August 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy nonbinary people's day!

Damara is an extra special character for me because writing the scene in Shadows Dark and Deadly that leads to this scene in book 2 was an important step in accepting I'm nonbinary.
July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Technically International Non-binary People's Day was on the 14th but this bundle goes from now until the 15th ^_^ There's a lot of great books!
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itch.io/b/3124/inter...
July 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM