Carmen DaVinleam
@carmendavinleam.bsky.social
Mother, Author of fantasy & thrillers in A-YA-MG, ND, Disabled
Volunteer slush pile reader for Uncharted Magazine
linktr.ee/carmendavinleam
Editors & Literary Agents visit
https://storyguidesbycarmendavinleam.carrd.co/
to find more about my stories
Volunteer slush pile reader for Uncharted Magazine
linktr.ee/carmendavinleam
Editors & Literary Agents visit
https://storyguidesbycarmendavinleam.carrd.co/
to find more about my stories
Just listening to an audiobook with headphones while I restore the flooded area… #brimstone
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just listening to an audiobook with headphones while I restore the flooded area… #brimstone
Safe Space tshirt- designed by me when I saw need one day when I was out shopping. All proceeds go to fund the repairs for my son’s safe space.
#allabilities #alllove #allcolors #allidentities #tshirt
#allabilities #alllove #allcolors #allidentities #tshirt
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Safe Space tshirt- designed by me when I saw need one day when I was out shopping. All proceeds go to fund the repairs for my son’s safe space.
#allabilities #alllove #allcolors #allidentities #tshirt
#allabilities #alllove #allcolors #allidentities #tshirt
When Ashley Ottesen reviews your book... you scream a lot, but in all the good ways!!! 🤗🤗🤗 goodreads.com/review/show/... #ashleyottesen #thankyou
November 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
When Ashley Ottesen reviews your book... you scream a lot, but in all the good ways!!! 🤗🤗🤗 goodreads.com/review/show/... #ashleyottesen #thankyou
The thing you need to know about Addy -she’s a the serial killer. When her twin sister starts seeing monsters Addy uses her visions to select victims. But when a victim turns up alive, they'll have to figure out who it was that they killed and how to undo what can't be undone. #questpit #A #F #WIP
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A boy who wants to save his family, a girl who disappears into the woods, a magical house that no one understands. If they find each other, can they save each other? Will they escape darkness, only to find the forest knows it too -Based on true story
#questpit #YA #F #Q #dark
#questpit #YA #F #Q #dark
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#A #questpit #darkfantasy #horror #Q #mystery
A dead woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
A dead woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#YA #F #R 82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced #questpit #q
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#YA #F #R 82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced #questpit #q
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced #questpit #q
#YA #F #Darkfantasy 75K - A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. He’ll have to decide, save his parents or himself (Based on a true story) #fastpaced #tragic #dark #questpit #Q
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#YA #F #Darkfantasy 75K - A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. He’ll have to decide, save his parents or himself (Based on a true story) #fastpaced #tragic #dark #questpit #Q
#A #Fantasy #darkfantasy #horror 121K - Glimmer Monster
A woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
A woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#A #Fantasy #darkfantasy #horror 121K - Glimmer Monster
A woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
A woman with chronic pain must push her pain aside and reap killers, but when her daughter is kidnapped by someone she's stalking, she’ll have to choose- follow the rules & discover the truth about her death or save her daughter and never know
#YA #F #romantasy 82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#YA #F #romantasy 82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from a witch in the dark woods and soon cross paths but only one knows who the other is. Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous? #lovetriangle #fastpaced
#YA #F #Darkfantasy 75K - House of Misfits A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story) #fastpaced #tragic #dark
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#YA #F #Darkfantasy 75K - House of Misfits A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story) #fastpaced #tragic #dark
#A #Fantasy #darkfantasy #horror
121K - Glimmer Monster
Dead woman with a headache has to reap serial killers, while being supervised by a 16-year-old teenager with a drinking problem, and somehow find out why she’s the only Afterlifer who can feel pain before she gets banned from Afterlife.
121K - Glimmer Monster
Dead woman with a headache has to reap serial killers, while being supervised by a 16-year-old teenager with a drinking problem, and somehow find out why she’s the only Afterlifer who can feel pain before she gets banned from Afterlife.
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#A #Fantasy #darkfantasy #horror
121K - Glimmer Monster
Dead woman with a headache has to reap serial killers, while being supervised by a 16-year-old teenager with a drinking problem, and somehow find out why she’s the only Afterlifer who can feel pain before she gets banned from Afterlife.
121K - Glimmer Monster
Dead woman with a headache has to reap serial killers, while being supervised by a 16-year-old teenager with a drinking problem, and somehow find out why she’s the only Afterlifer who can feel pain before she gets banned from Afterlife.
#YA #F #Darkfantasy
75K - House of Misfits
A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story)
#fastpaced #tragic #dark
75K - House of Misfits
A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story)
#fastpaced #tragic #dark
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#YA #F #Darkfantasy
75K - House of Misfits
A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story)
#fastpaced #tragic #dark
75K - House of Misfits
A young man fights tooth and nail to survive being raised by addicts, only to have his mother attempt suicide while on the road to recovery. (Based on a true story)
#fastpaced #tragic #dark
#YA #F #romantasy
82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from the witch in the dark woods and then cross paths; only one knows who the other is.
Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous?
#lovetriangle #fastpaced
82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from the witch in the dark woods and then cross paths; only one knows who the other is.
Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous?
#lovetriangle #fastpaced
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#YA #F #romantasy
82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from the witch in the dark woods and then cross paths; only one knows who the other is.
Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous?
#lovetriangle #fastpaced
82K - Kransen Crown ~ Lavender & Salt
Freydis & Herlu are from warring clans but when they each seek guidance from the witch in the dark woods and then cross paths; only one knows who the other is.
Will there be war or sparks far more treacherous?
#lovetriangle #fastpaced
I #amwriting and seeking a #literaryagent for my many novels.
Please see the attached thread/posts for some of the books I have to offer.
Please see the attached thread/posts for some of the books I have to offer.
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I #amwriting and seeking a #literaryagent for my many novels.
Please see the attached thread/posts for some of the books I have to offer.
Please see the attached thread/posts for some of the books I have to offer.
Short horror stories wanted! Branches on my tree for quick access! Trying to gather lots of stories to make your voices shine!
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Short horror stories wanted! Branches on my tree for quick access! Trying to gather lots of stories to make your voices shine!
Get this book!
October 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Get this book!
Release Day is HERE!!!
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Release Day is HERE!!!
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Last chance to get two ebooks for $5! Dark, gritty thrillers! #lastchance #ebooks #thrillerbooks #dealoftheday
September 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Last chance to get two ebooks for $5! Dark, gritty thrillers! #lastchance #ebooks #thrillerbooks #dealoftheday
Accepting Short Horror Stories for an anthology releasing September 2026!
200-5,000 words
Bring your spine tingling stories
All details here…
editingwithcarmen.carrd.co/#contest
200-5,000 words
Bring your spine tingling stories
All details here…
editingwithcarmen.carrd.co/#contest
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Accepting Short Horror Stories for an anthology releasing September 2026!
200-5,000 words
Bring your spine tingling stories
All details here…
editingwithcarmen.carrd.co/#contest
200-5,000 words
Bring your spine tingling stories
All details here…
editingwithcarmen.carrd.co/#contest
👻 24/7 Stories is looking for YOUR nightmares.
200–5,000 words Submit it for the 24/7 Horror Anthology Contest – publishing Fall 2026. 🩸
💀 Free submission track OR paid for a chance at 💰 cash prize & feedback on your work.
Deadline: 12/31/25.
👉 Link in bio
#WritingContest #AmWriting #SpookySeason
200–5,000 words Submit it for the 24/7 Horror Anthology Contest – publishing Fall 2026. 🩸
💀 Free submission track OR paid for a chance at 💰 cash prize & feedback on your work.
Deadline: 12/31/25.
👉 Link in bio
#WritingContest #AmWriting #SpookySeason
September 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
👻 24/7 Stories is looking for YOUR nightmares.
200–5,000 words Submit it for the 24/7 Horror Anthology Contest – publishing Fall 2026. 🩸
💀 Free submission track OR paid for a chance at 💰 cash prize & feedback on your work.
Deadline: 12/31/25.
👉 Link in bio
#WritingContest #AmWriting #SpookySeason
200–5,000 words Submit it for the 24/7 Horror Anthology Contest – publishing Fall 2026. 🩸
💀 Free submission track OR paid for a chance at 💰 cash prize & feedback on your work.
Deadline: 12/31/25.
👉 Link in bio
#WritingContest #AmWriting #SpookySeason