C.H. Carter - Fantasy author
@chcarterwrites.bsky.social
Writer, blogger, dog lover
📚 THE KINGSPORT CHRONICLES - Now a complete trilogy!
📚 WIP - MIDNIGHT AT THE GARNET HOTEL
https://linktr.ee/chcarter
📚 THE KINGSPORT CHRONICLES - Now a complete trilogy!
📚 WIP - MIDNIGHT AT THE GARNET HOTEL
https://linktr.ee/chcarter
A little peek at the first moodboard I made for Midnight at the Garnet Hotel 🖤
I can't wait for you to meet these characters!
#chcarterwrites #midnightatthegarnethotel #moodboard #bookaesthetics #booksky
I can't wait for you to meet these characters!
#chcarterwrites #midnightatthegarnethotel #moodboard #bookaesthetics #booksky
January 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A little peek at the first moodboard I made for Midnight at the Garnet Hotel 🖤
I can't wait for you to meet these characters!
#chcarterwrites #midnightatthegarnethotel #moodboard #bookaesthetics #booksky
I can't wait for you to meet these characters!
#chcarterwrites #midnightatthegarnethotel #moodboard #bookaesthetics #booksky
Let's start the year off with something fun. 💙
Which quote did you get?
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The Kingsport Chronicles is a sapphic Little Mermaid retelling, full of high-seas adventure, political intrigue, and a world rediscovering that magic truly exists.
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
Which quote did you get?
...
The Kingsport Chronicles is a sapphic Little Mermaid retelling, full of high-seas adventure, political intrigue, and a world rediscovering that magic truly exists.
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Let's start the year off with something fun. 💙
Which quote did you get?
...
The Kingsport Chronicles is a sapphic Little Mermaid retelling, full of high-seas adventure, political intrigue, and a world rediscovering that magic truly exists.
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
Which quote did you get?
...
The Kingsport Chronicles is a sapphic Little Mermaid retelling, full of high-seas adventure, political intrigue, and a world rediscovering that magic truly exists.
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
This might have been the longest break I've taken after releasing a new book.
I'm nervous and excited for what's next, a book that's very different from the Kingsport Chronicles, but I hope everyone will love these new characters as much as I do.🖤
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqbooks
I'm nervous and excited for what's next, a book that's very different from the Kingsport Chronicles, but I hope everyone will love these new characters as much as I do.🖤
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqbooks
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This might have been the longest break I've taken after releasing a new book.
I'm nervous and excited for what's next, a book that's very different from the Kingsport Chronicles, but I hope everyone will love these new characters as much as I do.🖤
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqbooks
I'm nervous and excited for what's next, a book that's very different from the Kingsport Chronicles, but I hope everyone will love these new characters as much as I do.🖤
#chcarterwrites #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqbooks
The playlist for To Free the Waves is live on Spotify!
QOTD: Which of these songs is your favorite?
[Link to Spotify in bio.]
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[Image: A photo of waves breaking against the side of a cliff. "To Free the Waves Playlist" is written across the center.]
#booksky
QOTD: Which of these songs is your favorite?
[Link to Spotify in bio.]
...
[Image: A photo of waves breaking against the side of a cliff. "To Free the Waves Playlist" is written across the center.]
#booksky
![[Image: A photo of waves breaking against the side of a cliff. "To Free the Waves Playlist" is written across the center.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kmmkes223syd3rf6o5xqb3ex/bafkreib62rkslvrqjxv7u7ui2jkww5pbuobwy4gnrf3h7sk2enzgxfptfu@jpeg)
May 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The playlist for To Free the Waves is live on Spotify!
QOTD: Which of these songs is your favorite?
[Link to Spotify in bio.]
...
[Image: A photo of waves breaking against the side of a cliff. "To Free the Waves Playlist" is written across the center.]
#booksky
QOTD: Which of these songs is your favorite?
[Link to Spotify in bio.]
...
[Image: A photo of waves breaking against the side of a cliff. "To Free the Waves Playlist" is written across the center.]
#booksky
I still can't believe the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy is complete!
What to expect:
🌊 Epic fantasy
🌊 Mermaids, pirates, and spies - Oh my!
🌊 Found family
🌊 Friends-to-lovers
🌊 Slow burn
🌊 Mental health rep
🌊 Multi-POV
🌊 Queer normative society
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
What to expect:
🌊 Epic fantasy
🌊 Mermaids, pirates, and spies - Oh my!
🌊 Found family
🌊 Friends-to-lovers
🌊 Slow burn
🌊 Mental health rep
🌊 Multi-POV
🌊 Queer normative society
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
May 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I still can't believe the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy is complete!
What to expect:
🌊 Epic fantasy
🌊 Mermaids, pirates, and spies - Oh my!
🌊 Found family
🌊 Friends-to-lovers
🌊 Slow burn
🌊 Mental health rep
🌊 Multi-POV
🌊 Queer normative society
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
What to expect:
🌊 Epic fantasy
🌊 Mermaids, pirates, and spies - Oh my!
🌊 Found family
🌊 Friends-to-lovers
🌊 Slow burn
🌊 Mental health rep
🌊 Multi-POV
🌊 Queer normative society
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #lgbtqfantasy
🌊NOW AVAILABLE🌊
To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 is officially out in the world!!
There are so many things I want to say, but for now I'll start with THANK YOU! It means so much to know my beloved characters have resonated with so many people. 💙
#booksky
To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 is officially out in the world!!
There are so many things I want to say, but for now I'll start with THANK YOU! It means so much to know my beloved characters have resonated with so many people. 💙
#booksky
![[Image: An underwater illustration with bunbles floating on either side of the words "Currently Reading "appear at the top of the screen, followed by the ebook and paperback covers of TO FREE THE WAVES by @chcarterwrites .]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kmmkes223syd3rf6o5xqb3ex/bafkreiadikce33auzyvu3ejbjorpaaacjv6vxo75ibdbjvca7f4q3ax4fu@jpeg)
May 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🌊NOW AVAILABLE🌊
To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 is officially out in the world!!
There are so many things I want to say, but for now I'll start with THANK YOU! It means so much to know my beloved characters have resonated with so many people. 💙
#booksky
To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 is officially out in the world!!
There are so many things I want to say, but for now I'll start with THANK YOU! It means so much to know my beloved characters have resonated with so many people. 💙
#booksky
1 DAY until TFTW is released!
"Warm moss green eyes drank him in from head to toe and Maher swore all of his bl00d now resided in his face."
Wrong answes only: Who is looking at Maher. 👀👀
Release Date: 20 May 2025
"Warm moss green eyes drank him in from head to toe and Maher swore all of his bl00d now resided in his face."
Wrong answes only: Who is looking at Maher. 👀👀
Release Date: 20 May 2025
![[Image: An underwater overlay over a closeup of a young man with brown skin, black hair and a shortbeard. At the top it reads: To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3. Below that is the quote mentioned in the caption.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kmmkes223syd3rf6o5xqb3ex/bafkreicog5otenau3e4zyb4ig7dlxtgrhjbgicimcvkllux26f6xjv4gmy@jpeg)
May 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
1 DAY until TFTW is released!
"Warm moss green eyes drank him in from head to toe and Maher swore all of his bl00d now resided in his face."
Wrong answes only: Who is looking at Maher. 👀👀
Release Date: 20 May 2025
"Warm moss green eyes drank him in from head to toe and Maher swore all of his bl00d now resided in his face."
Wrong answes only: Who is looking at Maher. 👀👀
Release Date: 20 May 2025
2 DAYS until TFTW is released!
"The acrid scent of bl00d reached Ally's nose just as a cloud of red hit her face. She reeled back, gagging as a large shape came careening through the tunnel. It flailed violently, bounced off a stone wall, and tackled Ally to the ground."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
"The acrid scent of bl00d reached Ally's nose just as a cloud of red hit her face. She reeled back, gagging as a large shape came careening through the tunnel. It flailed violently, bounced off a stone wall, and tackled Ally to the ground."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
May 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
2 DAYS until TFTW is released!
"The acrid scent of bl00d reached Ally's nose just as a cloud of red hit her face. She reeled back, gagging as a large shape came careening through the tunnel. It flailed violently, bounced off a stone wall, and tackled Ally to the ground."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
"The acrid scent of bl00d reached Ally's nose just as a cloud of red hit her face. She reeled back, gagging as a large shape came careening through the tunnel. It flailed violently, bounced off a stone wall, and tackled Ally to the ground."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
3 DAYS until TFTW is released!
'Light bloomed around them as the corals awoke. Pasha grinned at the beautiful mermaid currently scowling at her.'
"Hello, sweetheart."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
The ebook is on pre-order sale for only $2.99 and can be ordered directly through my website!
'Light bloomed around them as the corals awoke. Pasha grinned at the beautiful mermaid currently scowling at her.'
"Hello, sweetheart."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
The ebook is on pre-order sale for only $2.99 and can be ordered directly through my website!
May 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
3 DAYS until TFTW is released!
'Light bloomed around them as the corals awoke. Pasha grinned at the beautiful mermaid currently scowling at her.'
"Hello, sweetheart."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
The ebook is on pre-order sale for only $2.99 and can be ordered directly through my website!
'Light bloomed around them as the corals awoke. Pasha grinned at the beautiful mermaid currently scowling at her.'
"Hello, sweetheart."
Release Date: 20 May 2025
The ebook is on pre-order sale for only $2.99 and can be ordered directly through my website!
My sweet Mya is 12 years old today! 🎂❤️😭
If anyone needs a recipe for dog friendly cupcakes lol, these were a BIG hit! I'll post it in the comments.
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[Image: Mya, gray & white staffordshire terrier sits with eyes locked on a plate with a peanut butter cupcake. It's her 12th birthday!]
#dogsky
If anyone needs a recipe for dog friendly cupcakes lol, these were a BIG hit! I'll post it in the comments.
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[Image: Mya, gray & white staffordshire terrier sits with eyes locked on a plate with a peanut butter cupcake. It's her 12th birthday!]
#dogsky
May 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My sweet Mya is 12 years old today! 🎂❤️😭
If anyone needs a recipe for dog friendly cupcakes lol, these were a BIG hit! I'll post it in the comments.
...
[Image: Mya, gray & white staffordshire terrier sits with eyes locked on a plate with a peanut butter cupcake. It's her 12th birthday!]
#dogsky
If anyone needs a recipe for dog friendly cupcakes lol, these were a BIG hit! I'll post it in the comments.
...
[Image: Mya, gray & white staffordshire terrier sits with eyes locked on a plate with a peanut butter cupcake. It's her 12th birthday!]
#dogsky
Surprise! The TFTW pre-order sale is live!
WHEN: March 25 - May 20, 2025
It's finally here! The ebook for To Free the Waves is now available for Kindle pre-order!
But, if you would rather skip the 'Zon, I'm also working on a pre-order option directly through me. Please stay tuned!
WHEN: March 25 - May 20, 2025
It's finally here! The ebook for To Free the Waves is now available for Kindle pre-order!
But, if you would rather skip the 'Zon, I'm also working on a pre-order option directly through me. Please stay tuned!
March 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Surprise! The TFTW pre-order sale is live!
WHEN: March 25 - May 20, 2025
It's finally here! The ebook for To Free the Waves is now available for Kindle pre-order!
But, if you would rather skip the 'Zon, I'm also working on a pre-order option directly through me. Please stay tuned!
WHEN: March 25 - May 20, 2025
It's finally here! The ebook for To Free the Waves is now available for Kindle pre-order!
But, if you would rather skip the 'Zon, I'm also working on a pre-order option directly through me. Please stay tuned!
Time for a quick What Am I Reading Wednesday!
Title: This Is How You Lose the Time War
Authors: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Quote:
"I want to meet you in every place I have loved."
PS - The audiobook narration is gorgeous!
#booksky
Title: This Is How You Lose the Time War
Authors: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Quote:
"I want to meet you in every place I have loved."
PS - The audiobook narration is gorgeous!
#booksky
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Time for a quick What Am I Reading Wednesday!
Title: This Is How You Lose the Time War
Authors: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Quote:
"I want to meet you in every place I have loved."
PS - The audiobook narration is gorgeous!
#booksky
Title: This Is How You Lose the Time War
Authors: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Quote:
"I want to meet you in every place I have loved."
PS - The audiobook narration is gorgeous!
#booksky
Preorder update for To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3
Details:
- The ebook preorder will go live in mid-March, through regular online retailers or directly through me.
- Still working out if I can do a paperback preorder.
I can't wait to share this book with everyone! 💙
Details:
- The ebook preorder will go live in mid-March, through regular online retailers or directly through me.
- Still working out if I can do a paperback preorder.
I can't wait to share this book with everyone! 💙
February 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Preorder update for To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3
Details:
- The ebook preorder will go live in mid-March, through regular online retailers or directly through me.
- Still working out if I can do a paperback preorder.
I can't wait to share this book with everyone! 💙
Details:
- The ebook preorder will go live in mid-March, through regular online retailers or directly through me.
- Still working out if I can do a paperback preorder.
I can't wait to share this book with everyone! 💙
Thought I'd share some of my favorite editing notes I've received for TFTW, so far!
Highlight include:
"Spiderweb is singular"
"More violent than 'vanished'."
"So creepy!"
Reminder: To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 will be released on 20 May 2025.
#bookthreads #kingsportchronicles
Highlight include:
"Spiderweb is singular"
"More violent than 'vanished'."
"So creepy!"
Reminder: To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 will be released on 20 May 2025.
#bookthreads #kingsportchronicles
February 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Thought I'd share some of my favorite editing notes I've received for TFTW, so far!
Highlight include:
"Spiderweb is singular"
"More violent than 'vanished'."
"So creepy!"
Reminder: To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 will be released on 20 May 2025.
#bookthreads #kingsportchronicles
Highlight include:
"Spiderweb is singular"
"More violent than 'vanished'."
"So creepy!"
Reminder: To Free the Waves - Kingsport Chronicles Book 3 will be released on 20 May 2025.
#bookthreads #kingsportchronicles
Help me name a ship in TFTW!
The deadline is approaching and I still can't decide what name to give to Luthais Kingfisher’s new ship. ⚓️
Send in your ideas this weekend! Voting will take place next week.
[Image: A galleon ship sailing on choppy seas. Written: Ahoy! Help me name a ship!]
The deadline is approaching and I still can't decide what name to give to Luthais Kingfisher’s new ship. ⚓️
Send in your ideas this weekend! Voting will take place next week.
[Image: A galleon ship sailing on choppy seas. Written: Ahoy! Help me name a ship!]
February 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Help me name a ship in TFTW!
The deadline is approaching and I still can't decide what name to give to Luthais Kingfisher’s new ship. ⚓️
Send in your ideas this weekend! Voting will take place next week.
[Image: A galleon ship sailing on choppy seas. Written: Ahoy! Help me name a ship!]
The deadline is approaching and I still can't decide what name to give to Luthais Kingfisher’s new ship. ⚓️
Send in your ideas this weekend! Voting will take place next week.
[Image: A galleon ship sailing on choppy seas. Written: Ahoy! Help me name a ship!]
It's official! TO FREE THE WAVES will be released on 20 May 2025!
It's later than I originally intended and I truly appreciate everyone's patience. 💙 On the bright side, I'm excited the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy will be completed during MerMay!
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #chcarterwrites
It's later than I originally intended and I truly appreciate everyone's patience. 💙 On the bright side, I'm excited the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy will be completed during MerMay!
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #chcarterwrites
February 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It's official! TO FREE THE WAVES will be released on 20 May 2025!
It's later than I originally intended and I truly appreciate everyone's patience. 💙 On the bright side, I'm excited the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy will be completed during MerMay!
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #chcarterwrites
It's later than I originally intended and I truly appreciate everyone's patience. 💙 On the bright side, I'm excited the Kingsport Chronicles trilogy will be completed during MerMay!
#booksky #kingsportchronicles #chcarterwrites
January 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I can't get over how much I love how the three Kingsport Chronicles covers look together!
News on the release date for book 3 coming very soon. 💙
News on the release date for book 3 coming very soon. 💙
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I can't get over how much I love how the three Kingsport Chronicles covers look together!
News on the release date for book 3 coming very soon. 💙
News on the release date for book 3 coming very soon. 💙
WIP update!
My editor and I are doing something a little different this time around. Rather than waiting to send her the entire book, I'm sending it in sections so she can get a jump start on editing while I'm writing.
Writers: Do you prefer the drafting or editing phase of writing?
My editor and I are doing something a little different this time around. Rather than waiting to send her the entire book, I'm sending it in sections so she can get a jump start on editing while I'm writing.
Writers: Do you prefer the drafting or editing phase of writing?
November 24, 2024 at 4:22 PM
WIP update!
My editor and I are doing something a little different this time around. Rather than waiting to send her the entire book, I'm sending it in sections so she can get a jump start on editing while I'm writing.
Writers: Do you prefer the drafting or editing phase of writing?
My editor and I are doing something a little different this time around. Rather than waiting to send her the entire book, I'm sending it in sections so she can get a jump start on editing while I'm writing.
Writers: Do you prefer the drafting or editing phase of writing?