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Kai 🦊

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The bookish fox that can't be contained 🦊 • she/her ✨🏳️‍🌈🇲🇾🇦🇺 • 🔞 only pls! • Editor & PA • Part time chaos creator 👁👄👁
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Kai 🦊 @derpywickedfox.bsky.social · Jan 12

I...forgot to post my updated rates so here it is! 🥲 You can find more info on my site: derpywickedfox.carrd.co

I'm currently offering 10% off for bundled services and 5% off for returning clients <3 (1/2)

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Bailey Elizabeth

@bailswrites.bsky.social

EBOOK BUNDLE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Through Plot Twist Cafe’s Kickstarter, you can get this ebook bundle featuring 23 ebooks in sci-fi, horror, romance, fantasy, and dystopia for $35!

They are going fast, so grab yours ASAP (& check out the physical book bundles too) 💙📚

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bai...

“Ebook Bundle” with image of 23 ebooks over a gray background.

Books include: The Modern Mythos Anomaly by Juniper Lake Fitzgerald
Kotov Syndrome and Woodpusher by S Morgan Burbank
Stormbringer by Erinn Harper
Family Dinner and TankerTanner by W Payne Sillavan
Sleeping Among Wolves by Royal Poff
Pane, His Unexpected, and IKYSIT by Bailey Elizabeth
Silver Blood by TL Morgan
Gathering of the Four by AE Bennett
Tempered in Ash by Willo Glenn
Dirt Stained Hands, Thorn Pierced Skin by Tabitha O’Connell
These Walls Still Talk by Brian Paone
Apartment 239 and High Strangeness by Elford Alley
Blood Spade and Bleeding Heart by Brittany M Willows
Coal Gets in Your Veins by Cat Rector
Who’s Out There? and Infection Road by Chisto Healy
A Terrible Place by DL Winchester

“Ebook Bundle” with list of books:

The Modern Mythos Anomaly by Juniper Lake Fitzgerald
Kotov Syndrome and Woodpusher by S Morgan Burbank
Stormbringer by Erinn Harper
Family Dinner and TankerTanner by W Payne Sillavan
Sleeping Among Wolves by Royal Poff
Pane, His Unexpected, and IKYSIT by Bailey Elizabeth
Silver Blood by TL Morgan
Gathering of the Four by AE Bennett
Tempered in Ash by Willo Glenn
Dirt Stained Hands, Thorn Pierced Skin by Tabitha O’Connell
These Walls Still Talk by Brian Paone
Apartment 239 and High Strangeness by Elford Alley
Blood Spade and Bleeding Heart by Brittany M Willows
Coal Gets in Your Veins by Cat Rector
Who’s Out There? and Infection Road by Chisto Healy
A Terrible Place by DL Winchester

August 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM

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Talli 🦇 vampire era

@tallimorgan.bsky.social

Gentle reminder that if you're looking for an ebook alternative to 'zon or the other big retailers, I have most of my books in my kofi shop! Buying them there guarantees that you support me directly, plus those files are yours forever.

Find em here: https://ko-fi.com/tallimorganbooks/shop

#booksky

Visit Talli Morgan Books's Shop!

I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

ko-fi.com

August 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM

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Jessie Thomas

@jessiethomasauthor.bsky.social

If you’d like to read a little horror story about cryptid hunting in a snowstorm, FOREST OF BONES is leaving KU soon!

It’ll be my first story I’m publishing on itch.io

📖: www.amazon.com/dp/B082WKYY7C

The book cover of Forest of Bones: a dark, sinister image of hands holding an animal skull with curved horns.

April 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM

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Arin 🐺 Romance Author

@aafairview.bsky.social

Over 250 sapphic books are on sale for 99¢ for a limited time! #booksky
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/04/24/i...

IHS Lesbian Visibility 99c eBook Sale: Page One - I Heart SapphFic

IHS Lesbian Visibility 99c eBook Sale: Page One - Welcome to I Heart SapphFic's Lesbian Visibility 99c eBook Sale! April 24 through April 26 There are over 250 books on sale for 99c in many genres, so

iheartsapphfic.com

April 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM

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Morgan Dante

@morgandante.bsky.social

All my books have signed copies available over at my Etsy store! morgandante.etsy.com

Morgan Dante books: The Saint of Heartbreak, Providence Girls, Unholy With Eyes Like Wolves, A Flame in the Night, Witch Soul, Sacrament, and King of Hell.

April 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Kai 🦊

@derpywickedfox.bsky.social

Hosting a lil proofreading g!veaway on Insta 👀👀

a black and white cat is standing on its hind legs .

ALT: a black and white cat is standing on its hind legs .

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April 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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S. E. Wendel

@sewendelauthor.bsky.social

New Faeling art by the incredible @flavulousart.bsky.social 😍

So in love with the stained glass and her pretty wings and his bling! Isn't the light shining through her wings breathtaking??
Ravenna and Vallek are the MCs of the next Monstrous World series, Faeling, out this summer!

#bookart #ocart

March 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Jessie Thomas

@jessiethomasauthor.bsky.social

A bi4bi romantasy where *she’s* the morally gray one and even though she annoys him on the daily he falls in love with her first:

A romantic, moody floral graphic with an ebook and paperback mockup of the book. The art features a dark forest, with tangled black branches and roots holding a dagger in place, the dagger dripping with blood. There are soft white flowers and petals drifting against a background of embers, burned flowers, and red smoky mist. The text is silver with a shine to the letters.

The text reads “preorder now - releasing May 14th, 2025”

A nighttime scene in a dimly lit but warm carriage with rich, dark colors and a soft glow of candlelight. Meryn, dressed in a pastel green-blue off the shoulder dress, sits in Vale’s lap. Her chestnut brown hair spills down her back. They’re gazing at each other intensely; she has her hand on his cheek, and he is holding her at the small of her back. Vale’s dark gold hair touches his shoulders; he’s wearing a regency style shirt and a black waistcoat.

March 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM

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Azalea Crowley

@azaleacrowley.bsky.social

I do sell my books directly from my website, btw.

azaleacrowley.bigcartel.com

Azalea Crowley

azaleacrowley.bigcartel.com

March 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM

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Jessie Thomas

@jessiethomasauthor.bsky.social

When her thieving rival steals the ancient relic of a vampire she’s now accidentally blood-bound to, Meryn is forced to help him retrieve it. With her blood as ransom, their dark bargain leads to desire—but at what cost?

🗡️Releasing May 14th 🗡️

📖: books2read.com/u/4N0A86

A romantic, moody floral graphic with the cover of the book. The art features a dark forest, with tangled black branches and roots holding a dagger in place, the dagger dripping with blood. There are soft white flowers and petals drifting against a background of embers, burned flowers, and red smoky mist. The text is silver with a shine to the letters.

The trope map with arrows include:
annoyance to lovers
regency inspired fantasy
forced proximity
bi4bi m/f romance
stabby, morally gray fmc
spicy carriage scenes
fake marriage
hurt/comfort
accidental ancient blood bond
attracted to each other & angry about it

The same art with glowing white text overlay:

A clever thief
An ancient vampire
A deal made in blood & desire

March 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM

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R. L. Randolph

@rlrandolph.bsky.social

I highly recommend Kai!! She's a wonderful editor with a keen eye for details.

Kai 🦊 @derpywickedfox.bsky.social · Mar 8

I have a last-minute slot for editing available for this month 👀 Feel free to DM if you're interested! 🫶

March 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM

Kai 🦊

@derpywickedfox.bsky.social

I have a last-minute slot for editing available for this month 👀 Feel free to DM if you're interested! 🫶

March 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM

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Azalea Crowley

@azaleacrowley.bsky.social

The only book I have in KU is this little spicy horromance short. But in terms of how dark I can go horror wise—in case you were curious about Wicked Flavors—I recommend giving it a try.

Chomp Chomp was written right after RvW was overturned… so… 👀

#booksky #horrorbooks #darkromance 🩸📚 🌶️📚

The cover of Chomp Chomp by Azaela Crowley shows a woman in a green hue wearing a 1950s style dress while seated on the sofa. A trope maps surrounds the bookcover that has text that reads: erotic horromance with a pink horror twist available in KU. Darkly comedic, shocking twist, voraephilia, vhs dating, outdoor delights, 1980s setting with 1950s vibes

March 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM

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Lyss (comms open)

@bloodvisions.bsky.social

AHHHHH it’s here! I can finally talk about it! I had the honor of doing this cover illustration for @chloeslate.bsky.social next book, The Comeback, coming out April 3rd 🫣 My comms are open for March! #bookishart #sapphicart #sapphicbooks #indieauthor #characterart #bookcover #romancebooks #kindle

March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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Chloe Slate

@chloeslate.bsky.social

I have a new story, Slither, in the upcoming She Was Monstress anthology, put together by the wonderful @robinjomargaret.bsky.social!

This is a fun little squid woman hookup story with some good vibes, so many tentacles, and maybe even some ink…

It’s available April 8th!

a.co/d/hwZMSqc

A graphic of the cover for the She Was Monstress anthology

A text excerpt from the story that reads:

The warmth of Moira's tentacle is intoxicating as it pushes into me slowly. It's a fullness that l very quickly learn to love.
"Mmm... how does it...feel for you..." Moira says.
"Good
..." I groan. I open my eyes to look at her and see that her face is awash with pleasure, her brows knitted together, her mouth open.
"Does it feel good for you?" I say.
"It...really does. You're so tight around it, Elise, fuck.”
"You can go in further." I say, daring her a bit to test my limits.
With a twitch of her lip to convey the effort, I see and feel Moira go in a little further. The skin of the tentacle feels almost like shark skin, rough and smooth at the same time somehow.

March 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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Cara Nox 🖤🩸 FAMILIAR OCT.28

@cara.ink

Every book purchased supports my early mid-life crisis of moving to another country.

(Also available on caranox.itch.io at full price)

Cara Nox 🖤🩸 FAMILIAR OCT.28 @cara.ink · Mar 2

📖🎉 Smashwords Read an Ebook Week is running from March 2-8! And I have three of my books discounted (or free)!

🖤 TRICK 🎉 Free
🖤 THE THIRTEENTH KEY 🏷️ $1.24
🖤 THE VAULT 🏷️ $2.49

🌈🚀💫 🌈💜♠️ 📢📚🌈📚
www.smashwords.com/books/search...

Trick, The Custodians #1 by Cara Nox book cover surrounded by tropes, rep, and teasers over a dark teal map vector background. Clockwise, it reads: Disney+'s Loki meets Shadowhunters, secret societies, autistic demi girl x golden retriever pan boy, tattoo magic, disability rep, tarot cards, pocket watches & other magic trinkets, snarky aroace teen with too much power, questioning the system™, and a dash of time travel. At the bottom, it reads: Trick, The Custodians #1, caranox.com/trick

The Thirteenth Key, Seraphine's Chosen #1 by Cara Nox book cover surrounded by tropes, rep, and teasers over a dark blue starry vector background. Clockwise, it reads: persona 5 meets final fantasy 15, found family, sweet ace boy x spicy bi girl, futuristic fantasy, slow burn romantic sub-plots, humor as a coping mechanism, traveling heist adventure, disability rep, chaotic chosen one(s), and hurt/comfort. At the bottom, it reads: The Thirteenth Key, Seraphine's Chosen #1, caranox.com/t13k

The Vault, Seraphine's Chosen #2 by Cara Nox book cover surrounded by tropes, rep, and teasers over a dark green starry vector background. Clockwise, it reads: they finally kiss??, overcoming trauma & finding yourself, a touch of madness™, the power of forgiveness but also... the power of incredible violence, conclusion of 1sst major story arc, social justice, and facing your demons (literally). At the bottom, it reads: The Vault, Seraphine's Chosen #2, caranox.com/tv

Read an Ebook Week by Smashwords. Graphic with vector of a fem person with glasses, a phone, and an ereader.

smashwords.com/shelves/promos for all books on sale

March 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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S. E. Wendel

@sewendelauthor.bsky.social

I'm so excited to announce that Ironling, Monstrous World book 2, is now available in audio thanks to the amazing William MacLeod, Sophie Daniels, and Podium 🩷
Y'all, it's so good!

#audiobook #newbook #booksky #romancelandia #romantasy

March 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM

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S. E. Wendel

@sewendelauthor.bsky.social

Gorgeous new Faeling art by the amazing @aconitte.bsky.social 😍 Aren’t they stunning?! I love the drama and their hair and how she’s hovering just off the ground!

February 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM

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Rita A. Rubin 🌈🐉

@ritacoolbeans.bsky.social

It seems like now is a good time to remind everyone that I'm always happy to send over free ebooks to people who are unable to purchase my books. The same goes for anyone who has lost access to an ebook they already paid for.

February 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM

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Talli 🦇 vampire era

@tallimorgan.bsky.social

To reiterate what many authors are saying: if you lose access to my books for *any* reason, including but not limited to amazon nonsense, hit me up and I'll send you an epub.

I also highly encourage you to buy indie books from itchio. All of mine are available there.

February 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM

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Rita A. Rubin 🌈🐉

@ritacoolbeans.bsky.social

⚔️ A BALLAD FOR SLAYERS & MONSTERS COVER REVEAL ⚔️

I’m so excited to finally share this beautiful cover art that was done by @afoolsdeath.bsky.social for my upcoming fantasy full of vampires & queer women.