Carolyn McBride
@dragonquillca.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy tales, worldbuilder, author. Chocoholic & wannabe dragonrider.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:06 AM
In Eldridge, Margot, the town's librarian, stumbles upon an astonishing secret hidden in the labyrinth of the basement - a blue #dragon named Asphodel.
On April 19th, discover a #fantasy tale of #magic & friendship.
Coming to An Enchanted Life on a screen near you
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On April 19th, discover a #fantasy tale of #magic & friendship.
Coming to An Enchanted Life on a screen near you
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com
An Enchanted Life | Carolyn McBride 🏳️🌈🇨🇦 | Substack
Explore fantasy's delights – food, music, creatures, legends, and more. Your magical journey awaits!" 🌟🎶. Click to read An Enchanted Life, by Carolyn McBride 🏳️🌈🇨🇦, a Substack publication. Launched 2...
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April 14, 2024 at 12:39 AM
In Eldridge, Margot, the town's librarian, stumbles upon an astonishing secret hidden in the labyrinth of the basement - a blue #dragon named Asphodel.
On April 19th, discover a #fantasy tale of #magic & friendship.
Coming to An Enchanted Life on a screen near you
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com
On April 19th, discover a #fantasy tale of #magic & friendship.
Coming to An Enchanted Life on a screen near you
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com
Episode 4 of "Murder Among Mages" comes out tomorrow morning!
Have you read 1-3 yet?
Aristocracy & manners meets our world. Dangerous, dirty & full of secrets. Bridgerton meets moderninity -- a murder #mystery mixed with #fantasy & magic.
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/s/fiction-forge
Have you read 1-3 yet?
Aristocracy & manners meets our world. Dangerous, dirty & full of secrets. Bridgerton meets moderninity -- a murder #mystery mixed with #fantasy & magic.
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/s/fiction-forge
Fiction Forge | An Enchanted Life | Carolyn McBride 🏳️🌈🇨🇦 | Substack
Where I'll post new fiction of all lengths, my story journals centered on my novels, and my worldbuilding from all angles. Click to read An Enchanted Life, by Carolyn McBride 🏳️🌈🇨🇦, a Substack public...
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March 31, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Episode 4 of "Murder Among Mages" comes out tomorrow morning!
Have you read 1-3 yet?
Aristocracy & manners meets our world. Dangerous, dirty & full of secrets. Bridgerton meets moderninity -- a murder #mystery mixed with #fantasy & magic.
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/s/fiction-forge
Have you read 1-3 yet?
Aristocracy & manners meets our world. Dangerous, dirty & full of secrets. Bridgerton meets moderninity -- a murder #mystery mixed with #fantasy & magic.
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/s/fiction-forge
Do you read fantasy? Like dragons?
Wonder how far back in antiquity dragons are found?
www.youtube.com/@AnEnchantedLife
Wonder how far back in antiquity dragons are found?
www.youtube.com/@AnEnchantedLife
An Enchanted Life
Videos on dragons, worldbuilding, mythology, fantastical creatures, magic, and even the occasional fantasy-themed ambient video. I'll have deep dives into fantasy sub-genres, tropes, and tips for fant...
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March 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Do you read fantasy? Like dragons?
Wonder how far back in antiquity dragons are found?
www.youtube.com/@AnEnchantedLife
Wonder how far back in antiquity dragons are found?
www.youtube.com/@AnEnchantedLife
Very happy to learn this morning Bloomsbury Publishing will release 7 new Sarah J Maas titles starting early next year, as well as from talented, author, Samantha Shannon.
Bloomsbury will be paying more attention to the #fantasy market next year, so keep your eyes peeled!!
Bloomsbury will be paying more attention to the #fantasy market next year, so keep your eyes peeled!!
December 16, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Very happy to learn this morning Bloomsbury Publishing will release 7 new Sarah J Maas titles starting early next year, as well as from talented, author, Samantha Shannon.
Bloomsbury will be paying more attention to the #fantasy market next year, so keep your eyes peeled!!
Bloomsbury will be paying more attention to the #fantasy market next year, so keep your eyes peeled!!
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If you haven't read The Demon Equilibrium, you really should! You can hear why in this episode: www.queerlyrecommended.com/2022/02/15/b...
Or read why in this review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/the-...
Then go read Cathy's other books because they're fabbbb!
Or read why in this review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/the-...
Then go read Cathy's other books because they're fabbbb!
Random(ish) high point in writing career:
When @taramdscott.bsky.social reviewed THE DEMON EQUILIBRIUM on the QR podcast and gave a bit of a lovely sigh regarding the romance 😊
Thank you, Tara! You don't know how often I mentally return to that when I'm neck deep in "WFT am I doing here???"
😘
When @taramdscott.bsky.social reviewed THE DEMON EQUILIBRIUM on the QR podcast and gave a bit of a lovely sigh regarding the romance 😊
Thank you, Tara! You don't know how often I mentally return to that when I'm neck deep in "WFT am I doing here???"
😘
November 11, 2023 at 11:49 PM
If you haven't read The Demon Equilibrium, you really should! You can hear why in this episode: www.queerlyrecommended.com/2022/02/15/b...
Or read why in this review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/the-...
Then go read Cathy's other books because they're fabbbb!
Or read why in this review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/the-...
Then go read Cathy's other books because they're fabbbb!
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To my fellow indie authors:
It's that time of year where we see a lot of lists and awards going out. This is your reminder that publishing a book is a huge victory, and even if you don't see your book on those lists, you are amazing. You have achieved something wonderful.
Don't stop. 💛
It's that time of year where we see a lot of lists and awards going out. This is your reminder that publishing a book is a huge victory, and even if you don't see your book on those lists, you are amazing. You have achieved something wonderful.
Don't stop. 💛
November 29, 2023 at 11:19 AM
To my fellow indie authors:
It's that time of year where we see a lot of lists and awards going out. This is your reminder that publishing a book is a huge victory, and even if you don't see your book on those lists, you are amazing. You have achieved something wonderful.
Don't stop. 💛
It's that time of year where we see a lot of lists and awards going out. This is your reminder that publishing a book is a huge victory, and even if you don't see your book on those lists, you are amazing. You have achieved something wonderful.
Don't stop. 💛
@leewinteroz.bsky.social You know that Janeway post you put up on that OTHER platform? Would look awesome here, too!
November 28, 2023 at 2:09 PM
@leewinteroz.bsky.social You know that Janeway post you put up on that OTHER platform? Would look awesome here, too!
It's #tolkientuesday Friends, and you know what that means! #quotes #fantasy #readingcommunity #writingcommunity
#Tolkien
#Tolkien
November 28, 2023 at 1:39 PM
It's #tolkientuesday Friends, and you know what that means! #quotes #fantasy #readingcommunity #writingcommunity
#Tolkien
#Tolkien
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🎵 Last Christmas I gave you my heart... 🎵
ARAGORN: and my sword
LEGOLAS: and my bow
GIMLI: and my AXE!
ARAGORN: and my sword
LEGOLAS: and my bow
GIMLI: and my AXE!
November 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM
🎵 Last Christmas I gave you my heart... 🎵
ARAGORN: and my sword
LEGOLAS: and my bow
GIMLI: and my AXE!
ARAGORN: and my sword
LEGOLAS: and my bow
GIMLI: and my AXE!
If she can publish at 96, we ALL have a chance, no matter what age we are. Never let age be what stops you!
November 27, 2023 at 10:52 PM
If she can publish at 96, we ALL have a chance, no matter what age we are. Never let age be what stops you!
Brandon Sanderson summed it up best when he said, "If we want to approach the heights of great storytelling & take it a few more steps so that we don’t just copy what Tolkien did, we do what Tolkien did which is look to the lore ourselves & build our own extrapolations." #fantasy #readers #writer
November 26, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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🌈📚🎓✨🔮🌟🏆💡🙏
Enlightened Mind: Achieve knowledge, wisdom, and academic success with this spell. Open your mind to new possibilities and embrace the joy of learning.
❤️ Like to empower ✨
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Enlightened Mind: Achieve knowledge, wisdom, and academic success with this spell. Open your mind to new possibilities and embrace the joy of learning.
❤️ Like to empower ✨
🔁 Repost to cast 🪄
November 26, 2023 at 5:11 AM
🌈📚🎓✨🔮🌟🏆💡🙏
Enlightened Mind: Achieve knowledge, wisdom, and academic success with this spell. Open your mind to new possibilities and embrace the joy of learning.
❤️ Like to empower ✨
🔁 Repost to cast 🪄
Enlightened Mind: Achieve knowledge, wisdom, and academic success with this spell. Open your mind to new possibilities and embrace the joy of learning.
❤️ Like to empower ✨
🔁 Repost to cast 🪄
Happy #fantasyfriday friends!
There's a new issue Plot Points up at An Enchanted Life for all you #fantasy enthusiasts!
You can find it at
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/p/plot-points-2-november-issue
There's a new issue Plot Points up at An Enchanted Life for all you #fantasy enthusiasts!
You can find it at
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/p/plot-points-2-november-issue
Plot Points 2: November Issue
Welcome to Plot Points, where I share fantasy-related media, books, non-fiction pieces, and various forms of entertainment that have caught my attention for one reason or another. If I share them here...
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November 24, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Happy #fantasyfriday friends!
There's a new issue Plot Points up at An Enchanted Life for all you #fantasy enthusiasts!
You can find it at
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/p/plot-points-2-november-issue
There's a new issue Plot Points up at An Enchanted Life for all you #fantasy enthusiasts!
You can find it at
carolynmcbrideauthor.substack.com/p/plot-points-2-november-issue
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Who do we appreciate?
You!
You!!!
YOU!!!
Go to loom.ly/dwqYCA4 and take 25% off all paperbacks & ebooks (excluding pre-orders) now thru 11/28 using code THANKYOU25 at checkout.
Thank you for supporting us and our publishing mission!
#books #sale #Thanks
4!
6!
8!
Who do we appreciate?
You!
You!!!
YOU!!!
Go to loom.ly/dwqYCA4 and take 25% off all paperbacks & ebooks (excluding pre-orders) now thru 11/28 using code THANKYOU25 at checkout.
Thank you for supporting us and our publishing mission!
#books #sale #Thanks
November 22, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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4!
6!
8!
Who do we appreciate?
You!
You!!!
YOU!!!
Go to loom.ly/dwqYCA4 and take 25% off all paperbacks & ebooks (excluding pre-orders) now thru 11/28 using code THANKYOU25 at checkout.
Thank you for supporting us and our publishing mission!
#books #sale #Thanks
4!
6!
8!
Who do we appreciate?
You!
You!!!
YOU!!!
Go to loom.ly/dwqYCA4 and take 25% off all paperbacks & ebooks (excluding pre-orders) now thru 11/28 using code THANKYOU25 at checkout.
Thank you for supporting us and our publishing mission!
#books #sale #Thanks
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Buried Secrets is the quintessential #paranormal #mystery #romance from Sheri Lewis Wohl &
@boldstrokebooks
If you like your novels to keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love this one!
rainbowreflections.home.blog/2023/11/21/buried-secretsa-review
@boldstrokebooks
If you like your novels to keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love this one!
rainbowreflections.home.blog/2023/11/21/buried-secretsa-review
November 22, 2023 at 12:54 AM
Buried Secrets is the quintessential #paranormal #mystery #romance from Sheri Lewis Wohl &
@boldstrokebooks
If you like your novels to keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love this one!
rainbowreflections.home.blog/2023/11/21/buried-secretsa-review
@boldstrokebooks
If you like your novels to keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love this one!
rainbowreflections.home.blog/2023/11/21/buried-secretsa-review
It's #tolkientuesday and that means a visit to a #fantasy classic, The Fellowship of The Ring & more specifically The Riddle of Strider.
November 21, 2023 at 6:05 PM
It's #tolkientuesday and that means a visit to a #fantasy classic, The Fellowship of The Ring & more specifically The Riddle of Strider.
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#coverreveal time. We are happy to announce a release date for book # 3 in the Speakeasy series by Stacy Lynn Miller. Last Barrel will be released in March 2024.
For more visit bellabooks.com/product/9781642475203e/
For more visit bellabooks.com/product/9781642475203e/
November 8, 2023 at 4:23 PM
#coverreveal time. We are happy to announce a release date for book # 3 in the Speakeasy series by Stacy Lynn Miller. Last Barrel will be released in March 2024.
For more visit bellabooks.com/product/9781642475203e/
For more visit bellabooks.com/product/9781642475203e/
I am in love with this man's YT channel. He is a #fantasy #storyteller extraordinaire. It's a small channel but soothing & inspiring all at once. A perfect antidote for all the bad news in the world today. Go check him out!
www.youtube.com/@RicksCreati...
www.youtube.com/@RicksCreati...
Rick's Creations
Welcome to my channel! I'm Rick Hertel, an illustrator, mapmaker, worldbuilder, painter and writer. Ten years ago I started building a fantasy world called Tumiun, and this is where I will share tales...
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November 18, 2023 at 2:41 PM
I am in love with this man's YT channel. He is a #fantasy #storyteller extraordinaire. It's a small channel but soothing & inspiring all at once. A perfect antidote for all the bad news in the world today. Go check him out!
www.youtube.com/@RicksCreati...
www.youtube.com/@RicksCreati...
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I meant to write this morning, since I am an author, but made a #fantasy ambience video instead featuring #forests and #dragons. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Qu...
I meant to write this morning, since I am an author, but made a #fantasy ambience video instead featuring #forests and #dragons. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Qu...
Lost in the Woodlands: Mystical ASMR for Deep Relaxation
A relaxing and enchanting journey through the wildlands of Uclandia, a fantasy land with dragons, magic & secrets.The tune is "Autumn Dunes", all images are ...
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November 17, 2023 at 2:21 AM
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I meant to write this morning, since I am an author, but made a #fantasy ambience video instead featuring #forests and #dragons. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Qu...
I meant to write this morning, since I am an author, but made a #fantasy ambience video instead featuring #forests and #dragons. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Qu...
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Fantasy writers feed for all writers and lovers of fantasy: rb.gy/slgkw
For your posts to appear in the feed at least two words must be included in any order (1 from each set)
set 1: writer/writing/author
set 2: fantasy, romantasy, 🩷🧙♂️⚔️
If you can, heart and pin it so others can find it easier.
For your posts to appear in the feed at least two words must be included in any order (1 from each set)
set 1: writer/writing/author
set 2: fantasy, romantasy, 🩷🧙♂️⚔️
If you can, heart and pin it so others can find it easier.
October 30, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Fantasy writers feed for all writers and lovers of fantasy: rb.gy/slgkw
For your posts to appear in the feed at least two words must be included in any order (1 from each set)
set 1: writer/writing/author
set 2: fantasy, romantasy, 🩷🧙♂️⚔️
If you can, heart and pin it so others can find it easier.
For your posts to appear in the feed at least two words must be included in any order (1 from each set)
set 1: writer/writing/author
set 2: fantasy, romantasy, 🩷🧙♂️⚔️
If you can, heart and pin it so others can find it easier.
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One of my favorite sayings: “Good writing will bring you to places you don’t even expect sometimes.” - James Gandolfini #amwriting ..Keep Writing. ~Each book takes the reader on a journey. #author #writing
November 9, 2023 at 2:31 PM
One of my favorite sayings: “Good writing will bring you to places you don’t even expect sometimes.” - James Gandolfini #amwriting ..Keep Writing. ~Each book takes the reader on a journey. #author #writing
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An open letter to SFWA has been penned to request the creation of a distinct Nebula Award for genre flash fiction (microfiction, drabbles, anything up to 1500 words).
The accompanying signature sheet is open to anyone who would like to see this happen.
The accompanying signature sheet is open to anyone who would like to see this happen.
Nebula Award for Flash Fiction
Dear members of the SFWA Short Fiction Committee, SFWA Awards Rules Committee, SFWA Board, and Nebula Awards Commissioner, Flash fiction, short-short fiction, drabbles, dribbles, and other forms of v...
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October 22, 2023 at 1:27 AM
An open letter to SFWA has been penned to request the creation of a distinct Nebula Award for genre flash fiction (microfiction, drabbles, anything up to 1500 words).
The accompanying signature sheet is open to anyone who would like to see this happen.
The accompanying signature sheet is open to anyone who would like to see this happen.