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Ronove (aka S. Jean)
@earlronove.bsky.social
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Queer writer, artist, and game dev all rolled into one!
(they/she pronouns OK) ⭐ https://earlronove.carrd.co/
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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 24d
be not afraid... for behold, I bring you g̶͉̟͓̾̔̂ŏ̴̮̤͇̹͕̠̿ǫ̵̭̻͈̟͕̓͋d̴̲̖̩̿͒ tidings...

Nothing bad ever happens on a subway.
Even if the lights go off and something divine stares at you in the dark...

BE NOT AFRAID, my survival horror novella, is out in one month on Dec 9th! Preorder today!
👁️ books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
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earlronove.bsky.social
Ooh, this sounds fun!
Share the final sentence of your first three chapters! Can be a WIP, published story, anything!

Mine is from my horror novella about a guitarist's very bad night feat. some violent angels, BE NOT AFRAID, releasing Dec 9th (in one week!!). 👁️
A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse One 3AM TIDINGS “Be not afraid,” all five of them crooned. Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse Two A CHORUS OF FIVE “Oh,” Trent breathed, “hell fucking no.” He picked a direction, prayed, and ran. Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse Three GLITTERING EYES “The fuck?” Trent hissed. “They’ve found us.” Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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ritacoolbeans.bsky.social
My The Witcher inspired, sapphic fantasy about a monster slayer and a vampire falling in love came out this year and it has not 1 but 2 stunning covers!

books2read.com/u/4A0e6q?fbc...
Photos of white hands holding a hardcover copy and a paperback copy of A Ballad for Slayers & Monsters by Rita A. Rubin. The text surrounding them read: ‘the Witcher x castlevania vibes’, ‘standalone fantasy’, ‘sapphic romance’ and ‘all female cast’
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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tendermiasma.com
In the Kids Onle Safety hearing going on right now they predictably called privacy and free speech concerns "a farce"

I think we should call and refute this shameful behavior extremely loudly

Watch it with me
democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/committee-ac...
Hearing on "Legislative Solutions to Protect Children and Teens Online"
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Hearing Room...
democrats-energycommerce.house.gov
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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cometkins.bsky.social
How about a self promo day? If you're an indie author, share your latest release and tell everybody about it :) #WritingPrompt
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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foxenlock.bsky.social
Fortitude Waters, my queer dark fantasy crime novel, is included in this bumper end of year bundle.

Support indie authors and get plenty of reading material to survive the silly season.

64 fantasy books for $45.

itch.io/b/3409/end-o...

🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
Silhouette of a flying dragon above a landscape of forest and mountains. The front cover for the novel Fortitude Waters by Fox N. Locke is pictured at an angle to the dragon. The text reads: ‘End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega bundle. Get this book and 64 others. For only $45. December 1st-15th’
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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anotherindiewriter.com
Thank you!

I have a release coming out in 10 days. Opus (full name Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina) is a trans self-discovery novella I wrote a few years back and am finally publishing. My hope is that someone likes it.

anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus

ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina by S. Morgan Burbank
anotherindiewriter.itch.io
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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aimeecozza.com
Oops I published them all (and some other secret goodies I had sitting in there) shop.aimeecozza.com/product-cate...
Screenshot of a website showing multiple very colorful zip up hoodies in a retrowave style.
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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cara.ink
📖✨Books are magic

From prophesies to grimoires to old tomes filled pages of un-redacted information, magic flows through all the books in THE THIRTEENTH KEY & THE VAULT.

caranox.com/t13k

📚🌈♠️ 🌈🚀💫 🌃📚 🌈📚🪐 💙📚👀 📢📚 #queerAdultSFF
An open copy of The Thirteenth Key with a grimoire pin by Emily Cheeseman resting between the pages. Seraphine's Chosen epic science fantasy - series Book mockups of The Thirteenth Key and The Vault are in the center. In a world where tech is replacing dying magic, a crew of thieves attempt to bring it back with the hope of using it to save themselves. caranox.com/t13k
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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smossman.bsky.social
Writers, share the final sentence of your first three chapters! Can be a WIP, published story, anything.

Saw this trend on twitter and I wanted to see bluesky's talent! 💫 #amquerying
She'd been freed from her metal cage and found herself trapped in a new cage of stone. "I have so many questions." - Ursa In a mess of sizzling metal and burning wood, the path out of the capital opened for Ursa and Enoch, and together they rode through a ring of fire of their own making.
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
thank you for posting this Azi, this seems fun!

I did NOT realise that the first three chapters of Tithe all end in dialogue 😂

#amquerying
Chapter One. "You're going undercover, kid." - Jace Chapter Two. "You're gonna be the one playing school here, kid," Jace muttered back. "Now stop your daydreaming and pay attention." Chapter Three. "At Edgewater, we value vocational studies just as much as academic ones—I'm sure you'll find the facilities more than to your liking..." - Wentworth
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
earlronove.bsky.social
Ooh, this sounds fun!
Share the final sentence of your first three chapters! Can be a WIP, published story, anything!

Mine is from my horror novella about a guitarist's very bad night feat. some violent angels, BE NOT AFRAID, releasing Dec 9th (in one week!!). 👁️
A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse One 3AM TIDINGS “Be not afraid,” all five of them crooned. Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse Two A CHORUS OF FIVE “Oh,” Trent breathed, “hell fucking no.” He picked a direction, prayed, and ran. Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid A writing snippet graphic with a distorted subway as the background with eyes peaking out of the far door. The text reads: Verse Three GLITTERING EYES “The fuck?” Trent hissed. “They’ve found us.” Be Not Afraid horror novella dec 9th books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
earlronove.bsky.social
Last day to take advantage of my Black Friday sale! My ebooks are 50% off or, if bought as a bundle, you can get everything for $10! What a deal!

And those who have picked up a book, I hope you're enjoying the book/books you grabbed! 🌻
earlronove.bsky.social Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 6d
Want to support an indie author during Black Friday sales? Let me make it a little easier for you by starting my sale a few days early! 🌻

All my ebooks are 50% off over on itchio, or in a $10 bundle for all of them until December 3rd! Wow, what a deal!! Find a new fav!

itch.io/s/162704/bla...
An itch.io black friday sale graphic. Yellow banners run along the top and bottom while the rest is black with books in the center. All books are by S. Jean and they are Errant Wings, The Devil in the Woods, Wherever the Stars Call, The Magician & The Bard, Hymn of Memory, anywhere but here, Forevermore, Born of Scourge, You and I are Eternal, and summertime blossoms. Text near the books reads: This Nov. 26th - Dec 3rd, get my ebooks for 50% off! Or, buy everything for $10! (what a good deal!) Then, along the bottom is the URL for the sale, which is: itch.io/s/162704/black-friday-50-off-sale
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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aebrossbooks.bsky.social
I know we're all suffering from advertising fatigue. We've been inundated with ads and spam email for the past week with ever-increasing fervor. Maybe consider taking a break, supporting some indie authors, & getting yourself some fantasy to vanish into? 📢📚

itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle 64 books for $45.00 (you save ~$179!!!) December 1-15th Itch.io A Crimson Covenant by Aimee Donnellan A Demon to Save Me by H.S. Kallinger A Memory of Blood and Magic by K.N. Brindle After Halastaesia by Janina Franck Atop the Trees, Beneath the Mountains by SM Reine Books and Bone by Veo Corva Born of Scourge by S. Jean By the Pact by Joanna Maciejewska Calliope by Kaylynx Children by Bjørn Larssen Crystal Gunslinger - The Obsidian Outlaws by O.Z Laws Elixir Bound by Katie L. Carroll Elven by D.C. Hart Everything Is Wonderful Now by Shane Blackheart Forest of the Morning by Emmylou Kotzé Fortitude Waters by Fox N. Locke Fruits of the Gods by William C. Tracy Heir to The Sun by Karen Lykkebo Higanbana by Jake Vanguard Imbued by Helyna L. Clove Impostor by J. M. Rose Into the Deep by Amara Lynn Iron Spirit by Linn Foster Journey Home by May Barros Kiss of Death by Bryony Rosehurst Klone's Stronghold: Reeni by Joyce Reynolds-Ward Manipulator's War by Elise Carlson Metanoia, by Juniper Lake Fitzgerald Moonshadow's Guardian by Dianna Gunn No Land for Heroes by Cal Black Only the Dead Are Safe, and Other Stories by Rob MacWolf Path of the Warrior by Melissa Stone Prince Ewald the Brave by Dylan Madeley Rescue from the Orc Fortress by Simon Wolfe Reset by L. B. Shimaira Return the Rose by Joachim Heijndermans Shades of Spring by Niranjan Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson Sidetracked Part 1 by SK Kelley Smoke and Rain by V. S. Holmes Song of the Wolf by T.C. Smith Tales of Yamato by Odessa Silver The Assassins Raven by Anna Verner The Blood Divide by Zan Lowell The Circle in the Sphere by Alex S. Garcia The Commune by Liz Roderick The Crimson Knight by Zeta K. Pierce The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode The Hand That Feeds by Sass Everett The Knowing Doll by Holliday Vermont The Lost Magic by SP Shade The Monster and The Itch by Jean M. Hodges The Rarkyn's Familiar by Nikky Lee and many more...
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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earlronove.bsky.social
Do you have enough fantasy in your life? Even if you said yes, you should still check out this bundle of 60+ books! BORN OF SCOURGE (perfect for snowy winters), my fallen star out for revenge against humanity, is included! Pick them all up for $45 at itchio! 📚

itch.io/b/3409/end-o...
End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle graphic. There is a pastel purple sky with darker mountains and trees along the bottom and a dragon in the upper right. Born of Scourge's cover is on display to the left and to the right is text that continues to the bottom of the graphic and it reads: Get this book... and 64 others for only $45 December 1st - 15th itch.io/b/3409/end-of-year-indie-fantasy-mega-bundle
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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ritacoolbeans.bsky.social
“Fantasy books feel so empty lately.”

Not indie fantasy.

“Everyone’s just trying to rewrite ACOTAR.”

Not indie authors.

“No one’s writing anything new!”

Indie authors are.
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
earlronove.bsky.social
I'm trying to write out my content warnings for cottagecore curse and I'm like "wtf happened in this book again". I'm good at this, I swear.
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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applesncinnamon.bsky.social
Woo hoo!! My copy of Be Not Afraid by @earlronove.bsky.social arrived! 👁️🪽
I can’t wait to dive into this one!
A picture of Be Not Afraid by S. Jean along with a matching bookmark and two art prints of the characters
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
It would be remiss of me not to continue BE NOT AFRAID's countdown to release day. The seraph's getting a little distorted though, huh. What's with those guys anyway...

Also, have another snippet!
Still time to pre-order! Find it at itchio, amz, b&n, & more!
books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
Countdown graphic for BE NOT AFRAID. The seraph character stands staring creepily at the viewer, holding a copy of Be Not Afraid by S. Jean. His wings spread out behind him, one eyeball showing beneath the feathers. His grin is full of sharp teeth and blood trails down his chin. A word bubble from him reads: "PREORDER MY BOOK". Along the bottom of the image is more text that reads: "8 days remain" and a URL for where to find the book: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid Writing snippet graphic for BE NOT AFRAID with a URL for preorders at the bottom (books.earlronove.com/benotafraid). The snippet reads: "Trent threw the angel off, catching them by surprise, and scrambled to get away. His back found the wall near the bathroom entryway and he used it to brace himself into a sitting position. The bathroom light turned on, sensing him nearby, and it lit the angel in a soft, gauzy orange. There was a coy smile on the angel’s lips as they began to speak. Trent cut them off. “You say ‘be not afraid’ one more time, I am going to fucking freak out.” The angel blinked and shut their mouth."
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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cometkins.bsky.social
hey w how trad pub is likely going to be pulling back on books by marginalized authors, now more than ever, please get over whatever roadblock exists in your mind that keeps you from branching out to indie books. if the trad space starts to look dire soon (and it will), this is gonna be the solution
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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earlronove.bsky.social
Want to support an indie author during Black Friday sales? Let me make it a little easier for you by starting my sale a few days early! 🌻

All my ebooks are 50% off over on itchio, or in a $10 bundle for all of them until December 3rd! Wow, what a deal!! Find a new fav!

itch.io/s/162704/bla...
An itch.io black friday sale graphic. Yellow banners run along the top and bottom while the rest is black with books in the center. All books are by S. Jean and they are Errant Wings, The Devil in the Woods, Wherever the Stars Call, The Magician & The Bard, Hymn of Memory, anywhere but here, Forevermore, Born of Scourge, You and I are Eternal, and summertime blossoms. Text near the books reads: This Nov. 26th - Dec 3rd, get my ebooks for 50% off! Or, buy everything for $10! (what a good deal!) Then, along the bottom is the URL for the sale, which is: itch.io/s/162704/black-friday-50-off-sale
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
earlronove.bsky.social
It would be remiss of me not to continue BE NOT AFRAID's countdown to release day. The seraph's getting a little distorted though, huh. What's with those guys anyway...

Also, have another snippet!
Still time to pre-order! Find it at itchio, amz, b&n, & more!
books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
Countdown graphic for BE NOT AFRAID. The seraph character stands staring creepily at the viewer, holding a copy of Be Not Afraid by S. Jean. His wings spread out behind him, one eyeball showing beneath the feathers. His grin is full of sharp teeth and blood trails down his chin. A word bubble from him reads: "PREORDER MY BOOK". Along the bottom of the image is more text that reads: "8 days remain" and a URL for where to find the book: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid Writing snippet graphic for BE NOT AFRAID with a URL for preorders at the bottom (books.earlronove.com/benotafraid). The snippet reads: "Trent threw the angel off, catching them by surprise, and scrambled to get away. His back found the wall near the bathroom entryway and he used it to brace himself into a sitting position. The bathroom light turned on, sensing him nearby, and it lit the angel in a soft, gauzy orange. There was a coy smile on the angel’s lips as they began to speak. Trent cut them off. “You say ‘be not afraid’ one more time, I am going to fucking freak out.” The angel blinked and shut their mouth."
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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tallimorgan.bsky.social
This started out as a normal post. It did not stay that way. bone app the teeth.

Speaking of teeth... vampire book for thee?
Yes: https://books2read.com/silverblood
This is a very normal and not unhinged arrow map thingy whatever. Sometimes the answer to your problems is to run away with a hot vampire. (10/10 would recommend.) (when will it be my turn...) I sympathize with Cyrus bc if I found a book belonging to a vampire from an elite family and he turned out to be really hot and also really intelligent and kind I would also uproot my entire life without hesitation. One chonky vampire book wasn't enough so I'm writing a second one. Extremely indicative tha
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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danifinnwrites.bsky.social
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.

Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.

Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.

Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io

And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...

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Dani Finn 2025 book graphic Winnie & Crela, covers in red and black: Barrow Maid, Weeping Willow, Little Deaths, Untethered, Tomb Sweet Tomb The Incorporated States, pink and blue covers: User Not Found, Iris, May You Wear Me Like a Shell Moth x Butterfly: Fly by Night Novels & novellas: Grey Angel, Disposable Magic, Terra Flux Freebies: The Witch's Flute, Under Cerulean Skies
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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anotherindiewriter.com
Okay technically THIS is my final terrible Opus pitch. Why? Forgot Cyber Monday fell in December this year.

5 until All Books Big Number goal
20 until Opus preorder goal

anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus

or

ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
A picture in various green hues with white and orange accents reading "It's fcking Monday. You wanna do a cyber about it? Too Bad. Nothing is on sale."
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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roselinbooks.bsky.social
So the ending of Hymn of Memory by @earlronove.bsky.social hit me like a freight train and I need to lay down and scream and dance and cry and eat ice cream about it.
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM