✨Eliza Mares✨
@elizamaresauthor.bsky.social
She/they. Award-winning (!) author, poet, editor, animal lover. I write love stories & dirges. Very not-straight. Adults only. No AI ever. TERFs begone!
Commissions are open! Find my stuff: https://elizamares.carrd.co
Commissions are open! Find my stuff: https://elizamares.carrd.co
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🚨NOVELLA NEWS🚨
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
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#DecemberWorldbuilders
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
Good day, #DecemberWorldbuilders! How are reproductive rights and laws handled in your world? Remember, the ancient Romans had silphium which would prevent pregnancy. This is not too high-tech of a concept for 'low-tech' worlds (though perhaps not something that comes up).
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
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This is still true for your faves who write only short stories! Anthologies, collections, and even some magazines are eligible for all five of these!
5 ways to give your fave authors free-to-you gifts over the holidays! 💙📚
1. post about their book on socials
2. rec on other posts & Reddit threads
3. suggest their book to a book club!
4. order their book from a library/ask can it be ordered in!
5. add it to GoodReads lists for discoverability!
1. post about their book on socials
2. rec on other posts & Reddit threads
3. suggest their book to a book club!
4. order their book from a library/ask can it be ordered in!
5. add it to GoodReads lists for discoverability!
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This is still true for your faves who write only short stories! Anthologies, collections, and even some magazines are eligible for all five of these!
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yes, this!
and even though a database issue borked punctuation (and i've had no spoons to fix it), this post i made in 2016 is also about this www.amberbird.com/blog/2016/10...
pro tip: your fav authors accept such free gifts at any time! but since a lot of you focus on holidays, 'tis the season!
and even though a database issue borked punctuation (and i've had no spoons to fix it), this post i made in 2016 is also about this www.amberbird.com/blog/2016/10...
pro tip: your fav authors accept such free gifts at any time! but since a lot of you focus on holidays, 'tis the season!
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
yes, this!
and even though a database issue borked punctuation (and i've had no spoons to fix it), this post i made in 2016 is also about this www.amberbird.com/blog/2016/10...
pro tip: your fav authors accept such free gifts at any time! but since a lot of you focus on holidays, 'tis the season!
and even though a database issue borked punctuation (and i've had no spoons to fix it), this post i made in 2016 is also about this www.amberbird.com/blog/2016/10...
pro tip: your fav authors accept such free gifts at any time! but since a lot of you focus on holidays, 'tis the season!
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Welcome to THE BEST BOOKS OF 2025: REVIEWER'S CHOICE!! Reactor's book reviewers have come together to recommend their favorite 2025 reads. How many have you picked up?
Reviewers' Choice: The Best Books of 2025 - Reactor
Reactor’s regular book reviewers talk about notable titles they read in 2025
reactormag.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Welcome to THE BEST BOOKS OF 2025: REVIEWER'S CHOICE!! Reactor's book reviewers have come together to recommend their favorite 2025 reads. How many have you picked up?
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I was hoping I wasn’t going to have to do this but December is difficult and yesterday someone tried to use my bank account to spend $378 on a company in Germany. So my card is canceled and I can’t even use the small amount in my account to pay bills.
#HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAid 💕💸
#HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAid 💕💸
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Publishers and editors! Am hoping to receive any submissions by year's end.
Editor/Publisher friends (only): I'm happy to receive ePubs of your 2025 short fiction projects for the 2026 volume. DM for deets. Or send direct to: bestspecfic (at) gmail(dot)com
Writer friends (only): Subs will open next year. (You can let your editor know I can receive their projects now.)
Writer friends (only): Subs will open next year. (You can let your editor know I can receive their projects now.)
I am thrilled to announce the following authors will be appearing in The Best Weird Fiction of the Year.
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Publishers and editors! Am hoping to receive any submissions by year's end.
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oops!!!! i forgot to mention i am doing an end of year sale lol get the deals on smashwords (www.smashwords.com/profile/view...), or head over to my website (hellostarshinepub.com/product-cate...) with coupon code WINTERSALE2025 for 25% off.
(psst my website has my complete catalogue 😉)
(psst my website has my complete catalogue 😉)
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
oops!!!! i forgot to mention i am doing an end of year sale lol get the deals on smashwords (www.smashwords.com/profile/view...), or head over to my website (hellostarshinepub.com/product-cate...) with coupon code WINTERSALE2025 for 25% off.
(psst my website has my complete catalogue 😉)
(psst my website has my complete catalogue 😉)
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Just a reminder --
December 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Just a reminder --
The holidays are meant to be time of rest & recooperation, but when you're an hourly employee at a college, winter break means lost wages & unpaid bills.
Commissions are how I make ends meet this time of year -- and they make amazing gifts for the creatives in your life! 💙📚
Commissions are how I make ends meet this time of year -- and they make amazing gifts for the creatives in your life! 💙📚
Winter break means no work until 1/12, but bills pause for no one, so:
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
Eliza Mares's Commissions
Commissions Open! Click to see Eliza Mares's commission menu.
ko-fi.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The holidays are meant to be time of rest & recooperation, but when you're an hourly employee at a college, winter break means lost wages & unpaid bills.
Commissions are how I make ends meet this time of year -- and they make amazing gifts for the creatives in your life! 💙📚
Commissions are how I make ends meet this time of year -- and they make amazing gifts for the creatives in your life! 💙📚
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3 days left until Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina (aka Opus) releases.
10 preorders until my novella hits preorder goal.
May I interest you in links?
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
10 preorders until my novella hits preorder goal.
May I interest you in links?
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
3 days left until Guitar Concerto in C Flat Major, Op. 12: Lucina (aka Opus) releases.
10 preorders until my novella hits preorder goal.
May I interest you in links?
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
10 preorders until my novella hits preorder goal.
May I interest you in links?
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/anotherindie...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
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Winter break means no work until 1/12, but bills pause for no one, so:
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
Eliza Mares's Commissions
Commissions Open! Click to see Eliza Mares's commission menu.
ko-fi.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Winter break means no work until 1/12, but bills pause for no one, so:
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
My editing & reading comms are open!
$1 books a no-obligation email consult. I do sample excerpts on request, & I offer reduced rates for marginalized authors. Slots are limited, so grab one quick! 💙📚
ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
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PAID WORK: Ringo Award Winners Lifeline Comics is opening submissions for the next volume of Bi Visibility!
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
PAID WORK: Ringo Award Winners Lifeline Comics is opening submissions for the next volume of Bi Visibility!
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Decided to be more organized & intentional about tracking sales -- WOW I can't believe I've sold almost 400 copies of CAT/MOUSE since its release in January!
Can we hit 400 before Christmas?? 👀👀
Can we hit 400 before Christmas?? 👀👀
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Decided to be more organized & intentional about tracking sales -- WOW I can't believe I've sold almost 400 copies of CAT/MOUSE since its release in January!
Can we hit 400 before Christmas?? 👀👀
Can we hit 400 before Christmas?? 👀👀
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
Good day, #DecemberWorldbuilders! How are reproductive rights and laws handled in your world? Remember, the ancient Romans had silphium which would prevent pregnancy. This is not too high-tech of a concept for 'low-tech' worlds (though perhaps not something that comes up).
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
There was some nasty business re: reproduction in the pre-war era, so this was among the first issues the Alliance codified. Its stance is essentially: "this is a personal matter & no one can impose a choice upon you."
There are magical & mundane ways to avoid pregnancy...
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I turn 35 today and would love nothing more than to raise $350 for the Greater DC diaper bank. WIC doesn’t cover diapers. Please donate here.
greaterdcdiaperbank.org
greaterdcdiaperbank.org
Home - Greater DC Diaper Bank
Greater DC Diaper Bank empowers families and individuals in need throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia by providing an adequate and reliable source for basic baby needs and personal hygiene products.
greaterdcdiaperbank.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I turn 35 today and would love nothing more than to raise $350 for the Greater DC diaper bank. WIC doesn’t cover diapers. Please donate here.
greaterdcdiaperbank.org
greaterdcdiaperbank.org
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NEW! Comic anthology call for submissions. Get your stories in before the deadline!
PAID WORK: Ringo Award Winners Lifeline Comics is opening submissions for the next volume of Bi Visibility!
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DEADLINE: Jan 11th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
NEW! Comic anthology call for submissions. Get your stories in before the deadline!
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#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
Hey there, #DecemberWorldbuilders! This week I'll ask you questions related to FAMILIES. Feel free to put it in the context of any characters you've made, or how your societies in general work. Today's Q: How do family units in general work? Are they generational homes? Who moves after marriage?
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
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Still not able to work. Getting better, but appendicitis turned into complications with a month long hospital stay. Lost a lot of time, a lot of income, struggling to stay afloat. Help if you can.
#ttrpg #mutualaid
ko-fi.com/ofgodsandgam...
#ttrpg #mutualaid
ko-fi.com/ofgodsandgam...
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Become a supporter of Of Gods and Gamemasters today!
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December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Still not able to work. Getting better, but appendicitis turned into complications with a month long hospital stay. Lost a lot of time, a lot of income, struggling to stay afloat. Help if you can.
#ttrpg #mutualaid
ko-fi.com/ofgodsandgam...
#ttrpg #mutualaid
ko-fi.com/ofgodsandgam...
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btw if you're enjoying these lines, you can read the whole first two chapters of THE LORD OF THE WOOD when my next newsletter drops at 9a.m. EST on December 15, BUT only if you subscribe
subscribe here: Buttondown.com/elizmanderson
subscribe here: Buttondown.com/elizmanderson
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
btw if you're enjoying these lines, you can read the whole first two chapters of THE LORD OF THE WOOD when my next newsletter drops at 9a.m. EST on December 15, BUT only if you subscribe
subscribe here: Buttondown.com/elizmanderson
subscribe here: Buttondown.com/elizmanderson
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It's here. The Smashwords end of year sale. Go on treat yourself.
💙 📚
#christmasgift #giftabook #treatyourself #freebooks
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
💙 📚
#christmasgift #giftabook #treatyourself #freebooks
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's here. The Smashwords end of year sale. Go on treat yourself.
💙 📚
#christmasgift #giftabook #treatyourself #freebooks
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
💙 📚
#christmasgift #giftabook #treatyourself #freebooks
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
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People don't understand what is meant by "literacy" and the "literacy crisis".
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
People don't understand what is meant by "literacy" and the "literacy crisis".
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
Hey there, #DecemberWorldbuilders! This week I'll ask you questions related to FAMILIES. Feel free to put it in the context of any characters you've made, or how your societies in general work. Today's Q: How do family units in general work? Are they generational homes? Who moves after marriage?
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
There are many kinds of "family" since it's a diverse setting, but in the MC's homeland, families are matrilineal. Children receive their mother's surname, & it's common to have multigenerational households. After marriage, couples move into whichever home has more room.
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🚨NOVELLA NEWS🚨
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
August 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
🚨NOVELLA NEWS🚨
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Veteran hunter Nadine accepts a high-paying bounty to capture a crafty art forger, expecting an easy job... but one look at her mark tells her she's in over her head. 💙📚🪐
Now priced at $2.99... forever! Available on Amazon, Ko-fi, Itch, & Payhip! elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
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👀 Hey look- my dark epic #mmfantasy about singing monster hunters broke the top 100!
Grab it & help give a boost while it's still on KU:
👉 suncatcherpress.com/get-SoaSL1
#🌈📚 #mmromance #GayRomance #WeekendReads #MMReaders #gaybooksky #mmromancebooks #lgbtbooks #mmbooksky #lgbtqwriters #romantasy
Grab it & help give a boost while it's still on KU:
👉 suncatcherpress.com/get-SoaSL1
#🌈📚 #mmromance #GayRomance #WeekendReads #MMReaders #gaybooksky #mmromancebooks #lgbtbooks #mmbooksky #lgbtqwriters #romantasy
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
👀 Hey look- my dark epic #mmfantasy about singing monster hunters broke the top 100!
Grab it & help give a boost while it's still on KU:
👉 suncatcherpress.com/get-SoaSL1
#🌈📚 #mmromance #GayRomance #WeekendReads #MMReaders #gaybooksky #mmromancebooks #lgbtbooks #mmbooksky #lgbtqwriters #romantasy
Grab it & help give a boost while it's still on KU:
👉 suncatcherpress.com/get-SoaSL1
#🌈📚 #mmromance #GayRomance #WeekendReads #MMReaders #gaybooksky #mmromancebooks #lgbtbooks #mmbooksky #lgbtqwriters #romantasy
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reject braindead Dakota Johnson capitalism. embrace cunning Kristen Stewart anti-capitalism.
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
reject braindead Dakota Johnson capitalism. embrace cunning Kristen Stewart anti-capitalism.