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E.S. Barrison
@esbarrison.bsky.social
She/Her | Fantasy Author | Crafty Things | Dog Lover | 🏳️‍🌈💜🩶

https://esbarrison-author.com/portfolio/
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Oh wait. I never really introduced myself.

Hi #booksky. I'm a dystopian fantasy author who has published stories that focus on fighting tyranny and censorship, while still focusing on diversity and hope. Plus there's magic. And some romance.

Learn more here: books2read.com/rl/esbarriso...
Hi #booksky - I realized I haven't posted a lot about my books. But...I'm having a sale this weekend while I'm Megacon (@megaconorlando.bsky.social) for those not there!

(And if you are there, I'm at Booth A12!)

Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09FJ2C1G8
Everywhere Else: books2read.com/rl/zR9M5R
February 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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A reminder that fiction — books, film, games, what have you — is always political. The willful absence of “politics” in any work is itself a political choice and a political act. Who gets to tell (and sell) stories is political. It might be an undercurrent — covert, not overt. But it’s there.
February 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I think my #ADHD got the best of me today.

Did I get a lot done? Yes.

Am I gonna be burnt out tomorrow? Probably.

This is so fun 🫠🙃
February 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Ah my favorite game...why do I feel sick today?

Is it anxiety?
Burnout?
ADHD?
PCOs?
Blood sugar?
Blood pressure?
Did I drink enough water?
Is it something else entirely?

Ugh.
January 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Having ADHD and loving reading means reading a novel is like a marathon. I have to count down chapters and pages to keep myself going even though I swear I'm interested in what I'm reading
January 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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"I am poor and a voracious reader, how do I get more books without pirating?"

A thread.
January 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
See, I really should be working on the origin novella for one of my characters. Now would be the perfect time--a story entirely focused on feminine rage.

But I just want to write cute happy things right now, okay. There's too much angst and sadness. Let me find some joy.

#amwriting
January 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I really should be promoting my book releasing in less than 3 weeks...but it just doesn't feel right 😕
January 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I keep wanting to say something about the state of well... everything. I type things up, erase them, and then stare at my screen, wondering if I made the right choice.

It's just... a lot.

I'm scared. Not for me, but for everyone else.
January 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Now is not the time to stop reading. Fiction, non fiction, fan fiction...don't stop. Every story you read pulls inspiration from the real world.

Be critical. Be understanding.

And always have fun.

#booksky
January 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today, I'm choosing chaos. What that looks like is yet to be determined.
January 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Oh wait. I never really introduced myself.

Hi #booksky. I'm a dystopian fantasy author who has published stories that focus on fighting tyranny and censorship, while still focusing on diversity and hope. Plus there's magic. And some romance.

Learn more here: books2read.com/rl/esbarriso...
January 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Honestly, if you're a #writer like me with #ADHD, I cannot recommend writing sprints enough.

My productivity always sky-rockets whenever I write under the constraints of a sprint. It just forces me to put words on the page...even if they aren't the best.
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
As a 🏳️‍🌈✡️ author, it should be clear what I stand for just in my writing...but let me make it clear here. So here are some of my core beliefs:
January 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Okay algorithm, I'm looking to connect with people who like...

💫Books* (Authors & Readers alike)
💫Crochet & other crafts
💫Conventions & Cosplay
💫Dogs & cute animals
💫Cozy Video Games

*Ideally fantasy, sci-fi, and thrillers/mysteries with low-to-no spice.

#booksky #crafting #cozyvideogames
January 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today was a good day to take a mental health day. Napping...crocheting...walking...writing...

I'll re-enter the world later. Not worth it.
January 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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January 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This weekend I was selling my books at a local comic con. It was a decent show where I met old & new readers alike.

BUT the highlight had to be the little girl who bought one of my fairy tales on Saturday, stopping by again on Sunday to tell me she read it in one night and absolutely loved it. 🥹
January 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Ah yes, here I go keeping up my streak of being bad at social media. I've had this account for 3-days and have since posted once.

Like do I just start rambling about my books, my dog, current events...?

This is hard.
January 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Ok so I'm terrible at social media like this. Like really bad. But here I am.

So hi, I'm a fantasy author who also likes crafty things, dogs, warm blankets, and chocolate.

#fantasyauthor #books #fantasyreader
January 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM