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Blythe B
@fuentes-fantasy.bsky.social
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she/her, fantasy author and artist, loves cats, coffee, DnD and high fantasy, Mom of 6, no one here is NT. Writing Romantasy, querying 2nd world fem-focused sword, sorcery & sandal
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Blythe B @fuentes-fantasy.bsky.social · Jan 27
When Princess Zehra’s visions of the future show an army of shapeshifters and sorcerers invading her land, she must convince her father to call on their allies before the city is lost. When he ignores her, Zehra uses her foreknowledge to ensure survival, even if it requires surrender.
#F #A #2025pit
A grid of 6 colored pen and ink illustrations showing a tall man with dark hair with his arm around an older blonde woman, a young Black man in blue playing an instrument in the wind, a forest creature with a humanist face, elk antlers and ears, and a mask of green leaves, a fantasy barbarian wearing the skin of a white animal over his head and shoulders with a red background, a Black man standing before a motif of a large dragon or lizard, and in the center, a young Black woman in Persian-style robes and a loose blue veil sitting and holding herself while a red mist creeps through ruins behind her. All art is mine
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My 11 yo has started calling alligators "swamp puppers," which is really cute, even though alligators and crocodiles terrify me.
#momlife #familylife #kids
July 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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I have a total of 10 stories on 2 anthologies
A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms
A Season for Romance: Summer Simmer
Both are free on digital platforms, and the 3rd one, Fall Flames, is coming in Sept. with 5 more of my stories.
karamoonauthor.com Kara Moon (the artist formerly known as Hiria Dunning) @karamoonauthor.com · Jul 5
#pretendpanel, I hope you'll drop me a few choice links to check out (slowly, over time 🙏)

5th July: Have you published any short-form fiction? Drop a link/s if you want! 
(self-published IS allowed 😁 no snobbery here!)

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
#pretendpanel a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social July 5th: Have you published any short-form fiction? (self-published IS allowed) Drop a link/s if you want! Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
July 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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The process videos was too long, but here's an overview of my newest couple
Cae and Camellia meet in one of my short stories for a fall spec fic romance anthology. #romantasy #art #illustration #characterart #romanceart #fantasy #copics
July 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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This piece went through so many ugly stages, but I'm finally starting to like it again.
Delphine, Varrick, and the shadow creature from my most recently finished book, on Copic markers and gel pen.
#characterart #fantasyart #fantasyromance #romantasy
June 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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My yellow roses are done. They're a heritage type that only blooms once (but profusely). My red roses have started. In theory, they should reboot the rest of the summer.
June 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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So, maybe I bought it because it matched my nails, but maybe it's because everyone I know loves everything Kingfisher has written.
May 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Authors and readers,
Favorite ways to describe a plus size fmc? She's 5' 10" and about a US size 16. It's a historical setting ~late 18th century
#amwriting #amediting #plussizecharacter #fmc #romance #romantasy #fantasy
May 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Finally getting color on a piece I traded for editing. This is Bernard and the prince from Naito Diamond's story Red String in the anthology "A Season for Romance:Spring Blossoms."
Detail of a pen and ink drawing of two men, one sitting cross-legged, the other reclining with his head on the first man's lap. Their hands are clasped. It is a progress shot, so they are partially colored. Pen and ink drawing of a caracal tupe of cat with lynx fur patterns. It is colored in copic art markers The full shot of a landscape orientated drawing. It is a pen and ink piece of two men, one sitting cross-legged, the other reclining with his head on the first man's lap. Their hands are clasped. A large cat sits at the feet of the second man. It's a progress shot, so it's partially colored.
April 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Dealing with the dread by drawing tiny how's on Delphine's dress.
#characterart #fantasycharacter #romancecharacter #romantasy
April 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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The Trevor Project has a 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth. Please support them if you can, and please promote them.

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April 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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And this rough draft is done. I started in January, stepped back to revise the PoV, and finished Saturday afternoon. The hard part will be ignoring it for a week before self-editing (and cutting 15k)
DnD x Bridgerton stand alone romantasy #romantasy #roughdraft #wip #fakedating
Photo of a woman in a choker and the words: Mistress for the Mage, rough draft, 102,000 words, finished 4-19-25
April 20, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Getting color on Varrick, the mmc and LI in my current romantasy wip.
He wouldn't intentionally pose like this. He flirts by explaining arcane geometry.
#charcterart #fantasyart #romantasy
April 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Book research today: naval blockades
#amwriting
April 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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From early in the manuscript
#wipsnips #romantasy
Screenshot of the text: She found a cabbie a few streets away, waiting by a Glowlight for a fare. He was a lump of a man with a bulbous red nose and the long reek of heavy drink, but he seemed to be a cheerful drunk, and did not ask questions. His aura was dimmed by the alcohol, but it was soft and clear with honesty. He was aware enough to keep it close, as well. “Oh, nasty night to be out. Likely to get worse, you know. This will be real rain before long. Where d’you need to go, now?” He tapped his beaten hat with his whip as she climbed into the cab. It was dirty inside, and smelled of vomit and drake scat. She gathered her skirts tightly around her so they touched as little of the interior as possible. “Sayledon Manor. Do you know
April 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Me: I can't wait to write this epilogue. It will be so cute.
Also me: I could draw it into a bonus comic
Also me: I need to draw that REALLY SAD comic about the FMC's great-grandparents
Sensible me: but not until I've finished this round of revisions.
#wip #romantasy #comics #graphicnovels
April 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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#portfoliday, huh! I'm Jenny, an illustrator from Germany. I do whimsical illustrations from my favourite stories. You can find my contact info at linktr.ee/jennydolfen!
April 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Nine years of fragile truce between our clans—and my boneheaded mistake could tear it all apart.

⚔️Age-old clan feud
🧪Unique magic & world
🐉Scandinavian fairytale creatures
❤️‍🔥Steamy forbidden love
🛡️"Who did this?"
🗡️"Touch him & die"

#1stLinePit #Romantasy #NA #AgentsGuide
An agent’s guide to: TRUE HATE’S KISS A jarl’s daughter must trick her enemy into kissing her to break a deadly curse on her family. 109,000 words New Adult Romantasy By Ann Glimmer Blurb: When a man from the enemy clan murders Älva’s father, she swears revenge. But then her family is cursed to die. The only way to break the curse? A TRUE HATE’S KISS The man she hates the most must kiss her of his own free will. But the more she learns about her enemy, the more she questions who the true villain really is—and forbidden desire threatens to ruin everything. Comp Titles: - A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli Tropes: Scandinavian Iron Age (almost Viking Age) Pretending to woo him while betraying him Feuding clans = enemies-to-lovers + forbidden love Knife to throat Complicated family dynamics Magical swords and potions  Fairytale creatures based on Scandinavian folklore Feedback from Beta Readers: - "Couldn't stop reading all afternoon." - "Your writing style is really strong, and you have a strong voice." - "Their conversations being more tangible things rather than just flirtatious really open up the relationship." - "This is one of thee the best books I've read since Addie LaRue." - "It was a good slow burn romance and I liked that the male main character wasn't toxic or mean." - "I loved how twisty the story became and found it a breath of fresh air in the genre."
April 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo. Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Varrick has a crush, but it's supposed to stay strictly professional. (Mabel is one of his adoptive mothers)
#wip #wipsnips #romantasy #fantasyromance
Screenshot with the snippet: Varrick turned to Mabel, who stood in the door to main hall, arms folded, face quizzical. “I need to run the drakes.” He buttoned the coat. “It’s raining again,” she said. Perfect. “I like the rain.” “And quite chilly.” She raised her eyebrows, as if that information was new and might deter him. “I enjoy the cold.” He flipped the hood up. Hat and horns were an impractical combination. He needed the cold right now. Everything felt hot and flushed, like he had a fever, except he wasn’t ill, not at all. “It sounded like you and Mrs. Leighton are getting along well.” Mabel smiled. “I heard laughter.”
April 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Mr. Stokes is a bookie threatening Delphine over her late husband's debts.
Varrick would have settled it quietly, but Stokes pulled a knife. A reminder of what a fully-trained hunter magus can do was in order. #wip #romantasy #touchheranddie #fantasyromance
Photo of lighting and the quote: Varrick emerged from the glare of his own anima, leaning close to Stokes’s ear. “I can call the wind into your lungs until they burst. I know sigils that, if carved into your skin, will turn your blood to steam in your veins. I can slide my anima under your skin and flay you alive. Do you understand me?”
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Varrick is a highly-educated, magical prodigy, but he's also 6'5", green, and has horns, so humans treat him like a dangerous, dumb barbarian.
He's equally frustrated by society's obsession with scandals and how they affect Delphine.
#wip #romantasy #fantasyromance #amwriting #amrevising
Photo of a castle hallway with the quote: Varrick could challenge any magus in Torlund and hold his own. He could, from memory, trace sigils and recite incantations that would bring down walls. He could speak the secret names that would shape the wind. He couldn’t make Rockhaven see him as an equal.
April 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Please enjoy new line art of Varrick as we head into a new week and a new month.
Be aware that he flirts by info-dumping about theoretical arcane geometry and interplanar vertices.
#characterart #lineart #handdrawn #penandink #ocart #originalcharacter #bookcharacter
March 31, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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1/3 through my edit (by page count).
Delphine wondered if polishing his horns is part of Varrick's routine because they're SHINY!
the next few chapters will have a lot of revisions and rewriting. They'll be visiting the glass gardens and confronting a bookie.
#wip #romantasy #amwriting #amediting
March 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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From my romantasy wip:
Jaglin have stripes, dapples, spots, and rosettes. Delphine is not amused when Varrick points out that some humans, like her, also have spots.
"Those are FRECKLES!"
"But they're still spots and speckles."
(art by me)
#wip #amwriting #romantasy #fantasyromance #fantasyart
drawing of a fantasy race with green skin, a wide, slightly feline nose, horns, blue hair, dark green jaguar-like rosette spots, cat-ears and yellow cat-like eyes.
March 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Okay, random karate skeleton in the university science lab
March 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM