Jake Vanguard
@jakevanguard.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Queer fantasy indie author (they/he)
📖 FIRST ROSE 🌹 OUT NOW
📖 FIRST SNOW 🌿
📖 HIGANBANA 🪽
📖 Short stories (Itchio)
https://jakevanguard.carrd.co/
📖 FIRST ROSE 🌹 OUT NOW
📖 FIRST SNOW 🌿
📖 HIGANBANA 🪽
📖 Short stories (Itchio)
https://jakevanguard.carrd.co/
@thatwriterjess.bsky.social and I are curating our first joint anthology - FUTURISTIC QUEER HORROR!
Check our website for more info. We're looking forward to your submission!
Check our website for more info. We're looking forward to your submission!
September 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@thatwriterjess.bsky.social and I are curating our first joint anthology - FUTURISTIC QUEER HORROR!
Check our website for more info. We're looking forward to your submission!
Check our website for more info. We're looking forward to your submission!
Offering pre-made covers & formatting now
Absolutely willing to combine both services too!
Absolutely willing to combine both services too!
September 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Offering pre-made covers & formatting now
Absolutely willing to combine both services too!
Absolutely willing to combine both services too!
Flash Reward Time!
The next 5 backers can secure themselves a paperback copy of either They Them Wolf or The Fox & The Bladesworn, graciously offered by Jaydell!
The next 5 backers can secure themselves a paperback copy of either They Them Wolf or The Fox & The Bladesworn, graciously offered by Jaydell!
August 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Flash Reward Time!
The next 5 backers can secure themselves a paperback copy of either They Them Wolf or The Fox & The Bladesworn, graciously offered by Jaydell!
The next 5 backers can secure themselves a paperback copy of either They Them Wolf or The Fox & The Bladesworn, graciously offered by Jaydell!
IT'S THE DAY!
The Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics is officially live!
Grab the Early Bird rewards and support the anthology early. Early support helps the project to become more visible on Kickstarter as well ❤️
Tinyurl.com/remnantsofrelics
The Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics is officially live!
Grab the Early Bird rewards and support the anthology early. Early support helps the project to become more visible on Kickstarter as well ❤️
Tinyurl.com/remnantsofrelics
July 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
IT'S THE DAY!
The Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics is officially live!
Grab the Early Bird rewards and support the anthology early. Early support helps the project to become more visible on Kickstarter as well ❤️
Tinyurl.com/remnantsofrelics
The Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics is officially live!
Grab the Early Bird rewards and support the anthology early. Early support helps the project to become more visible on Kickstarter as well ❤️
Tinyurl.com/remnantsofrelics
The cat's out of the bag! REMNANTS OF RELICS is coming in 2 months!
We have so many incredible stories and poems in this anthology, with wonderful people.
If you'd like to get a glimpse at the stories, follow the 🔗
Kickstarter will follow very soon - you can already get a glimpse at rewards!
We have so many incredible stories and poems in this anthology, with wonderful people.
If you'd like to get a glimpse at the stories, follow the 🔗
Kickstarter will follow very soon - you can already get a glimpse at rewards!
July 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The cat's out of the bag! REMNANTS OF RELICS is coming in 2 months!
We have so many incredible stories and poems in this anthology, with wonderful people.
If you'd like to get a glimpse at the stories, follow the 🔗
Kickstarter will follow very soon - you can already get a glimpse at rewards!
We have so many incredible stories and poems in this anthology, with wonderful people.
If you'd like to get a glimpse at the stories, follow the 🔗
Kickstarter will follow very soon - you can already get a glimpse at rewards!
To honor International Non-Binary People's Day on July 14th, we're celebrating with a massive Itchio Bundle!
Grab 40+ books for 76% off. There's lots of different genres and authors, from poetry to fantasy and sci-fi over horror and contemporary.
Grab 40+ books for 76% off. There's lots of different genres and authors, from poetry to fantasy and sci-fi over horror and contemporary.
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
To honor International Non-Binary People's Day on July 14th, we're celebrating with a massive Itchio Bundle!
Grab 40+ books for 76% off. There's lots of different genres and authors, from poetry to fantasy and sci-fi over horror and contemporary.
Grab 40+ books for 76% off. There's lots of different genres and authors, from poetry to fantasy and sci-fi over horror and contemporary.
There's still almost 2 months until International Non-Binary People's Day on July 14th, but why not plan beforehand?
If you're a non-binary author or have a book centered on non-binary characters, and would like to collaborate on an Itchio bundle, please fill out the form ♥️
If you're a non-binary author or have a book centered on non-binary characters, and would like to collaborate on an Itchio bundle, please fill out the form ♥️
May 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
There's still almost 2 months until International Non-Binary People's Day on July 14th, but why not plan beforehand?
If you're a non-binary author or have a book centered on non-binary characters, and would like to collaborate on an Itchio bundle, please fill out the form ♥️
If you're a non-binary author or have a book centered on non-binary characters, and would like to collaborate on an Itchio bundle, please fill out the form ♥️
Did you know today's Stuff Your Kindle With Fantasy?
If you're worried about the blackout - remember these books are FREE. You're supporting the authors by downloading, not 'zon. The event was planned for a long time, long before the blackout was announced.
Please consider supporting the SWF event 🩷
If you're worried about the blackout - remember these books are FREE. You're supporting the authors by downloading, not 'zon. The event was planned for a long time, long before the blackout was announced.
Please consider supporting the SWF event 🩷
February 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Did you know today's Stuff Your Kindle With Fantasy?
If you're worried about the blackout - remember these books are FREE. You're supporting the authors by downloading, not 'zon. The event was planned for a long time, long before the blackout was announced.
Please consider supporting the SWF event 🩷
If you're worried about the blackout - remember these books are FREE. You're supporting the authors by downloading, not 'zon. The event was planned for a long time, long before the blackout was announced.
Please consider supporting the SWF event 🩷
Look at this absolutely stunning cover!
I really couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
@replica004.bsky.social did such a wonderful job, capturing Ambroz and Evergarden perfectly.
FIRST ROSE is the 2nd book of the science fantasy trilogy Deity Chronicles, coming May 25th 2025.
I really couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
@replica004.bsky.social did such a wonderful job, capturing Ambroz and Evergarden perfectly.
FIRST ROSE is the 2nd book of the science fantasy trilogy Deity Chronicles, coming May 25th 2025.
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Look at this absolutely stunning cover!
I really couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
@replica004.bsky.social did such a wonderful job, capturing Ambroz and Evergarden perfectly.
FIRST ROSE is the 2nd book of the science fantasy trilogy Deity Chronicles, coming May 25th 2025.
I really couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
@replica004.bsky.social did such a wonderful job, capturing Ambroz and Evergarden perfectly.
FIRST ROSE is the 2nd book of the science fantasy trilogy Deity Chronicles, coming May 25th 2025.
Heliophilia is part of the Indie Bites Issue 17!
You can find all further information on silversunbooks.com
(Cute character art by @tallimorgan.bsky.social )
You can find all further information on silversunbooks.com
(Cute character art by @tallimorgan.bsky.social )
February 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Heliophilia is part of the Indie Bites Issue 17!
You can find all further information on silversunbooks.com
(Cute character art by @tallimorgan.bsky.social )
You can find all further information on silversunbooks.com
(Cute character art by @tallimorgan.bsky.social )
Congrats! Well deserved
So hard to chose -one- character, but I'm going with Ferox. My stabby boy who can do a lot wrong but is still loved
So hard to chose -one- character, but I'm going with Ferox. My stabby boy who can do a lot wrong but is still loved
February 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Congrats! Well deserved
So hard to chose -one- character, but I'm going with Ferox. My stabby boy who can do a lot wrong but is still loved
So hard to chose -one- character, but I'm going with Ferox. My stabby boy who can do a lot wrong but is still loved
Do cat pics count as nice things?
January 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Do cat pics count as nice things?
LION KING 2 x HORIZON ZERO DAWN x PRINCESS MONONOKE
🏳️🌈 Queernormative World
🌿 Travels through jungles & forests
✨ Deities, myths & “superpowers”
💫 Neurodivergence
🌈 Disability & mental health struggles
🔗 Family Trauma
🌇 Neon Cyberpunk-ish City
FIRST SNOW
#YouDeservepIt #A #SP #LGBT #F #SF #ND
🏳️🌈 Queernormative World
🌿 Travels through jungles & forests
✨ Deities, myths & “superpowers”
💫 Neurodivergence
🌈 Disability & mental health struggles
🔗 Family Trauma
🌇 Neon Cyberpunk-ish City
FIRST SNOW
#YouDeservepIt #A #SP #LGBT #F #SF #ND
January 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
SUPERNATURAL x KILLING IAGO
Depression meets disgraced divinity, loneliness bringing broken ones together, and the fight against your own personal demons haunting your mind.
#YouDeservepIt #SP #A #OV #LGBT
Depression meets disgraced divinity, loneliness bringing broken ones together, and the fight against your own personal demons haunting your mind.
#YouDeservepIt #SP #A #OV #LGBT
January 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SUPERNATURAL x KILLING IAGO
Depression meets disgraced divinity, loneliness bringing broken ones together, and the fight against your own personal demons haunting your mind.
#YouDeservepIt #SP #A #OV #LGBT
Depression meets disgraced divinity, loneliness bringing broken ones together, and the fight against your own personal demons haunting your mind.
#YouDeservepIt #SP #A #OV #LGBT
HIGANBANA has a new look!
While I love the old cover, the vibe didn't quite translate to the emotional turmoil which awaits the reader.
I'm hoping to reach a bigger audience with a rebrand and give a better hint at what awaits - a lot of dark scenes with a hint of angels.
Find HIGANBANA on KU!
While I love the old cover, the vibe didn't quite translate to the emotional turmoil which awaits the reader.
I'm hoping to reach a bigger audience with a rebrand and give a better hint at what awaits - a lot of dark scenes with a hint of angels.
Find HIGANBANA on KU!
January 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
HIGANBANA has a new look!
While I love the old cover, the vibe didn't quite translate to the emotional turmoil which awaits the reader.
I'm hoping to reach a bigger audience with a rebrand and give a better hint at what awaits - a lot of dark scenes with a hint of angels.
Find HIGANBANA on KU!
While I love the old cover, the vibe didn't quite translate to the emotional turmoil which awaits the reader.
I'm hoping to reach a bigger audience with a rebrand and give a better hint at what awaits - a lot of dark scenes with a hint of angels.
Find HIGANBANA on KU!
I asked, and will deliver!
Everything's set up for the first newsletter to go out at the beginning of February.
You can sign-up now, so you won't miss any news.
🔗 is on my website & linked
Everything's set up for the first newsletter to go out at the beginning of February.
You can sign-up now, so you won't miss any news.
🔗 is on my website & linked
January 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I asked, and will deliver!
Everything's set up for the first newsletter to go out at the beginning of February.
You can sign-up now, so you won't miss any news.
🔗 is on my website & linked
Everything's set up for the first newsletter to go out at the beginning of February.
You can sign-up now, so you won't miss any news.
🔗 is on my website & linked
FridayKiss - “future”
Not a kiss, but this is from the only Raziel POV chapter in Higanbana.
It fit quite well anyway, and I love it. Writing more of Raziel's POV in the sequel was such fun!
Find Higanbana on KU!
Not a kiss, but this is from the only Raziel POV chapter in Higanbana.
It fit quite well anyway, and I love it. Writing more of Raziel's POV in the sequel was such fun!
Find Higanbana on KU!
January 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
FridayKiss - “future”
Not a kiss, but this is from the only Raziel POV chapter in Higanbana.
It fit quite well anyway, and I love it. Writing more of Raziel's POV in the sequel was such fun!
Find Higanbana on KU!
Not a kiss, but this is from the only Raziel POV chapter in Higanbana.
It fit quite well anyway, and I love it. Writing more of Raziel's POV in the sequel was such fun!
Find Higanbana on KU!
FIRST ROSE - Deity Chronicles 2
Romantic science fantasy including deities, polyam relationships, kidnappings, ancient beings and a whole lot of emotional turmoil
Bonus for transfemme BiPOC MC and a good amount of 🌶️
Romantic science fantasy including deities, polyam relationships, kidnappings, ancient beings and a whole lot of emotional turmoil
Bonus for transfemme BiPOC MC and a good amount of 🌶️
December 23, 2024 at 8:56 AM
FIRST ROSE - Deity Chronicles 2
Romantic science fantasy including deities, polyam relationships, kidnappings, ancient beings and a whole lot of emotional turmoil
Bonus for transfemme BiPOC MC and a good amount of 🌶️
Romantic science fantasy including deities, polyam relationships, kidnappings, ancient beings and a whole lot of emotional turmoil
Bonus for transfemme BiPOC MC and a good amount of 🌶️
I can't resist a cute picrew, so...
1 - Zan & Caean (Deity Chronicles). Of course outside, and of course Caean's already taking off their clothes
2 - Raz & Nate (Angelverse). I'm so glad a red dress shirt is an option!
3 - Amroir & Seren (Dragon WIP). Working on their story currently 👀
1 - Zan & Caean (Deity Chronicles). Of course outside, and of course Caean's already taking off their clothes
2 - Raz & Nate (Angelverse). I'm so glad a red dress shirt is an option!
3 - Amroir & Seren (Dragon WIP). Working on their story currently 👀
December 22, 2024 at 8:49 AM
I can't resist a cute picrew, so...
1 - Zan & Caean (Deity Chronicles). Of course outside, and of course Caean's already taking off their clothes
2 - Raz & Nate (Angelverse). I'm so glad a red dress shirt is an option!
3 - Amroir & Seren (Dragon WIP). Working on their story currently 👀
1 - Zan & Caean (Deity Chronicles). Of course outside, and of course Caean's already taking off their clothes
2 - Raz & Nate (Angelverse). I'm so glad a red dress shirt is an option!
3 - Amroir & Seren (Dragon WIP). Working on their story currently 👀
Ambroz - incredibly handsome and sweet. How could anyone resist him? Helio certainly can't.
Want to meet him)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
Want to meet him)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
December 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Ambroz - incredibly handsome and sweet. How could anyone resist him? Helio certainly can't.
Want to meet him)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
Want to meet him)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
Who's this? Julyen? The sunshine boy? It is!
He'll have an even bigger role (and more page time) in FIRST ROSE!
Want to meet him (again)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
He'll have an even bigger role (and more page time) in FIRST ROSE!
Want to meet him (again)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
December 17, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Who's this? Julyen? The sunshine boy? It is!
He'll have an even bigger role (and more page time) in FIRST ROSE!
Want to meet him (again)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
He'll have an even bigger role (and more page time) in FIRST ROSE!
Want to meet him (again)?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
Both my novels have been nominated for the Indie Ink Awards 2024 🥺 Thank you!
Thank you so much to anyone who nominated the book for those categories, though! It makes me so incredibly happy ❤️
Voting is open now! Please vote for your favorite indie authors and books and show them all the love!
Thank you so much to anyone who nominated the book for those categories, though! It makes me so incredibly happy ❤️
Voting is open now! Please vote for your favorite indie authors and books and show them all the love!
December 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Both my novels have been nominated for the Indie Ink Awards 2024 🥺 Thank you!
Thank you so much to anyone who nominated the book for those categories, though! It makes me so incredibly happy ❤️
Voting is open now! Please vote for your favorite indie authors and books and show them all the love!
Thank you so much to anyone who nominated the book for those categories, though! It makes me so incredibly happy ❤️
Voting is open now! Please vote for your favorite indie authors and books and show them all the love!
More character introductions, this time it's Ferox!
In FIRST ROSE, he even has some chapters from his own POV!
Want to meet him?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
In FIRST ROSE, he even has some chapters from his own POV!
Want to meet him?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
December 13, 2024 at 8:27 PM
More character introductions, this time it's Ferox!
In FIRST ROSE, he even has some chapters from his own POV!
Want to meet him?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸
In FIRST ROSE, he even has some chapters from his own POV!
Want to meet him?
🌸 FIRST ROSE OUT MAY 25, 2025 🏳️⚧️ PREØRDER & ARCs OPEN! 🌸