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Jo Hatfield
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Ghost of Nostalgia: Adult Dystopian Romance with a French Twist | Writer | Gamer | Science fiction enthusiast | Married cat lady with child
https://www.ghostofnostalgia.com
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It's happening. After 10 years, my book Ghost of Nostalgia is finally coming out!
Pre-order:
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The Suzerain governs from the throne under a cracked black diamond, shining a light into the hearts of the world. Uncover the mysteries of this magical world: wix.to/AZc39gD #Dystopian #Fantasy #WorldBuilding #writingcommunity
The Heart of the World: The Suzerain
“To be united under one heart.”At the luminous center of Éthéré Coeur stands Lumière du Coeur—Light of the Heart. The palace is a golden lighthouse that crowns the city, its towers bathed in perpetual...
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October 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In Premier Esprit, a uniform is more than just fabric—it tells you who you are, who you answer to… and what secrets you’re hiding.

Threads of Authority: The Uniforms of Premier Esprit

Find out more: wix.to/uBT1C5b
#worldbuilding #writingcommunity #dystopian #sff
Threads of Authority: The Uniforms of Premier Esprit
In the realm of Premier Esprit, where emotion shapes power and hierarchy molds identity, uniforms are more than fabric—they are declarations of role, rank, and resonance. Every stitch carries meaning....
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September 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Soulever. Automatram. Étincelle. Vigile. Solenoid. Vide.

In the Paramount, technology is given. In the villages, a flickering lamp is a miracle.

And in the vaults of the Pylône de la Science . . . forgotten masterpieces made from gears and emotion.

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The Technology of Premier Esprit: Power, Innovation, and Divide
In Premier Esprit, technology hums like a heartbeat—steady, essential, and too often ignored by those who live closest to its pulse. In Éthéré Coeur, doors open at a touch, voietrams glide soundlessly...
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August 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ghost of Nostalgia received a 5-star review from Readers' Favorite!

"Overall, this is a spectacularly ambitious and equally great novel. Very highly recommended."

#writingcommunity #bookreviews #booksworthreading #newadult #dystopian

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July 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I made the long list for the 2025 Cygnus Awards! Thanks @chantireviews.com

This wouldn't have been possible without @deborahfroese.bsky.social

Crossing fingers for short list.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #scifi
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The CYGNUS 2025 CIBAs Long List for Science Fiction | Chanticleer Book Reviews
The first list of the 2025 Chanticleer' Int'l Book Awards is here with the Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction! Good luck, and welcome to the Long List!
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July 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Reposted by Jo Hatfield
The CYGNUS 2025 CIBAs Long List for Science Fiction

The first list of the 2025 Chanticleer' Int'l Book Awards is here with the Cygnus Awards! A huge thank you to all of these authors for starting us off strong in the sci-fi genre!
The CYGNUS 2025 CIBAs Long List for Science Fiction
The first list of the 2025 Chanticleer' Int'l Book Awards is here with the Cygnus Awards! A huge thank you to all of these authors for starting us off strong in the sci-fi genre!
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July 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Éthéré Coeur is the heart of the world—elevated, radiant, and deeply unequal.

Three rings:

The mossy Trough.

The red-brick Market.

The marble Crest.

And the Suzerain’s golden lighthouse in the center.

#worldbuilding #sff #writingcommunity
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Éthéré Coeur: The Paramount City Above the Ruins of a Fallen Heart
Éthéré Coeur, capital of Premier Esprit and seat of power for all lands under the Suzerain’s sovereign reign, is a breathtaking fusion of architectural brilliance and technological mastery. Known as t...
https://www.ghostofnostalgia.com/post/éthéré-coeur-the-paramount-city-above-the-ruins-of-a-fallen-heart
June 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Calme is one of the Paramount’s most privileged towns.

Three Solenoids hum beneath pastel streets. A white wall guards the borders.

But peace here is artificial.
And now, something unseen watches from the hills.

#WorldBuilding #WritingCommunity #books
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Calme: Privilege in Pastel
There is a town not far from the shining heart of Éthéré Coeur, nestled in the hilly and forest rich expanse of the Bonheur region, where the flowers bloom neatly and the air carries a scent of lavend...
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June 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Résonateurs are not mages.
They wield sorrow, longing, fury—as weapons.

Trained in Éthéré Coeur, marked by white veins, they leave devastation in silence.

But when fear takes hold, they become hunted—
amber-veined and untouchable.

#WritingCommunity #books
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Résonateurs: Those Who Wield Emotion
There are few titles spoken with more awe—or more fear—than Résonateur.They are not soldiers. Not mages. Not saints. They are the rare few who can harness their very emotions as weapons.A trained Réso...
https://www.ghostofnostalgia.com/post/résonateurs-those-who-wield-emotion
June 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
In the cradle of the Vallée de la Solitude lies Panique—a town abandoned when its Solenoid died.

Ten years later, the dampened walk its quiet paths, gray-veined and stripped of feeling.

Beauty remains. So does the silence.

#WritingCommunity #Dystopian

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Panique and the Vallée de la Solitude: Beauty, Decay, and the Dampened
Nestled deep within the silvery embrace of the Vallée de la Solitude, the town of Panique once thrived in a place so breathtaking, it seemed immune to despair. The wide river Le Solitaire cuts a calm ...
https://www.ghostofnostalgia.com/post/panique-and-the-vallée-de-la-solitude-beauty-decay-and-the-dampened
May 31, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The town of Remords is unraveling. Only one Solenoid remains. The other half of the city is just a memory wrapped in grime.

New blog post, and all month, Ghost of Nostalgia eBook is discounted. Please review!

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#writingcommunity #authors #fantasy #romance
Remords: A City Split by Silence
Once the pride of the Crainte region, Remords stood as a symbol of prosperity with not one, but two Solenoids pulsing at its heart. It thrived on trade and passage, its markets bustling, its soulever ...
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May 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
May 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Got my author copies! Ghost of Nostalgia comes out May 13. Even Gizmo is excited.
www.ghostofnostalgia.com
#writingcommunity #writerslift #fantasy #romance #readingcommunity
May 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Why does Envie cling to its past? Explore the town of legacy, deals, and decay with us! Read the full story here: wix.to/VdZ2zpn #writingcommunity #bookboost #readingcommunity #author #booksky #fantasy #romance
Envie: A Town of Legacy, Deals, and Decay
A Legacy Too Stubborn to DieNestled in the forgotten folds of Tristesse, the town of Envie doesn’t elect its leaders. It inherits them.For generations, one family has held control—not as officially re...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Reposted by Jo Hatfield
April 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Solenoid and Siphon: The Heart of Every Town in Premier Esprit. Find out more about these mysterious machines that protect towns from heartless Phases.
#writingcommunity #books #fantasy #romance #reading
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Solenoid and Siphon: The Heart of Survival and Protection
In a world fraught with threats, the Solenoid and its siphon, collectively known as the hub, stand as beacons of resilience. These two remarkable machines are not just tools; they form the lifeblood o...
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April 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New Blog Post! Please check it out and get to know more about Morrow--the mysterious heartless creature known as a Phase that Gavril befriends. #authors #readers #writingcommunity #fantasy #romance #books
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Morrow: Forbidden Friendship with the Most Dangerous Creature—a Heartless Phase
In the world of Premier Esprit, few creatures instill as much fear and intrigue as the Phases. Among these formidable beings, one stands apart: Morrow, a being of chilling beauty and unsettling intell...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reposted by Jo Hatfield
Releases May 27th everywhere books are sold. Check your TWs.

#booksky #poetrysky #poetrybook #poetrycollection #poetry
April 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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@louiseblackwick.bsky.social I read your last newsletter and I'm waiting for the debut on YouTube with podcasts and videos and the continuation of the "Vivian Amberville with The Book of Chaos" saga.I wish you full success ! louiseblackwick.bio.link
December 9, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Welcome to Premier Esprit (French for First Spirit), a country founded four thousand years ago by the first Suzerain, Eidolon. It is the most powerful country in the world with sovereignty over several other nations. From Ghost of Nostalgia.
#WritingCommunity #fantasy #Romance #authors #writing
April 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM