Ariana Victoria
@justairythings.bsky.social
She/her
Primate conservationist | Aerialist | I like to scream about books | Deeply distrustful of horses
Black Lives Matter| Free Palestine | Punch Nazis and Fascists
https://linktr.ee/arianaweldon
Primate conservationist | Aerialist | I like to scream about books | Deeply distrustful of horses
Black Lives Matter| Free Palestine | Punch Nazis and Fascists
https://linktr.ee/arianaweldon
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My crowdfund features a £1 support tier, so if you like what I do with Read Indie Fantasy, or want to give my cats a treat, toss a coin to your non-binary fantasy writer!
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Everyone who supports will be mentioned in the acknowledgements 🥰
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Everyone who supports will be mentioned in the acknowledgements 🥰
The Chosen One Con
The Chosen One Con is the first book in the Lost in the Aether duology—a queer gaslamp fantasy of industrial magic in a world of designer enchantments and celebrity-branded potions from the author of ...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My crowdfund features a £1 support tier, so if you like what I do with Read Indie Fantasy, or want to give my cats a treat, toss a coin to your non-binary fantasy writer!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Everyone who supports will be mentioned in the acknowledgements 🥰
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Everyone who supports will be mentioned in the acknowledgements 🥰
I'm so sad Micah's story is finished! But I loved it so much ♥️
Masquerade by @lrlam.bsky.social
"This is now the second series I’ve finished by L and I gotta say, they love a bit of grave robbing in their stories."
Read the full review from @justairythings.bsky.social
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"This is now the second series I’ve finished by L and I gotta say, they love a bit of grave robbing in their stories."
Read the full review from @justairythings.bsky.social
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Masquerade by L.R. Lam
Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ What can I say about the Micah Grey trilogy besides I am so sad to see it end? But also, what an ending! Although I read Masquerade nearly immediately after finishin…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I'm so sad Micah's story is finished! But I loved it so much ♥️
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Today is Shadowplay's UK launch date. Significantly revised, this sequel to Pantomime takes to the magician's stage. The Micah Grey trilogy stars a n0nb1nary, 1nters3x lead. It's a whimsical gaslamp fantasy with the undercurrent of danger. hodderscape.co.uk/products/sha...
Shadowplay
'[A] fantastical, richly drawn, poignant take on a classic coming-of-age story . . . a vibrant tale told with surety and grace' -Leigh Bardugo In the second instalment of the Micah Grey Trilogy from t...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today is Shadowplay's UK launch date. Significantly revised, this sequel to Pantomime takes to the magician's stage. The Micah Grey trilogy stars a n0nb1nary, 1nters3x lead. It's a whimsical gaslamp fantasy with the undercurrent of danger. hodderscape.co.uk/products/sha...
Free book from a top tier human!!!
Tomorrow morning I'll drop the full cover for The Sword of Armiron. This prequel novella will be FREE for anyone who subscribes to my mailing list. Coming out 20th November. #Booksky #fantasy #amreading
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Free book from a top tier human!!!
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Psst! Illumicrate currently have a sale on! If you wanted to grab a copy of the special edition of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST, it’s currently available at 25% off!
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A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde book only (Illumicrate 'Ancient
A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde book only (Illumicrate 'Ancient Artefacts' Exclusive) is an adult fantasy and the first in a duology. The Illumicrate Exclusive edition features: an exclusive re...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Psst! Illumicrate currently have a sale on! If you wanted to grab a copy of the special edition of A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST, it’s currently available at 25% off!
illumicrate.com/products/may...
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Things that will make me buy your book:
1. You're not a bigot
2. You don't act like an asshole online
3. We've had at least one positive interaction
4. You support and promote other indie authors
5. You support and promote trans and queer authors
6. You use ALT text
7. You don't use AI
1. You're not a bigot
2. You don't act like an asshole online
3. We've had at least one positive interaction
4. You support and promote other indie authors
5. You support and promote trans and queer authors
6. You use ALT text
7. You don't use AI
Top 3 best matketing tools for an author that will get me 100% buying their books:
1. Be nice to people
2. Be cool on youtube
3. Own a cool sword
1. Be nice to people
2. Be cool on youtube
3. Own a cool sword
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Things that will make me buy your book:
1. You're not a bigot
2. You don't act like an asshole online
3. We've had at least one positive interaction
4. You support and promote other indie authors
5. You support and promote trans and queer authors
6. You use ALT text
7. You don't use AI
1. You're not a bigot
2. You don't act like an asshole online
3. We've had at least one positive interaction
4. You support and promote other indie authors
5. You support and promote trans and queer authors
6. You use ALT text
7. You don't use AI
I finished Lord of Ruin after being rude delayed by everything in my life.
And @kmenright.bsky.social, please know my entire experience with Shan can be summed up with this gif:
And @kmenright.bsky.social, please know my entire experience with Shan can be summed up with this gif:
a woman with red hair is saying i was rooting for you we were all rooting for you
Alt: Tyra Banks shouting "I was rooting for you we were all rooting for you" and it wasn't at Shan from K.M. Enright's Mistress of Lies/Lord of Ruin books but it really sums up my experience. The girl is a disaster of her own making. I love her. From a safe distance.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I finished Lord of Ruin after being rude delayed by everything in my life.
And @kmenright.bsky.social, please know my entire experience with Shan can be summed up with this gif:
And @kmenright.bsky.social, please know my entire experience with Shan can be summed up with this gif:
This is so exciting.
Also, how tf is it 20 years?!
Also, how tf is it 20 years?!
Guillermo del Toro fans can't stop winning:
Pan’s Labyrinth Returning to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary - Reactor
The return is part of a larger anniversary celebration.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is so exciting.
Also, how tf is it 20 years?!
Also, how tf is it 20 years?!
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this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
Mamdani didnt just win, he got over 50% of the vote. They cant even claim Cuomo woulda won if Sliwa dropped out. Its a victory thsts undeniable, and yet I suspect we will see new levels of centrist lets be more bigoted dems clownery to try and say that the party shouldnt take Mamdani's lead.
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
this should be the question asked at every Democrat press appearance. "what are you personally taking away from the unambiguous success of Mamdani's campaign and the clear fact that his ideas are record-breakingly popular, in terms of how to attract and keep your own voters"
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
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ladies and gentlemen...we got him
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ladies and gentlemen...we got him
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He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
It's the start of #batappreciationweek! You should appreciate bats all the time IMO.
Anyway, here's my favourite bat: Honduran White Bat.
Yes, they are very small and can fit in your hand.
No, you should not have them in your hands or as pets.
Anyway, here's my favourite bat: Honduran White Bat.
Yes, they are very small and can fit in your hand.
No, you should not have them in your hands or as pets.
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's the start of #batappreciationweek! You should appreciate bats all the time IMO.
Anyway, here's my favourite bat: Honduran White Bat.
Yes, they are very small and can fit in your hand.
No, you should not have them in your hands or as pets.
Anyway, here's my favourite bat: Honduran White Bat.
Yes, they are very small and can fit in your hand.
No, you should not have them in your hands or as pets.
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Throws PokeBall:
GO, YEONGNO!
I CHOOSE YOU for this timeline.
Go on, got. Get on up to heaven lil guy
GO, YEONGNO!
I CHOOSE YOU for this timeline.
Go on, got. Get on up to heaven lil guy
October 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Throws PokeBall:
GO, YEONGNO!
I CHOOSE YOU for this timeline.
Go on, got. Get on up to heaven lil guy
GO, YEONGNO!
I CHOOSE YOU for this timeline.
Go on, got. Get on up to heaven lil guy
Fun fact: Thanks to this visit, L is now stuck with me in their life!
October 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fun fact: Thanks to this visit, L is now stuck with me in their life!
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
This cover and the blurb look amazing!
You can get it in PB or ebook on the amazing pay what you want system. No doubt this is worth way more than $5.99 and I am excited to find out!
You can get it in PB or ebook on the amazing pay what you want system. No doubt this is worth way more than $5.99 and I am excited to find out!
Hi #booksky
Gonna be vulnerable for a moment—I'm losing a big chunk of income because things are rough for indie bookstores right now. I'll be depending on my royalties while I look for more work.
My new book is an atmospheric FFF+ gothic fantasy.
You can support me at shop.tamarajeree.com
Gonna be vulnerable for a moment—I'm losing a big chunk of income because things are rough for indie bookstores right now. I'll be depending on my royalties while I look for more work.
My new book is an atmospheric FFF+ gothic fantasy.
You can support me at shop.tamarajeree.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This cover and the blurb look amazing!
You can get it in PB or ebook on the amazing pay what you want system. No doubt this is worth way more than $5.99 and I am excited to find out!
You can get it in PB or ebook on the amazing pay what you want system. No doubt this is worth way more than $5.99 and I am excited to find out!
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If they don't like you for being yourself, they're not going to like you for being someone else either.
“If they don't like you for being yourself, be yourself even more.”
October 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
If they don't like you for being yourself, they're not going to like you for being someone else either.
I'm sure @annasmithspark.bsky.social will agree that this sheep was a particular highlight of @butserancientfarm.co.uk's Book Fest.
October 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I'm sure @annasmithspark.bsky.social will agree that this sheep was a particular highlight of @butserancientfarm.co.uk's Book Fest.
No Friend to This House by @nataliehaynes.bsky.social
"There is no question about Natalie’s ability to bring an ancient tragedy to modern readers who may not think they can follow the original texts."
Full review from @justairythings.bsky.social!
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"There is no question about Natalie’s ability to bring an ancient tragedy to modern readers who may not think they can follow the original texts."
Full review from @justairythings.bsky.social!
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No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes
Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★★ Every single moment and page in this book was stunning. While this is only the second of Natalie’s books that I have read, I can see she will be an auto-buy au…
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October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This was really such a wonderful read.
Today's final #SFINC3 post is from @justairythings.bsky.social with Of All the Stars by @krismadigan.bsky.social
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Of All the Stars by Kris Madigan
Reviewed by Ariana Weldon ★★★★½ Of All the Stars by Kris Madigan was already on my SFINC3 allocation but when I saw how short it was I made it my second read of the competition. Why did the length …
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October 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This was really such a wonderful read.
I love book spaces and book celebration spaces.
Also nothing makes me more happy that I have zero aspirations to be an author than being in book spaces and book celebration spaces and hearing author's share their 'I've rejoined the world after editing' stories.
Also nothing makes me more happy that I have zero aspirations to be an author than being in book spaces and book celebration spaces and hearing author's share their 'I've rejoined the world after editing' stories.
October 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I love book spaces and book celebration spaces.
Also nothing makes me more happy that I have zero aspirations to be an author than being in book spaces and book celebration spaces and hearing author's share their 'I've rejoined the world after editing' stories.
Also nothing makes me more happy that I have zero aspirations to be an author than being in book spaces and book celebration spaces and hearing author's share their 'I've rejoined the world after editing' stories.
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The e-book for Children of Gods and Fighting Men is £1.79 atm on Amazon
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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song)
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men: an epic historical fantasy novel set in medieval Ireland (Gael Song) eBook : Lawless, Shauna: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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October 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The e-book for Children of Gods and Fighting Men is £1.79 atm on Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk/Children-God...
www.amazon.co.uk/Children-God...