Kate Valent
@katevalent.bsky.social
Indie author who writes whimsical fantasy. I also hang out on instagram as kate.valent.writes
https://katevalentauthor.com/
https://katevalentauthor.com/
What a day! Found paw paws at my local farmers' market. Then I found Chicken of the Woods mushrooms on my hike. Now I'm settling in to catch up on Hearthcon and the Cozy the Day Away Sale. Check the full sale out at cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks
October 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
What a day! Found paw paws at my local farmers' market. Then I found Chicken of the Woods mushrooms on my hike. Now I'm settling in to catch up on Hearthcon and the Cozy the Day Away Sale. Check the full sale out at cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks
Now and again I get a KU subscription to catch up with the indies on there. Here's my current #cozyfantasy lineup on #kindleunlimited I have a whole lot of reading planned the next three months. Anyone have any favorites on there?
#fantasybooks
#fantasybooks
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Now and again I get a KU subscription to catch up with the indies on there. Here's my current #cozyfantasy lineup on #kindleunlimited I have a whole lot of reading planned the next three months. Anyone have any favorites on there?
#fantasybooks
#fantasybooks
Peach Melba from the Tasting History cookbook by @tastinghistory.bsky.social This was easy and delicious. I used strawberry puree instead of raspberry because it is what I had on hand. Found myself making another bowl the next day.
#foodie #dessert #tastinghistory #cookbook #bookrec
#foodie #dessert #tastinghistory #cookbook #bookrec
September 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Peach Melba from the Tasting History cookbook by @tastinghistory.bsky.social This was easy and delicious. I used strawberry puree instead of raspberry because it is what I had on hand. Found myself making another bowl the next day.
#foodie #dessert #tastinghistory #cookbook #bookrec
#foodie #dessert #tastinghistory #cookbook #bookrec
Release day for The Driftcap Inn! Available in ebook, paperback, and hardback. Excited to have this one out in the world. I'm giving a bonus chapter out on my newsletter and I added a colored world map to my site.
Find your store books2read.com/driftcapinn
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #mushroomcore
Find your store books2read.com/driftcapinn
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #mushroomcore
September 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Release day for The Driftcap Inn! Available in ebook, paperback, and hardback. Excited to have this one out in the world. I'm giving a bonus chapter out on my newsletter and I added a colored world map to my site.
Find your store books2read.com/driftcapinn
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #mushroomcore
Find your store books2read.com/driftcapinn
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #mushroomcore
Here's a middle eastern #cozyfantasy by @lynnstrong.bsky.social that is especially for the cat lovers out there. You get three stories in one with this book! Cat folk live alongside humans in these stories with cozy vibes and plenty of heartwarming moments. There's even recipes included! #bookrec
August 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here's a middle eastern #cozyfantasy by @lynnstrong.bsky.social that is especially for the cat lovers out there. You get three stories in one with this book! Cat folk live alongside humans in these stories with cozy vibes and plenty of heartwarming moments. There's even recipes included! #bookrec
I scored a Bookbub featured deal tomorrow for Tempest in a Teapot. So to celebrate that and my new series releasing Sept 8 I put the whole Serendipitea series on sale! Whimsical gaslamp romantasy with romcom vibes for fans of India Holton. #romantasy #gaslampfantasy #indiebooks #cozyfantasy
August 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I scored a Bookbub featured deal tomorrow for Tempest in a Teapot. So to celebrate that and my new series releasing Sept 8 I put the whole Serendipitea series on sale! Whimsical gaslamp romantasy with romcom vibes for fans of India Holton. #romantasy #gaslampfantasy #indiebooks #cozyfantasy
With my book release right around the corner I'm cooking to keep the nerves under control. I already have one recipe at the back of the book, but why not make more? So I made a themed sorbet! I'm calling it Scrambler Sorbet, which will make sense to those who read it.
#cozyfantasy #foodie #books
#cozyfantasy #foodie #books
August 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
With my book release right around the corner I'm cooking to keep the nerves under control. I already have one recipe at the back of the book, but why not make more? So I made a themed sorbet! I'm calling it Scrambler Sorbet, which will make sense to those who read it.
#cozyfantasy #foodie #books
#cozyfantasy #foodie #books
A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames is a #romantasy with dark fairy tale vibes. It felt a bit like a darker Howl's if Howl did go around stealing hearts for magical purposes. I'm a sucker for stories with magical buildings.
#booksky #fantasybooks
#booksky #fantasybooks
August 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames is a #romantasy with dark fairy tale vibes. It felt a bit like a darker Howl's if Howl did go around stealing hearts for magical purposes. I'm a sucker for stories with magical buildings.
#booksky #fantasybooks
#booksky #fantasybooks
Homemade peach jam, and ginger peach. I love books like The Spellshop that mention one of my hobbies, in this case jam making. I guess you could say #cozyfantssy books with food are my jam...
#jam #books #fantasybooks
#jam #books #fantasybooks
August 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Homemade peach jam, and ginger peach. I love books like The Spellshop that mention one of my hobbies, in this case jam making. I guess you could say #cozyfantssy books with food are my jam...
#jam #books #fantasybooks
#jam #books #fantasybooks
Pompeii by Robert Harris made me more interested in how Roman aqueducts were built and worked than I ever imagined I'd be. The book follows the mystery of what is breaking the aqueduct system and that leads us to Pompeii. Great read!
#booksky #historicalfiction #bookreview #books
#booksky #historicalfiction #bookreview #books
July 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Pompeii by Robert Harris made me more interested in how Roman aqueducts were built and worked than I ever imagined I'd be. The book follows the mystery of what is breaking the aqueduct system and that leads us to Pompeii. Great read!
#booksky #historicalfiction #bookreview #books
#booksky #historicalfiction #bookreview #books
It is time! You can grab an ARC of my upcoming book The Driftcap Inn on BookSirens. If you are looking for a fantasy with cozy vibes, found family, and an MM romance subplot go grab yourself a copy.
booksirens.com/book/O0XGHGM...
#fantasybooks #cozyfantasy #lgbtqbooks #romanticfantasy
booksirens.com/book/O0XGHGM...
#fantasybooks #cozyfantasy #lgbtqbooks #romanticfantasy
July 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It is time! You can grab an ARC of my upcoming book The Driftcap Inn on BookSirens. If you are looking for a fantasy with cozy vibes, found family, and an MM romance subplot go grab yourself a copy.
booksirens.com/book/O0XGHGM...
#fantasybooks #cozyfantasy #lgbtqbooks #romanticfantasy
booksirens.com/book/O0XGHGM...
#fantasybooks #cozyfantasy #lgbtqbooks #romanticfantasy
The full paperback spread for The Driftcap Inn coming Sept 8. My artist is Isabeau Backhaus. I wanted a cozy palette and a whimsical inn. I know I'm biased but I think she did an amazing job.
#books #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy
#books #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy
July 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The full paperback spread for The Driftcap Inn coming Sept 8. My artist is Isabeau Backhaus. I wanted a cozy palette and a whimsical inn. I know I'm biased but I think she did an amazing job.
#books #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy
#books #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy
I desperately needed a cozy book this week and Rewitched hit the spot. A witchy book about learning to believe in yourself. There's also strong friendship and family ties. And the MC works in a bookstore!
#bookreview #cozyfantasy #booksky
#bookreview #cozyfantasy #booksky
July 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I desperately needed a cozy book this week and Rewitched hit the spot. A witchy book about learning to believe in yourself. There's also strong friendship and family ties. And the MC works in a bookstore!
#bookreview #cozyfantasy #booksky
#bookreview #cozyfantasy #booksky
Howl's Moving Castle meets Legends & Lattes in this cozy fantasy set in the sky. The pre-order link for The Driftcap Inn is live on Amazon. It has an MM romance subplot, found family, and second chances. it releases September 8.
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #books
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #books
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Howl's Moving Castle meets Legends & Lattes in this cozy fantasy set in the sky. The pre-order link for The Driftcap Inn is live on Amazon. It has an MM romance subplot, found family, and second chances. it releases September 8.
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #books
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #books
News! My next book The Driftcap Inn is right around the corner. The pre-order is live on Amazon. In July I'll have ARCs and will be looking for reviewers. I'm so excited for this book!
Cover art by Isabeau Backhaus
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #lgbtqfantasy
Cover art by Isabeau Backhaus
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #lgbtqfantasy
June 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
News! My next book The Driftcap Inn is right around the corner. The pre-order is live on Amazon. In July I'll have ARCs and will be looking for reviewers. I'm so excited for this book!
Cover art by Isabeau Backhaus
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #lgbtqfantasy
Cover art by Isabeau Backhaus
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #indiebooks #lgbtqfantasy
Update: It was as good as the first Full Moon Coffee Shop book but explores grief more. I admit I teared up a little. Certain themes just get me no matter what and unleash the water works.
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview #books
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview #books
June 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Update: It was as good as the first Full Moon Coffee Shop book but explores grief more. I admit I teared up a little. Certain themes just get me no matter what and unleash the water works.
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview #books
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview #books
I hired an illustrator, Isabeau Backhaus, for my upcoming cozy fantasy The Driftcap Inn. This is a peek at the back cover with our innkeeper, his mysterious love interest, and this book's animal companion. But also look at those beautiful mountains and sky. Full reveal soon
#fantasybooks #lgbtqbooks
#fantasybooks #lgbtqbooks
June 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I hired an illustrator, Isabeau Backhaus, for my upcoming cozy fantasy The Driftcap Inn. This is a peek at the back cover with our innkeeper, his mysterious love interest, and this book's animal companion. But also look at those beautiful mountains and sky. Full reveal soon
#fantasybooks #lgbtqbooks
#fantasybooks #lgbtqbooks
Reading books is keeping me going these days. I recently finished an ARC copy of The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell. This fantasy read has art deco vibes, time travel, and themes surrounding grief and love. It's a twisty, beautiful slow burn.
#bookreview #fantasybooks #booksky
#bookreview #fantasybooks #booksky
June 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Reading books is keeping me going these days. I recently finished an ARC copy of The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell. This fantasy read has art deco vibes, time travel, and themes surrounding grief and love. It's a twisty, beautiful slow burn.
#bookreview #fantasybooks #booksky
#bookreview #fantasybooks #booksky
Another fantasy book about folklore I'd like to rec for #pridemonth that I never see anyone talking about is The Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell. If you like books like Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh give this one a shot.
#fantasybooks #booksky
#fantasybooks #booksky
June 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Another fantasy book about folklore I'd like to rec for #pridemonth that I never see anyone talking about is The Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell. If you like books like Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh give this one a shot.
#fantasybooks #booksky
#fantasybooks #booksky
Cover teaser for my next release, The Driftcap Inn, a cozy fantasy that features second chances, found family, and romance. There are some Howl's Moving Castle vibes too, but with an MM romance this time, and an inn that is always on the move.
#cozyfantasy #indiebooks #indieauthor #books
#cozyfantasy #indiebooks #indieauthor #books
June 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Cover teaser for my next release, The Driftcap Inn, a cozy fantasy that features second chances, found family, and romance. There are some Howl's Moving Castle vibes too, but with an MM romance this time, and an inn that is always on the move.
#cozyfantasy #indiebooks #indieauthor #books
#cozyfantasy #indiebooks #indieauthor #books
A Drop of Corruption is out, book 2 of the Shadow of the Leviathan series. I adore this series! Such a fantastic blend of fantasy, horror, and murder mystery. And the world is so fascinating. Can't recommend it enough.
#booksky #fantasybooks #bookreview
#booksky #fantasybooks #bookreview
April 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A Drop of Corruption is out, book 2 of the Shadow of the Leviathan series. I adore this series! Such a fantastic blend of fantasy, horror, and murder mystery. And the world is so fascinating. Can't recommend it enough.
#booksky #fantasybooks #bookreview
#booksky #fantasybooks #bookreview
The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean is a sapphic romantasy between zookeepers in a zoo full of mythical animals. Such a cute, cozy read. I loved all the animals!
#booksky
#booksky
March 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean is a sapphic romantasy between zookeepers in a zoo full of mythical animals. Such a cute, cozy read. I loved all the animals!
#booksky
#booksky
Mickey 7 was a great science fiction read. Being a cloned expendable employee was a fascinating concept to explore and the human cost of progress, but the writing style kept it lighter at times with some humor. There's also a sequel.
#bookreview #booksky #scifibooks
#bookreview #booksky #scifibooks
January 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Mickey 7 was a great science fiction read. Being a cloned expendable employee was a fascinating concept to explore and the human cost of progress, but the writing style kept it lighter at times with some humor. There's also a sequel.
#bookreview #booksky #scifibooks
#bookreview #booksky #scifibooks
Excited to continue my book themed cooking adventures in the new year. This cookbook includes recipes inspired by a lot of different fantasy books, movies, and shows. These are date pastries and very delicious. They were meant to be balls, but gluten free pastry is tricky.
#baking #booksky
#baking #booksky
January 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM