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Laken Honeycutt 💫 Editing Book 2 💫
@mycelialwriter.bsky.social
Fantasy author of celestial wonders, dark histories, and the magic of trees.
Blog: AuthorNook
Book 1: TCT Available Now!
Prequel: KOSAL Available Now!
Book 2: SoS (Star of Shalik) WIP
Book 3: TMF (The Mycellium Forest) WIP
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Only Mel knows about the demon’s nightly visits to Rowynn and they are concerned… #WIPSnips from SoS subbing “give” for “spend” Spoilers blacked out
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎉 The Chrysillium Tree giveaway winners are here!

Huge thank-you to everyone who entered. The three winning book boxes are on the way. 📦✨

🎉 Winners in comments 👇🏼
🎥 Video of the drawing (my son spun the wheel 💖)
#booksky #Giveaway #fantasy #reading
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Rowynn’s first morning in The Paleidian Palace, deep inside the world of dreams… #WIPSnips from SoS for “week”
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A terrifying encounter as Rowynn and her companions make their way to obsidian cliffs of Kråshain…
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Hi, Valorie! Thank you so much 🥰✨ And I love your artwork! Your blue butterfly hangs in my work office - a reminder of peace and beauty 💙
November 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
✨Star of Shalik✨

Welcome to a world of

⭐ Star-born magic
🖤 A demon king of starlight + shadow
🌙 A realm of dreams w/a starry palace + mythical sea
🌿 Bioluminescent forests
💫 A conscript w/an extraordinary destiny
⚔️ A stoic warrior plagued by an incurable malice


💫Coming Winter 2026💫
#FantasyBooks
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
An unexpected encounter… #WIPSnips from SoS for “shirt”
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
See what readers are saying about The Chrysillium Tree:

“Characters you’ll be dreaming about for days.”
“I never wanted the book to end—more Isaac please!”
“How fantasy should be done!"

Star of Shalik is almost here—expanding the world you loved with new faces and familiar favorites.
#FantasyBooks
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
✨ STAR OF SHALIK is now on Goodreads! ✨

Conscripted into a brutal war against the mystical Lumani, Rowynn hides a dangerous secret—an uncontrollable magic within her. Her only solace is a demon who visits her dreams.

⭐ Add on Goodreads
🔗 Link in bio
#FantasyBooks #BookCommunity
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Not a lot of culinary delights, because characters are traveling most of the story. However, I imagine fresh game over an open fire after traveling all day probably tastes pretty good! #WIPSnips from SoS subbing “rabbit” for “burger”
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Two days off work to sink into Star of Shalik edits and polishing later this week. The rain’s falling, the sky’s grey, and it’s the perfect writing weather. 🩶
#WritingCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Disquiet spreads across Ulli… #WIPSnips from SoS for “local”
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
✨ The Chrysillium Tree Giveaway! ✨

To celebrate Star of Shalik’s release in 2 months, I’m giving away 3 TCT book boxes filled w/magical goodies.🌿📖

Open to U.S. readers only.

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow me
2️⃣ Like + Repost
3️⃣ say hello in comments!

Winners announced Saturday 11/15! 💫
#FantasyBooks #Giveaway
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The song and the glade… #WIPSnips from SoS for “little”
November 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
3 reasons to read The Chrysillium Tree:

🌌 Celestial trees + fading magic
💫 Lyrical, character-driven storytelling
🗡️ A kingdom on the brink of collapse

Book 2, Star of Shalik, arrives Jan 2026 —
start the journey now. 🌿
📖 lakenhoneycutt.com
#FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor #LyricalFantasy #EpicFantasy
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A night outside the Lumani library of Kråshain as Panez and Rowynn enjoy the sound of the wind through the obsidian cliffs… #WIPSnips from SoS for “movement”
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Alandiran’s scroll—his penultimate act of resistance to leave the scroll behind, hidden, before fleeing the genocide of his people and leaving the shores of Ulli forever. #WIPSnips from SoS for Penultimate.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
✨ STAR OF SHALIK ✨

Conscripted into a brutal war against the mystical Lumani, Rowynn keeps a dangerous secret—an uncontrollable magic rises within her. Her only solace is a mysterious demon who visits her dreams.

📖 Coming January 2026
📝 ARC sign-ups + updates in bio
#FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A moment from the world of dreams inside Zi’s observatory… #WIPSnips from SoS for “trail”
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Welcome to Star of Shalik ✨

STAR OF SHALIK picks up 19 years after The Chrysillium Tree—with new characters and returning ones.

🌿 Meet the characters
🔮 See the world again
📖 Book 2 arrives January 2026

Want to read early? Add your name to ARC list. Link in bio.
#FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Can any TCT readers guess who this vision may be? #WIPSnips from SoS subbing “sword” for steel.
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
☕🔥 Fireside Reading 🔥☕

It’s a cold Monday, the days are growing darker… so take a moment for yourself and settle in by the fire with this excerpt from Chapter 4 of Kingdom of Shadow and Light.

Want more? You can read the full chapter here ⤵️
open.substack.com/pub/mycelial...
#WritingCommunity
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I agree with Rowynn… it is nice working with other women on herb lore 🌿✨ One spoiler I blacked out… #WIPSnips from SoS for “nice”
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A grove to connect with ancestors… working on KOSAL today as chapter 4 releases tomorrow 💃✨ #WIPSnips from KOSAL for “ancestors”.
November 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Looking for ARC readers! 🌙✨
A conscript with forbidden magic. A demon who whispers of stars. A choice that could end a war—or start another.

If you love fantasy filled w/mystery, betrayal, and ancient magic, you can sign up to read Star of Shalik early.

www.lakenhoneycutt.com/arc-for-star...
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM