Michael Montague
@qwylivype.bsky.social
Author of Historical Fantasy. The first in a trilogy is called The Gift of Flowers, where history and enchantment entwine.
“A first glimpse of Jack Belasis’ zhyrin — born of fire, sky, and old magic. Every Qwytorian gift begins with a creature like this… if you dare the bond.”
#GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #Zhyrin #Worldbuilding
#GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #Zhyrin #Worldbuilding
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“A first glimpse of Jack Belasis’ zhyrin — born of fire, sky, and old magic. Every Qwytorian gift begins with a creature like this… if you dare the bond.”
#GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #Zhyrin #Worldbuilding
#GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #Zhyrin #Worldbuilding
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This week, BookTok creators selected the debut books publishing next year that they believe will be popular on the platform 👇 #BookSky
Books on BookTok: debut picks for 2026
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This week, BookTok creators selected the debut books publishing next year that they believe will be popular on the platform 👇 #BookSky
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Friday is for new fiction! 🌟
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Friday is for new fiction! 🌟
A flower born of fire. A boy remade by truth.Jack’s Ignited Radiata burns at the centre of every choice he makes.The flower awakens, destiny follows.The Ignited Radiata marks the beginning of Jack’s rise and the world’s reckoning.
#BookSeries #GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #FantasyArt #AmWriting
#BookSeries #GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #FantasyArt #AmWriting
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A flower born of fire. A boy remade by truth.Jack’s Ignited Radiata burns at the centre of every choice he makes.The flower awakens, destiny follows.The Ignited Radiata marks the beginning of Jack’s rise and the world’s reckoning.
#BookSeries #GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #FantasyArt #AmWriting
#BookSeries #GiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #FantasyArt #AmWriting
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Woke up thinking about Onibaba (1964).
What a film.
Two women survive in warring feudal Japan by tricking and murdering samurai, and stealing their belongings.
But when someone gets between the two women, the eldest tells of an evil curse that may be on them both...
Machete's way up for this one.🔪🔪
What a film.
Two women survive in warring feudal Japan by tricking and murdering samurai, and stealing their belongings.
But when someone gets between the two women, the eldest tells of an evil curse that may be on them both...
Machete's way up for this one.🔪🔪
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Woke up thinking about Onibaba (1964).
What a film.
Two women survive in warring feudal Japan by tricking and murdering samurai, and stealing their belongings.
But when someone gets between the two women, the eldest tells of an evil curse that may be on them both...
Machete's way up for this one.🔪🔪
What a film.
Two women survive in warring feudal Japan by tricking and murdering samurai, and stealing their belongings.
But when someone gets between the two women, the eldest tells of an evil curse that may be on them both...
Machete's way up for this one.🔪🔪
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They call it the Ignited Radiata — the spider lily that burns without consuming. It marks the heart of truth… and those who dare to bear it.
Hashtags:
#HistoricalFantasy #GiftOfFlowers #IgnitedRadiata #FantasyArt #LuminousMyth #IndieAuthor #BookWorld
Hashtags:
#HistoricalFantasy #GiftOfFlowers #IgnitedRadiata #FantasyArt #LuminousMyth #IndieAuthor #BookWorld
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
They call it the Ignited Radiata — the spider lily that burns without consuming. It marks the heart of truth… and those who dare to bear it.
Hashtags:
#HistoricalFantasy #GiftOfFlowers #IgnitedRadiata #FantasyArt #LuminousMyth #IndieAuthor #BookWorld
Hashtags:
#HistoricalFantasy #GiftOfFlowers #IgnitedRadiata #FantasyArt #LuminousMyth #IndieAuthor #BookWorld
The Mörkavi — forged where crow meets cat, where instinct learns cunning.
Jack first saw it at twilight, when the forest held its breath.
In Urituria, they say if its eyes find you once, they never forget.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieAuthor
Jack first saw it at twilight, when the forest held its breath.
In Urituria, they say if its eyes find you once, they never forget.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieAuthor
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Mörkavi — forged where crow meets cat, where instinct learns cunning.
Jack first saw it at twilight, when the forest held its breath.
In Urituria, they say if its eyes find you once, they never forget.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieAuthor
Jack first saw it at twilight, when the forest held its breath.
In Urituria, they say if its eyes find you once, they never forget.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieAuthor
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Durham Cathedral
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Durham Cathedral
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An unwanted daughter who became England's greatest Queen...
Elizabeth #Tudor
The Bastard Princess
Just 99c!
#Free #KindleUnlimited!
#Histfic #KU #Books #Kindle #ElizabethI #Tudor
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Elizabeth #Tudor
The Bastard Princess
Just 99c!
#Free #KindleUnlimited!
#Histfic #KU #Books #Kindle #ElizabethI #Tudor
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October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
An unwanted daughter who became England's greatest Queen...
Elizabeth #Tudor
The Bastard Princess
Just 99c!
#Free #KindleUnlimited!
#Histfic #KU #Books #Kindle #ElizabethI #Tudor
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Elizabeth #Tudor
The Bastard Princess
Just 99c!
#Free #KindleUnlimited!
#Histfic #KU #Books #Kindle #ElizabethI #Tudor
t.co/e0aPd9RW4X
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The booooookshop is stuffed with haunting—and hauntingly good—stories!
October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The booooookshop is stuffed with haunting—and hauntingly good—stories!
The Zhyrin could drink lightning from the sky.When it flew, the storm obeyed. A creature of fire and air, born from tempest and truth. Gift of Flowers, where magic breathes in storms
#FantasyWorldbuilding #HistoricalFantasy #MythicCreatures #GiftOfFlowers #AuthorOnBluesky #IndieAuthor #FantasyArt
#FantasyWorldbuilding #HistoricalFantasy #MythicCreatures #GiftOfFlowers #AuthorOnBluesky #IndieAuthor #FantasyArt
October 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The Zhyrin could drink lightning from the sky.When it flew, the storm obeyed. A creature of fire and air, born from tempest and truth. Gift of Flowers, where magic breathes in storms
#FantasyWorldbuilding #HistoricalFantasy #MythicCreatures #GiftOfFlowers #AuthorOnBluesky #IndieAuthor #FantasyArt
#FantasyWorldbuilding #HistoricalFantasy #MythicCreatures #GiftOfFlowers #AuthorOnBluesky #IndieAuthor #FantasyArt
Jack Belasis walks the line.
🌸 Qwytoria,where art and alchemy bloom.
⚔️ Urituria, where strength is law.
A Gift of Flowers where history and enchantment entwine
#AGiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #FantasyWorldbuilding #MythicFiction #SwashbucklingFantasy
🌸 Qwytoria,where art and alchemy bloom.
⚔️ Urituria, where strength is law.
A Gift of Flowers where history and enchantment entwine
#AGiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #FantasyWorldbuilding #MythicFiction #SwashbucklingFantasy
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Jack Belasis walks the line.
🌸 Qwytoria,where art and alchemy bloom.
⚔️ Urituria, where strength is law.
A Gift of Flowers where history and enchantment entwine
#AGiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #FantasyWorldbuilding #MythicFiction #SwashbucklingFantasy
🌸 Qwytoria,where art and alchemy bloom.
⚔️ Urituria, where strength is law.
A Gift of Flowers where history and enchantment entwine
#AGiftOfFlowers #HistoricalFantasy #EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #FantasyWorldbuilding #MythicFiction #SwashbucklingFantasy
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And a quick reminder for my British readers: you can preorder Enchanting the Fae Queen - today or tomorrow ONLY - for 25% off at Waterstones with the code ORDER25: www.waterstones.com/book/enchant...
#romancelandia
#romancelandia
October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
And a quick reminder for my British readers: you can preorder Enchanting the Fae Queen - today or tomorrow ONLY - for 25% off at Waterstones with the code ORDER25: www.waterstones.com/book/enchant...
#romancelandia
#romancelandia
In 1587, the stews of London were not just brothels; they were lively centres of gossip and peril. Join my main character, Jack Belasis, as he navigates this intriguing world in 'A Gift of Flowers'.
#HistoricalFantasy #ElizabethanLondon
#HistoricalFantasy #ElizabethanLondon
October 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In 1587, the stews of London were not just brothels; they were lively centres of gossip and peril. Join my main character, Jack Belasis, as he navigates this intriguing world in 'A Gift of Flowers'.
#HistoricalFantasy #ElizabethanLondon
#HistoricalFantasy #ElizabethanLondon
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I enjoyed interviewing Katriona O’Sullivan at the Centre Culturel Irlandais. She confirmed my theory that Poor grew out of her Trinity Tales essay which went viral on publication in The Irish Times. A Trinity Tales edition that checked its privilege after Diarmaid Ferriter reviewed its predecessor
October 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I enjoyed interviewing Katriona O’Sullivan at the Centre Culturel Irlandais. She confirmed my theory that Poor grew out of her Trinity Tales essay which went viral on publication in The Irish Times. A Trinity Tales edition that checked its privilege after Diarmaid Ferriter reviewed its predecessor
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Women's bodies politics, 1925.
October 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Women's bodies politics, 1925.
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✨ FANTASY SHORT STORY ✨
🐉 a dragon (with a princess)
🗡️ a knight (with a plan)
👑 a palace (with a cruel king)
🏰 second pov
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
🐉 a dragon (with a princess)
🗡️ a knight (with a plan)
👑 a palace (with a cruel king)
🏰 second pov
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
✨ FANTASY SHORT STORY ✨
🐉 a dragon (with a princess)
🗡️ a knight (with a plan)
👑 a palace (with a cruel king)
🏰 second pov
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
🐉 a dragon (with a princess)
🗡️ a knight (with a plan)
👑 a palace (with a cruel king)
🏰 second pov
🔖 universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
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Chatto & Windus has signed Switzy, a new novel by bestselling author Emma Cline. Switzy will publish on 10th September 2026 👇 #BookSky
Chatto signs Emma Cline’s ‘mesmerising portrait of an unravelling mind’
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October 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Chatto & Windus has signed Switzy, a new novel by bestselling author Emma Cline. Switzy will publish on 10th September 2026 👇 #BookSky
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WWW Wednesday | 8th October 2025 #WWWWednesday #bookblogger #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/10/08/w...
WWW Wednesday | 8th October 2025 #WWWWednesday #bookblogger #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles
Welcome to WWW Wednesday. This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your po…
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October 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
WWW Wednesday | 8th October 2025 #WWWWednesday #bookblogger #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/10/08/w...
#ElizabethanEngland #TudorHistory #HistoricalFantasy
#WritersOfBlueSky
In late 16th-century England,a 17-year-old was not a boy but a young man — expected to shoulder the burdens of work, war, and honour.But what can a young man do when his home and family are gone, and there’s nowhere left to go?
#WritersOfBlueSky
In late 16th-century England,a 17-year-old was not a boy but a young man — expected to shoulder the burdens of work, war, and honour.But what can a young man do when his home and family are gone, and there’s nowhere left to go?
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#ElizabethanEngland #TudorHistory #HistoricalFantasy
#WritersOfBlueSky
In late 16th-century England,a 17-year-old was not a boy but a young man — expected to shoulder the burdens of work, war, and honour.But what can a young man do when his home and family are gone, and there’s nowhere left to go?
#WritersOfBlueSky
In late 16th-century England,a 17-year-old was not a boy but a young man — expected to shoulder the burdens of work, war, and honour.But what can a young man do when his home and family are gone, and there’s nowhere left to go?
#fantasy I can't resist creating new mythological creatures when I want to embody a concept. This 'aetherion' harnesses my ADHD and reclusive tendencies into purposeful creativity.
My novel has a magical system that's filled with new mythological creatures.
My novel has a magical system that's filled with new mythological creatures.
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#fantasy I can't resist creating new mythological creatures when I want to embody a concept. This 'aetherion' harnesses my ADHD and reclusive tendencies into purposeful creativity.
My novel has a magical system that's filled with new mythological creatures.
My novel has a magical system that's filled with new mythological creatures.
#historicalfantasy #tudors
In 16th century London, brothels were taxed by the church authorities, but sex workers were refused burial on holy ground. They were buried in Crossbones, the resting place for outcasts and paupers. How would a persecuted 17-year-old man survive in that environment?
In 16th century London, brothels were taxed by the church authorities, but sex workers were refused burial on holy ground. They were buried in Crossbones, the resting place for outcasts and paupers. How would a persecuted 17-year-old man survive in that environment?
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#historicalfantasy #tudors
In 16th century London, brothels were taxed by the church authorities, but sex workers were refused burial on holy ground. They were buried in Crossbones, the resting place for outcasts and paupers. How would a persecuted 17-year-old man survive in that environment?
In 16th century London, brothels were taxed by the church authorities, but sex workers were refused burial on holy ground. They were buried in Crossbones, the resting place for outcasts and paupers. How would a persecuted 17-year-old man survive in that environment?