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She/they. Romance writer and published poet. No AI ever. Querying a monster romance novel (agent guide pinned). I write sci-fi & raunchy stuff as @elizamaresauthor.bsky.social reganschell.net
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With only 1 day between us & the Hot Wet Queer Summer jam, it's officially time for the big reveal! The title of my jam WIP is... drum roll please... ❤️🩸 THE HEART YET BLEEDS 🩸❤️ Set in an English country home during a vicious storm, it's spicy, sapphic, and oh so Victorian! 💙📚

Time to post it again.

#FantasyIndiesMaytober I recently started John Gwynne’s Shadow Of The Gods and desperately need to continue it!

#MayWeDance Minot and Vic do get a HEA, but for spoilery plot reasons I refer to it as a bittersweet HEA. I cried writing it, if that means anything LOL

#WIPSnips From Chapter Seven of BETWEEN VIRIDIAN TREES 💙📚🌶️

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Minot tends to default to the "freeze" response (as in, "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn"). It's like her body shuts down and locks into place, despite how her mind pleads for it to do otherwise. Unless, say, someone she loves were endangered, too 👀

#MayWeDance Minot & Vic originally connect via a passing fling, something fun but necessarily temporary. As the story unfolds, though, they start to see each other as kindred spirits, maybe even soulmates. Their relationship is a source of stability, support, & comfort both of them deeply need.

This bundle goes live in only FIFTEEN DAYS! itch.io/b/3029/monst...

THREE DAYS until the Hot Wet Queer Summer jam begins! If you guessed my project was a spicy sapphic Victorian vampire story... you'll be pleased to know you were thoroughly correct. Name and cover reveal coming soon 💙📚🌶️

Fewer.

#WIPSnips From Chapter Seven of BETWEEN VIRIDIAN TREES 💙📚🌶️

Last days of the sale! Clock is ticking, so get in on that 50% off on current Beautiful Beasts books on Itchio!

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Minot tends to default to the "freeze" response (as in, "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn"). It's like her body shuts down and locks into place, despite how her mind pleads for it to do otherwise. Unless, say, someone she loves were endangered, too 👀

#MayWeDance Minot & Vic originally connect via a passing fling, something fun but necessarily temporary. As the story unfolds, though, they start to see each other as kindred spirits, maybe even soulmates. Their relationship is a source of stability, support, & comfort both of them deeply need.

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#WIPSnips A little descriptive paragraph for you today 💙📚🌶️

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Aventona doesn't have henchmen, per se, but she does have siblings who believe her actions are justified. The ones who support her don't usually outright HELP her, since doing so would upset their mother, but they definitely cheer her on from the sidelines.

#MayWeDance FMCs who chase/protect/yearn in ADDITION to being chased/protected/yearned for. Relationships that are allowed to be complicated & messy without being unhealthy. FULL ADULT characters with sexual histories & prior relationships. Conflict that isn't just someone acting out of character.

I can't remember the last time I went this long without writing anything :(

#WIPSnips A little descriptive paragraph for you today 💙📚🌶️

There's less than $400 left to fund my first novel that will release October 15, 2025. While physical copies are limited to the US and Canada at this time*, I do offer a DRM-free ebook option. My future store will offer more shipping options. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sar...

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Aventona doesn't have henchmen, per se, but she does have siblings who believe her actions are justified. The ones who support her don't usually outright HELP her, since doing so would upset their mother, but they definitely cheer her on from the sidelines.

#MayWeDance FMCs who chase/protect/yearn in ADDITION to being chased/protected/yearned for. Relationships that are allowed to be complicated & messy without being unhealthy. FULL ADULT characters with sexual histories & prior relationships. Conflict that isn't just someone acting out of character.

This is me! I'M doing this! And if you want details, previews, and announcements about this amazing summer project, follow me on this account, too! ⬇️

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Aventona succeeds in her goal of killing a very bad person who wants to commit very bad deeds. Things kind of go off the rails after that, though 😬😬

#MayWeDance I just love love! And I’m fascinated by its persistence; the way it can bloom within and persevere through even the most terrible circumstances.

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Aventona succeeds in her goal of killing a very bad person who wants to commit very bad deeds. Things kind of go off the rails after that, though 😬😬

#MayWeDance I just love love! And I’m fascinated by its persistence; the way it can bloom within and persevere through even the most terrible circumstances.

#FantasyIndiesMaytober Minot is there to unpack her anxiety and work through all the guilt she feels for not being a “perfect daughter”. Vic is there for grief counseling and to get better at talking about his unpleasant emotions. Minot’s dad is also there for grief counseling, lol

#MayWeDance I actually don’t tend to imagine AUs for my work, but there is a little part of me that imagines the version of my novel where Minot & Vic have kids (impossible for story reasons). I just think Vic would be a really fun dad!!

#MayWeDance Vic learned long ago that to survive was to assimilate & hide his true self. But Minot doesn’t want him to hide — she wants to know every little thing about him, including his innermost insecurities, so he has to get used to sharing and trusting that she will keep those things safe.

#FantasyIndiesMaytober A delicious little snippet from Chapter Twelve of BETWEEN VIRIDIAN TREES 💙📚🌶️

#FantasyIndiesMaytober A delicious little snippet from Chapter Twelve of BETWEEN VIRIDIAN TREES 💙📚🌶️

#MayWeDance Vic learned long ago that to survive was to assimilate & hide his true self. But Minot doesn’t want him to hide — she wants to know every little thing about him, including his innermost insecurities, so he has to get used to sharing and trusting that she will keep those things safe.

Goodfellas x Crime and Punishment Two days working at the speakeasy, she was going to quit. She was. Then she killed someone, and the cops set her free. Self defence? Justified? Bullshit. She’s going to find redemption her own way. And if she burns, her boss burns with her. #F #S #A #WIPPIT

Heartstopper X Dexter Justin is just starting college. Everything is going well! He even made a new friend! While feelings slowly devolved for his classmate, mysterious & gruesome murders are happening in nearby towns...a serial killer...slowly making way to campus... #WIPPIT #R #DR #LGBTQ #NA #S

Seven more days until Hot Wet Queer Summer jam!!! 💙📚 To celebrate, I present this sneak peek of my project. Can you guess what I'm writing about just from this collage? 👀

#pretendpanel Currently living in Ohio, and the farthest I've gone is Portland, Oregon! If I were headlining or paneling or something like that, I'd be pleased as punch to go wherever I was requested, whether that's Pennsylvania or New Zealand lol

#WIPpit Cold Morning PS I love you x ...Futurama maybe? Will is writing letters to his husband Dan. Unfortunately they both died 2 centuries ago. Unlike Dan. Will was frozen after death and revived. Then imagine Will's Surprise to find a series of letters to him, from Dan #SF #LGBT #R #A

SCREAM x HOUSE OF WAX A twisted killer is out hunting for more pieces to put in his collection. - slasher story - convoluted romances - horror fan & band kid mc - GAY PEOPLE! lots of them - deaf love interest (+ asl) - mental health issues - small Michigan town #WIPPIT #H #LGBT #T

GIDEON THE NINETH x ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN He’s the Saints Reincarnated. She’s a grunt in his enemy’s army. When you’re cannon fodder you’ve got nothing to lose. So why not get The Big Bad to fall in love with you? 🗡️ enemies to lovers 🗡️ dog with 2 brain cells 🗡️ grumpy/sunshine #WIPPIT #a #R

🕷️💋X-MEN x BRIDGERTON A young woman with a deadly curse blackmails a thief into courting her for the summer after she catches him stealing at a high society ball 🕷1900's Los Angeles 💋Fake dating 🕷Haters to Lovers 💋Mexican-American leads 🕷They can’t kiss (or he’ll die) #WIPPIT #SPEC #R #HIST #POC

Senior year fashion student Vivienne must pass her classes, secure a job, and win a design competition to prove her worth to her parents, all while fending off her stalker ex-boyfriend… and trying not to fall for Logan, the handsome teacher who keeps offering his help. #WIPPIT #NA #Con #R

#MayWeDance This might sound weird, but Minot has to learn how to be ok with being ok. Anyone with complex trauma (🙋) will know that when you're accustomed to stress & struggle, stability is a serious jolt to your nervous system & can actually feel very frightening.

#FantasyIndiesMaytober I know this isn't strictly horror & I may get lambasted for suggesting so, but Twin Peaks (& The Return) genuinely scared the shit out of me on multiple occasions. Bob & "Mr. C" are some of the most terrifying, blood-chilling villains/antagonists I've ever seen on screen.

Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

#FantasyIndiesMaytober I glean inspiration from lots of things! Music, nature, personal experiences, stories I've read and heard. Those "lightning bolts" usually strikes when I'm alone with my thoughts for a long time, like when I'm driving on the Turnpike.

#MayWeDance Vic tends to downplay/not talk about his own emotional lows, partly because he doesn't want to "bother" Minot with them, so she often needs to remind him that she's there to support him, not just BE supported by him.