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♥️ Fantasy & Romantasy Author
⚔️ I write stories of gods and goddesses at war
💫 Winter Delight | 12 Nov 2026

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It’s time for some ✨winter magic✨

Preorders are already available (for ebook!) so if you also can’t wait for this anthology, don’t forget to reserve your copy today!

From love to loss, spells to curses, and stolen kisses to bittersweet goodbyes, Midwinter Magic weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Proceeds from the sales of the anthology will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to help spread books and the joy of reading to children from zero to five, free of charge.

Coming November 2026!

@desertinkeditorial

Character art by @osiatek

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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12 days ago

He was the ice to her fire ❄️🔥

Absolutely in love with this illustration by @fiza__art7655 ! She perfectly captured the relationship between Prince Ike and Charlotte and the magical atmosphere of the Winter Realm.

So in case you want to know more ⬇️

A pastry chef. A cursed prince. Endless banter.
Winter Delight blends the whimsical atmosphere of Once Upon A Broken Heart with mouthwatering (and magical!) desserts.

This fantasy short story is part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, which weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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5 days ago

I figured it was a good time to properly introduce myself, so hello everyone! My name is Alice Red and I’m a Fantasy and Romantasy author.

I’ve lived in several European countries before settling in the Netherlands. This allowed me to experience firsthand the benefits and struggles of multiculturalism. I’d say this is one of the biggest themes that influence my stories together with carving our own path in life.

One important aspect regarding my stories is that they are all connected in a very independent way (okay, let me explain). If you read more than one of my stories you will probably find several things that ring a bell, but you don’t have to read them all to understand what is going on, of course! They are just pieces of a very complex puzzle in the universe I’ve built (so if you want to know more, you just have to dive into another one of my books!)

At the moment, I’m pouring all my energies into three main projects:

❄️ Winter Delight is a short fantasy story coming out this November 2026 as part of the Midwinter Magic anthology. It blends the whimsical atmosphere of Once Upon a Broken Heart with mouthwatering (and magical!) desserts.

⚔️ Project Silver is a dark fantasy novel that blends the Shadow Voice and trials of Phantasma with the god-enslaved world of The Gods Below.

🥀 Thorns of Chaos is a dark fantasy series of four planned novellas inspired by Beauty and the Beast. It explores the struggles of carving your own path in a world set on labeling you as the villain.

If you’d like to follow along on this journey, don’t forget to subscribe!

Character art by @osiatek

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20 days ago

Is fire doomed in the Winter Realm? If you think the answer is yes, it’s only because you haven’t met her yet.

Meet Charlotte, the fiery FMC in this tale.

Winter Delight is a short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts, part of the Midwinter Magic anthology.

From love to loss, spells to curses, and stolen kisses to bittersweet goodbyes, Midwinter Magic weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors included in the anthology:
@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

Character art by @osiatek

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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a month ago

Cold as ice but no snow in sight.

In the Winter Realm, snow is a coveted ingredient in the cuisine. So what happens when a curse makes snow completely disappear?

In Rividiós, the capital of the Winter Realm, the consequences are very clear: oblivion.

And just when everything seemed lost… she appeared.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts. It’s part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, weaving together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Available November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors part of the anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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a month ago

Welcome to Rividiós, capital of the Winter Realm. Here, magic steals the warmth from the very air you breathe.

In a land blessed by the God of Good, you’d think no evil exists… but shadows always cling to where light shines brightest.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts. It’s part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, which weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Art by @ic_illustration_

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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23 days ago

From love to loss, spells to curses, and stolen kisses to bittersweet goodbyes.

Midwinter Magic weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season. Whether in fantastical realms or closer to home, each story invites you to discover the beauty, heart, and magic waiting in the longest nights of the year.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors in this anthology:
@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

Art by @ic_illustration_

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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2 months ago

In the Winter Realm, the Prince hides more than just magic. And after ten years without snow, a coveted ingredient in their cuisine, he might be the key to finally break the spell… or the one to condemn everyone instead.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts, and part of the Midwinter Magic anthology.

From love to loss, spells to curses, and stolen kisses to bittersweet goodbyes, this anthology weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Character art by @osiatek

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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a month ago

Stories don’t come to us out of thin air, they are crafted out of the million things we experience every day… and Winter Delight isn’t an exception.

From my (healthy) obsession with food to my love for nature, you will see glimpses of my experiences peppered in every page of this story. So if you want to know more… keep reading!

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering (and magical!) desserts. It’s part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, which weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

Character art by @osiatek

@desertinkeditorial

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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10 days ago

It all started with a curse.

And in the Winter Realm, a curse of snow has terrible consequences, since it’s a coveted ingredient in their cuisine.

Before, emissaries from faraway lands traveled just to try their cunning dishes. Now, those memories scatter in the frosty wind.

And just when everything seemed lost… she appeared. And everything changed.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts, part of the Midwinter Magic anthology. It weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Available November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors part of the anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

Character art by @osiatek

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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a month ago

Boredom. Loneliness. Cold. Or perhaps there’s something more?

The Winter Realm was widely known for its cunning dishes, snow a coveted ingredient in their cuisine. But things are never meant to stay as they are for long.

Ten years ago, the Prince’s heart froze, and snow was seen no more. When everything seemed to be lost… she appeared.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts.

It’s part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, weaving together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Authors included in the anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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a month ago

Rividiós is the capital of the Winter Realm, blessed by the God of Good. But if you think that means it’s devoid of all evil… you are sorely mistaken.

Meet Antella, the archnemesis. Loved by everyone except Charlotte, perhaps only a fellow pastry chef could see beyond her sugary exterior and glimpse what’s hidden underneath.

Charlotte is convinced Antella is like a raisin, ruining every gathering wherever she goes… but she’s only getting started.

Winter Delight is a fantasy short story sprinkled with curses and mouthwatering desserts. It’s part of the Midwinter Magic anthology, which weaves together twelve enchanting tales that capture the wonder of the season.

Coming November 2026.

@desertinkeditorial

Character art by @osiatek

Authors in this anthology:

@aliceredauthor
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads taken in BOOKSTA by @aliceredauthor

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25 days ago