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Colorado-based fantasy writer, digital fundraiser, and Dolly Parton devotee. ✨🏳️‍🌈🌱🦋
Crystals of Ulstra. December 4.

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Spooky season is upon us which means it's the perfect time to read books with blood chilling monsters and fuzzy creatures alike! Whatever mood you're in, these six fantasy authors have got you covered. So pick your creature and escape to a world that will make you glad (or sad) the monsters only live in the pages 🐉

⚔️ Griffins in CRYSTALS OF ULSTRA by @bradleybowen
⚔️ Lyghpents in THE ROTTEN KING by @t.g.willow.author
⚔️ Gravskaanes in THE TASTE OF YOU by @samsilberberg.author
⚔️ Mertha in FAITH & RUIN by @legendsofaukera
⚔️ Owl-bears in OWL'S WELL THAT BEARS WELL by @bardandbestiary.author
⚔️ Aranor in THE SILENCE OF KILLING by @jamesmeccaauthor
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#fantasybooks #monsters #books #fantasy #newbooks

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If you're not already on my Pay-🌳-🔛 then what are you waiting for? Every day for the month of October I'll be posting new, mostly 🌶 art, some of which are surprise commissions for my beloved subs! I'll be doing more collaborative surprise illustrations for my subscribers starting next month, so if you want a chance to join the fun, all you gotta do is click the 🔗 up top. I'd love to have you!

There's lots of benefits for joining, like commission discounts, monthly sketches, and free ebooks. You can even get your name in a future Legends of Aukera book.

I genuinely don't know if anyone will see this post, as my engagement, like a lot of other accounts similar to mine, has absolutely TANKED this week. (A side effect of not being a big creator I suppose. It was only a matter of time, hence me pushing my Pay-🌳-🔛 more and more.) So if you think your followers might wanna see this content, please like and share and repost and do all the things! I really appreciate your help.

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If these books aren't on your TBR, fix it now! I'm so honored to be an ARC reader for these amazing books, and I can't wait to share my reviews of the ones coming soon! 🥰

When the Universe Sings by @gillianeliza - OUT NOW

Vicious Miscreations by @jnealwrites - OUT NOW

The Alchemists by @staceystrangewrites - OUT NOW

Devouring Fortune by @oleander_craw - OUT NOW

An Ember in the Dawn of Night by @emery.fynn.author - OUT NOW

Guerralaxia by @r.t.eves_fantasywriter - NOVEMBER 13TH

The Taste of You by @samsilberberg.author - NOVEMBER 17TH

Crystals of Ulstra by @bradleybowen - DECEMBER 4TH

#booksofinstagram #bookstagram #arcreviewer #arcreader #booksbooksbooks

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Mago Memory Magic VS Druid Storm Magic

Author Bradley Bowen breaks down the mental and elemental magic systems in high fantasy novel Crystals of Ulstra

Watch the full conversation in our LGBTQ Author Interview Series! Link in bio to watch on YouTube.

#fantasy #bookstagram #fantasybookstagram #magicsystem #worldbuilding

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How do crystals actually harness power in fantasy? Author Bradley Bowen breaks down the physical mechanics of crystal magic in Crystals of Ulstra—and teases the deeper, emotion-and-memory connection driving it. 🔮✨

Catch the full conversation in our LGBTQ+ Author Interview Series! Link in bio to watch on YouTube. 👇

#QueerFantasy #IndieAuthor #Bookstagram #MagicSystems #Worldbuilding

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Searching for your next favorite fantasy author but don't know where to start? We've got the quiz for you! Track your preferences and discover which author is your match made in fiction ⚔️

So tell us, which author did you match with?

⚔️ @samsilberberg.author
⚔️ @legendsofaukera
⚔️ @cozywritingdragon
⚔️ @bradleybowen
⚔️ @t.g.willow.author
⚔️ @joyperegrinewrites

Whether you found one perfect match or six, be sure to give these fantastic authors a follow and check out their profiles to get their books for yourself!
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#fantasybooks #fantasy #books #fantasyauthor #bookstagram

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How do plant-based ethics and respect for nature shape a fantasy world’s magic and culture? Author Bradley Bowen discusses weaving sustainable, plant-based values into the core worldbuilding of Crystals of Ulstra. 🌿✨

Catch the full conversation in our LGBTQ+ Author Interview Series! Link in bio to watch on YouTube. 👇

#QueerFantasy #IndieAuthor #Bookstagram #VeganAuthors #worldbuilding

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What happens when queer identity is fully normalized—even in stories about war, tyranny, and political struggle? Author Bradley Bowen breaks down building LGBTQ+ normative fantasy worlds in Crystals of Ulstra. ⚔️🌈

LGBTQ+ Author Interview Series is live now! Link in bio to watch. 👇

#QueerFantasy #LGBTQAuthors #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #WritingCraft

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Talking queer fantasy, magic systems, and writing representation with Bradley Bowen (Crystals of Ulstra)! 📚🌈

#bookstagram #queerbookstagram #mmfantasy #indieauthor #crystalsofulstra

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📖 FIELD GUIDE RECOVERED. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

Griffins. Owl-bears. Shikanara. Dragons. Shadowhünds. Barkfoxes. Boonts… and a few creatures that may be considerably happier if you simply admire them from a distance. 👀

Welcome to the Book of Beasts: An Eco-Fantasy Field Guide 🌿🐉

A group of indie authors came together to document some of the beasts, creatures, familiars, and curious inhabitants hiding within our worlds—and we’ve collected our findings here for your next expedition.

Some wield magic. Some protect their ecosystems. Some guide humans. Some would happily accompany you home.
And some are enormous antlered bears who live underground and take eating very seriously. 😂

Your expedition allows you ONE encounter. Which creature are you tracking down first?

Tell us in the comments—and then go explore the authors behind the creatures that caught your eye. 🌱✨

📚 Featuring creatures from:
Crystals of Ulstra
Owl’s Well That Bears Well
Of Green & Gold
Zada
The Last of the Light
Sunderroot
All the Scattered Stars
An Inspection so Sweet

🌿 Save this field guide for your next fantasy expedition, and share it with a reader who would absolutely wander off the trail to investigate a magical creature.

#EcoFantasy #FantasyFauna #FantasyCreatures #IndieFantasy #IndieAuthors #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #FantasyReaders #Worldbuilding #MagicalCreatures #FantasyWorldbuilding #EcoFantasyBooks #FieldJournal #FantasyBeasts

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✨ NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✨
“No one lives forever. No one survives alone.” 🌿⚔️

We sat down with author @bradleybowen to discuss his upcoming debut novel, Crystals of Ulstra! Watch the full interview at the link in our bio 🔗

📖 Inside the world of Ulstra:
⚔️ Queer-normative epic fantasy
🌱 Eco-oriented worldbuilding
✨ Emotion-based magic
🫂 Heart-wrenching found family
♟️ High-stakes political intrigue

From designing emotion-driven magic to incorporating eco-conscious themes and found family, Bradley shares incredible insights for fantasy lovers and writers alike.

🎥 Full video live on YouTube!
@fourelementspress

#CrystalsOfUlstra #bookstagram #QueerFantasy #EpicFantasy #EcoFantasy

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I hope you love this 100% accuracy-guaranteed guide to your next favorite book 😍😍😍

OWL’S WELL THAT BEARS WELL is a cozy comedic romantasy Shakespeare adaptation with spice about two magical scientists putting their sordid romantic history behind them to raise an orphaned baby owl-bear. 🥰 Releases September 29, 2026 - pre0rder ebook on amaž0n for kindle, add on Goodreads, and get signed paperbacks from me on my 3tsy, 🔗 in bio!!!

Tropes include:
🦉 childhood friends to lovers to enemies to coworkers to friends to lovers
🐻 yeaaaaarniiiiiing
🦉 only one bed (research tent edition)
🐻 hurt/comfort
🦉 female friendship
🐻 women in animal sciences (written by a woman in animal sciences ☺️)

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If you’re new, hi, I’m Maggie (as piloted by Dorito, Winston, Ludo, & Hoggle in kind of a ratatouille situation), a debut indie romantasy author and creature designer. I’m a long-time writer (Monster Prom game series, stage musicals) with an MSc in International Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Law. Join me for creativity, chaos, and rats! ❤️

🏷️ romantasy, cozy fantasy, indie author, author illustrator, commissions open, artist, monster romance, indie author, debut author, cozy romantasy, amwriting, writing tips, author journey, booktok, bookstagram, writing tips, monster prom, musical theater, Ahrens and Flaherty, Disney, Anastasia

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