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Lindsey Baltz | Fantasy Author

@lsbwrites

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🧚‍♂️Writing fantasy books full of hope, found family, & magic
🖋️Professional proofreader
✨ No genAI!
🌎Virginia, USA

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#humanvoicesonly The Poisoner and the Mage by @lsbwrites , a work in progress! Thank you, Lindsey, I can't wait to read the rest!

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THE POISONER AND THE MAGE is a cozy fantasy romance about everyday kindnesses, family dynamics, and redemption. Bursting with vibrant (but poisonous) flowers, whimsical magic, and a touch of spice, THE POISONER AND THE MAGE is perfect for fans of the tight-knit community in Legends and Lattes, the redemption in Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore, and the forced proximity romance in Hemlock and Silver.

THE POISONER AND THE MAGE: a balm to the horrors of the world with its message of hope, connection, and being enough.

#fantasy #romantasy

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On Fridays I like to share some things that are bringing me joy and I encourage you to do the same! 💖

1. Between the sponsored posts and ads it can be easy to forget that you can make real, wonderful connections here - and I had the best time with @babbling_jbrooks (author of the hilarious A Fae in Finance) and @lsbwrites (awesome freelance editor!) last weekend! 🫶💖🫶💖🫶 Thank you ladies for such a fun time!
(Also, please admire me & Lindsey’s jump shot 😻)

2. I went to Chincoteague island (as in Misty of Chincoteague!!) and it was everything I imagined from the book and more!! We had the best totchos (tater tot nachos are one of my favorite foods of all time), saw a hilarious yard sale sign (yes it’s that good) and…
saw wild ponies and dolphins!! Have you been to Chincoteague? Or have you ever taken a book inspired trip? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

3. @smileboulder leaves animal street art around Colorado and whenever I find a new one it makes me smile 💖 (@ Smile Boulder thanks for doing what you do!!)

4. @dafsquatch.designs came in hot this week with BIGFOOT CONFIDENTIAL apparel!!!! And the noise you hear right now is me screaming because I’m so in love with it!! Dafné hand draws all her art and hand prints each piece onto upcycled clothing that she hand-selected. (You guys, she’s so cool!!!) Link with more coming SOON 💖🫈💖🫈

5. The BIGFOOT CONFIDENTIAL NetGalley is out and reader comments have been coming in, and you guys, my heart is so full!! I love this book SO MUCH! Thank you for loving it with me!!!!! 💖🫈💖🫈

Now it’s your turn! What’s something that’s bringing you joy right now, or you’re excited about? Let me know in the comments so we can celebrate it together!
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Cover reveal! ❄️ And now it’s time for silly songs with Lima. The part of the show where Lima comes out and writes a silly song. Should I make reels of me singing these literary carols??? 🤔🎶🎄

🎶 Lyrics by Lima Leigh, Parody Queen 👸🏻
🎨 Cover art by A.C. Bodnar, Fantasy Art Enchantress 👩🏻‍🎨

I’m so VERY excited to be a part of this anthology! 🥹 And I can’t wait for you to read all of these incredible stories! 🥰
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📖 About the 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. 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.
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📆 Coming November 2026!
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☃️ Follow the authors:

@desertinkeditorial
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart - cover artist & author!
@aliceredauthor
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy

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Stay to the end for the anthology cover 👀

Midwinter Magic coming this November!!

Expect snowy settings, warm hearths, winter traditions, MAGIC, and all the cozy vibes.

And isn’t that cover GORGEOUS?! Thanks @desertinkeditorial for bringing the anthology to life and @acbodnarart for designing the incredible cover!

I’m so excited to be a part of this cozy fantasy anthology with twelve wintry tales! Ans can’t wait for you to dive into the beautiful stories by these lovely authors!

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

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #winterfantasy #romancereads

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❄️ HAPPY COVER REVEAL DAY ❄️

I’m so excited to help reveal the cover for MIDWINTER MAGIC, a cozy anthology filled with ✨12 wintery tales✨ coming this November!

❄️ 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

✍🏼 Hosted by @desertinkeditorial

❄️ Art by @acbodnarart

⛄️ 12 Authors including…
@acbrandowriter
@aliceredauthor
@author_mckenzieburns
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@limaleigh
@lsbwrites
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton

#midwintermagic #cozyfantasy #coverreveal #winterfantasy #anthology

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We all need a little magic and beauty. Today I bring you both! Isn't it pretty!?! @acbodnarart ,this cover really does capture the wonderful stories within!!!

❄️ 12 authors 12 amazing stories!

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

❄️ Blurb: 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.

❄️ Available: November 2026

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❄️ COVER REVEAL ❄️

I'm so excited to showcase the cover for the MIDWINTER MAGIC anthology!!!! Available this November!!!

Thank you @acbodnarart for the amazing artwork, this cover is 🔥!!
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About the 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. 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.

Featured Authors:
@limaleigh
@acbodnarart
@aliceredauthor
@authormklinniko
@briannegibsonwrites
@carlavlewis
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@takaya.quinn
@veronica.m.hamilton
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#desertinkeditorjal #midwintermagic #indieauthors #coverreveal #writingcommunity

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Woooo appreciation post part 1! ❤️

Wanted to share some love on these wonderful people! Check them out, they’re all amazing 🥰

👀 Stick around for part 2 next week hehehe
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👋🏼 Hi, if this is your first time here, welcome!! I’m Jessica and I’m writing an upper YA fantasy series about faeries earning their wings. Think Cruel Prince x Peter Pan 😏 I’m also working on an adult Greek mythology standalone that reads like an anthology-esque tragedy!

Here I chat about bookish things, writing updates, and I’m officially querying for trad pub! I would love to connect with readers and writers, so if any of this sounds interesting to you, you’re in the right place. 😁

🏷️ Peter Pan, cruel Prince, romantasy, ya series, debut, querying, trilogy, faeries, faerie warrior, tropes, twist on faerie lore, tropes, bookish, bookstagram, trad pub, beta reading, editing, editing cave, officially editing, edits, fantasy, writing tips, relatable, book lovers, shoutout, appreciation post, accounts I love

#30daychallenge #accountsilove #writingcommunity #uplift #shoutout

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And we have our final lineup folks!!!

12 amazing indie authors.
12 fantastic short stories.
1 cozy collection.

Coming this November.
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#midwintermagic #indieauthorlove #shortstory #cozyfantasy #editorslife

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Desperately needed a dopamine hit to continue editing lol so there ya go! ✨

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has taken the time and appreciated this little piece of my heart. 🌌

Starting another round of queries real soon so stay tuneeeed

#thesonofnexus #scifibookstagram

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Super late to this trend but hiiiiii I’m here now!

My variants as told by my friends (💖)
And what they’re reading as told by me!

Zoey from K-Pop Demon Hunters (@ccemeraldmi & @bookaroundfindout )
And she’s reading Harbor of Hungry Ghosts by @elizachanwrites 💖

Rapunzel (@katiehal16 & @lsbwrites )
And she’s reading How to Summon a Fairy Godmother by @thatlaurajmayo 💖

Leslie Knope (@lsbwrites )
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Joy (@bookaroundfindout )
And they’re reading The Small and the Mighty by @sharonsaysso and Let Your Mind Run by @deenakastor 💖

And my very own Jericho James (@bookaroundfindout )
Reading The Midnight Pack & Bigfoot Confidential by me!

And lastly I leave you with a Disney quote for your Monday 💖

Plus a question of the day!
Have you read any of these books yet? Which are on your TBR? Let me know in the comments!

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❄️ Midwinter Magic Author Announcement!!!

I am thrilled to welcome these amazing authors to the 2026 anthology. Their stories are fun, festive, and full of all the winter vibes. Be sure to give them a follow!

@carlavlewis
@aliceredauthor
@author_mckenzieburns
@samanthamariewrites
@jessicatanwrites
@lsbwrites
@briannegibsonwrites
@authormklinniko
@veronica.m.hamilton

Stay tuned for more teasers and story reveals!
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#midwintermagic #shortstory #indieauthorlove #anthology #editorsofinstagram

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