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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 17h

🪶 Week 4 of #SoaringToYourGoalsWithOTW and the momentum is building!
I’m on chapter 10 of 28 in the final edits of Obsidian Vendetta—the first full novel in the P.I.R. series. You can dive into the connected stories: Hematite Without Faith #UrbanFantasy #NoirMystery #soaringtoyourgoalswithotw

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 1d

✍️ Happy National Day of Writing!
Writing connects us across time and place—it’s our way of leaving a spark behind. As an Indigenous author, I’m proud to share my stories and celebrate voices that inspire courage, love, and change.
#NationalDayOfWriting #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 1d

Yes I do have my Fire Series under my S. A. Crow pen name. There is a box set named Buring Desires

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday night reflections under my lantern light from the Mid-Autumn Festival. 🌕
Life’s in motion—boxes, edits, new adventures—but I’m grateful.
💬 What moment of calm are you holding onto this week?
#SundayReflections #AuthorLife #SACrow #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #SpookySeason #RomanticSuspense

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 4d

New Episode of False Emerald is live — The First Step!
The Trinity River hums with life, the air thick with smoke, rain, and whispers.
Cillin knows one wrong move could blow her cover, so she follows Avril’s advice
✨ Read The First Step now: medium.com/@authoranncr...
#FalseEmerald #PIRSeries

The First Step

Episode 7

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 5d

🖤 False Emerald Episode 7 is coming tomorrow ! 🖤
Cillian's investigation takes a turn that changes everything—truth and lies collide in the dark corners of the city.
🔗 Read the latest chapter on Medium: medium.com/@authoranncr...
#FalseEmerald #UrbanFantasy #SerialFiction #NoirMystery #AnnCrow

List: False Emerald | Curated by Ann Crow | Medium

False Emerald · Meet Cillin — an orc with a purple mohawk, a knack for sorting other people’s secrets, and exactly zero experience in underground fighting… despite what her P.I.R. application might…

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 6d

Meet our newest ride—Shadow, our Jeep Cherokee! 🖤
She’s our new around-town car while we prep for van life.
Meanwhile, A.J. and Destiny are supervising as we sort, purge, and collect RV must-haves for the next chapter of this adventure. 🐾

#BarkAdventures #VanLifePrep #RVLiving #DogsOfInstagram

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 7d

Progress check for Obsidian Vendetta: 10 of 28 chapters edited ✅
This story keeps pulling me deeper into Avril’s shadowed world of mystery, betrayal, and grit. Every chapter feels sharper, darker, and closer to finished.
#UrbanFantasy #NoirMystery #AmEditing #AnnCrow #SoaringToYourGoalsWithOTW

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 8d

🌎 “We are the stories our ancestors dreamed into being.”
💜 Honor the stories that came before you. Read, listen, and lift Indigenous voices today and every day.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAuthor #Storytelling #AuthorsOfInstagram #OnTheWingsForWriters #IndieAuthor #SACrow #AnnCrow

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 9d

Sundays are for slow mornings, tea, and cuddles with my pups. ☕🐾
Downsizing can be stressful, but days like these remind me why we’re doing it—to chase freedom, adventure, and open skies.

💬 How do you recharge before a new week?

#VanLifeDreams #BarkAdventures #CozyVibes #RVLiving #SundayMood

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 10d

October always brings change, and I’m embracing it! 🍁
Between prepping for van life and writing goals, I’m reflecting on how far I’ve come since starting this author journey. Every word and every reader makes it worthwhile. 💜
#OctoberVibes #WritersCommunity #RomanticSuspense #SACrow #WritingGoals

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 11d

The Trinity River hums with secrets, and the city breathes heavy with the scent of smoke, metal, and lies.
💚 Read the new episode now: Medium.com/@authoranncrow
#FalseEmerald #UrbanFantasyNoir #PIRSeries #SerialFiction #AnnCrow #FortWorthFiction #DarkFantasy

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 13d

🚐 The RV prep continues! We’ve been ordering must-have items from Amazon, sorting, purging, and making donation piles. It’s a lot—but it’s worth it. This week, A.J. and Destiny are getting their ears cleaned and nails trimmed. #BarkAdventures #VanLifePrep #RVLife #TravelWithPets #AdventureAwaits

Share your favorite van life memory with your furry companion.

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 15d

🔍 Back in the shadows of the P.I.R. world!
I’m working through the final edits of Obsidian Vendetta—and every pass brings me closer to release.
➡️ What’s your editing comfort routine—music, coffee, or midnight quiet?

#UrbanFantasy #NoirMystery #AmEditing #WritersLife #AnnCrow #PIRSeries

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 18d

⚔️ New Episode of False Emerald is live — Edge of the Ring! ⚔️
With Avril watching from the shadows and Fort Worth, Cillin stands at the edge of the ring. One wrong move could expose her… or get her killed.
💚 Read the latest chapter now: medium.com/@authoranncr... #UrbanFantasyNoir

Edge of the Ring

Episode 7

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 23d

Sundays are for slowing down. 🌸
Between editing, downsizing, and adventure planning, I’m spending today recharging with tea, my pups, and some quiet time. 🐾☕
➡️ How do you reset before a new week begins?
#SundayVibes #VanLifeDreams #BarkAdventures #DogsOfIG #CozyVibes #WritersLife #ReadersCommunity

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 24d

October is almost here, and it’s my favorite time of year! 🍂✨
Next month I’m planning to work on Obsidian Vendetta every spare moment I can between downsizing and RV prep. Spooky season + suspense writing? Perfect timing. 👻#OctoberVibes #SpookySeason #urbanfantasy #ObsidianVendetta #IndieAuthorLife

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨
A new chapter of False Emerald is live today! Avril’s dive into the shadows only grows deeper—where truth and lies twist together in dangerous ways. Ann Crow on Medium.com
#FalseEmerald #UrbanFantasy #NoirMystery #SerialFiction #AmReading #MediumWriters #IndieAuthor

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 26d

My co-author D.C. Sadie, who writes Amber and Ashes with me, is away handling family matters after the loss of her mother. 💜 It may be a little while before that story continues, but False Emerald will keep coming out every Friday.
#UrbanFantasy #SerialFiction #WritersLife #FalseEmerald #IndieAuthor

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 27d

We’re downsizing, sorting, and purging as we prepare for our van life journey. Big news—we’ve picked out our RV make & model! 🚐✨
➡️ Want to follow along? Check out our Bark Adventures site here: linktr.ee/BarkAdventures
#VanLife #RVLiving #BarkAdventures #Downsizing #LifeOnTheRoad #AdventureAwaits

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🌍🐾 Van life adventures with our furry friends & indie tales! Join us! ✨

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 28d

Today is Bi Visibility Day 🌈💜💙💖
As a bisexual author, I celebrate the beauty of love in all its forms. Love is love
In my urban fantasy noir worlds, love and identity are never simple—but they are always valid.
BiAwarenessDay #UrbanFantasy #IndieAuthor #LGBTQAuthors #QueerBooks #BookishCommunity

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · 29d

✨ Happy #HobbitDay! ✨
Much like Bilbo’s journey, every story begins when we step outside our comfort zone. Writing The Fire Series has felt like its own adventure—danger, love, and finding courage in unexpected places.
➡️ What’s your favorite Tolkien book or quote?
#HobbitDay #Tolkien

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · Sep 21

October is my favorite time of year—#SpookySeason
I’ll be sharing more about suspense writing, macabre vibes, and the P.I.R. novel Obsidian Vendetta.
What are you most excited for in October—books, movies, or fall traditions?
#OctoberVibes #SpookySeason

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S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · Sep 20

A little support goes a long way! If you’d like to help me keep creating, you can do so at ko-fi.com/bark_adventu...

S. A. Crow @authorsacrow.bsky.social · Sep 20

Happy Celebrate Libraries Day! 📚✨
Libraries are the heartbeat of readers and writers—they’ve fueled so much of my own journey. 💜
➡️ Share in the comments: what’s your favorite memory of a library?
#CelebrateLibraries #BookishLove #ReadersCommunity #Bookstagram #LibraryLove #AmReading