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Eira Brand
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Writer of Cyberpunk, Gothic Fantasy, and Horror. Tabletop RPG developer, layout designer. Run Like Hell is now available on Bookshop.org, Amazon, and Kindle Unlimited! (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Jul 27
I may be promoting my cyberpunk horror novel, Run Like Hell, but I'm still writing. Nearly done with the 1st draft of a dark fantasy novella. Once that's done I'll jump back over to the RLH sequel.
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indiebooks 💙📚🌈📚
Run Like Hell
Check out Run Like Hell - <p>A shootout at a streetside bazaar. A pursuit through darkened city streets. A courier brutally murdered by his pursuers. Blown apart and left to rot in the gutter. All of ...
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 3d
Always happy to see other trans sci-fi authors getting their stuff out there! Congrats!
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 4d
Super excited to be able to share the @wraithmarked.bsky.social edition of Dracula! This one is special. 🥰
I co-lead art direction, did the interior layout, worked with one of my favorite artists @vvilczy.bsky.social, and designed the bookmark for the project!
#kickstarter #dracula #horror #vampires
Dracula - Illustrated Deluxe Edition
Bram Stoker's iconic vampire comes to Wraithmarked as a new entry in the Classics line of deluxe editions!
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 9d
As a member of Kickstarter's Community Advisory Council, I am in full support of KSU's goals. I stand behind y'all and urge @kickstarter.com management to meet what I believe are fair and reasonable demands.

#kickstarter #ProUnion
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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d
‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
Kickstarter United is on strike! We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform swipe for ways to show your solidarity Why We're Striking A codified 4-day work week. We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work. Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers. We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet. Creators Show your solidarity by: Continue using the platform like normal When something breaks, complain loudly that it is management's fault for causing the strike Include our logo and strike info on your project Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike bit.ly/KSRUletter Community Allies Show your solidarity by: Support your favorite creators on the platform like normal Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike: Creators Show your solidarity by: Continue using the platform like normal When something breaks, complain loudly that it is management's fault for causing the strike Include our logo and strike info on your project Send a letter to KSR leadership urging them to meet our demands & end the strike bit.ly/KSRUletter Donate to our solidarity fund: bit.ly/KSRUdonate Attend a rally or picket either in-person near you (NYC and Seattle) or virtual
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 12d
Let's gooooo!
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Lizzie Blackwood @lizzieblackwood.bsky.social · 12d
THE OTHERSIDE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! Go support this queer speculative fiction magazine run by an amazing crew of queer creatives! Give future you the gift of amazing queer storytelling while you today get the satisfaction of knowing you're helping keep queer art alive in a difficult time!
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OTHERSIDE - Kickstarter is LIVE! @othersidespec.bsky.social · 12d
WE'RE LIVE! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED! Back now to support a new magazine of speculative fiction by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and artists! Snag some amazing rewards, including discounted subscriptions! Support queer art! And help us SMASH DAY ONE!

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 20d
I've had a lot of folks comment on the level of violence, gore, and body horror in RLH. It's got me thinking of calling it a cyber-splatter-punk novel rather than just a cyberpunk horror.

#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #queerwriters #cyberpunk #horrorcommunity #indiebooks 💙📚🪐📚🩸📚🌈📚
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VEN @venjs.bsky.social · 27d
Very excited to get a signed book of Run Like Hell by @eirabrand.com. Been looking forward to this book for months but its release got lost in my life schedule
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 27d
Thanks so much! ❤️ I hope it doesn't suck! 😂
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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 29d
PLEASE NEVER GIVE YOUR INFORMATION
OUT ON THE INTERNET UNLESS YOU ARE
110% CERTAIN OF THE ENTITY YOU
ARE GIVING IT TO.

love you all. stay safe.
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 11
Woot, joining a new starter pack!
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Kickstarter @kickstarter.com · Sep 10
Three years ago, we started the Community Advisory Council (CAC), inviting a group of Kickstarter creators to help us stay tuned in to what creators want and need. 👏

You can follow a few of our members here and learn more about the whole team: kck.st/41KXWSh
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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 10
🏖 How to design coastlines for your maps.
⛅ How different climates can affect your worldbuilding.
🗿 Building histories through an anthropological lens.
🗺 Basic tips for map design (typography, scale, etc.)

Follow the campaign so you're alerted when it goes live!
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Coming soon: An Author's Guide to Setting Design
A full-color reference book for authors, game masters, and anyone else who loves creating fictional worlds & maps.
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 10
I’m excited to share that I’ve joined @kickstarter.com’s 2025 Community Advisory Council!

I’m looking forward to collaborating with all the amazing creators on the council and helping make Kickstarter even better for everyone.

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 6
Recently I kind of did it in reverse. My partner asked me which characters from RLH we could cosplay as together. So I picked two minor characters and kind of brainstormed ways to make them pseudo self-inserts.
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Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · Sep 6
Tell me #pretendpanel:

September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
#pretendpanel a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character? Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 6
My collection of short stories, a blend of cyberpunk and slice-of-life, is one year old! To celebrate, The Crafty Bookstore is offering the paperback for 25% OFF. Get it before Sept. 24th, and you'll also get the eBook + some bonus reading / art! 🪐📚💙

🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 6
Well it's official! You can now buy Run Like Hell directly from me--and they'll be signed. 😎

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#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indiebooks 💙📚🌈📚
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 4
Last but not least, thanks to everyone who grabbed copies of Run Like Hell! I sold way more copies than I could have expected and met a lot of fantastic folks. Thanks so much and happy reading! 4/5
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 4
And thanks to my lovely partner @intrusivesoap.bsky.social for all the help, love, and support! From dropping me off or picking me up at the airport, to backing me up at DragonCon's Gather, you are incredible. <3
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 4
It was an opportunity to catch up with friends I rarely get to see in person (sending y'all love!), and meet tons of fellow authors. Everyone was so lovely, and I cannot thank you enough for the kindness, support, and advice. 2/5
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 4
Con season wrap-up time! I just did 3 cons in 5 weeks. They were all incredible, but damn, I am a kind of tired I've never felt before. GenCon, WorldCon, and DragonCon. So much fun! 1/5
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 4
Thanks so much for the lovely review Adam! Really glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 4
Book review: Run Like Hell by @eirabrand.com is a bloody cyberpunk thriller that almost becomes an action horror novel in the finale—all while tackling questions of identity and humanity. It’s a wild and exciting read that I’m glad to have found.

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Aug 30
This was a month of cool sci-fi reads. 💙📚🪐

TTPT @lavanya.bsky.social
UECO @williamjadams3.bsky.social
RLH @eirabrand.com

Reviews for the first two are already up on Before We Go Blog.

RUN LIKE HELL should be live on FanFiAddict sometime next week.
Three book covers: The Ten Percent Thief, Unlucky Events Cursed Odds, Run Like Hell.
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Aug 29
Hey y'all! Come see me at The DragonCon Gather and get a signed copy of Run Like Hell! 8pm-12am at the Hyatt International North/South Ballroom! Also it's my birthday, so come say hi! 🎉

#dragoncon #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indiebooks 💙📚🌈📚
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Aug 19
I had such an incredible time at WorldCon. Met so many amazing folks, from authors to reviewers, podcasters, YouTubers, and fans alike. Thanks so much to all of you for welcoming newbies like me, giving me advice, and plenty of hugs. Can't wait to see y'all again!

#WorldCon #indiewriter #indiebooks
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Danielle Froom 🏳️‍🌈 @danifroom.bsky.social · Jul 10
The news makes me think about this scene every single day.
Scene from the Animatrix: A robot woman is attacked by three men. They are holding her arms, ripping off her clothes, and striking her in the head with a hammer, causing her humanoid skin and hair to tear away. A crowd sits nearby, laughing. She screams, "I'm real! I'm real!" These are her last words.
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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Aug 14
Good idea. I feel silly for not thinking of that. 😅
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