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Lucy A. McLaren

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Dark & gothic fantasy author Co-host of Introverted Indies. 🩷💜💙🍉 Echoes of the EtherStone - Jack the Ripper inspired - OCTOBER ‘25. Pre-order here 👇 https://linktr.ee/lucyamclaren

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hello, this is me, who I am, what I stand for, and what I write. Stick around if you like! 📚

#gothicwriter #darkfantasywriter #fantasybooks #gothicbooks #prolgbt #lgbtauthor #lgbtwriter #indieauthor #indiewriter #BookSky

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 18m

Book review for Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#bookreview #amreading #ghoststory #horrorbooks #bateater #horror #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 37m

Made a little progress on my gothic fantasy WIP after a break due to migraine (boo) & have now passed 80,000 words woohoo! I mean, it’s nowhere near done but every word counts, right? 😗

#amwriting #writerlife #gothicfantasy #gothichorror #authorlife #indieauthor #indiewriter #gothic #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 1d

Would you read my book based on the character art (by the awesome @maryviolinart)?

#gothichorror #gothicfantasy #characterart #BookSky

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 2d

Like I’m not sure I’d survive as the protagonist of a gothic horror story, I’ll be honest. I think the terror would win out 😂

#gothichorror #gothicvibes #gothicbooks #gothicfantasy #gothic

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 2d

Check out my interview with Kriti below!! 👇

Kriti | Armed with A Book @armedwithabook.bsky.social · 2d

I chatted with @lucyamclaren.bsky.social about her latest novel, Echoes of the EtherStone, a dark, gothic fantasy story inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders.
#armedwithabook 💙📚
armedwithabook.com/lucy-a-mclar...

Lucy A. McLaren, author of Echoes of the EtherStone - Interview - Armed with A Book

Come chat with Lucy A. McLaren about Echoes of the EtherStone, a brand new gothic fantasy novel where someone is murdering people.

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Kriti! ❤️

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 2d

Review of Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be certain to continue the series. Have you read it? What did you think?

#gothicfantasy #gothicbooks #darkfantasy #bookreview #gothicvibes #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 2d

When you have a migraine but also your book just came out.

(Thank you to everyone who’s bought Echoes of the EtherStone so far, it means the world 🖤)

#gothicbooks #gothicvibes #gothichorror #gothicfantasy #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 3d

New author interview over on the awesome Armed with a Book blog. Check it out here: armedwithabook.com/lucy-a-mclar...

#authorinterview #writerinterview #indieauthor #indiewriter #gothicbooks #gothicvibes #gothichorror #gothicfantasy #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren, author of Echoes of the EtherStone - Interview - Armed with A Book

Come chat with Lucy A. McLaren about Echoes of the EtherStone, a brand new gothic fantasy novel where someone is murdering people.

armedwithabook.com

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 3d

Fancy some gothic horror / fantasy this spooky season? Echoes of the EtherStone is out now (and just 99p/99c on ebook throughout October). 🗡️

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#gothichorror #gothicfantasy #gothicreads #gothicvibes #outnow #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 3d

Okay so she’s not done yet (colour next month) but here’s a little sneak peek… you might be able to guess the inspo from this 👀

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 4d

BRB, doing a thing…

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 4d

A reminder that the ebook for Echoes of the EtherStone is just 99p / 99c for October! Grab a copy now 👇

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#gothichorror #gothicfantasy #gothicbooks #gothicvibes #murdermystery #ebooksale #BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks! Which part of the story would you say pulled you in?

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Charlie (they/she)| @charliemeizlish.bsky.social · 5d

Today two books are celebrating their book birthday.

Happy release day to @lucyamclaren.bsky.social for Echoes of the Etherstone and @marthawells.com for Queen Demon.

💙📚 #booksky

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Charlie! 🥰

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you Ruth ❤️

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Isa! 🥰

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! ☺️

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Tru! 🥰

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to the early readers of this book who gave me invaluable feedback (you know who you are ❤️), and to my wonderful husband and friends for always supporting me in my writing journey.

And, of course, thank you to Owl Talyn Press for believing in my story enough to publish it!!

#BookSky

Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

I can’t quite believe it’s done and out for people to buy!

This book, the characters, the city of Alpinside with its rot and corruption, they all draw from real life situations or experiences. I hope you enjoy the ride. Well, maybe enjoy is the wrong word for a book about a killer…? 😅

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Happy release day to Echoes of the EtherStone, my low fantasy gothic horror book!

I started writing this book in 2022 after reading Hallie Rubenhold’s The Five (about the women killed by Jack the Ripper). From there to here feels both forever ago yet like it’s passed in the blink of an eye.

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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Charlie! ❤️