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Casey Blair

@caseyblair.bsky.social

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Fantasy novelist (Tea Princess Chronicles, Diamond Universe, Sundered Realms) trapped under a cat. Dancer, traveler, nerd. Ace spec; she/her. https://linktr.ee/caseyblair

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Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨Cover Reveal✨ and… a wild cozy fantasy romance Kickstarter appears! 💖

This is for THE QUIET LIGHT, the first book in a brand-new trilogy.

There is *so* much cozy goodness planned for this. Check out the Kickstarter to see all the juicy details: 🥰
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cas...

Kickstarter banner for The Quiet Light: A cozy fantasy romance.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 1d

ME: self we are already here to pick up a wholeass cake

ALSO ME: what am I supposed to do, NOT get seasonal cupcakes when I'm already here??

ME: A Whole Cake!!

ALSO ME: LOOK AT THAT PUMPKIN BE REASONABLE

A wholeass tall cake with three cupcakes in front. One is frosted to look like a pumpkin.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 1d

I don't know yet if they're all the same flavor, but they're the kind with egg inside 🥰

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 1d

highly recommend being friends with a neighbor who makes homemade moon cakes 🥮😋

(thanks @eclesis.bsky.social 😂💜)

MOON CAKES

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 4d

also shout-outs to "from hell's heart I stab at thee" in wrath of khan and picard quoting hamlet at q

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 4d

possible I learned about mono no aware from an episode of naruto where two villains are arguing about the value of art in whether it stands the test of time (the puppet dude) or is a transient moment of beauty which can be appreciated because it fades (the explosion dude)

Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 5d

Do you have a favorite example of learning about high culture from low culture? Mine is the episode of Gilligan's Island where the castaways stage a musical adaptation of Hamlet set to the tune of Carmen (70s TV was wild) <1/n>

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 5d

same energy tbh

Casey holding mug with wide-eyed void cat holding a knife in its mouth with text reading I will gladly choose violence

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 5d

she's armed

Calico with her front paws drapes over inflatable toy sword.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 6d

Arrrrrgh I'm sorry. That's so frustrating.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 6d

Can you quit the pilot? This sounds awful 😢

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 6d

Haha thank you! 😁💜

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 6d

you too friend 💜💜

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 6d

We're officially funded!! At a whopping 5,700% funded to more than $28,500 no less for my brand-new ice cream cozy fantasy romance. 🤯

You're all the best, and I can't wait to share more with you! 💖

We did it! Funded 5,700%. Mockup of The Quiet Light by Casey Blair surrounded by graphic fireworks.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 9d

PS: we unlocked a stretch goal!

all Kickstarter backers will have the opportunity to vote for which bonus stories I write from the perspective of the dragon mmc. 🥰

if you want to get to weigh in, this is your last chance to back!

Stretch Goal Unlocked: Choose Bonus Scene! Ebook mockup with dragon figure and question mark.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 9d

today is the LAST DAY of my Kickstarter!

back to:
📖 read the ebook a month early!
🛍️ get it directly from me!
✍️ get your hardcover or paperback signed!
🍨 get the CUTEST stickers AND a *book sleeve* AND art cards!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cas...

A Cozy Fantasy Romance: Kickstarter Ending. Hardcover mockups of THE QUIET LIGHT by Casey Blair with cozy fantasy art of a dragon sleeping in front of a mountain cottage.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 9d

black sparkle one is shein, green chiffon lace is ever pretty!

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 10d

my older brother got married this weekend! here's a couple pictures of @djangowexler.bsky.social and I being ~fancy~ 🥰

Casey and Django in formal wear at home.

Casey and Django in semi formal wear in front of skyline.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 10d

One day left!!!

Oh and PS: We are currently 5,000% funded. How much do you think we can do in one more day? 😁🍨✨

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨Cover Reveal✨ and… a wild cozy fantasy romance Kickstarter appears! 💖

This is for THE QUIET LIGHT, the first book in a brand-new trilogy.

There is *so* much cozy goodness planned for this. Check out the Kickstarter to see all the juicy details: 🥰
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cas...

Kickstarter banner for The Quiet Light: A cozy fantasy romance.

Reposted by Casey Blair

Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 10d

Coming up on the end of this KS -- you all know you need cozy ice cream and dragons!

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨Cover Reveal✨ and… a wild cozy fantasy romance Kickstarter appears! 💖

This is for THE QUIET LIGHT, the first book in a brand-new trilogy.

There is *so* much cozy goodness planned for this. Check out the Kickstarter to see all the juicy details: 🥰
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cas...

Kickstarter banner for The Quiet Light: A cozy fantasy romance.

Reposted by Casey Blair

Micah Solusod ▶️ Saikoro Party 🎲 @micahsolusod.bsky.social · 13d

Had the wonderful opportunity to draw a special illustration for @caseyblair.bsky.social's upcoming cozy fantasy series, Sage's Sanctuary!🍦🐉✨

Check out the project in the post below!👇

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 15d

I'm so excited to share this incredible art by @hellopainapple.bsky.social for my Sage's Sanctuary series!!

I love it SO much. It just perfectly captures Yora's whole vibe: ready to take life by the horns and reveling in the joy of it, with a dragon at her back. 💖

Anime-style art with woman with long blonde hair in fantasy clothing looking excited as she eats ice cream with one hand and shoots pink magic out of the other. A white dragon is behind her with trees in the background.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 13d

conducting Important Ice Cream Research for Professional Reasons 😌👏🍨

homemade blackberry ice cream, anyone? 🥰

Stages of ice cream making, including pan of blackberries and turquoise ice cream quart container with chibi ice cream dragon lid and pink colored ice cream in cute glass dish.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 13d

what I woke up to this morning 😂😂

Calico perched on headboard looking down at camera.

Reposted by Casey Blair

Rachel Simpson Writes @rachelsimpsonwrit.bsky.social · 13d

Had some lovely early morning time reading, sipping coffee and listening to the birds before work.
Anyone else like reading in the morning?

Thank you @caseyblair.bsky.social for writing such a sweet book!

I just backed the next one - it's on Kickstarter now
#reading #morningreaders #booksky

Gorgeous cover of The Quiet Side by Casey Blair with a warm can in with teal mountains behind it.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 13d

So glad you enjoyed!! 💜💜

Reposted by Casey Blair

Painapple Studio @hellopainapple.bsky.social · 15d

Had a great time working on this promo art for @caseyblair.bsky.social's upcoming series, Sage's Sanctuary! It's always great getting to work on character design, and this one was super fun!

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 15d

I'm so excited to share this incredible art by @hellopainapple.bsky.social for my Sage's Sanctuary series!!

I love it SO much. It just perfectly captures Yora's whole vibe: ready to take life by the horns and reveling in the joy of it, with a dragon at her back. 💖

Anime-style art with woman with long blonde hair in fantasy clothing looking excited as she eats ice cream with one hand and shoots pink magic out of the other. A white dragon is behind her with trees in the background.

Casey Blair @caseyblair.bsky.social · 15d

As a bonus, EVERYONE who backs a paperback or hardcover tier on my Kickstarter will receive the art on a postcard!

This is going to be the only way to get it unless you meet me at an in-person event, so if you want this magic in your life, here's your chance. 🥰

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cas...

Sage's Sanctuary: The Quiet Light

A new cozy fantasy romance with a powerful mage who just wants ice cream, a dragon shifter, and an isolated cottage with only one bed.

www.kickstarter.com