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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author

@lyonspen.bsky.social

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Author of Starlight Jewel, first book in the Gifts of the Auldtree series, no AI, is actually three raccoons in a peacoat Links to book and other SM: https://linktr.ee/lyonspen?utm_source=linktree_profile

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Nov 12

Right, so I hadn’t logged in over here in a while and just followed back like a hundred people 😂 going to turn notifications on. But while you’re here, check out my ongoing author’s resources page:

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It has a reviewer list, how to not get scammed by AI bros, and more

Resources For Authors

List of Indie SFF Reviewers List of Human Artists Free or Cheap Contests How to Not Get Scammed by AI Sales Make a universal link at Books2Read (sister site of Draft2Digital) so that people who a...

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J. Patricia Anderson @jpatriciaanderson.bsky.social · Oct 24

Introduction thread! 🥰🍁🌳

Hello, I am an indie fantasy author with one chonky, very different high/epic fantasy series starter (will be 5 books when done) 🌳✨ and one standalone dark fantasy with horror elements novella 🩸🐦‍⬛☠️ published so far 😎 1/X

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Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social · Oct 4

Proof copy arrived and it's looking gorgeous 🤩

10 days until I have a finished trilogy out in the world!

If you need a dark spacey fantasy series with slow burn romance and mental health rep, give it a go!

📚 💙

Hand holding paperback book which has a green cover with a dark forest on a spacey sky. A glowing blue bird soars above and the title is in gold lettering across the bottom: Verselva Blues.

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Sep 24

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · Sep 22

Austringer's Wrath by @lyonspen.bsky.social

"The gritty, painful ordeals that Axly endures over the course of this book are enough to cause a lot of angst."

Read Vivian's full review here
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Austringer’s Wrath by E.L. Lyons

Reviewed by Vivian Cicero ★★★★★ Stepping back into this realm was just what I needed. If by that, I meant that I was in want of suffering, angst, bittersweet tragic MC’s, and their star-crossed pat…

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · Sep 22

Genuinely one of my favourite ongoing series and @lyonspen.bsky.social is 1000000000% one of my most favourite people. ❤❤

Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · Sep 22

Austringer’s Wrath by E.L. Lyons

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · Sep 8

Some special deliveries arrived earlier than expected. I thought I'd do a spring photoshoot.
@nataliekelda.bsky.social and @lyonspen.bsky.social

Reflections of Lilje Damselfly among yellow and black flowers.

Austringer's Wrath among crane flowers and lavender.

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Your work was very appreciated! 😂

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nonmoochingartist.bsky.social @nonmoochingartist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Book mail today!! And you honor me @lyonspen.bsky.social!!🎉🥳💜

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Bearded Book Beast @beardedbookbeast.bsky.social · Sep 2

What's up, Beasties!? Join me LIVE tonight at 7pm EST for Beast Friends Forever! My guest will be the creative, talented, and hilarious author E.L. Lyons ( @lyonspen.bsky.social )! It is going to be so much fun, see you there!
#booksky #live #interview #podcast
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Live Chat with Author E.L. Lyons (Beast Friends Forever #82)

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Anthony Ryan @anthonyryan.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.”

Born of an Iron Storm -Age of Wrath Book 2 - is now available.
#BookSky

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Discover 'Born of an Iron Storm': Epic Norse Fantasy

Dive into 'Born of an Iron Storm', the thrilling second book of 'The Age of Wrath' trilogy, filled with intrigue and epic battles.

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Aug 27

I had not 🫠

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · Aug 15

Austringer's Wrath by @lyonspen.bsky.social

"It’s a world that does not feel crafted at all. It feels like EL Lyons was peeking at it and simply translating what she saw into the pages."

Read @andresstein.bsky.social's full review
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Austringers Wrath by E.L. Lyons

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I told EL late last night as I was finishing the book, it’ll be a nightmare to review it. And I stand 100% behind this statement 🤣. (Kind of) J…

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Aug 6

#IndieAuthorSummer day 37: Ready to discover a new author? Check out @lyonspen.bsky.social author of Starlight Jewel at t.co/egeugEhgxc. Already read the author's work and loved it? Consider sharing this post to help boost their books. #IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #IndieBooks

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Jul 26

Austringer’s Wrath, first book of its name, sequel to Starlight Jewel, second book in the Gifts of the Auldtree trilogy

- ARCs available (link below)
- Cover reveal on July 30th with @sffinsiders.com
- Releases August 26th

ARC link: dl.bookfunnel.com/jnkovm9015

Looming war, fading boundaries, and outstanding debts

Graphic violence, death of dog-like creatures (basilisks and wardogs) who are kind of like bad dogs—no worries though, Cleatus will not die Minalav is in pieces, needs are high but trust is low. After...

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Ariana Victoria @justairythings.bsky.social · Jul 8

Shenanigans with my faves @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social and
@lyonspen.bsky.social are coming!
And @zbsteele.bsky.social will be there too
I'm going to be so tired during proper Saturday morning...

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jay kang romanus @jelliclejay.bsky.social · Jun 27

publication day! my story "desert silver blue" (a western inspired by the folk song, but with a fungal twist) and 28 others are out today in @gravesidepress.bsky.social's cosmic horror anthology KOSMOS OBSCURA.

links below ⬇️

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Jun 20

I’ve never seen them so bad as this year, I feel like I just need to wait till winter and then get tested for a whole slew of things 🫠

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Jun 19

Please give this a read 🙏

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · Jun 1

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Grimoire Ink Reviews @grimoireinkreviews.bsky.social · May 26

Starlight Jewel by @lyonspen.bsky.social

"This book is a lot more than what it seems, but above it all, this is a book about love and self-discovery."

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Starlight Jewel by E.L. Lyons

Reviewed by Andrés da Silveira Stein ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A precious jewel foundThis book is a lot more than what it seems, but above it all, this is a book about love and self-discovery.It’s a book wi…

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · May 13

I’m pretty sure my boss has spotprem, I can probably steal his phone when he’s busy 😂

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · May 8

One interesting thing about publishing an audiobook: each retailer seems to publish it just kind of whenever they feel like it. The rollout has been slower than I hoped but we're making progress.

On the bright side, it's available on Spotify, where you can listen for free with Premium! 💙📚

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · May 9

DIGITAL EXTREMITIES is available for pre-order on @libro.fm! My sci-fi/slice of life short story collection will be out May 19th.

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Digital Extremities Audiobook on Libro.fm

A collection of eight stories, Digital Extremities shines a spotlight on ordinary people in a callous yet hopeful future. Set across small towns and remote islands, where neon flickers against old bui...

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J. Neira - cozy horror author & slush reader @jneiraauthor.bsky.social · Apr 9

#HorrorWritersChat Q1 Hi! I'm J. Neira, cozy horror author & a self-righteous hicklib. I slush read for Graveside Press!
I write a scene where a parasitic ball of blood living inside a college student attempts to influence the student to kiss a corpse - to unite with the living blood in the corpse.

Matt Mason - One Chaotic Author @chaoticauthor.online · Apr 9

#HorrorWritersChat question 1:

Introduce yourself: tell us who you are, what you write, and summarise a scene you wrote recently.

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E.L. Lyons, VeiledDark Author @lyonspen.bsky.social · May 8

My main concern with that is having to monitor and encourage it 😅 SFFI, FanFiAddict, and DominishBooks all have amazing social book servers though! I can shoot you invites if you want them 🎉