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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 10

Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Feb 16

Kate purges some long-held emotions and trauma today, courtesy of the #fridaykiss word this week: #tears.

(Spoiler: This scene does lead to some healing as well.)

#romancelandia #romtalk #romancebks

I don’t know how long I stayed there, sobbing in Hecate’s embrace, before the emotions began to drain away, even the anger I thought had sustained me for so long. “I wish I had killed him,” I told Her through the last of my tears.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Feb 2

Liam hates Morrigan.

He does not hate Francine Richardson Abbott.

(And yes, #northandsouth fans, there is a bit of John Thornton in Liam's DNA. 😁)

#fridaykiss #rombktalk #romancelandia #romancebooks

Frankie shook her head. “I have to go. Morrigan was very clear.”
His mouth tightened. “Seems like you’d be more use to your goddess alive.” Even in this slimy arsehole of a world, full of death and fear,
Liam hated nothing and no one so much as Morrigan and the hold She had on
Francine Richardson Abbott.
“I doubt She means for me to die.” Frankie shrugged, turning away from him. “She just… demands that I make the trip.”
“Right.” Was she tired or sad? Both? Damn it, he couldn’t read her when she wouldn’t look at him. He needed to see her eyes.
Look at me. Look at me again.
She didn’t, of course, so he crossed his arms and sighed. “When are we leaving, then?”

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Jan 19

Today's #fridaykiss features Kate and Alex from TORCH AND KEY -- plus a decent amount of angst... 💔

#romancelandia #romtalk #rombktalk

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

Alex frowned, their turbulent gunmetal-dark eyes boring into mine, pulling me in.
Gods damn it, why did this happen every time we were in the same room? Drawn together like magnets until one of us flipped and pushed the other away.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Jan 12

Our first official #fridaykiss from DEAD WRONG, sequel to Dead Weight! It features the couple of my heart: everyone's favorite bi-disaster goddess conduit and the cynical, secret-laden man who is afraid to get too close to her--even though he can't stay away.

#romancelandia #romancebooks #rombktalk

Since her time in the hospital, everything between them felt different. Uncomfortable. Strained. Weirdly anticipatory in a way Frankie didn’t understand. Liam had closed himself off from her but was never far away, even if every interaction seemed to pain him.
The slant of his black brows over those dazzling pale-blue eyes, the creases between them, told her that hadn’t changed.
Something like grief rose into the back of her throat. “I know things are bad right now. But if you’re not okay, you can tell me,” Frankie said, her voice almost a whisper. “You can tell me anything.”

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Rien Gray @riengray.bsky.social · Dec 29

Last day to get Double Exposure for free!

Rien Gray @riengray.bsky.social · Dec 27

It’s the big day for the Stuff Your Kindle event! Get hundreds of books free, including Double Exposure 👀

You can also search by genre or for books by authors of color, disabled authors, and LGBTQ+ protags 🏳️‍🌈

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 29

Booker is living that good-smell wolf life once again.

(No instances of #champagne yet in our Torch and Key working draft--but we did find a #champ.)

#fridaykiss #romancelandia #romtalk

Experiencing the world as a wolf after too many days as a human often felt like a relief. Since settling in St. Louis—since Jo—his daily life had necessitated being in human form, navigating the human world. And of course it did. His mate was human, his business was security and construction. Paws and jaws weren’t conducive to paperwork or talking.
But oh, the relief of having these vivid avenues of information opening again, blooming fresh for his nose, eyes, and ears. His senses stayed enhanced in human form, but his wolf’s night vision and hearing were cranked to eleven. Even so, smell still ranked as the all-time sensory champ, turning his world into a kaleidoscopic bouquet of experience. Wolf Booker had learned focus, to traverse the chaos of scents, to pluck one from the multitudes and hold it, to glean details from its intensity and variations.
He’d missed this world and its nuance, and he sank into it now.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 20

A holiday classic.

Four illustrated panels: 1. A gingerbread man sits inside a gingerbread house; 2. Is the house made of flesh?; 3. Or is he made of house?; 4. He screams, for he does not know

Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 19

If you’re doing some late #holiday shopping, remember that a book about witches and werewolves would be an excellent present for your favorite lover of #paranormalromance and #urbanfantasy #romance…

A picture of the MIRROR WITCH cover with the tagline "Jo Murphy spent eight years on the run because of werewolves--but now, allying with them may be the only way to keep her alive."

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 17

One of the best parts of being a YONDER author with our zombocalypse romance Dead Weight is getting to read comments from readers on various chapters.

This one just made us cackle

#romancelandia #romancebooks

A screenshot of a comment on Dead Weight:
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*user name obscured*
murder hobo!

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 15

Jo may be a mirror witch, but she's also a torchbearer. 🔥

#fridaykiss #torchandkey #romancebook #romancebks #urbanfantasy #romancelandia #rombktalk

FridayKiss from Torch and Key: I focused on the ember inside me, that brilliant red-orange place where it lived, and brought my fire out into the air, let it dance in one corner of the building, focusing on the meager contents of the warehouse. The heat from it would help dry the aged, warped wood of the walls.

The wolves watched, eyes bright. Fascinated.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Dec 1

For the eeeeeeevening crowd...

Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 30

There's never been a better time to read our zombocalypse romance DEAD WEIGHT on the YONDER app -- you can get 10 free passes this week in addition to the first 17 chapters free!

Join the fun and find out why it's like that one zombie show, only with more sex. #romancebooks #romancelandia

A comment from the YONDER app on our book, DEAD WEIGHT (Love in the Time of Zombies #1):
Loveeeee. I was able to get the first 21 chapters today and can’t wait for more to load. This is the PERFECT level of adventure, stress and *spice*. I’ve been looking for a story like this for so long!

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 30

There's never been a better time to read our zombocalypse romance DEAD WEIGHT on the YONDER app -- you can get 10 free passes this week in addition to the first 17 chapters free!

Join the fun and find out why it's like that one zombie show, only with more sex. #romancebooks #romancelandia

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 24

A little slice of Jo Murphy's morning life, with peanut-butter toast and coffee--and gargoyle.

#fridaykiss #gratitude #romancelandia #romancebks #romancebooks #coffee #gargoyle #triplecrossroads #urbanfantasy

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

A #FridayKiss from Triple Crossroads, Book 2 of the Daughters of Hecate series:
While the coffee brewed, I ate a slice of peanut-butter toast while standing at the counter.
After filling my mug, I sent a wave of gratitude to the gods of coffee then grabbed my water bottle and stepped through the mirror, heading up to the roof for a morning visit with Stanley.

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Mary Morris (she/her) @maryloquacious.bsky.social · Nov 21

The first chapter gives good meet-frantic-whilst-escaping-zombie-horde energy, for all those who celebrate such things. 🧟🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️💘

#romancebook #romancelandia #romancebooks #romancebks

@jaybull.bsky.social

Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 21

The first chapter of our postapocalyptic romance DEAD WEIGHT is available on the Phoebe Walker blog! This book has the vibe of TWD meets THE STAND meets ILONA ANDREWS and/or Z NATION fans who wished the show had more sex scenes.

#romancelandia #romtalk

www.phoebewalkerwrites.com/.../read-the....

www.phoebewalkerwrites.com

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 21

The first chapter of our postapocalyptic romance DEAD WEIGHT is available on the Phoebe Walker blog! This book has the vibe of TWD meets THE STAND meets ILONA ANDREWS and/or Z NATION fans who wished the show had more sex scenes.

#romancelandia #romtalk

www.phoebewalkerwrites.com/.../read-the....

www.phoebewalkerwrites.com

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 18

Thank you! It's been so great to fall in love with the characters all over again.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 17

First official snippet from the sequel to MIRROR WITCH!!!

And friends, the night hags have arrived.

#fridaykiss #romancebooks #urbanfantasy #bighagenergy #romancelandia

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

From Daughters of Hecate Book 2:
The expression on Lea’s unearthly face turned sharp. “You take and take from this witch, yet you ask us this question? Greedy wolf.” The other hags glared at Booker.
“Wait, what? No.” I stepped forward on a surge of anger. “I’m helping the wolves, and they help me.” But when I glanced at Booker for support, his head was bowed.
Kate put a gentle hand on my shoulder, pulling me to face her. “How many geases do you currently hold, Jo? Twenty? Thirty?” Her pale-gray eyes inspected mine, and my heart snagged along with my breath as I took her meaning.
The real number was more like two hundred.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 11

Jo Murphy spent eight years on the run because of werewolves—but now, allying with them may be the only way to keep her alive.

Like witches, werewolves, and goddesses (oh my)? Check out MIRROR WITCH, the first in our Daughters of Hecate series!

A green background with the cover of MIRROR WITCH in the center and a list of story elements all around: Alpha werewolf who loves to hug, only one magical fortress, forced proximity, practical magic, slow burn, he renovates her building, healing from past trauma, she was his one last job, oh my Goddess, reluctant allies to friends to lovers, etc.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 10

This week's #fridaykiss is brought to you by the letter Z for "zombie." 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟

#deadweight #yonder #zombie #romance #postapocalyptic #romancebooks #romancelandia #fantasybooks #romtalk

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

They drove away from that overgrown valley of death and decay as Cameron panted and cursed under his laboring breath and Allie tried not to look at him but keep her eyes on the road.
Still, she couldn’t keep from glancing at the rearview mirror. From craning around to look back, through her wildly whipping hair, out the open window of the truck.
The shapes behind them were packed so tightly together that she almost couldn’t tell that the horizon was moving. But she knew it was.
And even though it was impossible—totally fucking impossible—she could hear the groans and growls of the zombie horde inside her ears.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Nov 3

"Crave" is a perfect word for Cam and Allie, especially this exciting week! Check out DEAD WEIGHT: LOVE IN THE TIME OF ZOMBIES, brand-new on the Yonder app! 🧟‍♂️🎉🥳

#FridayKiss #romancelandia #romtalk #romance #postapocalyptic #zombie #deadweight

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

Cam lifted Allie then, ignoring her squeak of surprise, and took her to the desk along the opposite wall. He settled her, naked and breathless, on the edge and took advantage of the opportunity to rub his erection against her, giving her a taste of the friction she craved while the smooth, polished wood of the desktop warmed beneath her bare skin.

Then he stopped, stepped back to admire her. “You’re beautiful, angel. I don’t say it enough.”

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Oct 28

This book would not have been possible without the support and guidance of the City Owl Press team and the folks at Yonder Books. They have our neverending gratitude, as do our awesome CPs and betas!

❤️

@jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Oct 28

👻SURPRISE!!!🎃
Yonder is releasing the first 17 chapters of DEAD WEIGHT on 10/30!

💘Forced proximity
🧟‍♂️Evil zombies
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Found family
🌶️Scorching sex
🌙The old gods
🌳The rural Midwest

If you like Z Nation/The Walking Dead but wish they had more sex, DEAD WEIGHT is for you!

#romancelandia #romancebooks

A book cover featuring a woman with long hair and a rifle and a short-haired man with a handgun and knife from the back. Both wear flannel shirts and jeans. They are facing a horde of zombies coming toward them with the setting sun in the background painting everything in glow and shades of yellow. The words "Love in the Time of Zombies" are in smaller type at the top, with the words "Dead Weight" in much larger font just below, above the horizon.

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Oct 24

Our first author interview is up on the Baking Up Good Reads blog!

We were delighted to talk with Emily about co-authoring, found family, books we love, and all things MIRROR WITCH!

#romtalk #urbanfantasy @jaybull.bsky.social @maryloquacious.bsky.social

bakingupgoodreads.com/2023/10/23/i...

Interview with Phoebe Walker, author Mirror Witch

Do you love Urban Fantasy, witchy romances, and fated mates? Then do yourself a favor and keep reading to learn more about Mirror Witch. If you have already read it and loved it, now is your chance to...

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Phoebe Walker, Author @phoebewalker.bsky.social · Oct 20

Keeping it short(er) and #sweet for this week's #fridaykiss:

Cam and Allie lay there, listening to the rest of the group packing up to go, knowing they’d need to join them soon. But not yet, Cam thought, savoring the feel, the sweetness, of Allie’s warmth.

Not yet.

#romancelandia #romtalk

Cam and Allie lay there, listening to the rest of the group packing up to go, knowing they’d need to join them soon. But not yet, Cam thought, savoring the feel, the sweetness, of Allie’s warmth.

Not yet.

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