Joel Flanagan-Grannemann
@servantand.bsky.social
Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series: an epic fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
Servantsofthemoonandsun.com
Servantsofthemoonandsun.com
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These are my books.
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
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#FebruaryWorldbuilders It's universally understood that the universe (haha) was sung into existence. By whom tends to vary. (1/5)
#FebruaryWorldbuilders Is the origin of your world known? Is there a creation story? If you have nonphysical realms, were they also created at this time, or did they come about through some other means? What do your characters believe? Does the world's religion have any thoughts?
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders It's universally understood that the universe (haha) was sung into existence. By whom tends to vary. (1/5)
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#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 13: Free Friday
A shout out to those who participated in my cover reveal. It was so exciting to see it appearing all over my socials yesterday.
The sequel to Far Removed is Our Ways Unmasked, and it is coming on 25 June.
Day 13: Free Friday
A shout out to those who participated in my cover reveal. It was so exciting to see it appearing all over my socials yesterday.
The sequel to Far Removed is Our Ways Unmasked, and it is coming on 25 June.
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary
Day 13: Free Friday
A shout out to those who participated in my cover reveal. It was so exciting to see it appearing all over my socials yesterday.
The sequel to Far Removed is Our Ways Unmasked, and it is coming on 25 June.
Day 13: Free Friday
A shout out to those who participated in my cover reveal. It was so exciting to see it appearing all over my socials yesterday.
The sequel to Far Removed is Our Ways Unmasked, and it is coming on 25 June.
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#AwesomeCharacters
Most of my OCs are inspired by a mix of other fictional characters.
My most recent MC, Vildrik Arvaldi, is a bit of an oddball. He combines Temenos’ sassy determination, Doofenschmirtz’s eccentricity, & Ratchet’s technical genius into a strangely endearing heroic package.
Most of my OCs are inspired by a mix of other fictional characters.
My most recent MC, Vildrik Arvaldi, is a bit of an oddball. He combines Temenos’ sassy determination, Doofenschmirtz’s eccentricity, & Ratchet’s technical genius into a strangely endearing heroic package.
February 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Most of my OCs are inspired by a mix of other fictional characters.
My most recent MC, Vildrik Arvaldi, is a bit of an oddball. He combines Temenos’ sassy determination, Doofenschmirtz’s eccentricity, & Ratchet’s technical genius into a strangely endearing heroic package.
Most of my OCs are inspired by a mix of other fictional characters.
My most recent MC, Vildrik Arvaldi, is a bit of an oddball. He combines Temenos’ sassy determination, Doofenschmirtz’s eccentricity, & Ratchet’s technical genius into a strangely endearing heroic package.
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#FantasyIndiesFebruary Day 13
I'm not into ballad-type songs. Looking at my Spotify, I have to scroll pretty far to find anything that might be called a "love song."
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" - The Moody Blues
"Something to Talk About" - Bonnie Raitt
"Burning for You" - Blue Oyster Cult
I'm not into ballad-type songs. Looking at my Spotify, I have to scroll pretty far to find anything that might be called a "love song."
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" - The Moody Blues
"Something to Talk About" - Bonnie Raitt
"Burning for You" - Blue Oyster Cult
February 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary Day 13
I'm not into ballad-type songs. Looking at my Spotify, I have to scroll pretty far to find anything that might be called a "love song."
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" - The Moody Blues
"Something to Talk About" - Bonnie Raitt
"Burning for You" - Blue Oyster Cult
I'm not into ballad-type songs. Looking at my Spotify, I have to scroll pretty far to find anything that might be called a "love song."
"I Know You're Out There Somewhere" - The Moody Blues
"Something to Talk About" - Bonnie Raitt
"Burning for You" - Blue Oyster Cult
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Because few humans have much power, it would take a concerted effort to misuse magic on a scale that can do actual harm. And the gods are ostensibly beyond reproach. It's the ninatat you have to worry about. More powerful than humans and not always with good intentions.
#Febchantment
#Febchantment
February 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Because few humans have much power, it would take a concerted effort to misuse magic on a scale that can do actual harm. And the gods are ostensibly beyond reproach. It's the ninatat you have to worry about. More powerful than humans and not always with good intentions.
#Febchantment
#Febchantment
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The world was literally formed by Tithendion, who then also created Durandios--Life Incarnate--to bring life to the creations. While this belief is central to AElit, there is a larger world with other beliefs. Yet the gods of AElit do exist.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The world was literally formed by Tithendion, who then also created Durandios--Life Incarnate--to bring life to the creations. While this belief is central to AElit, there is a larger world with other beliefs. Yet the gods of AElit do exist.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
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A bitter lady with a dark past.
A grieving widow striving to help those in need.
Two women will discover it’s not too late for a second chance at romance…
Because You Asked is a steamy, sapphic romance that is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
www.booksbybennett.com
A grieving widow striving to help those in need.
Two women will discover it’s not too late for a second chance at romance…
Because You Asked is a steamy, sapphic romance that is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
www.booksbybennett.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
A bitter lady with a dark past.
A grieving widow striving to help those in need.
Two women will discover it’s not too late for a second chance at romance…
Because You Asked is a steamy, sapphic romance that is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
www.booksbybennett.com
A grieving widow striving to help those in need.
Two women will discover it’s not too late for a second chance at romance…
Because You Asked is a steamy, sapphic romance that is part of The Serrulata Saga but can be read as a standalone.
www.booksbybennett.com
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#FantasyIndiesFebruary 13
Free Friday
I finished the rewrite of book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles yesterday! Will start looking at book 2 soon... I may take today off, but I'm not sure if my brain will let me 😅
Free Friday
I finished the rewrite of book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles yesterday! Will start looking at book 2 soon... I may take today off, but I'm not sure if my brain will let me 😅
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1
Intro
I'm AJ. I write various fantasy books (mostly epic, some urban, some cozy) and occasionally sci-fi.
This month I'll be focusing mostly on Serpentus because
1) it's in #SPFBO (which officially starts today and
2) Serpentus will celebrate a birthday this month!
Intro
I'm AJ. I write various fantasy books (mostly epic, some urban, some cozy) and occasionally sci-fi.
This month I'll be focusing mostly on Serpentus because
1) it's in #SPFBO (which officially starts today and
2) Serpentus will celebrate a birthday this month!
February 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 13
Free Friday
I finished the rewrite of book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles yesterday! Will start looking at book 2 soon... I may take today off, but I'm not sure if my brain will let me 😅
Free Friday
I finished the rewrite of book 1 in The Mage War Chronicles yesterday! Will start looking at book 2 soon... I may take today off, but I'm not sure if my brain will let me 😅
From Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm
Talia has been in a healing sleep.
Talia has been in a healing sleep.
February 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
From Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm
Talia has been in a healing sleep.
Talia has been in a healing sleep.
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#SFFChat Q1 I've written whole essays on this topic, but I'll keep it short here😂
The Aloutians believe "Love is free and infinite"
They don't do marriage or monogamy... unless they're Olivians, because Olivians are biologically wired to be monogamous, lol.
The Aloutians believe "Love is free and infinite"
They don't do marriage or monogamy... unless they're Olivians, because Olivians are biologically wired to be monogamous, lol.
#SFFChat Q1: How are romantic/sexual/marital relationships treated in your world?
E.g. How are relationships outside marriage treated? Does marriage exist and what does marriage mean in your world? If you write in a contemporary setting, what's your MC's approach to relationships?
E.g. How are relationships outside marriage treated? Does marriage exist and what does marriage mean in your world? If you write in a contemporary setting, what's your MC's approach to relationships?
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
#SFFChat Q1 I've written whole essays on this topic, but I'll keep it short here😂
The Aloutians believe "Love is free and infinite"
They don't do marriage or monogamy... unless they're Olivians, because Olivians are biologically wired to be monogamous, lol.
The Aloutians believe "Love is free and infinite"
They don't do marriage or monogamy... unless they're Olivians, because Olivians are biologically wired to be monogamous, lol.
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"...I shouldn’t assume I know who you are now.”
Dahlia giggled, “It feels nice. It feels like putting on my favorite sweater.”
“Yeah. That’s a good way to put it. So.” Rose paused and looked away for a moment. “So, can we do this?”
“Do what?” Dahlia asked.
Dahlia giggled, “It feels nice. It feels like putting on my favorite sweater.”
“Yeah. That’s a good way to put it. So.” Rose paused and looked away for a moment. “So, can we do this?”
“Do what?” Dahlia asked.
February 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
"...I shouldn’t assume I know who you are now.”
Dahlia giggled, “It feels nice. It feels like putting on my favorite sweater.”
“Yeah. That’s a good way to put it. So.” Rose paused and looked away for a moment. “So, can we do this?”
“Do what?” Dahlia asked.
Dahlia giggled, “It feels nice. It feels like putting on my favorite sweater.”
“Yeah. That’s a good way to put it. So.” Rose paused and looked away for a moment. “So, can we do this?”
“Do what?” Dahlia asked.
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#SFFChat QI: In the Sands of Hazzan series it's messy & complicated (much like real life)! Marriage is both sacred & a fundamentally legal institution in Qemassen, which is somewhat in contrast to other places in the world, where it's basically just legal.
In the past polygyny existed, but
In the past polygyny existed, but
#SFFChat Q1: How are romantic/sexual/marital relationships treated in your world?
E.g. How are relationships outside marriage treated? Does marriage exist and what does marriage mean in your world? If you write in a contemporary setting, what's your MC's approach to relationships?
E.g. How are relationships outside marriage treated? Does marriage exist and what does marriage mean in your world? If you write in a contemporary setting, what's your MC's approach to relationships?
February 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
#SFFChat QI: In the Sands of Hazzan series it's messy & complicated (much like real life)! Marriage is both sacred & a fundamentally legal institution in Qemassen, which is somewhat in contrast to other places in the world, where it's basically just legal.
In the past polygyny existed, but
In the past polygyny existed, but
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#FantasyIndiesFebruary 12. Comfort reads
I don't comfort reread books too often, I usually choose to read something new. But the Earthsea books and Douglas Adams' books are ones I'll go back to from time to time.
I don't comfort reread books too often, I usually choose to read something new. But the Earthsea books and Douglas Adams' books are ones I'll go back to from time to time.
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 AM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 12. Comfort reads
I don't comfort reread books too often, I usually choose to read something new. But the Earthsea books and Douglas Adams' books are ones I'll go back to from time to time.
I don't comfort reread books too often, I usually choose to read something new. But the Earthsea books and Douglas Adams' books are ones I'll go back to from time to time.
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Day 12. What are your comfort reads?
Seekers by Erin Hunter
Monster High: Ghoulfriends
Percy Jackson
Skinjacker Trilogy
Bewitched in Oz
Be/ A Dance of Bow and Blade by @ellielieberman.bsky.social
Towers of Memories by @alyssalouttit.bsky.social
The Mantis Gland by @adamandrewsjohnson.bsky.social
Seekers by Erin Hunter
Monster High: Ghoulfriends
Percy Jackson
Skinjacker Trilogy
Bewitched in Oz
Be/ A Dance of Bow and Blade by @ellielieberman.bsky.social
Towers of Memories by @alyssalouttit.bsky.social
The Mantis Gland by @adamandrewsjohnson.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Day 12. What are your comfort reads?
Seekers by Erin Hunter
Monster High: Ghoulfriends
Percy Jackson
Skinjacker Trilogy
Bewitched in Oz
Be/ A Dance of Bow and Blade by @ellielieberman.bsky.social
Towers of Memories by @alyssalouttit.bsky.social
The Mantis Gland by @adamandrewsjohnson.bsky.social
Seekers by Erin Hunter
Monster High: Ghoulfriends
Percy Jackson
Skinjacker Trilogy
Bewitched in Oz
Be/ A Dance of Bow and Blade by @ellielieberman.bsky.social
Towers of Memories by @alyssalouttit.bsky.social
The Mantis Gland by @adamandrewsjohnson.bsky.social
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"In a #dystopian future, Alita becomes tribute to the leader of a mysterious race of saber cats.
#shapeshifter #magic #fantasy
Spirit Mate a.co/d/6cS7RqR "
#shapeshifter #magic #fantasy
Spirit Mate a.co/d/6cS7RqR "
February 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
"In a #dystopian future, Alita becomes tribute to the leader of a mysterious race of saber cats.
#shapeshifter #magic #fantasy
Spirit Mate a.co/d/6cS7RqR "
#shapeshifter #magic #fantasy
Spirit Mate a.co/d/6cS7RqR "
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#AwesomeCharacters
They tend to develop organically over time, I start with a character concept (Conan but wizard, swordsman with spectral arm, very tired guard who keeps getting promotions) and a personality will generally emerge from that and/or their situations.
They tend to develop organically over time, I start with a character concept (Conan but wizard, swordsman with spectral arm, very tired guard who keeps getting promotions) and a personality will generally emerge from that and/or their situations.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 13, 2026 at 12:31 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
They tend to develop organically over time, I start with a character concept (Conan but wizard, swordsman with spectral arm, very tired guard who keeps getting promotions) and a personality will generally emerge from that and/or their situations.
They tend to develop organically over time, I start with a character concept (Conan but wizard, swordsman with spectral arm, very tired guard who keeps getting promotions) and a personality will generally emerge from that and/or their situations.
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You want queer love and joy?!
Ashe marries the "Twin Souls" Ilia and Merci, and learns that having both a husband and a wife is a treat. Kali finally comes out, and while rejected from her home, finds love in Tatyana (another trans woman) that ends in them fusing (not-permanently) into one being.🧵
Ashe marries the "Twin Souls" Ilia and Merci, and learns that having both a husband and a wife is a treat. Kali finally comes out, and while rejected from her home, finds love in Tatyana (another trans woman) that ends in them fusing (not-permanently) into one being.🧵
#QueerPrompts February 12: National Freedom to Marry Day: Queer joy and/or queer love in your story
February 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM
You want queer love and joy?!
Ashe marries the "Twin Souls" Ilia and Merci, and learns that having both a husband and a wife is a treat. Kali finally comes out, and while rejected from her home, finds love in Tatyana (another trans woman) that ends in them fusing (not-permanently) into one being.🧵
Ashe marries the "Twin Souls" Ilia and Merci, and learns that having both a husband and a wife is a treat. Kali finally comes out, and while rejected from her home, finds love in Tatyana (another trans woman) that ends in them fusing (not-permanently) into one being.🧵
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These are my books.
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
February 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Mathias and Chana have a tangled origin.
They are modeled a little after my half brother and sister (who we share a father with).
Chana is in tribute to Chani from Dune, one of the original bad ass women I read.
Mathias is a mix of the tough but mostly good men whom I grew up around.
👇
They are modeled a little after my half brother and sister (who we share a father with).
Chana is in tribute to Chani from Dune, one of the original bad ass women I read.
Mathias is a mix of the tough but mostly good men whom I grew up around.
👇
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Mathias and Chana have a tangled origin.
They are modeled a little after my half brother and sister (who we share a father with).
Chana is in tribute to Chani from Dune, one of the original bad ass women I read.
Mathias is a mix of the tough but mostly good men whom I grew up around.
👇
They are modeled a little after my half brother and sister (who we share a father with).
Chana is in tribute to Chani from Dune, one of the original bad ass women I read.
Mathias is a mix of the tough but mostly good men whom I grew up around.
👇
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Every character has a shard of my personality, and I feel that's true for a lot of writers. None of them are me, but all of them have something of mine, not just because I'm writing them (although most write themselves, and-
"If you didn't think I was making an appearance here, darlin'..."
🧵
"If you didn't think I was making an appearance here, darlin'..."
🧵
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Where do you get inspiration for your characters personality?
Yourself? Fictional characters? People you know or celebrities? It just comes to you?
Has someone you've met ever reminded you of your character?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 13, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Every character has a shard of my personality, and I feel that's true for a lot of writers. None of them are me, but all of them have something of mine, not just because I'm writing them (although most write themselves, and-
"If you didn't think I was making an appearance here, darlin'..."
🧵
"If you didn't think I was making an appearance here, darlin'..."
🧵
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I know social media marketing is lame, but I'm not asking you to buy anything.
I write Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fantasy, and Dark Fantasy. And it's all free with no sign up required on my Patreon.
ddwardiswriting.com
I write Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fantasy, and Dark Fantasy. And it's all free with no sign up required on my Patreon.
ddwardiswriting.com
DD Ward is Writing
Smut and Trauma Peddler
ddwardiswriting.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I know social media marketing is lame, but I'm not asking you to buy anything.
I write Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fantasy, and Dark Fantasy. And it's all free with no sign up required on my Patreon.
ddwardiswriting.com
I write Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fantasy, and Dark Fantasy. And it's all free with no sign up required on my Patreon.
ddwardiswriting.com
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Reasons to preorder Woman of Sorrow and Blood:
You love hot vampires
You love hot women
You love having your heart smashed into a thousand pieces by hot women and vampires
Do you really need more???
You love hot vampires
You love hot women
You love having your heart smashed into a thousand pieces by hot women and vampires
Do you really need more???
Alma’s determined to win Nightfather's greatest gift: eternal life - until she realizes eternity is sometimes not a reward, but a trap
Woman of Sorrow and Blood, out March 13th!
Preorder on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/wosab
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/m0p0kW 📖🩸 #BookSky #HorrorSky
Woman of Sorrow and Blood, out March 13th!
Preorder on Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/wosab
And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/m0p0kW 📖🩸 #BookSky #HorrorSky
Woman of Sorrow and Blood by DiannaGunn
Sometimes eternity is not a gift, but a trap
diannagunn.itch.io
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Reasons to preorder Woman of Sorrow and Blood:
You love hot vampires
You love hot women
You love having your heart smashed into a thousand pieces by hot women and vampires
Do you really need more???
You love hot vampires
You love hot women
You love having your heart smashed into a thousand pieces by hot women and vampires
Do you really need more???
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#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Souls are not only real, they're eternal, are where much of the mind resides, and are direct emanations of the spooky scary Godhead given free will so that they might be enslaved. Before the material world, they were basically just hunted and dominated forever. But then...
1/3
Souls are not only real, they're eternal, are where much of the mind resides, and are direct emanations of the spooky scary Godhead given free will so that they might be enslaved. Before the material world, they were basically just hunted and dominated forever. But then...
1/3
#FebruaryWorldbuilders. Are souls real in your world? Does anything happen to them after a person dies? Or, whether or not they know the truth, do your characters have any beliefs about that? Does your world's religion preach anything about souls?
February 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders
Souls are not only real, they're eternal, are where much of the mind resides, and are direct emanations of the spooky scary Godhead given free will so that they might be enslaved. Before the material world, they were basically just hunted and dominated forever. But then...
1/3
Souls are not only real, they're eternal, are where much of the mind resides, and are direct emanations of the spooky scary Godhead given free will so that they might be enslaved. Before the material world, they were basically just hunted and dominated forever. But then...
1/3