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(She/Her) Author of Epic Fantasy Adventures and the pulp serial DROUGHTBRINGER. 🏳️‍🌈 📚 ✒️ ⚔️ 🪐 Volume One: Desolate Dawn available now! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/kristenkailroberts

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Feb 5

DESOLATE DAWN available now: buff.ly/4jHlejm
Check out my debut fantasy adventure novel, perfect for fans of Conan, the Witcher, Xena, and a good dungeon crawl with a side of 80’s fantasy nostalgia. 💙📚🪐🌈💫
#bookrelease #booksky #booktok #indieauthor #fantasy #swordandsorcery #debutauthor #queersky

Image of book cover on a table with map and compass with tropes around it. Heading: Desolate Dawn: High Action Fantasy Adventure. Tropes: Cryptic Prophecies, Good v. Evil, Unlikely Allies, Queer Rep, Arcane Apocolypse, Treasure Hunter, Sword & Sorcery with a Twist

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · 19d

#KnowYourTrope - The Paladin
A valiant champion devoted to all that is Good and Right. Some call them idealists, others say naive - either way, they uphold their moral code no matter the personal cost. 💙📚🪐🐉✍️⚔️ #writing#fantasy #bookish #indieauthor #literarytropes

TEXT: #KnowYourTrope - The Paladin
A valiant champion devoted to all that is Good and Right. Some call them idealists, others say naive - either way, they uphold their moral code no matter the personal cost.

IMAGE: A notebook open to a page containing the text, as well as photos of Brienne of Tarth and Captain America.

TEXT: See also:
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars)
Captain America (Marvel)
Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones)
Wonder Woman (DC)
Author's Note: Like many fantasy staples, D&D codified our conception of a ‘paladin archetype’ in modern fiction, but the word itself can be traced back as early as the 16th century.

IMAGE: An open notebook on a blue background. Line art of two crossed swords.

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Sep 28

Less than a week away from my first book event in my home state of New Jersey, the Collingswood Book Festival! @collsbookfest #droughtbringer #bookfest #collsbook #collsbookfest #collingswoodnj #authors #literaryevents #thingstodoinnj #njisntboring #familyfriendly

www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Sep 21

I'm finally getting my pics up from @Frightreadsbookfest in West Friendship, MD. Special thanks to my booth-buddies @dorianmoore.books, @brianpaone_author for bringing his #Delorean, and @roggenartbakery necessary sustenance. Awesome start to #spookyseason! #frightreads2025 #indieauthor #bookcon

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Sep 16

my @Frightreadsbookfest book haul! #frightreads #bookhaul #horrorbooks

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#bookstagram #booklover #bookhaul #bookstack #fantasyfiction #horrorcon #indieauthor #indiebooks #horrorbooks #bookcon #frightreads2025 #spookyreads #halloweenreads #bookevent

Book stack containing:
Some Rain Must Fall by @thedaileyeditor
Cinders of Yesterday by @articulatedream
Missing in Misskatonic by @jpbehrensauthor
Odder Still @dn_bryn
In the Ruins of Caerleon by John L. French
An Offer Fae Can't Refuse by @lou.wilham
Marrow Charm by @krazydiamond_writes
A little undead reindeer guardian on top, thanks to @layerbylayer3dprintingofficial

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Sep 13

Heading to Fright Reads Book Con this weekend! If you'll be there, come say hi and check out Desolate Dawn:
#SwordAndSorcery #IndieAuthor #frightreads

IMAGE: Paperback book (Desolate Dawn) surrounded by arrows pointing to trope names.
TEXT: Droughtbringer Volume One: Desolate Dawm An Epic Tale of Sword and Sorcery. List of Tropes: Cryptic Prophecies, Devoted Champion, Unlikely Allies, Arcane Apocalypse, Treasure Hunter For Hire, High Action Adventure, LGBTQIA+

TEXT: When the world ends, the adventure begins. Find us on Goodreads and Storygraph. Copies Available from select local retailers, online, and in-person at events this fall.

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Aug 10

I'll be signing books at the FrightReads Book Festival next month! Halloween-themed and family-friendly, this 2-day MD event celebrates spooky with authors, artists, and creatives of all kinds. Check it out: www.frightreads.com 💙📚🪐#frightreads #halloweenmarket #bookevent #indieauthor

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Jul 6

Speechless and grateful over here. Even just a rating makes such a difference & kind words keep indie authors going. Pick up a copy and experience the adventure for yourself! 💙📚🪐⚔️✍️

Text ovelay on a dark background with the cover of Desolate Dawn by Kristen Kail Roberts. Features a five-star quote from an Amazon Review: "Highly recommend if you want a fantasy that’s clever, funny without undercutting the stakes, and just a genuinely good time from start to finish."

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Jun 17

KNOW YOUR TROPE: Apocalypse Maiden refers to any character fated to trigger the end of the world. Often, they're an "Innocent" or close to the Hero, forcing them to choose between killing them for the greater good, or risking it all to protect them. 📚💙✍️

Image: Blank notebook on a white background splashed with blue. Sketch of a clock face. Two headshots, Dark Phoenix & Dawn. Text: Know Your Trope: Apocalypse Maiden. Any character who, one way or another, is fated to somehow trigger the end of the world - usually at great moral or emotional cost to the protagonist.

IMAGE: Notebook on a white background splashed with blue. Sketch of a scroll. TEXT: EXAMPLES - Vanya/Victor (The Umbrella Academy); Jean Grey/Phoenix Force (X-Men); Dawn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). AUTHOR'S NOTE: The original idea for Droughtbringer started with a simple question: What if the chosen one failed to stop the apocalypse maiden from ending the world?

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Jun 2

Meet local authors on Saturday, June 21 at Old Stone Cider in Chester County PA!

Come out for:
🍎 Heirloom orchard craft cider
🎶 Live music
🧑‍🍳 Flying Deutschman Food Truck
🍦 Hangry Bear Ice Cream Truck
📚💙More books for your TBR

For details: www.oldstonecider.com/calendar/202...

Event advertisement with an images of the Old Stone Cider building, the author, and her book (Desolate Dawn) with the following text:
Meet the Author Signing Event hosted by Old Stone Cider. June 21, 12-6pm. Local authors, heirloom craft cider, live music, food and ice cream trucks. Come see me - Old Stone Barn, 959 Chesterville Rd, Lewisville, PA 19351

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · May 27

Did the end of Desolate Dawn leave you wanting more? 💙📚🪐 You're in luck - Brand new episodes of the series in progress are available bi-weekly on ReamStories!

Still waiting to experience Droughtbringer? All of Volume One is available to anyone at any tier. Subscribe Now: buff.ly/42CRcqE

IMAGE: Gold compass over a blue landscape.

TEXT OVERLAY: Droughtbringer Season Two - Available now exclusively on ReamStories.com

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · May 20

Inside me are two wolves - one that loves the satisfaction of writing a good fight scene & one that absolutely hates the mental gymnastics it takes to start drafting one. ✍️💙📚🪐

At least it means I've reached the mid-point of Droughtbringer Vol. 2

✒️Draft Progress: 50k words and counting...

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · May 20

I'm a sucker for a good character trope with a twist. ⚔️ Are any of these one of your favs? If so, check out my debut novel, Desolate Dawn - an action-packed tale of twisted prophecies, unlikely allies, and the heroic fight against ancient Evil Overlords. 💀💙📚🪐

Available now: buff.ly/4jHlejm

IMAGE: A paperback copy of Desolate Dawn on a purple background, surrounded by arrows pointing to various tropes.

TEXT: Desolate Dawn Character Tropes:
Tomb Raiding Academic
Righteous Young Champion
No-nonsense Mentor
Random Animal Cameo
Rakish Playboy Wizard
Maniacal Undead Overlord
Found Family & Unlikely Allies

#Droughtbringer
@kristenkailroberts

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · May 15

Droughtbringer Quotes: Every cryptic prophecy deserves a folk ballad, right? 💙📚🪐

"She will herald the end of all that we know, bring death and destruction wherever she goes. Only through the Tides will the Faithful survive. Raise arms against the Droughtbringer when she arrives."

An image of hands playing a harp with a text overlay reading: She will herald the end of all that we know, bring death and destruction wherever she goes. Only through the Tides will the Faithful survive. Raise arms against the Droughtbringer when she arrives.

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · May 7

Reading Checkpoint - May 2025 : 📚💙🪐

Last:
⚔️Namesake–Adrienne Young

Current:
🪄The Color of Magic- Terry Pratchett

Next:
💀Graveyard Shift-M.L. Rio or ⚔️Sunbringer-Hannah Kaner

Retelling must-reads:
🕯️Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
👻The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Apr 21

The Ream Raid is on! 📚💙🪐 From today until April 28th, authors in every genre are granting free access to their books and Desolate Dawn is one of them. Don't miss this opportunity to join the adventures of Droughtbringer! ✨ Check out all the amazing books here: readers.reamstories.com/raid. ✨

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Apr 16

Book News - DESOLATE DAWN will be FREE on Ream from April 21–28 as part of the Ream Raid Promo! If you haven't experienced the world of Droughtbringer yet - or have friends you want to convert into fans - now is the time to start. Check it out here: readers.reamstories.com/raid. 🪐 📚💙

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Apr 4

A quote from Desolate Dawn:

“Conquering the sweltering deserts of Aiylonia was but a means to an end,” she began. “A tilling of the soil. A staking of the footprint. A planting of the seeds. No – Emperor Occidrious had ambitions far greater than merely drawing power from the horrors of the eldritch planes. He sought to usher in the arrival of the Desiccated One itself.”

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Apr 2

Desolate Dawn has been out for two months! If you've been enjoying the adventure please consider sharing a rating and review on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, or anywhere else you can think of. Even one good word can convince someone to take a chance on an indie book 📚💙⚔️

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 14

Reading Checkpoint - March 2025 📚💙🪐

Last:
✨Lute – Jennifer Thorne
Current:
✨Namesake – Adrienne Young
Next:
✨Assistant to the Villain – Hannah Nicole Maehrer
OR
✨Sunbringer- Hannah Kaner

New Releases I Can’t Wait To Read:
They Bloom at Night
The Wildest Things

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 12

Fun fact: I worked at Rockwood 5+ years back, overseeing volunteers, giving tours, and helping with events - including a few paranormal investigations (yes, I have stories - feel free to pester me about them when I see you). 😱 👻

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 12

The Delaware Author Fair is happening on Sunday, March 30th at the historic Rockwood Museum! I'll be selling and signing books & I'd love to see you. 📚💙📖🏛️🏞️

Tickets are free but limited - register now at delawarebookfair.com.

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 11

The action-packed sword & sorcery adventure Droughtbringer Volume One: Desolate Dawn is available now! 📚💙🪐⚔️

IMAGE: repeating stone archways.
TEXT: #DroughtbringerQuotes - The vicious creatures filled the interior of the waypost, fighting over the viscera and snapping at each other for scraps. Further away, she could see silhouettes of much larger creatures, all twisted horns and tangled antlers. The sounds of breaking bones and strangled screams filled the air.

Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 5

If you haven't read the Danielle Cain series by @margaret.bsky.social you are missing out and should absolutely rectify the situation. 💙📚

Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · Jan 16

oh hey the next novella in the Danielle Cain series is coming out this year, and you can sign up for notifications about the kickstarter.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...

Coming soon: The Immortal Choir Holds Every Voice

The Long-Awaited Third Installment in the Danielle Cain Series

www.kickstarter.com

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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · Mar 2

oh hey the third Danielle Cain book launches on Kickstarter tomorrow and it'll have all kinds of print and audio ways of getting into the series if you haven't read the first two

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...

Coming soon: The Immortal Choir Holds Every Voice

A queer anarchist punk fantasy novella by Margaret Killjoy

www.kickstarter.com

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Kristen Kail Roberts @veadrixx.bsky.social · Mar 2

I can't wait. I love the first two so much.