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Dahlia Donovan
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romance author, autistic, abuse survivor, game nerd, lover of stickers, chihuahuas, tea, and cozy mysteries. asexual - she/her
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Hello December.

It's been an off-kilter and painful year. I'm honestly hoping to just slowly crawl through this month. I did manage to finish my WIP in November so this month I can relax (aside from editing) and contemplate new projects for next year.

Here's hoping for a calm and quiet month.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Ah. November. It's bittersweet how quickly this year seems to be passing. Grieving makes time seem even more of a big ball of wibbly-wobbly.

I didn't quite manage to wrap up my WIP last month. I'm about 5-6k away from being finished so I'm hoping to finish in the next week or so.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon October 24:

This fits perfectly with #AceWeek as well. Motts was 100% inspired by Rosemary & Thyme.

"Poisoned Primrose is that perfect little novel one could enjoy on a rainy afternoon with a hot cup of tea." 4.5 Stars Joyfully Jay

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#autistic #CozyMystery
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October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon October 17:

My Skeleton Crew Cozy series is absolutely my favourite thing I've written. Just a warm, cozy hug...with a side of murder.

“Why don’t we call it a date with a side of poison?”

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#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #writesky #queerwriters
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October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon October 10:

What will you find in my Skeleton Crew cozy series?

- Chaos Kittens
- Found Family
- An adorable autistic vampire + their witchy girlfriend
- Knitting
- a cozy paranormal world filled with magic and mystery

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#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance
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October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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“We’re never too old to restart a romance. The question is…do you have the courage to try?”

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Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Queer love, cozy crimes, and a dash of chaos
October 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon October 3:

Come sit by the fire with tea and your knitting needles—and take a deeper dive into the world of South Myrddin.

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#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Queer love, cozy crimes, and a dash of chaos
October 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon October 2:

Worse Than A Papercut is an exploration of grief (losing a loved one/family member) and also a slow slide into romance.

#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters
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October 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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“We’re never too old to restart a romance. The question is…do you have the courage to try?”

books2read.com/skeletoncrew...

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance #BookSky
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Queer love, cozy crimes, and a dash of chaos
September 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A handfasting on Lúnastal.
A promise.
A vow.
For a year and a day.

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#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance #BookSky
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Love, Folklore, and Found Family--Skeleton Crew Style.
September 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to me!

“We’re never too old to restart a romance. The question is…do you have the courage to try?”

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#BookSky #CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Where Cosy Meets the Cryptic--and the Queer.
September 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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#TueTeaser 📚

A handfasting on Lúnastal.
A promise.
A vow.
For a year and a day.

books2read.com/skeletoncrew...

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything. Text in the center of image: Queer Love, Cozy Crimes, and a Dash of Chaos
August 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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#QueerWritersChat

Welcome back to the Skeleton Crew. Bring your knitting needles, a good strong brew, and plenty of snacks. You’re going to need them.

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#ParanormalRomance #CozyMystery
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August 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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#QueerWritersChat

This week I'll share my upcoming Skeleton Crew release that comes out September 4th.

Where Cosy meets the cryptic--and the queer.

books2read.com/skeletoncrew...

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything.
July 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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#QueerWritersChat

I'll share one of my fave autistic characters that I've written.

"Poisoned Primrose is that perfect little novel one could enjoy on a rainy afternoon with a hot cup of tea." 4.5 Stars, Sammy at Joyfully Jay

books2read.com/motts1

#asexual #autistic #CozyMystery #WriteSky
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July 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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#QueerWritersChat

“If love is a story, write it a chapter at a time.”

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#AsexualRomance #SecondChanceLove #MayDecember
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July 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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#QueerWritersChat

Get ready for more Skeleton Crew on September 4th.

Where Cosy meets the cryptic--and the queer.

books2read.com/skeletoncrew...

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance #LGBTQRomance
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything.
July 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Get ready for more Skeleton Crew on Sept 4th.

books2read.com/skeletoncrew...

Come sit by the fire with tea and your knitting needles—and take a deeper dive into the world of South Myrddin. From fated mates to ships passing in the night to an ill-fated romance and more.

#BookSky #QueerAuthor
Dark blue/purple background with a faded graphic of knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Over the graphic is a kindle and a paperback version of the cover. A black cat sits to the left of the books. Cover: a dark blue cover with a black castle, a Scottish flag, a black cat, and books floating around. Words: A Skeleton Crew Anthology by Dahlia Donovan. Folklore, Fated mates, and Deleted Scenes. A Mixed Stew of Everything.
July 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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How has another month passed? Time has been very strange since my spouse passed away.

This month, I'm continuing to work on Worse Than a Papercut. My new Ace romance. It's been quite cathartic but slow going.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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#QueerWritersChat

I'm sharing my upcoming release. It's an anthology for my paranormal cozy mystery series, The Skeleton Crew. The anthology has a collection of stories and shorts from fated mates, to mythology, to deleted scenes.
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mage has dark blue background with two black cats on the bottom left. Text: A Skeleton Crew Anthology: Folklore, Fated Mates and Deleted Scenes Whether you’re here for queer romance, mythical creatures, or the quiet magic of found family—South Myrddin welcomes you home. Releasing Sept 4
June 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon June 20: Share a mock cover or a moodboard today!

#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
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June 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Coming in Sept.

📖 The Skeleton Crew Anthology: Folklore, Fated Mates, and Deleted Scenes

books2read.com/skeletoncrewanthology

Whether you’re here for queer romance, mythical creatures, or the quiet magic of found family—South Myrddin welcomes you home.
#CozyMystery #booksky #QueerWriters
Image has dark blue background with two black cats on the bottom left. Text: A Skeleton Crew Anthology: Folklore, Fated Mates and Deleted Scenes Your Favourite Paranormal Misfits, all in one magical volume. Releasing Sept 4
June 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon June 17: Make your book's title into a tingler today! A Tingler, made infamous by Chuck Tingle, goes something like this: Pounded in the butt by...

"Pounded in the Butt by a Papercut."

😂

#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
"#LGBTQWriteAThon June 1-30 Hosts: BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess June 17: Tingler your title Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! Background image: a painted progress pride flag"
June 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon June 16th -

My goal is once again to write every day. It's what I can manage--hopefully.

#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 1-30 Hosts: BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess June 16: Goals this week Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! Background image: a painted progress pride flag
June 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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#LGBTQWriteAThon June 14th -

My goal was to write every day, and I managed that, so I'm calling it a success.

#QueerWriters #pride #writesky #writingcommunity
#LGBTQWriteAThon June 1-30 Hosts: BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess June 14: Check in day Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! Background image: a painted progress pride flag
June 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM