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Danielle Ducrest
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I'm the author of Tipping the Scales, a fantasy novella now available as an ebook and in hardcover and paperback. I also make digital Steampunk art and beaded art. I post about writing, publishing, fiction and art.
If you can't make it to today to the Moncus Park Farmers Market, you can still get my book on sale online. The ebook is available now for 50% off on Smashwords. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1781119
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I'm back at the booth for the Writers' Guild of Acadiana, here at the Moncus Park Farmers Market. There are dozens of vendors here and the weather is great. Get my book on sale today.

#sale #shopleauxcal #lafayette
December 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Look for my fantasy book, Tipping the Scales, on the app your library uses. Get it on the CloudLibrary app, or suggest your library acquire it through Libby by Overdrive.

https://scales.danielleducrest.com #fantasy #libraries #booklovers #cloudlibrary #overdrive #libby
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
UK fantasy lovers: my hardcover is on sale at Amazon for £11.04,  a £1.45 savings. Take advantage while you can. I'd love to hear what you think of Tipping the Scales.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tipping-Scales-Danielle-Ducrest/dp/B0FDL4Y39Z

#sale #fiction #dragon #novella #paperback
November 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is the last day of my Black Friday sale! Get Tipping the Scales in hardcover, paperback or ebook forms for a reduced price while you still can!

Go to https://scales.danielleducrest.com

#blackfriday #sale #discount #book #novella #dragon #urbanfantasy
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
There's another hour to go here at the Farmers and Artisans Market. I'm here with three other authors of fantasy, science fiction, children's fiction and nonfiction.
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm at the Moncus Park Farmers Market this morning in Lafayette, Louisiana. But if you can't make it here, you can also look for my book at Red Stick Reads in Baton Rouge and at Books Along the Teche in New Iberia. #Shopleauxcal this Black Friday weekend.

https://scales.danielleducrest.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'll be back at the Writers Guild of Acadiana's booth tomorrow. If you're in Lafayette, Louisiana, come by the Moncus Park Farmers Market and snag your own copy of Tipping the Scales for the Black Friday sale price!

https://scales.danielleducrest.com #shopleauxcal #farmersmarket #blackfriday
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Tipping the Scales is on sale now through November 30th. Learn more at https://scales.danielleducrest.com

#dragon #fantasy #fiction #novella #blackfriday #sale
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Get the ebook of my dragon fantasy novella for $2.49, 50% off the regular price, from Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Fable, Rakuten Kobo, Smashwords and more retailers.

Learn more at http://scales.danielleducrest.com/<a href="/hashtag/ebook" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#ebook

#blackfriday #dragon #fantasy #modern #novella #fiction #sale
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Her ancestors were feared and hunted. As the Dragon Protector, Cayna entertains onlookers with fire, appears on talk shows, and patrols the skies along the border. But having freedoms isn't the same as being free.

Visit https://scales.danielleducrest.com.

#urbanfantasy #fiction #blackfriday
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Tipping the Scales, a new dragon urban fantasy novella, is on sale this week for Black Friday.

eBook: $2.49 (50% off) in the US and internationally.

Paperback: $10.99 ($4 Off, US and UK Only)

Hardcover: $19.99 ($5 Off, US and UK Only)

https://scales.danielleducrest.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Happy I Love to Write Day! Here are a few unrelated image prompts that will hopefully give you inspiration.

#writing #prompt #imageprompt #creative
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Who wants to write this story? These vegetables have been sitting on a table for hours at the coffee shop. I think they're cucumbers. #writing #prompt #imageprompt #creative
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I'm hoping the weather will be good Black Friday weekend, because I'll be back at the Moncus Park Farmers Market. Come find me and my dragon fantasy novella at the booth for the Writers Guild of Acadiana on November 29th.

https://scales.danielleducrest.com/ #reading #fantasy #novella #bestgiftever
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fantasy readers! You can find my book at Red Stick Reads in Baton Rouge. I visited their new location, and I can vouch that it's really nice with a lovely selection of books, art merch and more for sale. Co-owner James Hyfield was kind enough to take this picture. https://redstickreads.com/
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Louisiana Book Festival is in full swing and the weather is warm. I'm at my table selling fantasy fiction and adult coloring books. danielleducrest.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Louisiana Book Festival is in full swing and the weather is warm. I'm at my table selling fantasy fiction and adult coloring books. danielleducrest.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Here we go! It's a chilly morning here at the Louisiana Book Festival, but the sun is out and it'll warm up soon enough.

danielleducrest.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One hour to go! Come find me on Exhibitor Row at the Louisiana Book Festival. Here's your chance to snag my books without the added shipping costs from ordering online. 

@LABookFestival @louisianabookfest danielleducrest.com #coloring #steampunk #dragons #fiction #urbanfantasy
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's almost time for the Louisiana Book Festival! Tomorrow, I'll be on Exhibitor Row on Spanish Town Rd, between the State Capitol and State Library. Come talk about dragons, fiction, steampunk and adult coloring with me!

danielleducrest.com #steampunk #fantasy #dragon #novella #coloring #festival
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Here's my design for 12 in my steampunk number series. 

#steampunk #coloring #monotone #monochrome #digitalart #photoshopart #artnouveau
October 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Two weeks to go! Swing by my table at the Louisiana Book Festival on November 1st in Baton Rouge. 

https://louisianabookfestival.org/information/exhibitor-information/exhibiting-authors-publishers-and-more/<a href="/hashtag/D" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#D

#coloringbooks #adultcoloring #dragonfiction #novella #fantasy #bookfestival
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm at Moncus Park right now with the Writers Guild of Acadiana. Come by and talk dragons with me. If you're not in Lafayette, LA, check out chapter one of my dragon fantasy novella on my website. 

#shoplocal #shopleauxcal #fiction #lafayette
 https://danielleducrest.com/scales/excerpt.html
October 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
One day to go! Meet me tomorrow at the Moncus Park Farmers Market. I'll be selling my book at the booth for the Writers Guild of Acadiana. Come talk about dragons, fantasy, fiction, the humidity and more!

https://danielleducrest.com/scales/ #books #farmersmarket #lafayette #louisiana
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM