That's the challenge! I get lost for HOURS searching books and academic libraries (trying to get away from internet false leads) then figure out ways to bring cypress scent to the modern-day reader...

...just to eventually edit it out later for pacing purposes 🤣 But hey, I learn a lot of trivia!

Whaaat this looks awesome. I just do minor edits with audacity for my own recording projects, but I'm definitely trying this out! Thank you for the link!! 👍

Thank you so much!! Seriously! As a smaller author, I know it's not much, but I try to add a personal touch to things while I have the time 🥰

I'm checking out your books now 👀 I adore the grunge-punk style of your cover art, by the way!! Vivian Amberville sounds so fascinating, but so does 5 Stars!

Thank you!! I'm trained in figure drawing, but honestly...I just love drawing silly cute comics the most ♥️

Hahaha okay for branding I've put "M.E. Harker" on my socials, but that makes it hard for people to know what to call me!
I'm Maria 👋 I also happily go by Harker. It's so nice to meet you!

Hello!! Sci-Fi & Fantasy author here, and occasional artist! Honestly I don't post my art online *too* much, but here's a quick sketch I've got planned to post on the 31st! 😆

(The lil cube is basically a roomba. No costume shall survive his vacuum.)

I know right? 🤣 I'm really trying not to let research tangents take up my writing time, but the Wikipedia articles are just too fascinating!

Yeah!! The Indie Book Sale crew sent them out in the Media Kit, and I jumped on posting ASAP 😆 But I'm now realizing, I have to think about other promo graphics I want to put up closer to the sale!

This morning's struggle was reworking my intro chapter (and its title)...maaaybe for the seventh time? 😂
[the rest of the 70k novel is staring at me waiting for edits]

Chapter 1 is the part agents see, sometimes the ONLY thing included in Queries. It's so easy to over-think!

Yep, 100% painted with either paintbrush or pin needle! The base coat is regular painted nail polish, but the details were added with acrylic paint + tiny brush, or sometimes needle-dotted for the smallest parts!

(It took about 5 hours to complete 😆 the details were a lot trickier than I thought!)

Honestly I love the look of illustrated covers so much!! I think it adds a personal touch, and I'm a huge supporter of hiring artists. (Following Merilliza right now to support!)

I think I just have Fantasy games on the mind 😆 With my schedule, I don't have time to game as much as I used to -- but I listen to gaming streams & podcasts in the background! Sometimes I swear that gets ideas get stuck in my head.

Tell me about your Ankuan Trilogy! 📚

Howdy there!! Always thrilled to meet other indie authors here on BSky! 💕 City of the Seventh Moon looks so cool (am I getting some Elden Ring vibes from Mistress Morani? 😆 Or have I just been playing many games lately?) And the cover previews for The Fox's Crown look SO intriguing!

* 3 shots Dark Roast Espresso
* 1 shot Tequila (Reposado recommended)
* Cream to Taste
* Garnish with 3 Slices of Cucumber
* Serve in an Irish Whiskey glass