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River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Tell me about which authors you'd trust to write literally anything.

#authorlife #writingjourney #authorjourney #writerjourney #writerlife #amwriting #urbanfantasy #booklovers #tellmewhatyouthink #readersofinstagram #readingcommunity #readers #readerlife

December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

What's your writing fuel today? Does yours stay the same each day you write? Is it a part of your ritual/routine? Mine varies from day to day, but today is probably one of the least exciting mixes you could choose... Carrots, sliced, and a bottle of water. Not even a new one either, one I refilled.

December 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Happy holidays, however you celebrate them... and for those that don't, I hope the rest of this year is wonderful for you and that the new year brings all the best things in your life and for all those you meet.

#puravida #peace #zen #serenity #peaceful #happyholidays #happynewyear #bestwishes

December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Writing this scene and a new character just showed up that I hadn't planned on... Tell me about a time a character surprised you (This is for both readers and writers).

#authorlife #bookstagram #booktok #writingjourney #amwriting #urbanfantasy #booklovers #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram

December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Current writing fuel: Sweetened tea... What's in your cup right now?

#authorlife #bookstagram #booktok #writingjourney #amwriting #urbanfantasy #debutauthor #booklovers #readersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #booknerd #darkurbanfantasy #bookish #authorjourney #writingcommunity

December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

It's interesting how common it is here to simply not own a dryer at all, but when you have one and it lights on fire, you're not using that to dry your clothes anymore!
#authorlife #authorjourney #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #costaricanature #serenity #writerjourney #travel #stillwriting

December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Here's another excerpt from ch 5... I'll start collecting and showing you all some excerpts from ch 6 later, possibly next month.
I'm working on writing book 2 as well as editing book 1 so I'm super busy lately.
Did you know I also write a blog on Substack called Serenity Be With You?
#authorlife

December 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

I've finally been able to draw some more again (got my drawing tablet working!)
This is MY original art and yes, I hand drew every single individual hair on this picture! How many authors out there are also artists? Have you drawn anything for your own books?

December 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Writing a pole dance scene and had to do some research... thankfully I also have a source that can teach me even more and help clarify things for me... So beyond grateful for her!

#authorlife #authorjourney #writingjourney #amwriting

December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

The author experience: spending 20 minutes finding the perfect word, using it, then deleting the entire paragraph anyway.

#authorlife #amwriting #writingjourney #bookstagram #booktok #booklovers #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #urbanfantasy #debutnovel #booknerd #bookish #writingcommunity

December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Jellyfish are so ethereal looking, don't you think?
(We took these pictures at a zoo a while back, but I still love them)

#authorlife #authorjourney #nature #zen #peaceful #beautiful #jellyfish #zoovisit #photooftheday

December 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Just a fun video, because why not? I love these incense fountain things! I'm still writing, as well as editing... lots to do so it's nice to relax sometimes!

#authorlife #writingjourney #amwriting #ofsilverbloodandfire #authorjourney #paradise #stillwriting #stillediting #iamstillhere #peace

December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Another excerpt for you from CH 5

#authorlife #bookstagram #booktok #writingjourney #amwriting #urbanfantasy #booklovers #ofsilverbloodandfire #reluctanthero #darkurbanfantasy #foundfamily #boundpowers #magicbooks #supernaturalfiction #strongfemaleprotagonist #authorjourney #shifterpack #watermagic

November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

What's a book trope you thought you'd hate but ended up loving?

#bookstagram #booktok #booktube #booklovers #writingjourney #readersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #reluctanthero #foundfamily #boundpowers #hiddenheritage #magicbooks #shifterpack #fromvictimtowarrior #bookstagramcommunity #booknerd

November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Real talk... do you actually finish books you're not enjoying, or are we all just pretending we don't DNF?
I know I try to push my way through, but sometimes there are some books that I just CANNOT get through.
#readersofinstagram #booktok #bookstagram #booktube #booklovers #booknerd #readers

November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Writers: what's the weirdest thing you've researched for a book that probably put you on a watchlist?

#authorlife #writerjourney #writingjourney #amwriting #booklovers #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #iwanttoknow #bookresearch

November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Here's another excerpt... sorry I've been slow to start posting again since we got back. I've been super busy.
#authorlife #booktok #bookstagram #writingjourney #amwriting #urbanfantasy #debutauthor #booklovers #indieauthor #debutnovel #ofsilverbloodandfire #booknerd #foundfamily #darkurbanfantasy

November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

I only wrote 622 words today, but it's better than nothing, right?

November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Part of the message that was on the note that yesterday's excerpt mentioned...

#shifterpack #magicalawakening #fromvictimtowarrior #bookstagramcommunity #darkurbanfantasy #reluctanthero #hiddenheritage #magicbooks #boundpowers #indieauthor #booktok #bookstagram #amwriting #writingjourney #booknerd

November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

We're home safe and sound! I wanted to make sure you all know we are officially back in Costa Rica (although not quite home yet… hotel tonight, home tomorrow).

We had 3 different planes and about 8-ish hours of layovers coming back here so I am EXHAUSTED and need to rest before I make more posts.

November 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

Revelations beginning in this excerpt from CH 5...

#authorlife #booktok #bookstagram #debutauthor #amwriting #writingjourney #urbanfantasy #ofsilverbloodandfire #readersofinstagram #booklovers #indieauthor #debutnovel #hiddenheritage #booknerd #reluctanthero #darkurbanfantasy #fromvictimtowarrior

November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

How are you liking these excerpts? Please, tell me what you think so far!

#amwriting #writingjourney #ofsilverbloodandfire #urbanfantasy #authorlife #debutauthor #booktok #bookstagram #indieauthor #boundpowers #whatdoyouthink #booklovers #foundfamily #reluctanthero #darkurbanfantasy #hiddenheritage

November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM

River Melody, Author

@river-melody.bsky.social

On our way back! If I haven't replied to any messages or comments yet then I will be doing so very soon... within the next few days. We do need to arrive there, which is 3 plane flights to get there this time, and get some rest first though.

#authorjourney #costarica #flying #cominghome #booknerd