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Rose Card-Faux
@rosecardfaux.bsky.social
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Author of sci-fi, fantasy and love stories. Filmmaker, artist, and maker of other things. (she/her)

LESSER DEMONS
LOVE & JOY COME TO YOU

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So glad Al allows scammers to be even more devious. If this is what author life is these days, I figure I might as well get something out of it.

So, here’s the first installment of what I’m calling, “What the supposedly soon-to-be-sentient computers think about my books.”
Pink text over a golden brown background says "AI review?" Then, "Lately, I’ve been getting emails from “marketing” scammers who have clearly fed my books into AI to make it seem like they actually read my stories. At first, I was really annoyed. Now, I’m still annoyed. But I decided I might as well get some use out of it. So, here’s why AI thinks you should love my book Love and Joy Come to You." Pink text over a golden brown background says "AI review?" Then, "Hi Rose, Love and Joy Come to You is a beautifully heartfelt winter romance about healing, second chances, and the quiet magic of love. With its cozy seasonal setting, relatable heroine, and uplifting themes, this award-finalist novella is perfectly poised to captivate readers of holiday romances, heartwarming women’s fiction, and short, feel-good love stories. Cora’s journey from heartbreak to hope will resonate with readers looking for a quick but deeply satisfying romantic escape especially those drawn to stories of personal growth and emotional renewal."
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Excerpt from my book LESSER DEMONS, from a moment when the main character’s understanding of the world and herself is changing irretrievably.

Art by me.
Music by @holiznabeats
December 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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If you’re someone who prefers books in digital format, there’s a chance for you to win a free ebook copy of Love and Joy through StoryGraph. Prizes will be announced Dec 18.

Find the giveaway here: www.rosecardfaux.com/links
Pink words at the top say, “GIVEAWAY!” Below that, on the left, is the cover of Rose Card-Faux’s novella Love and Joy Come to You, which shows a man and a woman walking down a snow-covered street and has a gold sticker marking the book as a Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist. On the right, there’s a white column with black words giving details about the giveaway, including that 250 copies will be given away. The background of the whole image is a light blue, with a pattern of transparent white snowflakes.
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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We're officially into the season of love and joy. Which, if you're like me, means holiday love stories! If you're looking for a book that gives you the same feeling as drinking hot cocoa by a warm fire, find Love and Joy Come to You here: www.rosecardfaux.com/links

Cover art by Passant Ablal.
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Visited my book Love and Joy Come to You at XOXO, Book Boutique this week. Such a cute store. Such nice people there.

Find more about my books: www.rosecardfaux.com/links
A book called Love and Joy Come to You by Rose Card-Faux sits in a book display stand on top of a black bookcase. The book cover shows a couple walking down a snowy city sidewalk and smiling at each other. A woman with purple hair stands smiling beside a bookcase where the book Love and Joy Come to You is displayed.
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Felt this pretty strongly today. Why is it so haaaaaard?

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The cartoon brain is slumped onto the floor now with its face turned up in comical despair. Words below it say, "Why is it so haaaard???" The cartoon brain is slumped onto the floor now with its face turned up in comical despair. Words below it say, "Why is it so haaaard???" The cartoon brain is back on its feet, its hands clasped together. Words below say, "We could do something else..." The cartoon brain holds its hands out and smiles beguilingly. The words say, "How about we do something else...?"
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Last day to enter the StoryGraph giveaway for LESSER DEMONS. Access the giveaway through this link: www.rosecardfaux.com/links

LESSER DEMONS is an upper YA sci-fantasy with a strong female lead, unique narrative voice, immersive world building, lovable cast of characters, and slow burn romance.
Girl with blue hair stands in a defensive stance. On the top left, faded white letters say “Lesser Demons: Book 1 in the Way Reader Series.” In the bottom left, white text says, “Zanny’s pretty sure she’s not the kind of person who saves worlds, but she’s absolutely going to try.”
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Love and Joy has been out in the world for 2 years.

Locals can now find it at the XOXO Book Boutique. It’s a bookstore specializing in romance, and it’s adorable. Go check it out. (And get yourself a copy of Love and Joy.) Or find it here:

www.rosecardfaux.com/links
The cover of Love and Joy Come to You by Rose Card-Faux, showing a man and a woman walking down a snow-covered city street and smiling over at each other. A good sticker for the Next Generation Indi Book Awards is featured on the bottom left corner. The background is blue with gold fireworks.
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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11 year old and I made these chocolate chip cookies from this Stardew Valley cookbook. Ours did not turn out as aesthetically-shaped as the ones pictured in the book, but they sure tasted good.
Picture of over-large chocolate chip cookies laid out on a cooling rack. Behind them is an open recipe book in a clear plastic book holder. The book shows a picture of beautifully-domed chocolate chip cookies in an appropriate size.
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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I have had the most delightful surprise arrive in the mail. I knew it was coming sometime but not exactly when. It is BEAUTIFUL, @kathycowley.bsky.social! I am in love.

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Front cover a book. The cover is bordered by illustrated white and red flowers. The title information is over a white background. It says, “Write with Jane Austen. Masterclasses with the Master Story Teller.” Below that, it gives the authors name, which is Katherine Cowley.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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If you like sci-fi & fantasy. If you like strong female leads, unique narrative voices, immersive world building, lovable casts of characters, & slow burn romance:

www.rosecardfaux.com/links

Also, Vegas area people, you can now find all my books at @madredbooks.bsky.social on Eastern!
At the the top, words in bold white say, "Legendborn meets Merciful Crow." On the left of the screen, is the cover for the book Lesser Demons by Rose Card-Faux. On the right of the screen, there are words in quotes saying, "Fast-paced, action-packed," with an attribution to Reader's First. At the bottom are the words, "www.rosecardfaux.com" and "Cover art by Gega Datunashvili."
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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I am now someone who wears glasses. At least when I’m working at the computer or otherwise “up close.” These are supposed to relieve eye strain and reduce neck tension and migraines. Here’s hoping it works!
Woman with purple and blue hair is wearing burgundy-colored glasses with a slight cat eye.
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Throwback to Halloween last year:

After falling victim yet another time to the “I’ll just check my socials for a minute” trap, these words started going through my head. So, to entertain myself, I turned the words into whatever this is.

Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Here’s a little Halloween haunting. This animation practice didn’t turn out exactly how I wanted, but hey, I’m not going for perfection. This is from my book LESSER DEMONS, which is not about literal demons, but might spook you nonetheless.

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Music by Holizna.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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My daughter and I did some Hello Kitty nail stamping for Halloween. I didn’t get good pictures of it, but here are some sort of grainy/blurry ones.
Two hands with nails painted in shimmery orange and stamped with Halloween-themed Hello Kitty illustrations in sparkly black. Kid fingers, painted in shimmery orange and stamped with Halloween-themed Hello Kitty illustrations in black. Two kid thumbs painted in shimmery orange and stamped with Halloween-themed Hello Kitty illustrations in black.
October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Really enjoyed the Las Vegas Book Festival. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by my table, chatted, showed interest in my books, and even took some home with you. Thank you too to everyone who put the festival together and did the work to make sure it ran smoothly.
Woman with purple and blue hair, wearing a black shirt and shorts stands in front of the entrance to the Las Vegas Book Festival. Woman with purple and blue hair smiles as she hands a book to a dark-haired woman with her back to camera Two women, one with dark hair and sunglasses and one with purple and blue hair stand smiling together behind a table decorated in black and pink.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Been waiting for spooky season so I can wear these @noho_nails, which I looove. Very excited to sport them at the Las Vegas Book Festival today. I will be selling books and saying hi at a table on the north side near the library.
Hands displaying gold press on nails with Halloween themed illustrations on them. Two thumbs displaying gold press on nails illustrated with an ink sketch style eye on one and a moon on the other. On a blue background, there is a banner with the Las Vegas book festival logo on it. Under that are the words, ”Join me.” And under that are the details for the festival, which are: October 18, 2025. 10 AM to 5 PM. Historic Fifth Street School. 401 S Fourth Street. Downtown.”
October 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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I’ve got a table at the Las Vegas Book Festival this Saturday, Oct 18. Come see me between No Kings Rally activities for chances to win free books & candy.

There will be food trucks at the event, as well as lots of other fun things to do and see.
On blue background: The logo for the Las Vegas Book Festival with the words “Join me” and the details of the event, which are, “October 18, 2025. 10am to 5pm. Historic Fifth Street School. 401 S. Fourth Street. Downtown.”
October 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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It’s coming up on 2 yrs since Lesser Demons came out. If you like character-driven stories w/ strong female leads, unique narrative voices, slow-burn romance, & quirky friend groups, check it out. www.rosecardfaux.com/links

Cover art by @gegadatunashvili

Music by Holizna.
October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Friends in the Vegas area, my books and I will be at a table at the Las Vegas Book Festival next Saturday. We would love to see you there. Entry is free. RSVP: lasvegasbookfestival.com

There will be chances to win free books. And there will be candy. And other free things.

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On a white background, the oink and blue logo for the Las Vegas Book Festival. Below that, the words, “Saturday, October 18. 10am - 5pm. At Historic Fifth Street School.”
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Changed up my hair color. No more pink. For now.
Side of a woman’s hair, cut in a wavy bob and dyed purple and blue. Woman with purple and blue hair looks at camera.
April 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Was visited by a silly pair during my backyard writing session this week. Really been feeling the small joys lately. Grateful for every good thing.

#nature #animals
April 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Reminder that I’m going to be at LTUE this week. Would love to see you there!

@ltuesymposium.bsky.social

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A picture of Rose Card-Faux, a blue-eyed woman with pink and purple hair, over an illustration in brown tones depicting a woman and a knight riding a white horse. Words over the picture say, "Knight your genius at LTUE 43 with presenter Rose Card-Faux (she/her). LTUE 43, February 13-15, 2025 at the Provo Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Registration and info at LTUE.net" On a light blue background with giant, brightly colored letters L, T, U, and E. There's an image of the words, "Life the Universe & Everything" overlaid against an image of space. Below that, words say, "Feb 13-15, 2025. Provo, Utah, Marriott Hotel." To the side, words say, "LTUE is a three-day academic symposium on all aspects of science fiction and fantasy. Comprised of panels, presentations and papers on writiern, art, literature, film, gaming and other facets of speculative fiction, LTUE is a place to learn all about life, the universe, and everything else you love." At the bottom, is a list of events: "Feb 13, 2pm: Death and Dying Rituals. Feb 13, 3pm: There Is No Try--Only Do, or Do Not. Feb 14, 10am: Weaving Powerful Subtext into Your Stories. Feb 14, 11am: Kaffeeklatsch. Feb 14, 6pm: Describing Sights and When to Bring Them Up. Feb 14, 7pm: Mass Signing. Feb 15, 12pm: How to Deal with the “One-up” Problem"
February 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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I've been using scenes from my books to practice my artistic skills. Here's a moment from Lesser Demons, a story about an unlikely hero who fights to bring down a man-child wannabe tyrant. This is at a point where her understanding of the world and herself is changing irretrievably.

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February 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Color refreshed. And look at that! Some purple in the bangs now too.
Woman smiling. She has mostly pink hair with purple on the ends of her bangs and hair.
January 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM