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S.E. McPherson
@semcpherson.bsky.social
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Fantasy, romantasy, and speculative fiction author specializing in queer and neurodivergent stories.
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Prince Beauregard would never have a fully charged phone. Elias definitely has Life360 set up to track his disaster bi.

A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson

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Text exchange between a guard and a prince. Prince: Man, that guy was so mean. What the hell did I do to piss him off? Guard: Which guy Short blond or tall bald? Prince: Are you here?? You're suppose to be taking today off Guard: Which guy? Fuck it. Prince: Elias. Are you here?? Elias where did the ambassadors go Text exchange between a guard and a prince. Guard: Don't freak out but Lady Penamour will be there Prince: oh my gods oh my gods Guard: I said don't freak out Prince: She's going to be so pretty and so mean Guard: Your favorite Prince: Elias this is serious Guard: If it helps, she didn't send either of this morning's assassins Prince: wait what Text exchange between a guard and a prince. Prince: Don youi likee boys? Guard: ...are you drunk? Prince: Nooooooooo maybve Guard: Where are you? I left you in the common room 2 seconds ago, where the hell are you? Prince: Roof Guard: Beau. Get down. Use the stairs omg Text exchange between a guard and a prince. Guard: Beau looks so hot tonight Prince: ??!? Guard: No No that wasn't meant for you. Different Beau! Prince: Oh. Yeah, I figured. Ok Guard: No holy shit please don't make that sad face I was talking about you. I don't even know another Beau
May 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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It's a love story to 'touch them and die's who are gooey-soft on the inside because that's what I married.

To badass, witty women who know what they deserve & carve it out for themselves.

To every queer person, but especially the bi disasters who gotta figure things out. (2/3)

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Illustration of a hot guard with long, dark hair half up, dreamy eyes, and a serious expression Illustration of a hot duchess with long, dark braid, gold jewelry, and a wry, knowing expression Illustration of a young prince with medium-length waves, scruffy beard, and neck tattoos / scars peeking up above his finery
May 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Over a thousand copies of my debut novel A King's Trust were bought or downloaded in its first month out, and I want to CELEBRATE!

This book is a love story to AuDHDers w/ no idea what's going on half the time who still deserve the world bc I KNOW we can make great leaders. (1/3)

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Image of two champagne flutes clinking with champagne splashing out and the number 1,017
May 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Elias Batesian, the man that you are.

A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson
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May 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Better believe that drama fueled four entire loads of laundry.

Get you some imagination-fuel INTRIGUE in A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson.
April 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Writer mama may be enabling little storytellers-in-training. Nothing brings joy like hearing a dozen neighborhood kids live-negotiating a story in my living room lol

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April 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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See, the problem with creating three gorgeous fictional people is that I can just sit here bi panicking about them all freakin day instead of writing their sequel

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April 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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If you're not using your maladaptive daydreaming to romanticize your chores, what are you even doing?

Join me in this delusion: it's published in A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson, a poly romantasy with a KILLER found family.

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April 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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If you yearn for YEARNING, read the book Independent Book Review called, "Tantalizing & dripping with tension—a slow-burn romantasy that explodes when things get hot," & readers called, "If you don't let them f*^xing KISS I'm gonna lose my—oh, there it is, OH GOD!"

A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson
Gif of Mr. Darcy's hand flex from the 2005 Pride & Prejudice with the caption, "If you went wild for this" Capture of a book page with a passage highlighted: "Elias set a hand on the back of Beau's neck and leaned in to drop his voice further. Beau tried very hard not to feel anything at all about the calluses against his skin because this was not a *romantic* touch, it was friendly, it was encouraging, it was a guard touching his prince and nothing, nothing, nothing else." with the caption, "You'll go feral for this." Cover of A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson, which features blue and gold flowers surrounded by blue smoky magic on a blue background.
April 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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In this corner: Lady Penamour, duchess by cunning and force of will. She's a ferocious politician, a fierce defender of justice, and the staunch enemy of our dear Prince Beauregard.

Love banter? See her verbally duke it out with Beau in A King's Trust: buff.ly/jf8NeI7

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Trading card for Lady Penamour, Duchess of Veritelutte. It features an illustration of a gorgeous duchess with long, brown hair, gold jewelry, and a knowing expression. Stats are: Enneagram 8, the Challenger. Favorite Song: Lion by Saint Mesa, Fave Drink: Red wine, drier the better, Scent: Punchy pomegranate, old books, red wine, delicate heather & tulip, orange blossom.
April 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Who doesn't love a "touch him and die" bodyguard love interest???

A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson
MMF poly fantasy romance
www.amazon.com/Kings-Trust-...
Illustration of a hot-ass guard with long dark hair half up, a scruffy beard, and a serious expression. Beneath that are quotes from reviews: "I enjoyed [Elias's] mysterious and, at times, deceiving character. He is so full of sunshine but also an enigma." "...the tension between Beau and Elias - sizzling! ...I can't blame him either - Elias is lush." "Elias is a super-guard--the best fighter in the kingdom by a long shot and supremely loyal to Beau. Beau's unending trust in Elias makes us nervous as readers, but Elias squashes those nerves time and time again." "Elias is a bit more of an enigma--deeply protective and devoted, willing to be cruel if it means he guards the safety and emotions of those he cares about."
April 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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So anyway I'm really hoping to dig into my TBR soon. I'm already sure The Final Strife is going to be a five-star read if I can ever find the peace and quiet (quaaludes?) to read!

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April 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I promise there's not someone holding me at 🔪-point off screen, but it certainly feels that way sometimes.

Help me out: Read A King's Trust by S.E. McPherson, my poly MMF slow-burn romantasy, and for the love of all things holy, please tell other people about it so I don't have to.

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April 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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You, too, can be destroyed in the best way possibly by A King's Trust! Content warnings, reviews, and all the places to purchase are here: www.semcpherson.com/books/a-king...

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4. "All of the characters were 3D, including Beau's parents (who, I have to add, I wish to kneecap!)" 5. "I am screaming, sobbing, throwing up, feral, absolutely destroyed in the best way possible."
April 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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If you or a loved one has been personally victimized by A King's Trust, let me know in the replies (I won't apologize but I'll send commiserating emojis)

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2. "For the last 40%, I was cursing the author's name... Just to have them be redeemed at the end (Author, you know what you did.)" 3. "I cried, I laughed, I audibly gasped, I giggled and kicked my feet."
April 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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"How do you want your readers to feel when they finish the book?"

"Emotionally devastated, satisfied, and already missing the characters like friends who just left the room."

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5 Things Readers Had to Say about "What I've Done" in A King's Trust 1. "First of all... How dare... Second of all... HOW DARE..."
April 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Spoons the characters of A King's Trust would use (and no, you don't have to tell me to get that autism assessment, I already know).

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April 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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5. A beautiful found family that will literally fight for each other

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5. A beautiful found family that will literally fight for each other
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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4. Political intrigue with mystery and a strong sense of justice & righting wrongs

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4. Political intrigue with mystery and a strong sense of justice & righting wrongs
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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3. MMC is the sweetest man alive and you will WANT HIM TO FINALLY WIN so bad

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3. MMC is the sweetest man alive and you will WANT HIM TO FINALLY WIN so bad
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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2. Slow-burn poly romance that EXPLODES once things ignite.

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2. Slow-burn poly romance that EXPLODES once things ignite.
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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1. Adult characters! Our main character is 25 and his love interests are 29 and 30.

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1. Adult characters! Our main character is 25 and his love interests are 29 and 30.
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Five reasons you should add A King's Trust to your TBR immediately:

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Five reasons you should add A King's Trust to your TBR TODAY
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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There's a lot of love for this sweet lil bisexual disaster of a prince.

If you want to root for someone who deserves every win, check out the poly fantasy romance A King's Trust: www.semcpherson.com/books/a-king...

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Illustration of a young prince with medium-length brown hair, a serious expression, and neck tattoos / scars peeking up out of his finery. Below are quotes from reviews: "Beau was my favorite; such a sweet, kind-hearted man, doggedly determined to try to do the right thing." "Beau is complex and naive and has a heart of gold. I've never felt more attuned to a character." "Beau is the kind of protagonist who is very easy to root for: he is deeply personable and cares strongly about doing what is right; though he is flawed in ways that make his ascension to the throne far from certain." "If you love absolutely delightful, good-hearted princes who only want what's best for their people, but are also a little bit clueless - you will love Beau."
April 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Stupidest tariffs kicking off a trade war? This is How You Lose the Time War reminds you love can be found across divides noone asked for.

Ppl kidnapped off streets w/no checks & balances? Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin says, what if a shapechanger planned the front-page obit we're all hoping for?
Cover of This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, which features a cardinal right-side up and a bluebird upside down, each sliced as if glitching on a pale blue background against a red and blue striped background with a 'breaking news' ticker along the bottom Cover of Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin, which features a top-down view of a woman on a motorcycle driving over a map of the world, with her shadow stretching out in the image of a wolf against a red and blue striped background with a 'breaking news' ticker along the bottom
April 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM