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Jelena

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SFF & horror writer, art historian. GHOST APPARENT (Sept 24) DARK WOODS, DEEP WATER (Sept 23) SFWA, Codex https://jelenadunato.com/links/ Words in BCS, The Dark, The Deadlands

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 12d

I'm thrilled to present you my new novel, LOVE LETHAL, DEATH DIVINE, coming in April 2026 from Dark Matter Ink.
It's all the things I usually obsess about: Slavic gods and cursed deals, political turmoil, trauma, revenge and duty - but this time with a hefty dose of love 💀

Cover of the novel Love Lethal, Death Divine showing a female knight wielding a sword

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 12h

I fear that whatever replaces it will be worse

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 16h

Blurbs for Mercutio! I'm so honoured and grateful to @cjlavigne.com @jelenawrites.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com and the brilliant but I think Blueskyless Kate Story for taking the time to read the book and say lovely things about it.

An extraordinary piece of writing, imbued with impeccable research. Inventive, brilliant, unsettling, and enchanting, Heartfield’s Mercutio limns a queer, gorgeous, self-made survivor cursed with a loyal heart – electric, contemporary, and tough. His acute awareness of the world’s injustices can’t save him from his blazing passion for life. He became my fierce best friend, and ever since finishing the book, I have missed him. - Kate Story, author and playwright

Poignant, clever and playfully strange in a very medieval way. - Jelena Dunato, author

But soft, what light through yonder oh my god, what did Kate Heartfield do to Shakespeare? This book is amazing. Justice at last for Romeo and Juliet's best character. For those who like their fae dark, wild, and heartless--a glitteringly crafted adventure where every word is faceted, the finest and sharpest of winter jewels. - CJ Lavigne.

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

How tragic! 😭

Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Very annoying 🤣

Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Social media: If you work very hard and produce content for me every day, perhaps I'll make your book visible.
Me: Like this?
SM: No.
Me: How about this?
SM: Also no.
Me: I have this great idea...
SM: Haha, no
Me: ...please?
SM: F**k you.

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you 😊

Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 1d

Add my book on Goodreads.
It costs you nothing and it makes me happy.
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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 2d

That's a good one, thanks

Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. It was pretty horrible, yes.

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Last night I dreamt I was dying and it was so vivid I was surprised when I woke up alive.
I have no idea what it means.

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 2d

If billionaires used 1% of what they invest in AI to support artists, this would be a much better world.
I'm so tired of those in power choosing to do harm over and over and over again.

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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 4d

Just a reminder that if you want to see the news about my books and other writing stuff, subscribe to my newsletter because social media is a black hole.
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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 5d

You can now add Love Lethal, Death Divine on Goodreads
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Jelena @jelenawrites.bsky.social · 4d

Just a reminder that if you want to see the news about my books and other writing stuff, subscribe to my newsletter because social media is a black hole.
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