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Mandy Schimelpfenig
@riverstonesaga.bsky.social
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Hopeful author, stressed vet tech, sarcastic wife and mother. Food is love. Sometimes I draw. I write historical fantasy focusing on strong women, adventure, animal bonds, and incandescent happy endings. https://linktr.ee/riverstonesaga
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Jan 19
I love my world so much I have a main series and a spin-off series ๐Ÿ˜
#Fantasy worldbuilding, character-driven stories, and lovely endings are what I'm all about. If you like tales of strong women, family sagas, and intrigue set in the 16th century, check out my books: riverstonesaga.square.site
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 7d
Book 4 in my #historicalfantasy Daughters of Riverstone series has a (broad) release date! Cover designer has been booked and editing is going strong. I'm so excited for everyone to become immersed in this Russian-inspired, arranged marriage romance with an assassination plot.
#writing #bookseries
The Riverstone Sacrifice Release Date October 2026
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social ยท 12d
โœจ FANTASY SHORT STORY โœจ

๐Ÿ‰ a dragon (with a princess)
๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ a knight (with a plan)
๐Ÿ‘‘ a palace (with a cruel king)
๐Ÿฐ second pov

๐Ÿ”– universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
๐Ÿ’Œ itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
๐Ÿ“– goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Cover for The Knight Saves the Dragon by Rebecca Crunden; background is a water colour type picture of a castle with trees and mountains behind, leaves surround the edges
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 12d
Not me plotting out the worldbuilding and rough ideas for book 5 while The Riverstone Sacrifice is in the hands of my beta reader...
Meanwhile, I worked on Milanote boards for several hours today. Book 5 awaits writing when TRS is wrapped up!
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 15d
I only sold 2 books at the book sale last weekend, but someone came up to me who'd purchased book 1 at our local bookstore just to tell me how much she loved my book! I gushed and she raved and I left a happy author.
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Aubrey ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ @clericofthevoid.bsky.social ยท 15d
My sapphic space fantasy is still on sale for โœจ๐ŸŒธ$1 on my kofi๐ŸŒธโœจ

Come get your cosmic lesbians holding hands while the horrors persist ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป

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Cover of the book Name Her Holy on an eReader. Tropes called out are- Trans fem Valkyrie Found family A dead god rising from the grave, nbd Chronically ill chosen one Oath swearing as a lesbian love language Slowest of slowburns Cover art: Book cover art for Name Her Holy by Aubrey Ennis. The cover has two women standing against a starry twilight background with a pale sun. At the forefront Kye stands facing forward, one hand held up with a cold flame and billowing black smoke. She is wearing dark purple robes with a high color and gold accents. She has dark wavy brown hair that comes to her chin, tan skin covered in light scars, and pale gray eyes. Behind her Jude stands in profile, a head taller than Kye. She is in leather armor stamped with meadow floral designs, holding a golden sword etched with light oak leaves. Jude is white, has long auburn hair in a braid with an undercut at the sides. She has a long scar across her nose and freckles on her cheeks. The sun rises behind her. A border of flowers and stars creates an arch above them with a deep purple background.
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 19d
There are 2 hours left in the 3rd Annual PNW Author Book Sale located on the beautiful Washington coast! Take a day trip to the beach and support #indieauthors!
I'm here with copies of my #historicalfantasy Daughters of Riverstone and Beyond Riverstone series!
#booksale #bookevent #authorevent
BOOKS PNW Author Sale Escape from reality while supporting local authors. Oct 4, 10am-3pm 5000 N Street, Seaview, WA
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 19d
TODAY!
Shop 30+ regional authors representing multiple genres!
I'll be there with copies of my #historicalfantasy Daughters of Riverstone and Beyond Riverstone series. Support local authors and spend the day at the beautiful Washington coast!
#bookfair #bookevent #booksale #books #indieauthors
PNW Author Book Sale Oct 4, 10am-3pm 5000 N Street, Seaview, WA
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 20d
Nothing beats meeting authors in person and seeing the joy on their faces when you buy their books! Shop real authors tomorrow from 10am-3pm in Seaview, WA, located on the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula!
#shoplocal #supportindieauthors #readmore #bookevent #bookfair
Third Annual PNW Author Book Fair Support local authors, shop for the holidays, and decimate your TBR! Peninsula Church Center 5000 N Street, Seaview, WA Oct 4, 2025 10am-3pm
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C. J. Daley (BestGhost Out Now!) @cjdaleywrites.bsky.social ยท 20d
Thanks Gabino! Tales From Cemeteryโ€™s preorder is live now! Out 10/7 and will be KU! A horror short story collection just in time for the spooky season!
books2read.com/u/br8AgE

My debut crime thriller, Welcome to Cemetery, is on KU too!

A little dark. A little spooky
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social ยท 20d
๐Ÿ“ 400+ pages
๐Ÿฅ€ urban fantasy
๐ŸŒƒ set in washington state
๐Ÿ”ฅ slow burn
๐Ÿค romance and angst
๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ demons and vampires
๐Ÿ“• first in a duology

๐Ÿ”– universal link: mybook.to/D3rL5
๐Ÿ’Œ itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-wish-and...
๐Ÿ“– goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

#booksky
Cover for The Wish and the Demon, book one in the Half Swallowed by Shadows duology, by Rebecca Crunden. Cover shows three men's silhouettes standing in the middle of a road in winter. There's dark red trees and snow on the ground. One figure is approaching the other two, surrounded by shadows.
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 21d
Spend the day at the World's Longest Beach then browse books written by real authors with real gratitude! This Saturday in Seaview, WA!
I'll be there signing copies of my #historicalfantasy Daughters of Riverstone and Beyond Riverstone series!
#bookevent #booksale #bookfair #indieauthors #books
3rd Annual Book Fair A world of words awaits. Oct 4, 10am-3pm 5000 N Street, Seaview, WA 30+ authors! Multiple genres! Find something for every reader while supporting independent creators!
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 22d
This Saturday! Enjoy a day at the beach and browse books written by 30+ regional authors. Your TBR won't thank you, but they will!
#booksale #bookevent #PNW #Washington #books #authorevent #indieauthors
Third Annual PNW Author Book Fair Meet 30+ regional authors including featured author Fredrick Cooper Oct 4, 10am-3pm Peninsula Church Center 5000 N ST, Seaview, WA
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 23d
I'll be at the 3rd Annual PNW Author Book Fair located on the beautiful Washington coast! Shop local authors and enjoy a weekend at the beach!
#PNW #bookfair #authorevent #booksale #books #shoplocal #readmore #bookevent
Third Annual PNW Author Sale Oct 4, 10am-3pm Seaview, WA Meet 30+ regional authors representing multiple genres! Shop local and support independent authors!
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 24d
This weekend! Come meet regional authors at the 3rd Annual PNW Author Book Fair! Multiple genres are represented and there's a raffle to win book baskets!
#bookevent #bookfair #authorevent #books #shoplocal #Washington #booksale
Third Annual PNW Author Book Fair What's your favorite book? You'll find it at the fair! Oct 4, 10am-3pm in Seaview, WA
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 25d
Next Saturday! Come see me and 30 other #indieauthors at the 3rd Annual PNW Author Book Fair from 10am-3pm on the beautiful Washington coast.
I'll be signing copies of my #historicalfantasy Daughters of Riverstone and Beyond Riverstone series.
#bookfair #booksale #authorevent #books
PNW Author Book Fair Oct 4 Seaview, WA 10am-3pm Shop 30+ regional authors, including featured author Fredrick Cooper. An enrolled member of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe, Fred has authored four suspense-filled novels set in SW Washington and SE Alaska.
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 26d
Do you live in the #PNW and want to meet some regional authors? Come see us at the 3rd annual PNW Author Book Fair Oct. 4 in Seaview, WA! Chat with 30+ authors, shop multiple genres, and enjoy a day at the beach!
#authorevent #bookfair #booksale #authorfair #books #shoplocal #readmore #bookevent
Third Annual PNW Author Book Fair Saturday, October 4 10am - 3 pm 5000 N ST, Seaview, WA 30+ Local Authors! Multiple genres! Find something for every book lover in your life!
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท 27d
Come see me and 30 other regional authors Oct 4 from 10am-3pm at the 3rd annual PNW Author Book Fair in Seaview, WA!
Meet authors, shop for the holidays, and add to your TBR!
#bookevent #authorevent #booksale #books #shoplocal #supportindie #indieauthors
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Sep 20
Do you live in the PNW? Come check out the 3rd Annual PNW Author Book Fair in Seaview, WA Oct 4 from 10am-3pm. Myself and 30 other regional authors will be there! Our featured author is Fredrick Cooper, who writes suspense novels set in SW WA and AK.
#booksale #authorevent #supportindie #shoplocal
Save the Date! Books: The Rise of Riverstone, The King's Cure, The Pride of Riverstone, The Fox & The Nightingale, Voyager of Riverstone.
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social ยท Sep 20
๐Ÿง™ wild witches
๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ› a crow (or two)
๐Ÿ”ฎ portal fantasy
๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› a cat who wanders in
๐Ÿ‘จโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ‘จ true love
๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ revenge
๐Ÿ‘‘ evil faeries

๐Ÿ”– universal link: mybook.to/rlEOgP
๐Ÿ’Œ itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/enlil-aris-t...
๐Ÿ“– goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Cover for โ€˜Enlil and Aris: The Complete Collection by Rebecca Crundenโ€™. Cover is purple, yellow and orange with white font. Image shows two silhouettes of men with a crow above them, the sun behind.
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Kara Jorgensen @authorkaraj.bsky.social ยท Sep 5
THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 3 (going on 4) books with
๐Ÿ’€Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
๐Ÿซ€An autistic necromancer
โšฐ๏ธHis reanimated lover
๐Ÿชฆ Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆMM paranormal historical romance
๐Ÿ”—โฌ‡๏ธAvailable wide!
Available now in ebook, audiobook, or paperback The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen Mm romance, forced proximity, a lavender marriage, murder/magic/mysteries, food tour of 1890s NYC, unbury your gays, an autistic necromancer, everybody's queer The Reanimator's Soul by Kara Jorgensen is out now in ebook and paperback, book 2, autistic necromancer x undead adhd-er, mm romance, a sinister clinic, new powers, 1890s NYC, a murdered patient, a cure for magic, a horrible ex, rich people behaving badly, the tether becomes a #problem The Reanimator's Remains by Kara Jorgensen, out now in ebook, audiobook, and paperback, book 3, mm romance, autistic necromancer x undead adhd-er, the trees are watching, dealing with trauma... poorly, dont go where I can't follow, family secrets, breaking the cycle, the dead are out for revenge
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Sep 2
Last month took me on quite the reading adventure!
#readingwrapup #readmore #reading #tbr
Books I read in August Top L to R: An Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton, Wild in Seattle by David Williams, Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Bottom L to R: Thorn Hedge by T. Kingfisher, The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab.
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Aug 28
I'm looking for a very specific #bookrecommendation:
Historical romance, prefer regency, where the girl is jilted and enlists the ex's curmudgeonly brother to win him back, leading to revelations of hidden pining leading to HEA.
Open to self recs. I need a comfort read.
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Aug 26
The Rise of Riverstone is $0.99 worldwide for another hour!
Meet Risteard, a taciturn knight who approaches our FMC with a startling proposition that will make her question her loyalties and her own heart.
The saga beings: a.co/d/7BediCV
#historicalfantasy #medieval #politicalintrigue #romance
A figure crashed against the door, sending it flying into the wall. A knight in tarnished black armor emblazoned with a red eagle across the chest loomed in doorway. The Rise of Riverstone by Mandy Schimelpfenig
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Mandy Schimelpfenig @riverstonesaga.bsky.social ยท Aug 26
The Rise of Riverstone is $0.99 for 3 more hours!
Laria's story is one of tragedy and triumph, and it kicks off the Daughters of Riverstone #generationalsaga. If you love stories of strong women rising above their circumstances to control their fates, you'll love this series!
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"You're a daughter of Riverstone, Laria. No matter what these people do to you, don't ever forget." The Rise of Riverstone by Mandy Schimelpfenig $0.99 Kindle Sale
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social ยท Aug 25
The Narratess Indie August Sale is ALMOST OVER! Dozens of indie fantasy, sci-fi and horror books are on sale or even free! Go check out this amazing sale before it ends!!!

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Narratess Indie Book Sale, August 23-25. Banner shows several ebooks around a graphic of a dragon, skulls, crystals and planets.
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