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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 8h

Sera bounced into this chapter and refused to leave. Silver-blonde hair, scrolls everywhere, and zero filter asking Elliot extremely personal questions "for science."

Writing her has been such a joy. Brilliant scholar meets chaotic energy.

New chapter is on Patreon!

#AmWriting #FantasyRomance

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Kirsten Miles 🌹 @kirstenmiles.bsky.social · 1d

SO thrilled to reveal the cover for my new novel, Emma Revived, created by the very talented Laura Cosby! I cannot wait for you all to read the book!!
#writers #Newbook #emmarevived #newadult #fiction #scifi #authors #newcover

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 1d

✨ TOMORROW: Heart Mage Chapter 6 ✨

Meet Magistrix Lyralei - Keeper of Dimensional Arts for the Order of the Eternal Circle. Brilliant. Commanding. And she knows exactly what Elliot is.

Read Chapter 6 tomorrow on Patreon 💜
#HeartMage #FantasyFiction #IndieAuthor

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sarahhealeyeditor.bsky.social @sarahhealeyeditor.bsky.social · 1d

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It sometimes feels like the social media world is a shark pool. I joined Bluesky – a nice, friendly place - and followed some bookish people - nice, friendly people.

But then I had a DM.

I wrote an article about it…
#writerscommunity

Scams!

Photo by NIC LAW on Pexels.com It sometimes feels like the social media world is a shark pool. A while ago I joined Bluesky – a nice, welcoming, we’re-all-friends-here-not-like-in-the-o…

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 1d

Just checked my Kindle stats… over 500 page reads in the last two days and all from Australia!

No clue how that happened, but I’m grinning ear to ear.
Whoever’s reading down under... thank you!

#AmWriting #AuthorLife #IndieAuthor #BookCommunity

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 2d

Good news! I'm almost through my backlog of old stories. The Lovers We Never Were is now available on Amazon! I love the scene in the bar after dinner, the concept is still one of my best ever. - a.co/d/1eSaHwV

Bad news! I have been awake too long already today. I need a pre-lunch nap.

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 2d

Chapter 5 of Heart Mage is finally ready!

After way too much editing, I'm thrilled to share the beginning of the next major arc. New characters, rising tensions, and a journey that will define the next four chapters.

Drops on Patreon this Saturday!

#amwriting #adultfantasy

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 3d

Love it!

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 3d

Complete guess here but I'm going to go with #1 is a lie. I try to outline most of the story arc but not every scene. And sometimes they come to me relatively fully formed.

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 3d

Or I wouldn't mind your input here.

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 3d

He’s sent to help his mother’s friend. She opens the door and from that moment on, he can’t stop thinking about her.

But who is she?

Married but often alone
Recently widowed
Newly divorced
Always single

Patreon poll for all members - www.patreon.com/posts/poll-w...

#StoryPoll #Romance #AgeGap

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 3d

I love that problem solving aspect of writing sometimes. I know where they need to be as characters but what the hell makes sense for them to get into this situation.

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 4d

Sera Brightwell, apprentice scholar of the Order of the Eternal Circle, armed with curiosity, ink-stained fingers, and more enthusiasm than caution.

I can't wait for you to meet her Chapter 5 of Heart Mage arrives Saturday.

#FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor #Spicyfantasy
www.patreon.com/Rteny

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 5d

Top post on my Patreon (www.patreon.com/Rteny) it's free too!

Rteny | Patreon

Story Driven Erotica

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 5d

Since there’s no new chapter of Heart Mage this week, I’ve shared something special instead: a full character profile of Mira Thornweave. Chapter 5 arrives Saturday.

#FantasyWriting #CharacterProfile #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #FantasyBooks #FantasyWorldbuilding

www.patreon.com/posts/mira-t...

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 5d

Working on a commissioned story this week for a top tier patron.

Gwen is a shy housewife who was raised religious but with the help of her husband Rick she discovers what she truly wants and how far she’s willing to go.

It’s a story about trust, temptation, and transformation.

#hotwife #erotica

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 9d

New look, same stormy chemistry.

Alternate cover for Salt Spray and Sweet Trouble... and this one might just be my favorite yet. What do you think?

Which version do you prefer: the original or this sunset sail? a.co/d/ia0ELGr
#Romance #ReadersChoice #BookCovers #Spicybooks

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 10d

Elliot never wanted to be a hero. Dragged from Earth into a kingdom on the edge of war, he became something far stranger.

I’m deep into writing Book 2. Expect new allies, enemies, and deeper secrets behind his gift.

Book 1 is available on Amazon.

#FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity
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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 12d

What happens when desire refuses to stay within the lines? Between Sisters explores the boundaries we're told never to cross. A story of forbidden passion and three people who choose truth over convention. #TabooRomance #EroticFiction
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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Sunday! I'm happy with my output this week. A new story on Patreon, 6 books for sale on Amazon, and a commissioned story sent to a very happy patron.

Now, back to Heart Mage and I'm excited to share this visual of Mira, who's been living in my imagination all week...

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 14d

Alternate Cover Reveal - Here’s a look at an unused cover design for My Best Friend’s OnlyFans Sister.

Which cover do you like more — the one we used for the book, or this alternate version?
#EroticRomance #NewRelease #indieauthor #AgeGapRomance

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 16d

My Best Friend's OnlyFans Sister available now! Aaron's had a crush on Lisa since high school, but she's always been out of reach. Now she needs his help, and what starts as tech support becomes something neither of them planned for. a.co/d/ccevy10

#EroticRomance #Spicy #NewRelease #SteamyRomance

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 16d

What if the quiet bookstore owner has been hiding fire beneath her careful composure all along? Sylvie is about to discover that meeting Wes might be the most transformative experience of all. Small town romance meets passionate awakening. 🔥
#RomanceReads #SpicyRomance #Erotica a.co/d/bFrQLhI

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rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 19d

Taelim's magic order will be playing a very big part in the second book of the Heart Mage. Book 1 is for sale on Amazon right now.

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#indieauthors #fantasy #eroticficiton

rteny.bsky.social @rteny.bsky.social · 20d

I'm super excited how well the cover came out for Heart Mage Book 1. Elliot and the two worlds he has to navigate. The little details around the edge too.

I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday. I have some stories to edit (as always) and two major posts going live on Patreon this week.