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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Have you read Heartsong yet? What's your favorite part and why is it Frey's gray sweatpants??

S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Can't wait to read Heartsong? 👉🏻👉🏻

👉🏻👉🏻 Read it now as an ebook on KU! Or if you reeeeally want that early paperback, request it on NetGalley 🩷

Heartsong is a steamy PNR monster romance and book 1 of the War of the Underhill series. Rereleasing from @avonbooks.bsky.social Feb 10, 2026!

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 2d

On Oct 21, in 1 week, join me on the awesome Fantasy Romance Subreddit for a fun AMA event!

Get all your burning questions answered, find out more about upcoming projects, and more!

Check out the /rfantasyromance Reddit page Oct 21 from 12-4 pm PST (7-11 pm UTC) and come say hi 🩷

#booksky #ama

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to Podium for bringing the Monstrous World to audio and of course the amazing William MacLeod and Sophie Daniels for bringing the stories to life!

S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 3d

So pleased to announce that Ironling & Sweetling audiobooks are now wide!

This means you can find and listen to them on Audible as well as Spotify, Apple, Audiobooks.com, Libro.fm, Storytel, and through your local library with Libby & hoopla!

#booksky #audiobook

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 6d

You gotta do what you gotta do. In the long run, I’m sure it’ll benefit both your art and mental health. You can’t draw from an empty well, and you’re brave to recognize the situation and do what you need to take care of yourself 🩷

S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Full Changelings Cover! 🩷

I’m so in love 🥰 cover art by the incredible Beth Gilbert!

#bookcover #coverart #booksky

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Aliiwa @aliiwa.bsky.social · 10d

If i did one good thing this year, it was this commission done for "Faeling" by @sewendelauthor.bsky.social

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

I love them so much 🥹

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Changelings will be a collection including 2 novellas + 1 short story. Vol 1 (Balar & Imogen) releases Nov 30 and Vol 2 (Soren & Maeve + surprise short story) releases Spring 2026.

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Changelings Cover Reveal pt 2! 🩷

The second half of the new Changelings cover by the amazing Beth Gilbert 😍

Meet Soren & Maeve, our second Changelings couple 🩷

This will be such a delicious story about the reformed mean girl and the broody man who doesn't think he deserves love 🥰

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 12d

Changelings is a collection of 2 novellas + 1 short story and book 5 of the Monstrous World series. Vol 1, Balar & Imogen's story, releases Nov 30. Stay tuned for more info, preorder dates, and vol 2 to meet our second couple, Soren & Maeve!

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 12d

Changelings Cover Reveal part 1!

A cover so amazing, it needs two parts! Beth Gilbert has outdone herself yet again—the scenery, their expressions, his wings, the pink!! 14/10 🩷

This novella will be packed with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers vibes and so many cat jokes—I can't wait!

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 14d

The next title in the Monstrous World series will be a little different—a novella collection!
Changelings will include 2 novellas and 1 short story. It will be published in 2 parts, the first novella in late Nov and the second in Spring 2026. I'll be experimenting a bit with this, so stay tuned!

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · 14d

It's almost here! I'm so thrilled to show off the latest, absolutely stunning Monstrous World cover by the incredible Beth Gilbert Art!

This reveal is so big, it needs 2 days! Check back 10/4 and 10/5 to see all the good stuff and learn more 🤩

#booksky #coverreveal #monsterromance

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 10

King Vallek Far-Sight—never to be denied ❤️‍🔥

Ravenna his Queen is a lucky, lucky woman.

Meet Vallek in Faeling, book 4 of the Monstrous World series, available now!
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Stunningly gorgeous art by @qaisan.bsky.social (yes, there are
prints)

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you! He’s definitely held his throne for a reason 😉

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can meet Vallek in Faeling, book 4 of the Monstrous World series, available now!

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Amazon.com: Faeling: A Monster & Fae Romance (Monstrous World Book 4) eBook : Wendel, S. E.: Kindle Store

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 2

A king has ways of getting what he wants…

Gorgeous new Vallek art by the awesome @axelwarrior.bsky.social 🥰

Isn’t he such a hunk??

#booksky #artsky #orc #monsterromance

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last but certainly not least—the one we’ve all been waiting for—Chibi Darrah!

Such a scamp! So in love with our most mischievous little man 🩷

Thank you to Martith Arts for him and all these wonderful MW chibis! Yes, they will be coming to the shop as stickers soon 🥕

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Aug 31

It’s the goodest, grumpiest boy! Wülf from Ironling by the wonderful Martith Arts!

Isn’t his squishy face just the cutest! I love him 🥰

Stay tuned tomorrow for our last but not least MW animal friend chibi!

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today’s MW animal friend Chibi is everyone’s favorite horned menace—Bellarand! Isn’t he handsome?!? 🥰

Thank you to Martith Arts for another handsome little lad. Stay tuned all weekend for more good boy chibis 💜

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oberon Chibi! Starting the long weekend off with our favorite exasperated single dad.

Isn’t he so handsome?? Thank you to Martith Art for this cutie patootie!

Stay tuned all long weekend for more Monstrous World animal friend chibis 🩷

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

Faeling is book 4 of the Monstrous World series and available now in KU, ebook, paperback, & hardcover. There's so much good stuff here, like:
💚 Female rage
💜 Fated mates
💚 Black cat FMC
💜 Warlord MMC
💚 Sassy unicorns
💜 Conquest as a love language
💚 Political intrigue
💜 Toucher him/her and find out

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S. E. Wendel @sewendelauthor.bsky.social · Aug 24

IT'S HERE! Faeling has arrived!

I'm so excited for y'all to meet Vallek & Ravenna! This is an epic, heavy metal entry in the Monstrous World 💜💚

Pick up Faeling today! a.co/d/58eRbn9

Vallek art by the amazing Qaisan and cover art by the wonderful bethgilbert_art

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