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Chesney Infalt

@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

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Fantasy author and co-host of Fantasy Indies with L. V. Russell. Books: https://linktr.ee/chesneyinfalt

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Nov 22

Here are my books! They range from no spice to closed door, and all are available on Kindle Unlimited. You can get signed copies with goodies from my Etsy shop! (🔗 in B1o)

P. S. The Magic Collector has 8 character artworks in the book, and the audiobook is available on Audible!

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 5d

I hit 100k in my WIP! I’m sooooooo close to being done.

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 5d

This isn’t what the ghost librarian looks like in The Magic Collector, but it’s as close as I could get! 👻

If you like mild spooky that’s more vibes with lots of adventure and a slowburn romance, try my gothic fantasy romance inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle.

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 9d

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 10 🎃

My WIP in emojis:
⚔️👑🧛🏻‍♀️🧚🏼💍🩸🌳🏰

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 11d

📚 What are your spooky book recs? 📚

I like vibes without a ton of scary stuff, so most of these fall into the category of creepy vibes but nothing too intense (Jurassic Park being the most gruesome).

#fantasyindiesspooktober hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social & I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 12d

“Give me everything you have, Briar Rose,” he whispers, his voice like silk over my skin, leaving goosebumps in their wake. This close, I could count his long, red lashes if I so desired.

Faerie Sleeping Beauty retelling, YA, sweet romance, no spice 🔗 in B1o

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 15d

⚔️ Saturday Snippet ⚔️

A snippet from my WIP.

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 17d

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 2 🎃

I’m very particular about what type of scary media. I’ve branched out into some thriller books recently, and I’m currently reading the second Jurassic Park book. Definitely darker than the movies!

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 18d

📚 Happy New Month! 📚

I’m Chesney, fantasy author and co-host of @fantasyindies.bsky.social with the talented @lvrussell.bsky.social. I’m nearly done with the first draft of my WIP “Marriage of Survival” (working title).

All are welcome to join!

#fantasyindiesspooktober

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 19d

Funny, what lies we tell, believing they are truth. Aveline waited one moment, then another, and told herself the lie that would convince her to venture into the darkness to find Sebastian: There is nothing that can hurt you.

Standalone gothic fantasy romance, 🔗 in b1o!

Reposted by Chesney Infalt

Fantasy Indies @fantasyindies.bsky.social · 20d

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃

All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!

Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies October prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell

1. Introduce yourself & WIP
2. Do you/your characters like scary things?
3. Free Friday or share something you are proud of
4. Saturday Snippet
5. What are your characters afraid of?
6. Monsters in WIP
7. Villain’s goals
8. Spooky month book recs
9. Favourite paranormal creatures
10. Free Friday or explain your WIP with emojis/gifs
11. Saturday Snippet
12. What do your MC and villain think of each other?
13. Spooky Shelfie
14. Villain’s henchmen and/or followers
15. What would you/your characters wear to a Halloween ball?
16. Tricks and/or treats in WIP
17. Free Friday or share a photo of autumn decorations
18. Saturday Snippet
19. Scary moment in WIP
20. Morally grey character(s)
21. Scary movie/tv show recs
22. Creepy poem or flash fiction
23. Who would your characters dress up as for Halloween?
24. Free Friday or share your Halloween plans
25. Saturday Snippet
26. How would your MC react to a haunted house?
27. Goosebumps or Point Horror?
28. Guilt or regret in WIP
29. MC’s worst nightmare
30. Is your MC brave?
31. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · 21d

🍂 #FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 28 🍂

Marriage of Survival is almost past the first draft stage! I’m very excited.

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 17

🍂 #FantasyIndiesSeptember 🍂

My Autumn TBR:

A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid
The Lost World by Michael Crichton
Holly by Adalyn Grace
Nightshade God by Hannah Whitten

I’ll start with those and see what else my reading mood adds!

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 16

“𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭!” 𝐈 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦.

The Heart of the Sea 🧜🏻‍♂️
Little Mermaid retelling, YA, sweet romance, no spice 🔗 in b1o!

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 12

📚 What books remind you of autumn? 📚

Swipe to see mine! I love the autumn vibes and am excited to dive into both rereads as well as new stories.

#fantasyindiesseptember hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 11

🍂 #FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 11 🍂

I have multiple WIPs I’ve already announced, as well as a few secret ones. I’m getting close to finishing Marriage of Survival, so we’ll see what calls to me next.

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 9

🍂 #FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 9 🍂

Sylas has mind magic, so he’d probably want to try something different like flight. Lark would want shield magic so she could protect herself and those she cares about.

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 4

🍂 #FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 4🍂

Character hobbies

Lark: singing, reading

Sylas: carving wood figurines, hiking

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 3

The princess has eighteen years to find her true love so he can break the curse when she falls asleep. And I have eighteen years to plan the reunification of Faerie. This is going to be fun.

Faerie Sleeping Beauty retelling, YA, sweet romance, no spice 🔗 in B1o

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 1

📚 Happy New Month! 📚

I’m Chesney, fantasy author and co-host of @fantasyindies.bsky.social with the fabulous @lvrussell.bsky.social. I’m at 77k in my WIP “Marriage of Survival” (working title).

All are welcome to join!

#fantasyindiesseptember

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here are the prompts! I accidentally posted them to my account. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

Fantasy Indies @fantasyindies.bsky.social · Sep 1

📖 #FantasyIndiesSeptember 📖

All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books.
Feel free to ask the hosts questions!

Love,
Faeries at Fantasy Indies
@lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Sep 1

Oh no! I accidentally posted it here! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll post it over there as well. Thank you for letting me know.

Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Aug 31

I can’t believe it’s been two years since The Magic Collector released! 😮 To celebrate, the ebook is discounted this week.

Standalone gothic fantasy romance, slow burn, fade to black, marriage of convenience, found family, 🔗 in b1o!
#booksale

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Aug 31

It’s already the end of August! This has been a busy month. I’ve read a lot of good books, and as for writing, I made it to 77k in my WIP! Getting toward the end. All are welcome to join the prompts for September!

#fantasyindiesaugust hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌙 #FantasyIndiesAugust Day 28 🌙

I’ve written a few genres, but I tend to stick to fantasy. I do have a couple of ideas for others—we’ll see if anything happens with them.

Hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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Chesney Infalt @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social · Aug 23

⚔️ Saturday Snippet ⚔️

A snippet from my WIP.

#fantasyindiesaugust hosts: @lvrussell.bsky.social and I @fantasyindies.bsky.social

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