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Eira Brand

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Writer of Cyberpunk, Gothic Fantasy, and Horror. Tabletop RPG developer, layout designer. Run Like Hell is now available on Bookshop.org, Amazon, and Kindle Unlimited! (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Jul 27

I may be promoting my cyberpunk horror novel, Run Like Hell, but I'm still writing. Nearly done with the 1st draft of a dark fantasy novella. Once that's done I'll jump back over to the RLH sequel.
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indiebooks 💙📚🌈📚

Run Like Hell

Check out Run Like Hell - <p>A shootout at a streetside bazaar. A pursuit through darkened city streets. A courier brutally murdered by his pursuers. Blown apart and left to rot in the gutter. All of ...

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 9h

Hell yeah. 😎 They're our bread and butter so hopefully the continue making a comeback.🔥

Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 13h

Thanks so much! I love your work! <3

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 2d

It's a sort of visceral reaction that says more than words and tells me that I'm still learning from other people. I never want to get to the point where good art doesn't make me react.

#indiebooks #indieauthor #artishuman #booksky #humanmade #noai

Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 2d

Was complimenting a friend's book cover and said something interesting. "It's a good feeling to see something so good that you get a little mad about it."

#indiebooks #indieauthor #artishuman #booksky #humanmade #noai

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 3d

Stopped at some local bookstores to pitch Run Like Hell. Gave a couple of freebies away and feeling pretty good. Going to a couple more and a local queer library tomorrow. Wish me luck!
#booksky #indiebooks #horrorcommunity #halloween #spookyseason #writingcommunity #queerwriters #cyberpunk 💙📚🪐📚🩸📚🌈📚

Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 7d

Always happy to see other trans sci-fi authors getting their stuff out there! Congrats!

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 7d

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 7d

Super excited to be able to share the @wraithmarked.bsky.social edition of Dracula! This one is special. 🥰
I co-lead art direction, did the interior layout, worked with one of my favorite artists @vvilczy.bsky.social, and designed the bookmark for the project!
#kickstarter #dracula #horror #vampires

Dracula - Illustrated Deluxe Edition

Bram Stoker's iconic vampire comes to Wraithmarked as a new entry in the Classics line of deluxe editions!

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 12d

As a member of Kickstarter's Community Advisory Council, I am in full support of KSU's goals. I stand behind y'all and urge @kickstarter.com management to meet what I believe are fair and reasonable demands.

#kickstarter #ProUnion

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 13d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 15d

Let's gooooo!

Lizzie Blackwood @lizzieblackwood.bsky.social · 15d

THE OTHERSIDE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! Go support this queer speculative fiction magazine run by an amazing crew of queer creatives! Give future you the gift of amazing queer storytelling while you today get the satisfaction of knowing you're helping keep queer art alive in a difficult time!

OTHERSIDE - Kickstarter is LIVE! @othersidespec.bsky.social · 15d

WE'RE LIVE! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED! Back now to support a new magazine of speculative fiction by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and artists! Snag some amazing rewards, including discounted subscriptions! Support queer art! And help us SMASH DAY ONE!

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · 23d

I've had a lot of folks comment on the level of violence, gore, and body horror in RLH. It's got me thinking of calling it a cyber-splatter-punk novel rather than just a cyberpunk horror.

#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #queerwriters #cyberpunk #horrorcommunity #indiebooks 💙📚🪐📚🩸📚🌈📚

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VEN @venjs.bsky.social · Sep 14

Very excited to get a signed book of Run Like Hell by @eirabrand.com. Been looking forward to this book for months but its release got lost in my life schedule

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 14

Thanks so much! ❤️ I hope it doesn't suck! 😂

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · Sep 12

PLEASE NEVER GIVE YOUR INFORMATION
OUT ON THE INTERNET UNLESS YOU ARE
110% CERTAIN OF THE ENTITY YOU
ARE GIVING IT TO.

love you all. stay safe.

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 11

Woot, joining a new starter pack!

Kickstarter @kickstarter.com · Sep 10

Three years ago, we started the Community Advisory Council (CAC), inviting a group of Kickstarter creators to help us stay tuned in to what creators want and need. 👏

You can follow a few of our members here and learn more about the whole team: kck.st/41KXWSh

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 10

🏖 How to design coastlines for your maps.
⛅ How different climates can affect your worldbuilding.
🗿 Building histories through an anthropological lens.
🗺 Basic tips for map design (typography, scale, etc.)

Follow the campaign so you're alerted when it goes live!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

Coming soon: An Author's Guide to Setting Design

A full-color reference book for authors, game masters, and anyone else who loves creating fictional worlds & maps.

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 10

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined @kickstarter.com’s 2025 Community Advisory Council!

I’m looking forward to collaborating with all the amazing creators on the council and helping make Kickstarter even better for everyone.

landing.kickstarter.com/community-ad...
#kickstarter #crowdfunding

Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 6

Recently I kind of did it in reverse. My partner asked me which characters from RLH we could cosplay as together. So I picked two minor characters and kind of brainstormed ways to make them pseudo self-inserts.
#pretendpanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tell me #pretendpanel:

September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character?
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · Sep 6

My collection of short stories, a blend of cyberpunk and slice-of-life, is one year old! To celebrate, The Crafty Bookstore is offering the paperback for 25% OFF. Get it before Sept. 24th, and you'll also get the eBook + some bonus reading / art! 🪐📚💙

🔗 www.thecraftybookstore.com/product-page...

A graphic that shows the DIGITAL EXTREMITIES book cover, with text that reads "Happy anniversary; 25% off until September 24th, plus every order includes free eBook & Extra freebies on Campfire!

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Eira Brand @eirabrand.com · Sep 6

Well it's official! You can now buy Run Like Hell directly from me--and they'll be signed. 😎

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#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indiebooks 💙📚🌈📚