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Daryl Marez
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ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ & ᴏᴠᴇʀᴛʜɪɴᴋᴇʀ [ʜᴇ/ᴛʜᴇʏ]
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ɢʜᴏᴜʟ sᴄᴏᴜᴛs, ʀɪᴅᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘʀɪᴅᴇ +
ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʟᴏssᴏᴍ sᴇʀɪᴇs
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ᴄᴏᴠᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʟᴏꜱꜱᴏᴍ • ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴏɴᴇ // ᴏᴜᴛ ɴᴏᴡ
ɴᴇᴡ ᴀᴅᴜʟᴛ • ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀɪᴄᴀʟ ꜰᴀɴᴛᴀꜱʏ • Qᴜᴇᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛᴄʜᴇꜱ
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Day 001 // WEEK 1: GATHERING THE EMBERS
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A decorated Christmas tree with book ornaments in the background.; Day 001 The Quiet Echo - What's something your creative self has been trying to tell you all year that you've kind of been ignoring?
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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ANNOUNCING: Bright Endings, Quiet Beginnings
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#LoreOutLoud returns December 1st 🌐 Get ready to cap off a prompt-filled year with the Queer Authors community!

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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A decorated Christmas tree with book ornaments in the background.
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Day 030 // WEEK 5: WRAP-UP
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 030 The Long Winter Ahead - What intention, habit, or mindset do you want to carry forward as a writer moving into new projects?
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 029 // WEEK 5: WRAP-UP
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 029 In in the Cold Light - Looking back on your writing, what patterns or insights stand out and what have they taught you?
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 028 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 028 The Candle Burns Low - How do you celebrate progress in your writing, whether small wins or bigger milestones?
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 027 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 027 Soft Snow, Blank Page - How do you experiment with new ideas or directions without feeling pressure to get it "right"?
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 026 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 026 Between Seasons - What habits or approaches are you ready to leave behind? What practices do you want to carry forward?
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 025 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 025 The Writer's Table - Which authors, books, or media influence your writing, and how do they shape your ideas?
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Wanna help me give away my debut novel? I've got my first batch of copies ready to go, and with your help, I can double (or triple!) that number 🤯
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Each 'Coven of the Elder Blossom' book sold via my Ko-fi shop sponsors a free eBook
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More info: ko-fi.com/Post/BUY-ONE...
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Buy One, Give One information for sponsoring a "Coven of the Elder Blossom" eBook
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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I usually make the bread each year for our family get-together. It's been a while since I've baked, so I wanted to do a practice loaf... Turns out she's still got it!

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#Breadsky #Foodsky
A loaf of rosemary and garlic bread on a wire rack
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Day 024 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 024 Quiet Gratitude - Who or what helps you stay engaged with writing, and how does their presence support your work?
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 023 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 023 Harvest of Words - What have you learned about your writing process or your own creativity over time?
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Day 022 // WEEK 4: FROST & REFLECTION
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 22 The Frost Line - What boundaries or routines protect your creative energy, and how do you keep them in place?
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Day 021 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 021 Ember at Dusk - What elements of your writing feel most “you,” and how do you nurture that voice in other work?
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 020 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 020 Through Smoke and Mirror - How vulnerable do you feel sharing your writing, and how does that influence what you choose to write?
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Day 019 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 019 Ashes and Archetypes - Are there patterns or character types you keep returning to, and what do they reveal about your interests?
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 018 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 018 The Shape of Stillness - How do you write quieter or slower moments in a way that keeps readers engaged and maintains flow?
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Day 017 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 017 Fireside Confessions - How does your own perspective or personality show up in your writing, even when you're not aware of it?
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Day 016 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 016 Echoes in the Fog - How do you convey emotion or tension without stating it outright, and what techniques work best for you?
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 015 // WEEK 3: SMOKE & STORY
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 015 Scent of Ash and Ink - How do you use sensory details to make your writing feel vivid? Which senses do you explore the most?
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 014 // WEEK 2: THE TURNING LEAVES
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 014 The Writer's Lantern - What keeps you motivated to write consistently, even when it's difficult or frustrating?
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 013 // WEEK 2: THE TURNING LEAVES
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 013 The Weight of the Wind - What strategies or routines help you keep writing when you feel stuck or uninspired?
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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If you've had a chance to read Coven of the Elder Blossom, thank you ✨ I'd be so grateful if you left a review—your feedback helps others find (and hopefully love) the story too!
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Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/books/0e2b78...
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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"Coven of the Elder Blossom; Elder Blossom Book One" book cover. Green speech bubble with a 4-star review from Keith (ARC reader). Daryl/Author logo in green. Text: I've been enjoying more historical fiction lately, especially with a queer lens. Coven of the Elder Blossom is a great marriage of fantasy and historical fiction. Setting it during '69 before, during, and after Stonewall is clever. I'm here for any and all queer witches. The magic system being based around flowers gives it some cozy vibes, while also dealing with sinister forces encroaching on their way of life. I'm curious to see where the series goes.
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Day 012 // WEEK 2: THE TURNING LEAVES
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 012 Whispers Through the Trees - How do you handle feedback in a way that strengthens your work without losing your voice?
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Day 011 // WEEK 2: THE TURNING LEAVES
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#LoreOutLoud, a community event logo against a globe; Hosted by Daryl. A dark forest as a background; Day 011 Rust and Renewal - Which habits have helped your writing grow, and which have you learned to let go of?
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM