Lana Bright

A movie poster titled "From One Mifletzet to Another" featuring a teenage girl in front of a gritty, fiery background above an open basement door. Descriptive text from top to bottom, left to right: "JEWISH HORROR" "WOMEN AUTONOMY" "SEX POSITIVITY" "BREAK THE CURSE." "A 88,000~ YA HORROR NOVEL" "COMING IN SEPTEMBER"

HOW TO SURVIVE A SLASHER X FEAR STREET

When a Jewish girl accidentally reawakens an ancient curse over her town, she must fight through mythological nightmares and break the curse before she's torn apart like the demon who start it all.

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#YA #H #Jewish #OwnVoices #W #PosterPit

This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!

Meme template of a car labeled "The Windwalker" taking a sharp right into an exit labeled "Infiltrate a criminal hideout of human traffickers," away from "Get help from an adult."

Eight memorable quotes from THE WINDWALKER, the center square titled "THE WINDWALKER Memorable Quotes". From top to bottom, left to right: “I didn’t realize that peer pressure excuses murder. That’s my bad, guys.” “What kind of self-defense class teaches you how to weaponize a writing utensil?” “As much as I’d love to hear about the revolting things you kids do after school, I have more important things to do. Anything, really. At all.“ “At least the monsters under your bed aren’t trying to sleep with you.” “We’re gonna stop at Shake Shack. You girls wanna come? I’ll buy you a milkshake to make up for the whole ‘blackmailing’ thing.” “What does that even mean? You want me to throw a rock at Chase?” “It’s better than Shark Boy. Just wait until Brooke starts calling you Lava Girl.” “I should probably be concerned. You said she’s fine, though, so I’m choosing not to care.”

PJ:O if Percy Jackson dropped 20 F-bombs X "STFD" by TeZATalks

Six elemental-powered idiots almost die several times. With all your favorite tropes...

Murder ✨

Jumping off buildings 🏢

Proclaiming they'd rather die instead of be called a team 💀

More murder ✨✨✨

#UnhingedPit #YA #F #OWN

Super awesome pitch! Love this whole idea

A title card with the text "An Agent's Guide to THE WINDWALKER - Katie Collan - young adult urban fantasy 105,000 words" over a person with a red cloak standing in the middle of a grassy field.

Comparative titles with arrows pointing to relevant descriptions. Titles include: LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn, A DEADLY EDUCATION by Naomi Novik, Nickelodeon's animated series AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. Captions: Legendborn: "mysterious death of a parent", "strong themes of prejudice" ATLA: "elemental hard magic system" ATLA, A Deadly Education: "diverse ensemble (would rather die than get along)" All three: "magic rooted in culture"

Pitch: "When fighters start disappearing from an underground tournament, a sixteen-year-old participant with wind powers must uncover the tournament's secrets before she loses a match and shares their fate."

A mood board featuring eight panels with a corresponding color palette in the center, as well as the caption, "Believe in the wind and you'll prevail." From left to right, top to bottom: fire burning down a building; ocean water; the sky above the clouds; a cracked, rocky ground; a red-haired girl in a red cloak with glowing white eyes, holding a dagger hilt with a transparent blade made of air; a skyline view of nighttime Manhattan; a NYC subway track; a boxing ring that depicts two people practicing punches beyond the ropes.

LEGENDBORN x AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

Either she fulfills her family's legacy, or she dies with it.

🤸‍♀️ Badass female protagonist
💧🪨🔥🌪️ Elemental magic system
🌆 Urban fantasy in NYC
🫂 Found Family
🗡️ Magic competition
🌈 Diverse ensemble cast

#YA #F #Jewish #Own #WSPit #WSPitQ

Ash and Roses book cover on an ereader surrounded by trope map. Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, mm romance, cozy fantasy, overprotective character, tie me up, size difference, warm fuzzy vibes, previously enemies, so many pet names

Sign up here to be an ARC reader for my novel Ash and Roses. docs.google.com/forms/d/1_qq... Book 2 of the Captive Hearts series. You don't need to have read book 1 to sign up. I'll provide a brief overview of the story so far. Please repost if you think your followers would be interested #mmromance

The rise of gen AI, backed at every level by the far-right, suggests the arrival of an _anti-information_ age. AI offers a self-reinforcing bullshit loop that, much like a Russian disinfo operation, serves to muddy the information space and create doubt about the very nature of reality.

Aromantic Awareness Week Recommendations Hello, friends! I hope you’ve been having a great week full of amazing books! In honor of Aromantic Awareness Week, I come to you with a ...

The post you've all been waiting for!! Here's a whole bunch of books for Aromantic Awareness Week!

#AroWeek #booksky
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I don't mind talking about being a writer, but it depends on the person asking. I might not tell everyone I write romance if I think some would be surprised that it's spicy! My parents already know and don't care haha

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Looks awesome! (MONCH 😁)

Picture of book cover of Winning the Woodsman with trope map and roses. Tropes: Cozy fantasy meets MM romance. MC on the run. Snowed in together. Matchmaking dog. First times. Low angst. Nobleman and grumpy woodsman. The novella is free for Valentine's Day

My cozy, low-angst MM romance novella Winning the Woodsman is currently free for Valentine's Day. Please repost if you think your followers might enjoy!

#mmromance #lgbtqbooks #cozyfantasy #booksky

Today's last lines:
The general grabs a tie from the curtain.
“Turn around.”
I lose no time in obeying in case he decides it's more convenient to kill me after all. He secures my wrists together with grim efficiency.

Aaron getting tied up, not even for fun this time. So unfair😭
#mmromance #booksky

The Human ambassador bowed, hands behind their back.

The Xturi envoy extended a big, soft paw. "I was told Humans greet with touch?"

"Are Xturi comfortable being touched?"

The Xturi's large, round eyes opened wide. Their thick, silky fur rippled as they laughed.
"We relish touch!"

"Excellent!"

Bill and Ted taught me all I know about Soc-rates 😄

Amazing graphics ❤️

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Who can resist the falling chandelier trope 😆

Elaborate gold and crystal chandelier suspended from the ceiling

Currently having a blast with the finale of Ash and Roses, rubbing my hands with irrational glee like a Bond villain as I write a 'falling chandelier' bit. Dream scene realized 😈

#gayromance #writinggoals #self-publishing #romantasy

After a LOT of wrangling with the blurb, I think I finally have the logline for Captive Hearts Book 2: Ash and Roses!

Neil has always been the protector. But this time, I'm going to save him.

Very excited to share the whole novel soon 😁

#mmromance #gayromance #cozyfantasy #indieauthor #romantasy

Last lines written today...

“I let my guard down around you more than anyone. You shatter my defenses completely.”
Aaron looks down, a blush creeping up his cheeks. The poor thing is completely undone by my earnestness.
“Oh. Er… right,” he whispers. “That’s- that's good to know."

cover of SO LET THEM BURN paperback by meeee

Cover of THIS ENDS IN EMBERS by meeee

uh idk why i suddenly have 3K more followers than last week, but i assume it's because of Black History Month and if so i have a book coming out, THIS ENDS IN EMBERS, sequel to SO LET THEM BURN, and tbh i'd rather you buy it or repost this so other people might buy it 😘

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This first line is so good 😍

Time to introduce my books! In Enemy Hands is book 1 of the Captive Hearts series. This sweet romance series follows the love story of Neil and Aaron, two men on opposite sides in a long-running war of attrition. Winning the Woodsman is a connected standalone novella

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Authors, if you see this, it's a sign to post the first line of your book.

"The city of Rhennes looks tiny now."

Ash and Roses, Lana Bright, coming March... I think

Authors, if you see this, it's a sign to post the first line of your book.

'“Fuck!” cried Fern, ducking back inside the carriage a whisker before a clawed and scaled hand sailed past.'

-Brigands & Breadknives, Travis Baldree, coming Nov 11

Common Bonds 2 An(other) anthology of aromantic sff centering platonic relationships Sign up to help us spread the word about our kickstarter

Common Bonds is making a comeback!!

We're hoping to put together a 2nd anthology of aromantic sff, and could use everybody's help spreading the word!

Our Kickstarter will launch February 16 for #AroWeek. Sign up here if you want to give us a hand ✨

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Same! I was hoping that post I made might've motivated me to get started... but nope. Still no progress 😅