Amora scribe and herbal alchemist Sara Cortese kept detailed diaries documenting finding love with healer Bethany Clement in the shadow of violent uprisings and attacks by malevolent creatures from another realm.
Going beyond the pages of her diaries, Bound by Ink is a Scions of Belhaven novella that brings to life Sara and Bethany’s love story.
I’m Ariella. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
When I’m not battling demons, the patriarchy, or laundry, you can find me writing contemporary and fantasy romance books with middle-aged, bisexual, ADHD characters. Those characters bang a lot so if you’re under 18 or not a fan of that sort of thing click away now.
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I for sure know that the Big 5 publishing companies have the cash to make their books more accessible and offer more large-print editions without jacking up the price. Indie authors like myself can figure out a place in the middle that increases accessibility without severely increasing the price of the book.
Keep readingIt’s a little unbelievable that in four days my next Scions of Belhaven book will be out in the world. Read on to learn four facts about this sapphic fantasy romance novella.
Keep readingSo you’re an indie author who wants to sell their books directly to readers and bookstores. Here’s my convoluted explainer on how I do it with absolutely no promises that it’s the best or easiest way. Because it’s definitely not.
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