❤️ Bookish Friday Which world are you choosing? #Readers #BookCommunity #FantasyBooks #RomanticSuspense

📚 Behind the Scenes Sometimes writing isn't about getting thousands of words on the page. Sometimes it's researching. Sometimes it's outlining. Sometimes it's realizing one conversation changes the entire story. I'm grateful for every sentence. #WritingJourney #AmWriting #CreativeLife

✨ Inside the P.I.R. Universe One of my favorite things about writing Obsidian Vendetta is creating a world where magic exists just beneath the surface of everyday life. Fairies. Vampires. Gargoyles. Dragons. #UrbanFantasy #FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor #Bookstagram #WorldBuilding

Thank you for cheering on both the Fire Series and the P.I.R. world. Your support means more than you know. If you've read one of my books, I'd love to hear which character has stayed with you the longest. #Readers #IndieBooks #ThankYouReaders #AuthorCommunity

☕ A Quiet Writing Morning Purple hair. Hot tea. A notebook full of ideas. AJ sleeping nearby. Honestly... that's my favorite kind of office. Some of the best scenes happen during quiet mornings when the world hasn't quite woken up yet. Where's your favorite place to read or write? #AuthorLife

✨ Welcome to P.I.R. The P.I.R. universe keeps growing. 📖 Available now on Amazon. #UrbanFantasy #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #ObsidianVendetta

Happy #fathersday to all the #dads and #moms who had to be dads too. My father saved my life, and I'm forever mindful of that fact. He wasn't the easiest man all the time. But he taught me to honor your word, be independent, be a functioning adult, and to stand by my personal morals.

Tell me: What’s your favorite kind of story atmosphere? 🔥 intense romance suspense 🖤 dark mystery/noir 👻 spooky supernatural ⚔ epic fantasy ☕ emotionally devastating comfort fiction (No wrong answers except “books should have fewer feelings.”) #Readers #BookCommunity #IndieBooks #AuthorJourney

Current writing mood: 📚 open notebooks ☕ coffee gone cold again 🎵 dramatic playlists 🔥 Fire Series chaos 🖤 noir Kickstarter planning 🐶 at least one dog supervising everything Productivity level: somewhere between “inspired artist” and “conspiracy board detective.” #WritingMood #AuthorLife

The next episode of Amber & Ashes the P.I.R. #serialfiction story by D. C. Sadie and me, is out today. You can also read the entire stories of Hematite without Faith and False Emerald while you're there. medium.com/@authoranncr... #urbanfantasy #serialfiction #P.I.R.serial

Episode 13 drops this Friday. 👀 And let’s just say… things are escalating. Without spoilers: ⚠ secrets are getting harder to hide ⚠ tension is climbing ⚠ somebody may be approaching a breaking point I am both excited and emotionally concerned. #SerialFiction #IndieAuthor

One of the things about writing is switching between different storytelling moods. The Fire Series lets me dive into romance, suspense, and emotional intensity. Obsidian Vendetta lets me wander into shadows, mysteries, choices, and noir. Do you prefer romance suspense or mystery/noir stories?

Spent today working on plans for the upcoming Obsidian Vendetta Kickstarter. 🖤 There’s still a lot of planning ahead: 🕯 special editions 🕯 rewards 🕯 behind-the-scenes goodies 🕯 dark noir vibes everywhere And yes… Avril is still glaring at me from across the room demanding perfection. #Kickstarter

Book 4 is officially back in progress, which means: ✔ chaos ✔ tension ✔ emotional damage ✔ probably kissing during terrible decision-making I’ve missed these characters more than I expected. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FireSeries #RomanticSuspense #AuthorLife

If you like: 🖤 morally complicated characters 🔥 tension that actually hurts 🔍 a little mystery threaded through everything Obsidian Vendetta might be your next read. Just saying… enter at your own risk.

Currently juggling: 🔥 Drafting Malcolm’s story (Fire Series Book 4) 🎙 Recording Amber and Ashes with D.C. Sadie 🖤 Living in the world of Obsidian Vendetta Send help… or snacks. Preferably snacks.

www.youtube.com/live/1xiz6E1... Yes it's that time. Let's hang and talk all things P.I.R. #noirmystery #fantasy #lgbtqbook #newbook #reading

This week felt like a reset. New space. New focus. New stories taking shape. I’m really excited for where this is going. If you’ve read anything lately (mine or otherwise), tell me: What’s a story that stuck with you this week? #BookCommunity #AmReading #IndieBooks #AuthorLife #StoryLovers

If you love: 🔍 Noir vibes 🌆 Urban fantasy edges 💭 Stories that linger You can read it here: medium.com/@authoranncr... Let me know what you think—I’m always watching (in a totally non-creepy writer way 😌) #AnnCrow #UrbanFantasy #NoirFiction #MediumWriters #SerializedFiction #IndieAuthor

New desk. New setup. Same chaotic writing energy. This is where: ✨ Stories are born ✨ Characters misbehave ✨ And tea disappears at alarming speeds Seattle gave me inspiration. Thanks to @bookstorebarandcafe for the inspiration. Show me your writing space 👇 #WritingSpace #DeskSetup #AuthorLife

If you like your stories with a little grit, a little magic, and a lot of secrets… Obsidian Vendetta A detective who sees too much. A world that doesn’t play fair. And a case that refuses to stay buried. Grab your copy here: storyoriginapp.com/universalboo... #UrbanFantasyBooks #MysteryThriller

Obsidian Vendetta

Avril Florez doesn’t believe in happy endings—especially not her own.

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We’re building slow, steady, and stubborn over here. While D. C. Sadie and I work on Amber and Ashes, I’m reminding myself: Not every chapter needs to be perfect. Some stories just need to be real. What are you building right now, even if it’s messy? #TaurusSeason #AmWriting

If you love: 🖤 Urban fantasy noir 🖤 Mystery with teeth 🖤 Characters who make questionable life choices Drop an 🖤 or grab a spot here: forms.gle/s52exao15SnZ... #ARCReaders #BookReviewers #UrbanFantasy #MysteryBooks #IndieBooks #DarkFiction #Bookstagram #ReaderCommunity #AdvanceReaderCopy

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Step into the shadows. You’re invited to apply to be an Advance Reader for Obsidian Vendetta. If you enjoy urban fantasy noir, morally complex protagonists, and supernatural city mysteries, please…

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Back home from Seattle and stepping into a brand new writing space ✨ There’s something about a fresh desk, a clean office, and that first cup of coffee back home that just hits different. New stories are calling. New words are waiting. And yes… Obsidian Vendetta is out #AmWriting #WritersLife

If you’ve already stepped into Obsidian Vendetta—thank you. 🖤 If not, the first case is waiting. No rush. No pressure. Just know… Some things, once noticed, can’t be unseen. 📖 Ebook live now 📚 Paperback live now #NowReading #IndieBooks #MysteryReaders

There’s something about writing while traveling that changes the way you see everything. Different city. Different rhythm. Taking in the details. The atmosphere. The quiet moments. Because stories don’t just come from writing. They come from noticing. #WritersLife #CreativeProcess #AuthorLife

Meet Avril. She doesn’t go looking for trouble. But she doesn’t look away from it either. Every case leaves a mark. And this one? This one runs deeper than it should. Obsidian Vendetta is live now. 🖤 #CharacterIntro #NoirMystery #WomenInFiction #AmWriting

Obsidian Vendetta is not only live but also free from today the 16th to the 20th on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMVHSX4 Catch your copy of the 1st case, today. #urbanfantasy #fantasy #Noirmystery #mystery #freeread #reading

Seattle has a way of turning everything a little more noir. 🌧️ Rain on the pavement. City lights in reflection. That feeling like something is just slightly off. #SeattleVibes #NoirAesthetic #AmWriting #IndieAuthor

Obsidian Vendetta is officially live. 🖤 If you love noir mystery, quiet tension, and characters who don’t walk away unchanged… The first case is waiting. 📖 Ebook available now 📚 Paperback arrives April 14 #ObsidianVendetta #NoirMystery #IndieAuthor #NowReading