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Blaine D. Arden

@blainedarden.com

enby/ace | Mx/she/ey/em Author of Queer Romantic SFF who sings eir way through life in platform boots. Tech Prince Troubles OUT NOW!! 👽☕ https://go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles

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Anna Richland@annarichland.bsky.social · yesterday

I'm working on print formatting for Checking Out the Librarian! I printed the first couple chapters to see how the font looks at life-size. The print version will be 5.5 x 8.5 (and 500+ pages, similar size to Father Material by Alexis Hall.) This is starting to feel so real. #mmromancebooks

Alt text: photo of a printed book title page on top of a stack of papers. The book is Checking Out the Librarian by Anna Richland. There's a pink sticky note that says "Coming Sept 18" and a printed notation in red marker at the bottom of the page that says "Goodreads giveaway now. " A third hand- written note in the corner says "himbo golden retriever x black cat," a reference to popular romance tropes
Alyssa Visscher (she/they)@alyssavisscher.bsky.social · 4d ago

I, an autistic baddie with a migraine disorder, just found out that MIGRAINES are now being understood as a SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER?! Give its association with social/emotional/sensory disorders, research has begun suggesting things like additional migraine screenings for folks with autism etc

Anna Richland@annarichland.bsky.social · 6d ago

🏳️‍🌈💙💙What's in Checking Out the Librarian? ⚾📚 An absolute himbo x a prickly librarian 🐕🐈‍⬛ Golden Retriever x Black Cat 🥯 Connor makes treats for the librarians 🩹 Jonathan sees what no one else does 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Hookup turns into more Sign up to win a free ebook on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

A cut out photo ut of an alert tawny colored grayhound dog stretched across the bottom of the post. The dog is looking up at the words: "I'm Dash. I inspired the best doggo ever in Anna Richland's new book, Checking Out the Librarian." In much smaller type it also says "also woof I guess." At the bottom, in a red circle, is the information that the pre-orders are open now, and it releases September 18th. Read on Kindle Unlimited. The dog is cute and alert and really, you should read Checking Out the Librarian just to meet another fun greyhound like Dash.
Anna Richland@annarichland.bsky.social · 6d ago

Connor and Jonathan & their pets & friends are ready for pre-order (or for you to WIN on Goodreads). There's a bit of mistaken identity at the beginning b/c they meet in Portland for a hook up and don't say that they live in Eugene, OR ... and then Connor walks into Jonathan's library. Oops.

Gay Romance Reviews@gayromancereviews.bsky.social · 6d ago

Get ready to swoon over the cover for CHECKING OUT THE LIBRARIAN by @annarichland.bsky.social , a spicy MM romance for readers who want a fun, happy read with a library kitten, queer softball games, and county fair food. Coming 18th September! → getbook.at/CheckingOutTheL

Victoria Strauss@victoriastrauss.com · 7d ago

Just a reminder that the information you provide on your US copyright registration form is public record--and scammers can and do use those records to solicit writers. You can request removal of your info, but it will cost you $100.

DCS 🔞@darkchibishadow.bsky.social · last wk.

Looks like most community copies are still available to claim! So, let me explain what these are... They are free downloads for members of the trans/queer community to enjoy. They are meant for folks who normally couldn't afford the expense so now they can get a gift copy! :D

DCS 🔞@darkchibishadow.bsky.social · last wk.

Following in the footsteps of others: I'm putting up community copies of several of my paid works for fellow trans/queer folks. There's too many to link here: so just dig around my itchio page and you'll find the links! Enjoy and please comment if you claim one! darkchibishadow.itch.io

A screenshot of my Itchio page.
DCS 🔞@darkchibishadow.bsky.social · last wk.

By the by, comments on itchio are like gold to me right now because they help me get found by more folks in a way that is like, hard to describe how good it could potentially be for my art? So, I'd REALLY appreciate any comments on any projects I have there: but ESP the free ones like below. Thanks!

DCS 🔞@darkchibishadow.bsky.social · 2w ago

Another oldie is out of the archive! A to Z Volume 1 & 2 can now be downloaded via my Itchio for free! M/M, demisexual human with an over eager alien boyfriend have sexy fun -- sometimes with tentacles! These two are super cute! Get it here: darkchibishadow.itch.io/a-to-z-comic

An image of Alkaline and Zeggy from one of my yaoi books!
Racheline Maltese@racheline.bsky.social · last wk.

Begging people not to change how they write or punctuate lest it be see as AI… if you do that, it’s literally letting yourself be herded in the direction of less complex sentences by tech bros and ther plagiarism bot. Do not fall for the fear bait.

Kevin Klehr@kevinklehr.bsky.social · 2w ago

@xtianbaines.bsky.social is an author friend who recently posted the rant below on Facebook. Many #authors will relate. #writinglife #authorlife #writing #booksky #books kevinklehr.com/2026/08/16/d...

Do not start writing unless you love it! – Guest blog by Christian Baines

Christian Baines is an author friend who recently posted the rant below on Facebook. Like me, he is on the indie side of the author scale, and what he wrote here is full of truth. He gave me permis…

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Anna Richland@annarichland.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm so excited! That spicy MM romance I've been writing and revising for 16 months (or maybe 16 years, who knows)? It's in the world! I have a cover reveal and ARCs coming next week and a promo tour, all managed by the delightful people at GRR - and you can sign up: tinyurl.com/CheckingOutT...

Checking Out the Librarian, by Anna Richland

You're invited to help celebrate the release of Checking Out the Librarian, by Anna Richland! The following launch events are scheduled: Cover Reveal - August 21 Promo Blitz - September 18 Release T...

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Blaine D. Arden@blainedarden.com · 2w ago

What happens when a single dad barista who thrives on chaos meets a runaway prince looking for some much-needed quiet? Find out in my new M/M Urban Fantasy Romance 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀. go.blainedarden.com/tech-troubles Chibis created by the wonderfully talented Rhys Everly-Lawless

Chibi-style characters—a glowing blue-skinned prince with white hair and a human barista—share a tender moment. Background features coffee beans, golden swirls, and the "Runaway Prince Hotel" logo. Descriptive phrases like “Runaway Prince,” “Single Dad,” and “Espresso Wizard” highlight whimsical traits. Text reads: “Fairytales aren’t just for children.”
DCS 🔞@darkchibishadow.bsky.social · 3w ago

A lot of folks claim to be sex positive but I would not think they were just by the way they talk about themselves, their art, certain kinks, etc. If your go to way to talk about sex is always a "joking" insult then it might be time to examine that.