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Chaotic good, autistic, agender (she/her), disabled. Massively into myths, wild for worldbuilding, picky about prose. Far too fond of puns. Pagan hopepunk.

I write about reading, storytelling, and cross-post my reviews to https://everybookadoorway.com!
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Siavahda I hope so! I'm steadily working away at City of Knives, and I hope to get the next update out soon. Working full-time with a chronic pain condition is…moreI hope so! I'm steadily working away at City of Knives, and I hope to get the next update out soon. Working full-time with a chronic pain condition is making things slow, though. But I have no intention of abandoning Runed, now or ever!(less)
Siavahda Absolutely! I love your series so much (and I've had Stained Light preordered since it appeared on Amazon - I am both terrified of and dying to see ho…moreAbsolutely! I love your series so much (and I've had Stained Light preordered since it appeared on Amazon - I am both terrified of and dying to see how it all ends!); whatever my word is worth, you're very welcome to it.

As for Worldcon, I will definitely look you up if I make it there! (less)
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City of Shadows (Runed, #1)

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I Can’t Wait For…The Sheltering Flame by Ruthanna Emrys


Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about but haven’t yet read. Most of the time they’re books that have yet to be released, but not always. It’s based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme, which was originally hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine


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