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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)
Average rating: 3.57 · 35 ratings · 2 reviews · 2 distinct works
City of Shadows (Runed, #1)

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