Kate Valent

None with a dog yet! Most have had foxes or cats instead. I still need to read that one, but I keep getting distracted by my huge tbr

Been reading a lot of #cozyfantasy #witchybooks about inheriting a cottage/inn/other business and a common theme is the dead relative coming to visit during Samhain. Easy to see why because who wanted want to see someone they miss? I tear up thinking about my dad every time.

A graphic with the Next Fest logo and "Oct 13 - Oct 20 At 10 AM Pacific"

The latest edition of Steam Next Fest is underway! As always, there are so many cool new demos to sort through, so I'll use this thread to keep track of a few I'm interested in. Devs and fans, please reply with your recommendations!

What a day! Found paw paws at my local farmers' market. Then I found Chicken of the Woods mushrooms on my hike. Now I'm settling in to catch up on Hearthcon and the Cozy the Day Away Sale. Check the full sale out at cozyfantasysale.promisepress.org
#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks

Almost time for the ultimate #cozyfantasy weekend!

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#hearthcon www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2025

YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller The Myth of Mooncakes: Did they topple a Chinese Dynasty?

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12 days! Which event are you most excited about? #cozyfantasy

Now and again I get a KU subscription to catch up with the indies on there. Here's my current #cozyfantasy lineup on #kindleunlimited I have a whole lot of reading planned the next three months. Anyone have any favorites on there?
#fantasybooks

Happy release day to this adorable #cozyfantasy that is perfect for animal lovers! I loved the friendship and mischief in Haroun and the Study of Mischief (perfectly titled!). Hoping to dive into making some of the recipes included at the end soon.
#bookrecs #fantasybooks #cozybooks

A cookbook picture of peach Melba ice cream

Peach Melba from the Tasting History cookbook by @tastinghistory.bsky.social This was easy and delicious. I used strawberry puree instead of raspberry because it is what I had on hand. Found myself making another bowl the next day.

#foodie #dessert #tastinghistory #cookbook #bookrec

Release day for The Driftcap Inn! Available in ebook, paperback, and hardback. Excited to have this one out in the world. I'm giving a bonus chapter out on my newsletter and I added a colored world map to my site.
Find your store books2read.com/driftcapinn

#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #mushroomcore

Available September 13: Unleash the hounds! Mischief included! Haroun and the Study of Mischief by Lynn Strong, also available at lynnstrong.com/books/haroun

💙 📚 🪐 📚 🌈 hey #cozyfantasy - is it a #newrelease or is it #unleashing?

lynnstrong.com/books/haroun: Preorder now, let off the chain on Sept 23!

Featuring
😎 Crimes of fashion
🧶 Weaponized fiber arts
😺 🤝 🐶 Cats & dogs living together
♿ A blind dogfolk & his seeing eye human
😱 50 pg bonus recipes!

Yes! I can't wait to cozy up my office some more

Going to be honest, to celebrate the release of my book The Driftcap Inn next week, I just bought myself an #OvertheGardenWall themed dress and a #HowlsMovingCastle tapestry for my office. Very excited for both.

Book cover featuring a cat for Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong

Here's a middle eastern #cozyfantasy by @lynnstrong.bsky.social that is especially for the cat lovers out there. You get three stories in one with this book! Cat folk live alongside humans in these stories with cozy vibes and plenty of heartwarming moments. There's even recipes included! #bookrec

I'm sorry you got scared like that! A library in an old bank is interesting. I'm just going to pretend all the dangerous magical grimoires are stored in the vault

Okay, why does your library have a vault? And why did you get shut in?

Thanks for the shoutout! I tried to stick to referencing Victorian works people would recognize, but I admit Sweeney Todd is a personal favorite because I love the musical.

The perils of library books. Checked one out that looks perfectly clean and newish but gosh does it smell for some reason. Reading it outside before returning it ASAP. What's your funniest library story?
#librarybooks #librarylove

Baked goods, found family, retired heroes, and setting up a new business!

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I scored a Bookbub featured deal tomorrow for Tempest in a Teapot. So to celebrate that and my new series releasing Sept 8 I put the whole Serendipitea series on sale! Whimsical gaslamp romantasy with romcom vibes for fans of India Holton. #romantasy #gaslampfantasy #indiebooks #cozyfantasy

It is so frustrating when people don't understand! I've had people mock my work from home ever since I started in the industry as a freelance editor. Sounds like you're doing great though so boo on them and their sour grapes. Keep being your amazing writer self

Thanks! I was surprised by how vibrant the dragon fruit came out after getting mixed in.

With my book release right around the corner I'm cooking to keep the nerves under control. I already have one recipe at the back of the book, but why not make more? So I made a themed sorbet! I'm calling it Scrambler Sorbet, which will make sense to those who read it.
#cozyfantasy #foodie #books

A Harvest of Hearts by Andrea Eames is a #romantasy with dark fairy tale vibes. It felt a bit like a darker Howl's if Howl did go around stealing hearts for magical purposes. I'm a sucker for stories with magical buildings.
#booksky #fantasybooks

I originally planned to start with a different inn, but this one was a better series and world opener due to the inn traveling and having guests from all over. That gave me a chance to set up the major world conflicts and cuisine styles among other cultural differences.

I have so many inns I want to write about in this series. I started with this one, giving the book a character focused start because the inn traveling gave me an opportunity to build up the world for future books. And I wanted to hit some #cottagecore vibes.
#writing #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy

I've never eaten floral jams. They are going on my list! The hardest part will be getting enough ingredients, but I'd love to try baking with them if I ever succeed

Oh I read that book and loved it! I believe the sequel is coming out soon too. I don't think I've ever had huckleberries in any form, but im curious about them. I'd love to get my hands on enough for a batch of jam.