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Author Ark Horton

@arkhorton.bsky.social

Fantasy/SciFi #Author | Ticking Time Bomb of Mortality | Actually a Selkie | Hair Color Subject To Change | Gamer | Pro Oxford Comma | She/Her https://arkhorton.com/

3,049 Followers  |  1,508 Following  |  489 Posts  |  Joined: 03.07.2023  |  1.688

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Thank you!

27.09.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I barely use it now.

21.08.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have an idea for a new book in Peripeteia. It’s on my list of WIPs. :)

18.08.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Queer Books I've Edited This Year

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Queer Books I've Edited This Year [Progress pride flag]

Out now! 

Books featured:
*Child of the Sun by Audrey Simmons
*Cleric of Aphrodite by ARK Horton
*Don't Drag This Out by Emery Lee
*Echo Sight by Cian Verati
*First Rose by Jake Vanguard
*Forget Me Knot by Emery Lee

Out now! Books featured: *Child of the Sun by Audrey Simmons *Cleric of Aphrodite by ARK Horton *Don't Drag This Out by Emery Lee *Echo Sight by Cian Verati *First Rose by Jake Vanguard *Forget Me Knot by Emery Lee

Out now!

Books featured:
*Merman's Delight by Skyler Nightshade
*The Taste of Lies by Mindi Briar
*You're Ours by D.C. Emerson

Coming soon!
*Remnants of Relics, curated by Jake Vanguard

Back the Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics!

Out now! Books featured: *Merman's Delight by Skyler Nightshade *The Taste of Lies by Mindi Briar *You're Ours by D.C. Emerson Coming soon! *Remnants of Relics, curated by Jake Vanguard Back the Kickstarter for Remnants of Relics!

I've been in Minneapolis for almost a year now, and I've been *busy* in that time. Here are some of the projects I've edited this year, all of which feature queer characters.

10.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Book review of Cleric of Aphrodite by ARK Horton. The title of the review reads "Amazing, amazing, amazing!" with 5 stars. The review reads as follows:

Cleric of Aphrodite has so many good things going for it. Characters who feel real, connections you love to experience, a fun world, and a great representation of faith. In particular, I loved how both Doug and Aphrodite were portrayed in multifaceted ways, both pissing off and supporting the FMC. All her relationships, whether romantic, familial, game-based, or faith-based, serve her in different ways, and that really makes this story work.

This story is pretty light on dense LitRPG stat handling, so it would be a good read for genre newbies. I’d love to see the world expanded in a future story, whether with these characters or new ones. It’s a LitRPG must read!

Book review of Cleric of Aphrodite by ARK Horton. The title of the review reads "Amazing, amazing, amazing!" with 5 stars. The review reads as follows: Cleric of Aphrodite has so many good things going for it. Characters who feel real, connections you love to experience, a fun world, and a great representation of faith. In particular, I loved how both Doug and Aphrodite were portrayed in multifaceted ways, both pissing off and supporting the FMC. All her relationships, whether romantic, familial, game-based, or faith-based, serve her in different ways, and that really makes this story work. This story is pretty light on dense LitRPG stat handling, so it would be a good read for genre newbies. I’d love to see the world expanded in a future story, whether with these characters or new ones. It’s a LitRPG must read!

My book review for Cleric of Aphrodite by @arkhorton.bsky.social πŸ“šπŸ’™ Polyamory, gaming, gods, adventure, love! Read it!

17.08.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for the review!

18.08.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New tattoo πŸ–‹οΈ

18.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These look gorgeous!

15.07.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pink graphic with white text saying β€œcover reveal”. 

Below is the book cover for Of Serpents and Sorrow by Katherine Shaw, depicting a faded grey human heart entwined by a pink-white serpent and decorated with pink flowers

Beside the book are the words 

Sapphic Medusa retelling

Unapologetically feminist 

Tragic but full of love

With a button at the bottom saying β€œpre-order now”

A pink graphic with white text saying β€œcover reveal”. Below is the book cover for Of Serpents and Sorrow by Katherine Shaw, depicting a faded grey human heart entwined by a pink-white serpent and decorated with pink flowers Beside the book are the words Sapphic Medusa retelling Unapologetically feminist Tragic but full of love With a button at the bottom saying β€œpre-order now”

IT’S TIME! 😍 Friends, I have been sitting on this cover for SO LONG and now I can finally share it with you - AAAAHHHH!

Not only that, but the ebook for this Medusa retelling is now available to pre-order! 🀩 πŸ”— below.

IT’S GETTING REAL, PEOPLE

Cover by the very talented @faylane.bsky.social 🩷

21.06.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 6
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Look at this gorgeous Cleric of Aphrodite character art @ruesparks.bsky.social did of my MC Lauren. It’s her before AND after she wound up in a video game. I loved the depth of symbolism Rue put into this work.

#Booksky #litrpg

25.05.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I just got a few of those! :)

22.05.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This mug is amazing!

21.05.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much!

12.05.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

12.05.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m shopping around for good resources on the history of illuminated manuscripts and their art. I’d love to find some that folks here personally recommend.

Yes, this is for a book.
#Booksky #WritingCommunity

12.05.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote 6k words yesterday and 8k words today, all while riding in the van after leaving Yosemite.

Road trips are magic.

28.04.2025 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your "dumb little projects" are so important during this harrowing time. Don't forget that. Your creativity has value, for yourself and for the world.

15.04.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9876    πŸ” 4589    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 93

lol love it

15.04.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my faves! πŸ˜‚

15.04.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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True story. You can find this line and many other examples of creative swearing in my #LitRPG book with bi and polyam rep called β€œCleric of Aphrodite.”

mybook.to/CoA-Ark
books2read.com/u/mexpeE

#Booksky

15.04.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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CLERIC OF APHRODITE β€” OUT NOW!
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ LGBTQIA
πŸ‘±β€β™€οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ¦°πŸ§”πŸ»Polyam
πŸ›οΈ Greek Mythology
πŸ‘Ύ LitRPG (story that takes place in a game)
🀬 Lots of creative swearing
🀣 Lots of jokes
😒 Sad moments
πŸ’‹ Romance
πŸ₯Ή Happy Ending!

mybook.to/CoA-Ark
books2read.com/u/mexpeE

14.04.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

14.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CLERIC OF APHRODITE (coming 4/14)
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ LGBTQIA
πŸ‘±β€β™€οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ¦°πŸ§”πŸ»Polyam
πŸ›οΈ Greek Mythology
πŸ‘Ύ LitRPG (story that takes place in a game)
🀬 Lots of creative swearing
🀣 Lots of jokes
😒 Sad moments
πŸ’‹ Romance
πŸ₯Ή Happy Ending!

mybook.to/CoA-Ark
books2read.com/u/mexpeE
#Booksky

14.04.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

May your writing sessions sail on a steady breeze!

10.04.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dungeon Crawler Carl is great! Thank you for recommending mine and keep me updated on yours. :)

10.04.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re a niche interest group but we exist!

10.04.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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CLERIC OF APHRODITE (coming 4/14)
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ LGBTQIA
πŸ‘±β€β™€οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ¦°πŸ§”πŸ»Polyam
πŸ›οΈ Greek Mythology
πŸ‘Ύ LitRPG (story that takes place in a game)
🀬 Lots of creative swearing
🀣 Lots of jokes
😒 Sad moments
πŸ’‹ Romance
πŸ₯Ή Happy Ending!

mybook.to/CoA-Ark
books2read.com/u/mexpeE

10.04.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s a good one. Lol

04.04.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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