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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/

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The Micah Grey Trilogy (Pantomime, Shadowplay, Masquerade) β€” L.R. Lam

I'm coming up with a list to send to my publisher. Please & thank you. These are out now, so if you'd like to read and support, head to your favourite bookstore or library (if it's not on the shelf, you can likely request it!). lrlam.co.uk/work-1/micah...

15.01.2026 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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‘ 10    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‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    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.

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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‘ 8    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