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The back and front covers of My Thorns For Your Roses by Kristen Argyres.

On the left is the back cover: The four seasons are represented in the four corners with an apple tree with a face on the left side border and a fox with an apple in his mouth on the right.

On the right is the front cover: Two people are facing one another. On the left is Tamlin, who is tall with long, wavy brown hair with primroses in it. The faerie wears a plaid in various shades of green with leafy embellishments. Tamlin’s smiling down at the woman, gently holding her chin with his thumb.

Lark, the woman on the right, has long, tawny hair tied halfway back with a thin ribbon, a white rose behind her left ear. She wears a long sleeved dress in a sandy color and holds a basket full of flower in the crook of her arm. Lark is looking up at Tamlin.

The two are surrounded by rose bushes in pastel colors. 

The image is framed in black with an intricate bronze border. In the foreground there is the title in white letters with purple borders: “My Thorns For Your Roses” with the author’s name “Kristen Argyres” below.

In small text above the woman, next to the man’s head are the words “The Cairnwood Reel Series.”

The back and front covers of My Thorns For Your Roses by Kristen Argyres. On the left is the back cover: The four seasons are represented in the four corners with an apple tree with a face on the left side border and a fox with an apple in his mouth on the right. On the right is the front cover: Two people are facing one another. On the left is Tamlin, who is tall with long, wavy brown hair with primroses in it. The faerie wears a plaid in various shades of green with leafy embellishments. Tamlin’s smiling down at the woman, gently holding her chin with his thumb. Lark, the woman on the right, has long, tawny hair tied halfway back with a thin ribbon, a white rose behind her left ear. She wears a long sleeved dress in a sandy color and holds a basket full of flower in the crook of her arm. Lark is looking up at Tamlin. The two are surrounded by rose bushes in pastel colors. The image is framed in black with an intricate bronze border. In the foreground there is the title in white letters with purple borders: “My Thorns For Your Roses” with the author’s name “Kristen Argyres” below. In small text above the woman, next to the man’s head are the words “The Cairnwood Reel Series.”

Update: On February 20th, my publisher passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Her husband decided to dissolve Conquest and revery book rights back to the authors.

Rather than query and find a new publisher, I've made the decision to self-publish.

My Thorns For Your Roses will be available May 5th, 2026.

Update: On February 20th, my publisher passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Her husband decided to dissolve Conquest and revery book rights back to the authors. Rather than query and find a new publisher, I've made the decision to self-publish. My Thorns For Your Roses will be available May 5th, 2026.

I forgot to make an official announcement regarding the publication delay for My Thorns For Your Roses. I still hope to find my readers. Thanks again to my cover artist @grey0295.bsky.social

#2026DebutAuthors #indieauthor #tamlin #faerietale #fairytale #retelling #booksky #romance #fantasy

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A snapshot of the PageBound giveaways page with the first result, My Thorns For Your Roses, circled in green. Below the caption says “Today’s the day! The first giveaway window is live on PageBound! ❤️”

A snapshot of the PageBound giveaways page with the first result, My Thorns For Your Roses, circled in green. Below the caption says “Today’s the day! The first giveaway window is live on PageBound! ❤️”


Two people are facing one another. On the left is Tamlin, who is tall with long, wavy brown hair with primroses in it. The faerie wears a plaid in various shades of green with leafy embellishments. Tamlin’s smiling down at the woman, gently holding her chin with his thumb.

Lark, the woman on the right, has long, tawny hair tied halfway back with a thin ribbon, a white rose behind her left ear. She wears a long sleeved dress in a sandy color and holds a basket full of flower in the crook of her arm. Lark is looking up at Tamlin.

The two are surrounded by rose bushes in pastel colors. 

The image is framed in black with an intricate bronze border. In the foreground there is the title in white letters with purple borders: “My Thorns For Your Roses” with the author’s name “Kristen Argyres” below.

In small text above the woman, next to the man’s head are the words “The Cairnwood Reel Series.”

The book cover is flanked on either side by decorative a rose pattern to fill out the space.

Two people are facing one another. On the left is Tamlin, who is tall with long, wavy brown hair with primroses in it. The faerie wears a plaid in various shades of green with leafy embellishments. Tamlin’s smiling down at the woman, gently holding her chin with his thumb. Lark, the woman on the right, has long, tawny hair tied halfway back with a thin ribbon, a white rose behind her left ear. She wears a long sleeved dress in a sandy color and holds a basket full of flower in the crook of her arm. Lark is looking up at Tamlin. The two are surrounded by rose bushes in pastel colors. The image is framed in black with an intricate bronze border. In the foreground there is the title in white letters with purple borders: “My Thorns For Your Roses” with the author’s name “Kristen Argyres” below. In small text above the woman, next to the man’s head are the words “The Cairnwood Reel Series.” The book cover is flanked on either side by decorative a rose pattern to fill out the space.

My Thorns For Your Roses’ first @pagebound.bsky.social giveaway starts today! This physical ARC giveaway is exclusive to US readers, but an e-book global giveaway will start later this month.

#2026debuts #romantasy #faerietale #retelling #indiebook #readingsky #booksky #ARC #giveaway #tamlin

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The stunning in-progress video of @grey0295.bsky.social drawing the cover for MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES. (E-pub ARCs available late February)

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this. 😍

#BookSky #ReadingSky #BookCover #commission #indiebook #faerietale #retelling #romance #fantasy #2026debuts

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After some.time had passed, he took a long, slow breath and whispered softly into the winds: "My brother giants: you all win.

I choose silence."

- The End.

#auldstory #faerietale #folktale #WriteSky #Writer #dream #MorningTea

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On a black background, “I’d say ‘meet your new book boyfriend, but…’” Corner borders with a single rose are in the top left and bottom right to frame the screen.

On a black background, “I’d say ‘meet your new book boyfriend, but…’” Corner borders with a single rose are in the top left and bottom right to frame the screen.

On a black background, “He’s too busy looking at someone else.” A black and white sliver of two people’s faces staring at one another is shown. Corner borders with a single rose are in the top left and bottom right to frame the screen.

On a black background, “He’s too busy looking at someone else.” A black and white sliver of two people’s faces staring at one another is shown. Corner borders with a single rose are in the top left and bottom right to frame the screen.

The day is almost here! My cover reveal is happening January 14th. I can’t wait to show you the fantastic art @grey0295.bsky.social made for MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES. 😊

Watch this space for ARC opportunities. ❤️

#booksky #2026debuts #indiebook #faerietale #retelling #ComingSoon #coverreveal

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Tamlin has dark long hair and is wrapped in a heavy fur cloak, boots, and warm layers with mistletoe designs. The background is of snowy evergreen trees.

In an arch above Tamlin, the words: “Meet Winter Tam!” 

Below the image the artist, Grey, is credited. @nanasuen2650 on Twitter / @grey0295.bsky.social

Tamlin has dark long hair and is wrapped in a heavy fur cloak, boots, and warm layers with mistletoe designs. The background is of snowy evergreen trees. In an arch above Tamlin, the words: “Meet Winter Tam!” Below the image the artist, Grey, is credited. @nanasuen2650 on Twitter / @grey0295.bsky.social

Today is the Winter Solstice, also known as “Darkest Day” in MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES.

As promised, here’s the last of Tamlin’s seasonal looks.

MTFYR debuts April 14th, 2026 with @conquestpublishing.bsky.social. Art credit to @grey0295.bsky.social. ❤️

#2026debuts #faerietale #retelling #Tamlin

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The couple on the right are Blythe and Kenneth. They're the parents of my MC, Lark, for my upcoming novel MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES.

#characterart #artsky #2026debut #indiebook #indieauthor #MTFYR #faerietale #retelling

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In the center is a photograph-style picture of two character, Lark and Tamlin, for my retelling of the Scottish faerie tale "Tam Lin:" My Thorns For Your Roses.

Tamlin has wavy, shoulder-length brown hair with primroses attached. He wears a muted green plaid with tree-themed embroidery on the shirt beneath.
Lark has long tawny hair with a white rose behind her left ear. She wears an orange dress with long sleeves.
The picture is on a brown background with white rose borders.
Books That Inspired Me to Write 
My Thorns For Your Roses

In the center is a photograph-style picture of two character, Lark and Tamlin, for my retelling of the Scottish faerie tale "Tam Lin:" My Thorns For Your Roses. Tamlin has wavy, shoulder-length brown hair with primroses attached. He wears a muted green plaid with tree-themed embroidery on the shirt beneath. Lark has long tawny hair with a white rose behind her left ear. She wears an orange dress with long sleeves. The picture is on a brown background with white rose borders. Books That Inspired Me to Write My Thorns For Your Roses

The book cover of A Treasury of Fairy Tales is centered on a brown background with white rose outline borders. The book features pictures of Hansel and Gretel sleeping in the forest, a ladybug, a wolf in human clothes, a witch, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, two men carrying a large chest of gold, Puss in Boots, a tiny man with a tall conical hat, Red Riding Hood, a genie, a bear peeking into a window and a flying witch. The caption reads "Books that Inspired Me to Write. I fell in love with faerie tales as a child."

The book cover of A Treasury of Fairy Tales is centered on a brown background with white rose outline borders. The book features pictures of Hansel and Gretel sleeping in the forest, a ladybug, a wolf in human clothes, a witch, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, two men carrying a large chest of gold, Puss in Boots, a tiny man with a tall conical hat, Red Riding Hood, a genie, a bear peeking into a window and a flying witch. The caption reads "Books that Inspired Me to Write. I fell in love with faerie tales as a child."

The cover of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is centered over a brown background with white rose outlines bordering the edges.
The picture has the main character, Miryem, letting silver coins slip through her grasp in one hand and the coins turning to gold as the fall into the other. The Staryk is depicted to her left on an icy background with a mountain below the title.

Books That Inspired Me to Write
"I loved how Novik made an old tale new again while making it her own."

The cover of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is centered over a brown background with white rose outlines bordering the edges. The picture has the main character, Miryem, letting silver coins slip through her grasp in one hand and the coins turning to gold as the fall into the other. The Staryk is depicted to her left on an icy background with a mountain below the title. Books That Inspired Me to Write "I loved how Novik made an old tale new again while making it her own."

The 12 Days of 2026 Debuts calendar. 
Day 1 - A Bookish Beginning. Share a book that inspired you to write.
Day 1 is circled.

Follow @2026debuts to discover your next favorite authors.

The 12 Days of 2026 Debuts calendar. Day 1 - A Bookish Beginning. Share a book that inspired you to write. Day 1 is circled. Follow @2026debuts to discover your next favorite authors.

I'm bringing the #12Dayof2026Debuts here to Bsky.

This is a great way for new readers to discover and get to know the 2026 Debut Authors.

#indieauthor #indiebook #fairytale #retelling #faerietale #MTFYR #fantasy #romance #2026debut #ARC (coming soon) #romantasy #authorsky #readingsky #bookworm

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The full oil painting process for "The Woodland Harvest" 12x16 inches, oil on copper panel 🥧

Prints are up on Gallery Gerard!

#oilpainting #painting #oil #traditionalart #magic #faerietale #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork #fantasystory #fantasyartist #opossumart #blackcatart

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Lark is a woman with brown eyes, long, tawny hair, an ankle-length dress, and leather boots with a belt.

On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes:

Dress
Boots
Belt
White Rose

Sold separately:

People skills

Lark is a woman with brown eyes, long, tawny hair, an ankle-length dress, and leather boots with a belt. On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes: Dress Boots Belt White Rose Sold separately: People skills

Both male and female forms are depicted. Tamlin has red hair, and wears autumnal shades of yellow, brown, and green.

On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes:

Dress or Tunic and leggings
Boots
Belt
Cool leaf/feather cape

Sold separately:

The ability to shapeshift

Both male and female forms are depicted. Tamlin has red hair, and wears autumnal shades of yellow, brown, and green. On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes: Dress or Tunic and leggings Boots Belt Cool leaf/feather cape Sold separately: The ability to shapeshift

Nastas has russet hair, a long wine-colored tunic, brown leather boots and matching vest, and wraps a fox pelt around his shoulders. He holds an Apple his one hand.

On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes:

Long tunic
Beaded accessories 
Fox Pelt
Snacks

Sold separately:

A sparkling personality

Nastas has russet hair, a long wine-colored tunic, brown leather boots and matching vest, and wraps a fox pelt around his shoulders. He holds an Apple his one hand. On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes: Long tunic Beaded accessories Fox Pelt Snacks Sold separately: A sparkling personality

The Huntress is a grey faerie wrapped in a long cloak and carrying a spear with a large craggy chunk of ice for a tip.

On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes:

Patchwork fur cape
Corset, boots, and belts
Holly wreath
Ice spear

Sold separately:

A band of cannibal wlw faeries

The Huntress is a grey faerie wrapped in a long cloak and carrying a spear with a large craggy chunk of ice for a tip. On the Spirit Halloween costume bag, the costume includes: Patchwork fur cape Corset, boots, and belts Holly wreath Ice spear Sold separately: A band of cannibal wlw faeries

My Thorns For Your Roses:

Spirit Halloween Edition!

The story begins April 14th, 2026.

#happyhalloween #2026debuts #indieauthor #indiebook #MTFYR #faerietale #retelling #Tamlin #spirithalloween #romantasy #romance #fantasy

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Krisien Argyres
My Thorns For Your Roses Aduli Faerie Tale Retelling /
Romantasy

Rep: Demisexual

"I never expected to marry for love - or lust. I possessed an immunity to their thrall, even as a girl blossoming into womanhood.” - Lark (My Thorns For Your Roses)

MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES is an adult retelling of the Scottish faerie tale "Tam Lin" written in the queer spirit of the original. My Tamlin is a shapeshifter who changes from male to female, plants and animals, and the occasional article of clothing.

Lark learns that true love takes many forms and her relationship with Tamlin mirrors my own relationship as a demisexual to my trans wife, so the story is near and dear to my heart.

Krisien Argyres My Thorns For Your Roses Aduli Faerie Tale Retelling / Romantasy Rep: Demisexual "I never expected to marry for love - or lust. I possessed an immunity to their thrall, even as a girl blossoming into womanhood.” - Lark (My Thorns For Your Roses) MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES is an adult retelling of the Scottish faerie tale "Tam Lin" written in the queer spirit of the original. My Tamlin is a shapeshifter who changes from male to female, plants and animals, and the occasional article of clothing. Lark learns that true love takes many forms and her relationship with Tamlin mirrors my own relationship as a demisexual to my trans wife, so the story is near and dear to my heart.

My post for #AceWeek with Lark representing.

#BookSky #AuthorSky #2026Debut #FaerieTale #Retelling #Tamlin #MTFYR #Fantasy #Romance

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Four copies of a zine titled "Flightless", printed on four different colors covers, held in a person's hand

Four copies of a zine titled "Flightless", printed on four different colors covers, held in a person's hand

My new zine "Flightless" IS DONE!!! AAAAAAHHH

Go check it out on Etsy: periwinklepaladin.etsy.com/listing/4378...

#zine #zinemaker #diyprint #selfpublished #fairytale #fable #faerietale #drawing #illustration #zines

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Rapunzel reimagined

Rapunzel reimagined

Once upon a time, I made a short comic...
Now I translated it to english. Enjoy!
#comic #art #FaerieTale #kalessofakinder

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"Falling Stars" 11x14 inches, oil on wood panel (sold)⁠
www.instagram.com/p/DL48ZaZPma...
#oilpainting #painting #oil #traditionalart #PreRaphaelite #magic #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration
#fantasyartwork #fantasyartist #fairytale #fantasyart #boardgameart #forbiddengames

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#art #wip #artist #artsky #chariotfortuna #beauty #illustration #procreate #fairytale #faerietale #originalart #ocart

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#art #artist #illustration #chariotfortuna #lunarcastlesinthesky #faeries #faerietale

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Mermaids play in the water and talk to each other. About what? Only they know!

Mermaids play in the water and talk to each other. About what? Only they know!

Annie Stegg

"Voices of the Deep" (12x16, oils on wooden panel)⁠

#oilpainting #art #painting #oil #traditionalart #magic #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork #fantasystory #fantasyartist #fairytale #fantasyart #fantasycharacter #thelittlemermaid #witchsky

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A #promptsday for #nationalpoetrymonth DAY 23. #unicorn #fae #fairytale #faerietale #mythology #mythical

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An oil painting of a Harpy perched on a branch in the moonlight.

An oil painting of a Harpy perched on a branch in the moonlight.

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"Nightwing Oracle" 12x16 inches, oils on copper panel 🌿
On view at Haven Gallery for my solo show, "The Edge of Twilight."

#oilpainting #traditionalart #PreRaphaelite #magic #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork

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Details from "Forgotten Wings" 11x14 inches, oils on wooden panel⁠. She will be on display at Haven Gallery later this month 🌿

#oilpainting #traditionalart #PreRaphaelite #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork #fantasystory #fantasyartist #portrait

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The final details for "Samarité Szeptucha" 12x16 inches, oils on wooden panel⁠

#oilpainting #art #painting #oil #traditionalart #PreRaphaelite #magic #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork #fantasyartist #portrait #fairytale #fantasyart #fantasycharacter #samarite

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Some more of Moth and Firefly from my senior thesis! It’s totally fine to do fanart of your own work, right? Designed digitally, then printed by hand from a woodblock! First time, and not my normal, but fun! I like how it turned out!

#faries #faerietale #woodblock #handprinting #illustration

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New platform, who dis? I've got a web portfolio up and running, so I thought I'd share my senior thesis! It's a picture book dummy - you can see the whole thing on my site! (check bio for link)

#picturebookportfolio #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #seniorthesis #faeries #faerietale

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The music for “Big Brother Bamboo” is inspired by my own big brother and our mutual love of metal. ⚡️#judaspriest #governmentsurveillance #policestate #metalmusic #bigbrotherbamboo #bigbrotheriswatching #privacyvssecurity #faeriejane #faerietale #fairytale #fantasy #politicalsatire

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The trees by my house have shed their last leaves. I created this piece as a heartfelt farewell to autumn and a warm welcome to winter!⁠

"Horn of the Harvest Moon" 8x10 inches, oils on wooden panel⁠ 🌿

#oilpainting #traditionalart #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #fantasyartwork #unicornart

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Book cover: “Faerie Tale” by Raymond E. Feist (Doubleday, 1988)

Book cover: “Faerie Tale” by Raymond E. Feist (Doubleday, 1988)

While Feist’s leisurely characterisation of the Hastings family draws the reader in and makes them susceptible to the creeping dread of faerie lore, the workmanlike omniscient narrative and muddled plot (once removed of its glamour) are unlikely to truly unsettle adult readers. #FaerieTale

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#oilpainting #art #painting #oil #PreRaphaelite #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasystory #fantasyartist #fantasyart

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Samarité Szeptucha" (12x16 inches, oils on wooden panel)⁠
When things feel heavy, it's kindness that lights the way. ⁠
Prints are up on Gallery Gerard 🌿⁠

#oilpainting #art #painting #oil #PreRaphaelite #faerietale #mythology #womenartists #illustration #fantasystory #fantasyartist #fantasyart

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