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.
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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
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 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.
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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
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
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.
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I emailed my first blurb request to my favorite author’s agent. I may have gushed about how much I love her work… 😅
Wish me luck! 🍀
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An illustration of Lark and Tamlin from My Thorns For Your Roses. Tamlin and Lark and lying in a field, heads close. Lark is a woman with long tawny hair, brown eyes, and wearing a clay colored dress. Tamlin has long wavy brown hair with primroses adorning his locks. He wears a green belted plaid with oak themed embellishments and holds a flower crown across his body. The illustration header is brown lined with bronze, encasing delicate drooping flowers with a cameo of Lark’s face in the center oval. The footer is also framed in bronze with a scene of wildflowers on the moors with pine trees in the background. In the center is a song lark on a branch.
“Art can’t convince you to read a book.”
Art cred: @grey0295.bsky.social
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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.
My post for #AceWeek with Lark representing.
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Two characters obscured by autumn colored leaves.
Tomorrow’s the Autumnal Equinox, so I’ll have a character art reveal tomorrow celebrate! Check in tomorrow. 👀
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